Samsung UN55D8000 55-Inch

Samsung UN55D8000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver)From Samsung  Price....   Average customer review: (57 customer reviews)   Product Description Samsung's best Smart TV™ advances the art of entertainment, the Samsung UN55D8000 55" Class 3D LED HDTV. For the ultimate TV enthusiasts, incredible picture quality and advanced connectivity are just the first step; the Samsung UN55D8000 55" Class 3D LED HDTV goes a step beyond, adding one of the world’s most innovative designs to the formula. The Samsung One Design bezel is as slender as they come – for a visual impression of “more screen, less frame." And Samsung’s cinema-quality 3D technology delivers the incredible depth and clarity of 3D movie titles and TV programming. Order the Samsung UN55D8000 55" Class 3D LED HDTV today! Product Details Amazon Sales Rank: #150 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: Samsung Model: UN55D8000YFXZA Dimensions: 27.80" h x 48.50" w x 1.20" l, 35.70 pounds Display size: 55 Features Two pairs of 3D glasses included in box 3D HDTV Full HD 1080p resolution Samsung Smart TV QWERTY Remote Control Editorial Reviews Amazon.com Product Description 3D Technology Checklist This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires: A Display First, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession. A Source Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you'll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system. 3D Content 3D content--the actual entertainment, in other words--will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it's a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game. 3D Glasses For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered "active shutter" glasses, others polarized "passive" glasses. You'll need one pair per viewer, and they'll have to be compatible with your display, whether they're the same brand, or a pair of "universal" glasses designed to work across brands. HDMI Cable To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality. If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, we invite you to visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D. Internet-Ready Devices Internet-ready devices use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content to your television, whether it's streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today's weather forecast. Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications. Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision. Learn more about Internet-ready devices and HDTVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center. Samsung 2011 LED/LCD Feature Comparison Series D8000 D7900 D7000 D6500 D6400 D6300 D6000 D5500 D5003 D5010 D5000 D4003 D4000 D630 D550 D450 D403 Screen Sizes 46", 55", 60", 65" 46", 55" 46", 55", 60" 40", 46", 55", 60" 40", 46", 55", 60" 40", 46", 55" 32", 40", 46", 55", 60" 32", 40" 22", 40" 22" 22" 19", 26", 32" 19", 32" 40", 46" 32", 37", 40", 46" 22", 26", 32" 32" Full HD 1080p 240Hz 120Hz 3D Samsung Apps Your Video Search All Web Browser Skype HDMI Inputs 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 4* 4 4 2** 2 USB Ports 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 WiFi Built-In Micro Dimming Micro Dimming Plus Micro Dimming Plus Allshare Qwerty Remote Included 3D Glasses Included Design One One One One One ToC ToC ToC High Glossy Black ToC ToC High Glossy Black ToC ToC ToC ToC High Glossy Black Bezel Type Ultra Thin Ultra Thin Ultra Thin Ultra Thin Ultra Thin * 19" has 2 HDMI inputs ** 19" and 22" have only 1 HDMI input Customer Reviews Every bit as good as I expected By Jamie This review is a little long winded. Skip to the bottom for just the pros and cons. Or, keep reading to waste 10 minutes of your life. Over the last 5 years, I have been using a 58" Panasonic Plasma TV. Not a bad TV, but not the greatest either. It was only 1080i, it got hot pretty fast (which made the room hot and the air condition kick on too often), and the dimensions were weird (I looked at entertainment centers that should fit a 60" TV, but the TV still wouldn't fit.). I felt an upgrade was in order. I'll have to admit, shopping for a TV was pretty fun. A lot of work though. The research was overwhelming at times. Websites upon websites, magazines, books, different people's inputs, salesmen trying to sell you different things depending on which store you went to, etc. I narrowed it down to one of many Sony HDTVs or a Samsung C or D series. After narrowing it down to those 2 brands, it was a little easier. I went to about 4 different Fry's Electronics and 7 different Best Buys to check it out in different situations. After that, it came down to the UN55D8000 (boy, did I memorize those numbers). To make the decision easier, I was looking on Amazon, and to my amazement, they had it for $500 less that everyone else, plus free shipping. Score! With the free shipping, it usually takes a little longer. I would say, from the time the order was placed, until it got to my front door, it took about 1.5 weeks. It came delivered from Home Direct, USA and had no issues with delivery. They were going to set up the TV, but I told them not to, since my entertainment center hadn't come in yet. I opened up the box, put the TV on a soft cloth (our bed's comforter) and installed the stand. Eight screws, piece of cake. I connected the Directv receiver and a PS3. There are a few settings you will set in the beginning when the TV turns on. Takes about 2 minutes, literally. After that, the fun begins! Going from 1080i to 1080p is a huge difference! I had a recording of Chuck on the DVR and it almost looked live. I also watched some regular satellite programming and even the non-HD channels looked amazing. After wiping the drool off the floor, I wanted to check out the 3D part of the TV. I popped in the free copy of Shrek the 3rd in the PS3, put on the glasses and waited to be amazed. Aside from the amazing colors, it looked exactly like 2D! WTH?! Then, I remember reading somewhere that the PS3 does indeed play 3D movies, BUT with an upgrade. I waited about 30 minutes for the upgrade to finish. After that, loaded up the dvd again, and there was the movie with that funky 3D image. Hey wait, I have 3D glasses on, how come I see that. Oh, oops. Batteries need to be installed in the glasses. Finally! The 3D image was awesome! Seriously, watching TV in 3D is amazing. I can't wait `til there's more media in 3D. As it stands right now, the only real movies in 3D are either documentaries or cartoons, with the exception of a few regular movies (i.e. Resident Evil, Step Up 3, etc.) I just set it up last night, so I can't give you a whole lot more information. But, even if I did have more time, I don't think I can give you the detailed specs that you might be looking for. I'm not an expert on home theater. Here's an overview of pros and cons: PROS: * The lack of a bigger bezel really does make a difference. Not only aesthetically, but in terms of functionality, too (better 3D viewing. It looks like you're looking thru a window.). * Images are spectacular. Whether it be regular programming, HDTV programming, or Blu-Ray. * Price on Amazon was very good! * Delivery was pain-free. * A lot of settings options, so you can set up the TV to your preference and the viewing scenario (i.e. movie, standard, etc.) * 3D movie watching is stunning! I just wish Panasonic didn't have exclusive rights on Avatar. CONS: * SmartTV is a cool feature. But, not a necessity. I really doubt that I'll Facebook or Tweet from the TV. * Audio isn't great, but it's adequate. I wasn't really expecting much from a flat screen TV. * Did not come with the touch-screen remote as was supposed to be the case in the beginning of the year. * Have to mail in the vouchers (or register online) in order to get the 3D glasses. True, you do get a 3D starter kit with this TV, which has the glasses, but those glasses are a little different and use batteries. Also, you have to send out to get the free copy of Shrek Forever and Megamind. I really shouldn't complain, though, since these are free. * Needs a more detailed manual on how to use most of the features. The manual it comes with is thick, but it's just because it's the same thing in different languages. Sorry for the long review. Us Yelpers write a lot of gibberish, don't we? UPDATE: After playing around with the TV a little more this weekend, I noticed that the top of the screen had some light flickering (around where the bezel meets the screen and it was about 1/16" tall and went almost across the whole TV. I'm hoping it's not the "edge lighting.") It only did this on some channels on Directv. Most channels were fine and Blu-Ray was fine. I'm thinking it's either the receiver or possibly the cheap HDMI cable. I have a Monster M1000 series cable coming in later this week, so I'll switch it out and update. Also, there has been talk all over online about people having problems pairing the remote. I had zero problem and did it about 5 feet away from the TV. One last thing, one of the glasses in the free 3D kit didn't seem to work. I changed out batteries and nothing. Then, the next morning, I tried it again, but this time turning off the bluetooth in my phone, and it worked. Whether this had an effect on it, I don't know. But, just thought I'd throw that out there. BTW, this weekend, I watched Tangled in 3D and played MLB2K11 on the PS3...... WOW! I'll have to admit, I liked 3D, but I thought it was just a novelty. No way. 3D is much different now than when we had those blue and red glasses. It changes the whole experience. UPDATE #2: Didn't have to do anything to get the line gone. It just went away one day. Also, I finally got the 3D glasses from the voucher that's in the TV. Unfortunately, they are the 3300s and not the 3700s that I kept seeing from people at CES. I won't knock the rating down, but I am a little disappointed that the glasses and the remote that were advertised earlier in the year didn't come with the unit, nor even thru mail. Also, the charger for the glasses is $199! No, thanks. I'll just charge it using the USB cable.