Samsung LCD LED HDTV UN55B8000 - Review

Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

Redefining the standards for viewing quality, energy-efficiency and home entertainment decor, the Samsung 8000 Series LED HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity while also helping you reduce your carbon footprint with the reduced power consumption of the LED screen. Using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as its primary light source--rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL)--this cutting edge HDTV also offers the benefits of an ultra-high contrast ratio and a slim depth that allows for a more artful design.

Samsung LCD LED TV

To battle motion blur and image judder that can plague LCD displays when displaying fast movement onscreen, this 8000 Series LED HDTV utilizes Samsung's Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology with an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate--four times that of other TVs. It also boasts high dynamic contrast ratios, complements of the ground breaking LED light source.

The 8000 Series features Samsung's new Internet@TV online content service. Developed with Yahoo!, Internet@TV uses either a wired or wireless Ethernet connection to access content onscreen from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube and more with the push of a button. The widget-based interface and scrollbar run along the bottom of the screen for easy browsing of the latest programs and content. And this HDTV is accented by Samsung's TOC (Touch of Color), which offers a hint of a translucent color around the edges of the unit for a uniquely fashionable look.

• Screen Size: 55 inches
• Full 1080p HD 
• Breakthrough LED picture quality with true-to-life brightness ranging from the purest black to pristine white. 
• Energy Savings: Samsung's LED TVs use up to 40 percent less power than conventional LCD TVs. 
• Ultra-slim Design: 1.2-inch depth
• Ultra-quick 2ms response time minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs.
• Mega dynamic contrast ratio (5,000,000:1)
• HD-Grade Pixel Resolution: High-resolution pixel density is combined with a built-in image scaler to handle inputs from a variety of digital and analog audio/video sources.
• Auto Motion Plus 240Hz: Advanced processing that reduces blur and enhances image detail when viewing fast motion video sequences. 
• Ultra Clear Panel: Advanced LCD technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.
• Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
• Wide Color Enhancer Pro optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors.
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient, simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC content sources.
• Audio: Two down-firing stereo speakers (10-watts each, for 20 watts of total power) with subwoofer
• SRS TruSurround HD creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.
• Content Library (2 GB Flash Memory): Built-in library contains photo art gallery, games, workout routines, recipes, and other interesting digital content. Additional items and updates are available from Samsung.com.
• DLNA-compatible for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers 
• Anynet Plus (HDMI-CEC) allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control.
• Energy Star Compliant: Reduces energy consumption by up to 25 percent compared with standard TVs.
• V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by a parent to contain objectionable content.
• Crystal Neck Swivel Stand
• Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.
• Medi@2.0 lets you enjoy more with Internet TV, allowing you to receive content via Yahoo!, Flickr, and more via on-screen TV widgets.

Connections

• HDMI (version 1.3): 4 side
• USB: 2
• Component video: 1 bottom
• PC input: 1 bottom
• Ethernet: 1 bottom
• Optical digital audio output: 1 side

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