[ใหม่] Discount Sale Samsung UN65D8000 65-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver)
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LG 47LV550T, Samsung UE-26 EH, LG 37LE4500, Toshiba 42WL863B, Panasonic TX-P42G30B , 40PFL5507H 3D, LG 42LV355T, Toshiba 32DL833B , Panasonic TX L24C3E, Panasonic TX-P42UT50B, Toshiba 32DL933B, Samsung UE40D6530, Sony KDL26EX302U, Samsung UE37D6510, Samsung PS51E550, Samsung UE40ES5500KX, Panasonic TX-L32X5B, Samsung UE55ES6800, Sharp LC32LE631E, Sony KDL26EX553WU, Sony KDL40W5500U , Sharp LC32LE210E, Panasonic TX-L42E30B, Toshiba 32DV501B , Samsung PS42C450, Sovos SVKTV15, LG 55LM660T, Sony KDL-32V4000, Sony KDL40EX503U , LG 32LV355U, Sony KDL40EX403U, LG 32LV355T, Toshiba 40BL702B, Panasonic TX-P50ST30B, Samsung UE40D6100, Cello C24103F, Sony KDL32W5500U, Sony KDL46EX703U, Sony KDL32EX503U, Official Glasgow Celtic 32 , LG 32LH3000, LG 32LE4500 , Toshiba 26DL834G, Toshiba Regza 37RV635D
Product Description
Size: 65-Inch
- Two pairs of 3D glasses included in box
- Auto Motion Plus 240Hz with Clear Motion Rate, Built-in WiFi
- Full HD 1080p resolution,4 HDMI Inputs
- Samsung Smart TV
- 2-inch thin bezel (NOTE: not the same 0.2" thinness as the 46D8000 and 55D8000)
For the ultimate TV enthusiasts, incredible
picture quality and advanced connectivity are just the first step; the Samsung
UN65D8000 LED TV goes a step beyond, adding elegant design to the formula. On
the commanding 65-inch screen you can enjoy Samsung' Smart TV, which puts the
web, a wide range of apps, Skype video calling, and plenty more at your
fingertips. Or connect a Blu-ray 3D player to get immersed in cinema-quality 3D
programming--two pairs of active glasses are included.
LG 47LV550T, Samsung UE-26 EH, LG 37LE4500, Toshiba 42WL863B, Panasonic TX-P42G30B , 40PFL5507H 3D, LG 42LV355T, Toshiba 32DL833B , Panasonic TX L24C3E, Panasonic TX-P42UT50B, Toshiba 32DL933B, Samsung UE40D6530, Sony KDL26EX302U, Samsung UE37D6510, Samsung PS51E550, Samsung UE40ES5500KX, Panasonic TX-L32X5B, Samsung UE55ES6800, Sharp LC32LE631E, Sony KDL26EX553WU, Sony KDL40W5500U , Sharp LC32LE210E, Panasonic TX-L42E30B, Toshiba 32DV501B , Samsung PS42C450, Sovos SVKTV15, LG 55LM660T, Sony KDL-32V4000, Sony KDL40EX503U , LG 32LV355U, Sony KDL40EX403U, LG 32LV355T, Toshiba 40BL702B, Panasonic TX-P50ST30B, Samsung UE40D6100, Cello C24103F, Sony KDL32W5500U, Sony KDL46EX703U, Sony KDL32EX503U, Official Glasgow Celtic 32 , LG 32LH3000, LG 32LE4500 , Toshiba 26DL834G, Toshiba Regza 37RV635D
For the ultimate TV enthusiasts, incredible
picture quality and advanced connectivity are just the first step; the Samsung
UN65D8000 LED TV goes a step beyond, adding elegant design to the formula. On
the commanding 65-inch screen you can enjoy Samsung' Smart TV, which puts the
web, a wide range of apps, Skype video calling, and plenty more at your
fingertips. Or connect a Blu-ray 3D player to get immersed in cinema-quality 3D
programming-two pairs of active glasses are included.
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.
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.
Sony
KDL55EX723BU, Finlux
55S6040-M, Samsung
LE40C580, LG
26LV250U, LG
26LS3590, Sony
Bravia KDL32EX401U, Toshiba
42SL863B, Sony
KDL24EX320BU, LG
42LK530T, Samsung
UE32ES5500KX, LG
32LM3400 , Sony
KDL37EX503U, Sony
KDL32BX300, Sony
KDL32EX301U, Panasonic
TX-L47E5B, Sony
KDL26EX553BU , Panasonic
TX-P65VT30B, LG
32LD450 , Panasonic
TX-L32E30B, Panasonic
TX-L32X3B, Toshiba
Regza 32AV615DB, LG
32LS3500, LG
37LV355U, LG
50PM670T, Samsung
LE32D580, LG
26LK330U, LG
19LV250U, Toshiba
32RV753B , Samsung
UE22D5010, LG
47LK530T , Samsung
UE32ES6800, Samsung
UE32D5000, Toshiba
37BV700B, Digihome
LCD42913FHD3D, LG
42LW550T, LG
42PT353K , Sony
KDL32CX520BU, Philips
52PFL8605H, LG
32LS570T , Panasonic
TX-L42E3B, Sony
KDL32EX403U, Toshiba
26DL833B, Samsung
UE32ES5700 , Samsung
LE26B450C4
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.
Sony KDL24EX320WU, Toshiba 46TL963B, LG 42LV355U, Samsung UE37ES6710, Panasonic TX-L37DT30B, Panasonic TX-P42GT30B, LG 55LW450U , Toshiba 23DL933B, Panasonic TX-P42VT30B, LG 50PZ250T , Sony KDL40EX653BU, LG 42LM660T, Samsung LE32C450, Toshiba 46TL868B, LG 50PM470T, Samsung UE60ES6300, Toshiba 40RL953B, Samsung PS51E450, LG 42LD450, Samsung UE46ES6300, Samsung PS43E450 , Samsung UE32EH5300, Panasonic TX-P50ST50B, Toshiba 37RV753B, Panasonic TX-L32ET5B, Samsung UE46D6530 , Sony KDL40EX523BU, Digihome LED42983FHD, Panasonic TX-P50VT30B, Toshiba 26EL933B, Samsung LE40D580, LG 32LV250U, LG 42LS3400 , Sony KDL55HX853 , Toshiba 42YL863B, LG 42PM470T, Finlux 32F703 , LG 60PA650T, Samsung LE32B450C4, Samsung UE46D6100 , Samsung UE37D6530, Sony KDL55HX753BU, Panasonic TX-P50GT30B,
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.
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.
Sony KDL24EX320WU, Toshiba 46TL963B, LG 42LV355U, Samsung UE37ES6710, Panasonic TX-L37DT30B, Panasonic TX-P42GT30B, LG 55LW450U , Toshiba 23DL933B, Panasonic TX-P42VT30B, LG 50PZ250T , Sony KDL40EX653BU, LG 42LM660T, Samsung LE32C450, Toshiba 46TL868B, LG 50PM470T, Samsung UE60ES6300, Toshiba 40RL953B, Samsung PS51E450, LG 42LD450, Samsung UE46ES6300, Samsung PS43E450 , Samsung UE32EH5300, Panasonic TX-P50ST50B, Toshiba 37RV753B, Panasonic TX-L32ET5B, Samsung UE46D6530 , Sony KDL40EX523BU, Digihome LED42983FHD, Panasonic TX-P50VT30B, Toshiba 26EL933B, Samsung LE40D580, LG 32LV250U, LG 42LS3400 , Sony KDL55HX853 , Toshiba 42YL863B, LG 42PM470T, Finlux 32F703 , LG 60PA650T, Samsung LE32B450C4, Samsung UE46D6100 , Samsung UE37D6530, Sony KDL55HX753BU, Panasonic TX-P50GT30B,
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.
Panasonic
TX-L32E5B, Panasonic
TX-L37E5B, LG
42LS570T, LG
42LS5600, Digihome
LED32983FHD, Sony
KDL32EX653BU, Toshiba
40TL868B, LG
55LM620T, Samsung
LE32D403, Samsung
UE37ES6300 , LG
32LS3590, LG
60PM670T, LG
47LM620T, Samsung
UE55ES6300, Panasonic
TX-P42S30B, Toshiba
40BV701B, Samsung
UE46ES6710, Toshiba
32RL953B, Samsung
UE26EH4000, LG
47LS5600, LG
47LV355U, Sony
KDL32EX310BU , LG
32LS5600 , LG
47LV355T, LG
47LW450U, Panasonic
TX-P42ST50B , Toshiba
32BL502B , Digihome
LCD40913FHD , Toshiba
26DL933B, Samsung
UE46EH5000, Manta
3D LCD4214, LG
50PA650T, LG
50PV350T, Panasonic
TX-P42ST30B , Sony
KDL22EX553BU, Sony
KDL22CX32DBU, Samsung
UE40D5520 , Panasonic
TX-L24X5B, Samsung
LE32C530, Samsung
PS51D8000, Visua
10.2 Under, Panasonic
TX-L37ET5B, Toshiba
40TL963B, LG
26CS460, Samsung
UE32EH4000
I wanted to give this TV a glowing review; after all, it has
some of the latest LED technology, and the style is trend setting. After a week
with this TV, I am less than satisfied with the 'Samsung Experience'. Let me get
this off my chest first. Did you ever go to an event, like a county fair, early,
when not all the rides and attractions were open? You're excited because it
looks like it can be a lot of fun, but it's just a bit too early for the full
experience. Well, that's the way I feel about this TV. First of all, the 3d
glasses that are supposed to ship with this TV were not in the box. Instead,
there is a voucher you may mail in, or go online to order (which I did). After a
week and no response, I called to find out why the delay. I was told to read the
voucher's fine print, which said there was a 10-12 week wait for the glasses.
Not good. Secondly, I found an issue with the remote control unit, which is not
a fun thing to have in your hand. It is sort of short and stubby, with two
sides. One side has a QWERTY keyboard for text entry, and a touch-sensitive
pointer. I find that the up, down, right, left controls do not work correctly
with my unit, and called support to report this. They seemed very interested in
the matter and told me they would call back in 45 minutes (after they set up a
testing unit) for further info. There was no call back. Another reviewer
mentioned the difficulty in pairing the remote with the TV, via Bluetooth. I
also found this to be a problem and not consistently easy to do.
Samsung has incorporated a feature called Smart Hub into their 'Smart TV'. This is a portal that has Netflix, Vimeo, YouTube, Facebook, Pandora, a web browser, and several games and applications that are either free or paid for. The feature is nice and I look forward to seeing it develop. You need to register your TV and create an account, similar to an Apple ID, before you can purchase any of the apps. You would think you could do this from the TV, but you can't; you need to go online to do this. Not a big deal, but it was confusing. The Samsung website is not ready for prime time either. The discussion board is not yet running. One nice thing is the Live Help, which works VERY well. However, I was not able to get the level of help I needed.
Okay, enough with the gripes. This is one fine TV. It is very light, has a narrow profile and includes a nice, chrome-plated stand that lets you to rotate the TV about 30 degrees in either direction. A big factor for me was the thin bezel, which allowed me to fit a 46" set into my 43" wide cabinet. The TV has plenty of inputs, including some strange connectors that let you to connect component and composite video. I do have a non-HDMI DVD that uses the component connectors, and it worked well. The setup of the TV is not difficult if you have some experience with hookups, and I was able to get all the components and my receiver working in short order. As I mentioned above, I am not a big fan of the shape of the remote, and I am trying to duplicate most of the functionality in my Harmony universal remote.
One thing I did was hook up my TV to my iMac to show photos to my photo club. I was not expecting the quality to be better than my 27" iMac, but it was FAR better. The color was most natural in Movie mode, Warm 1 setting. The sharpness was uncanny. I saw no obtrusive artifacts on the screen and was pleased as punch at the jaw-dropping quality of my photo images (and so were the club members). The TV is connected to our UVERSE system, and the HD quality is very good. I have no measurement or calibration tools, but I have a fine eye for photography. The color balance, contrast, and sharpness are excellent. The only thing I need to get a handle on is the 'Film mode', which can turn watching Modern Family into a strange experience; it almost makes some programs look like they were videotaped like a soap opera. I leave this feature 'off' for the time being. Tonite we watched the 10 Commandments (1956), and the quality was incredible! I have yet to see any Blue Ray DVDs, as I haven't purchased a player yet. And, of course, I don't have the glasses for 3D. I do plan to update my review as these things change.
This TV merits at least a 4-star rating. I may add another depending on how things develop.
LG 42CS460, Sony KDL32EX723BU, Sony KDL40EX723BU, Samsung UE32EH5000 , Sony KDL32HX753BU, LG 42LK450U, Sony KDL40HX753BU, LG 37LS5600 , LG 37LK450U, Samsung UE40ES6710, LG 32LK450U, Panasonic TX-L32C4B, Toshiba 40BV801B , LG 32CS460 , Sony KDL46HX753BU, Sony KDL46EX723BU, Toshiba 32DV502B, Samsung UE40EH5000, Samsung UE40EH5300, Toshiba 32BV702B, Toshiba 32BL702B, Toshiba 32HL833B, Toshiba 40BV702B , LG 47LW550T , Sony KDL37EX723BU, LG 50PA4500, Sony KDL42EX410BU, Samsung UE26EH4510 , Panasonic TX-L42E5B, LG 42PA4500, Samsung UE40ES6300, Samsung LE40D503, LG 47LM660T, Samsung UE26EH450, LG 42LW450U, Sony KDL32CX523BU, Toshiba 32DV504B , Samsung UE32ES6300, Samsung UE32ES6710, LG 42LM620T, Panasonic TX-P42X50B, Samsung UE22ES5410W, Toshiba 37BV701B
Update 6/8/2011
Finally received my 3d glasses from the 'Samsung Fulfillment Center'. They are active-shutter type glasses and come with standard USB cords to charge them. You can plug the cords into the back of the set and the glasses will recharge when the set is ON. We watched our first 3D movie together last night. The 3d effect was excellent and I could see no artifacts. The glasses fit over my lenses and were comfortable. They turn on automatically when they sense a 3d broadcast, which is nice.
The chunky remote usually just sits waiting to be used, as I have programmed a Harmony Universal remote to allow me to use SmartHub and control most of the functions. SmartHub is still evolving and there are many update messages that indicate it is constantly upgraded. I do enjoy the Vimeo and Vudu sites, as well as Netflix. The gamed, browser and other 'apps' are not appealing to me yet.
I continue to laud the picture quality on this set. I can't say it is better than a Sony or Panasonic or other brand, but I have no reason to look further. I can only describe the HD quality as 'rich' and brimming with tonality. The shadow detail amazes me, and the blacks are truly black. I never find the the picture to be overly contrasty or saturated. I also find no reason to fiddle with the controls, once they are set. After over a month of viewing, I still find myself saying 'that's remarkable' when I watch high quality broadcasts. Again, I use ATT Uverse as my cable provider, and our signal quality is very good. I don't expect to buy another TV of this caliber for a good long time, and feel confident that this Samsung will grow with us for years to come.
Update 11/18/11
After months of use, I still like this TV. Samsung, it appears, is trying to be like Apple and even sent me a survey ploying me with questions about why I liked Apple computers, iPads, iPods, etc. I can see they are trying to formulate a strategy. Let me say that SmartHub is their way of giving TV users an 'app' experience. It has fallen short IMHO. The apps they have are rather cheesy and I'd rather use an iPad while watching TV, than switch to Smarthub and turn off the programming. Another failing, they don't give you access to Amazon streaming for movies (they used to, but not in the 2011 TVs). Why? AppleTV is a good accessory for Netflix, Youtube, and many other features and it has a far better interface. The only thing I like about SmartHub is the 'Explore 3D' feature that has several creative 3D features on it. With the current dearth of 3D source material on DVD, it's nice to have a handy place to experience it and show it to friends. You should really check that out.
One negative on this TV, the viewing angle. If you are off-axis, the picture washes out and you lose the experience of seeing really deep blacks.
Samsung has incorporated a feature called Smart Hub into their 'Smart TV'. This is a portal that has Netflix, Vimeo, YouTube, Facebook, Pandora, a web browser, and several games and applications that are either free or paid for. The feature is nice and I look forward to seeing it develop. You need to register your TV and create an account, similar to an Apple ID, before you can purchase any of the apps. You would think you could do this from the TV, but you can't; you need to go online to do this. Not a big deal, but it was confusing. The Samsung website is not ready for prime time either. The discussion board is not yet running. One nice thing is the Live Help, which works VERY well. However, I was not able to get the level of help I needed.
Okay, enough with the gripes. This is one fine TV. It is very light, has a narrow profile and includes a nice, chrome-plated stand that lets you to rotate the TV about 30 degrees in either direction. A big factor for me was the thin bezel, which allowed me to fit a 46" set into my 43" wide cabinet. The TV has plenty of inputs, including some strange connectors that let you to connect component and composite video. I do have a non-HDMI DVD that uses the component connectors, and it worked well. The setup of the TV is not difficult if you have some experience with hookups, and I was able to get all the components and my receiver working in short order. As I mentioned above, I am not a big fan of the shape of the remote, and I am trying to duplicate most of the functionality in my Harmony universal remote.
One thing I did was hook up my TV to my iMac to show photos to my photo club. I was not expecting the quality to be better than my 27" iMac, but it was FAR better. The color was most natural in Movie mode, Warm 1 setting. The sharpness was uncanny. I saw no obtrusive artifacts on the screen and was pleased as punch at the jaw-dropping quality of my photo images (and so were the club members). The TV is connected to our UVERSE system, and the HD quality is very good. I have no measurement or calibration tools, but I have a fine eye for photography. The color balance, contrast, and sharpness are excellent. The only thing I need to get a handle on is the 'Film mode', which can turn watching Modern Family into a strange experience; it almost makes some programs look like they were videotaped like a soap opera. I leave this feature 'off' for the time being. Tonite we watched the 10 Commandments (1956), and the quality was incredible! I have yet to see any Blue Ray DVDs, as I haven't purchased a player yet. And, of course, I don't have the glasses for 3D. I do plan to update my review as these things change.
This TV merits at least a 4-star rating. I may add another depending on how things develop.
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Update 6/8/2011
Finally received my 3d glasses from the 'Samsung Fulfillment Center'. They are active-shutter type glasses and come with standard USB cords to charge them. You can plug the cords into the back of the set and the glasses will recharge when the set is ON. We watched our first 3D movie together last night. The 3d effect was excellent and I could see no artifacts. The glasses fit over my lenses and were comfortable. They turn on automatically when they sense a 3d broadcast, which is nice.
The chunky remote usually just sits waiting to be used, as I have programmed a Harmony Universal remote to allow me to use SmartHub and control most of the functions. SmartHub is still evolving and there are many update messages that indicate it is constantly upgraded. I do enjoy the Vimeo and Vudu sites, as well as Netflix. The gamed, browser and other 'apps' are not appealing to me yet.
I continue to laud the picture quality on this set. I can't say it is better than a Sony or Panasonic or other brand, but I have no reason to look further. I can only describe the HD quality as 'rich' and brimming with tonality. The shadow detail amazes me, and the blacks are truly black. I never find the the picture to be overly contrasty or saturated. I also find no reason to fiddle with the controls, once they are set. After over a month of viewing, I still find myself saying 'that's remarkable' when I watch high quality broadcasts. Again, I use ATT Uverse as my cable provider, and our signal quality is very good. I don't expect to buy another TV of this caliber for a good long time, and feel confident that this Samsung will grow with us for years to come.
Update 11/18/11
After months of use, I still like this TV. Samsung, it appears, is trying to be like Apple and even sent me a survey ploying me with questions about why I liked Apple computers, iPads, iPods, etc. I can see they are trying to formulate a strategy. Let me say that SmartHub is their way of giving TV users an 'app' experience. It has fallen short IMHO. The apps they have are rather cheesy and I'd rather use an iPad while watching TV, than switch to Smarthub and turn off the programming. Another failing, they don't give you access to Amazon streaming for movies (they used to, but not in the 2011 TVs). Why? AppleTV is a good accessory for Netflix, Youtube, and many other features and it has a far better interface. The only thing I like about SmartHub is the 'Explore 3D' feature that has several creative 3D features on it. With the current dearth of 3D source material on DVD, it's nice to have a handy place to experience it and show it to friends. You should really check that out.
One negative on this TV, the viewing angle. If you are off-axis, the picture washes out and you lose the experience of seeing really deep blacks.