[ใหม่] Low Price Samsung UN65D8000 65-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver)
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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
42LD690, Panasonic
TX-P50VT20B, Hitachi
42MX70, Samsung
UE-40 , TOSHIBA
32RL933, Sony
KDL55EX503U, Samsung
LE40M87BDX, Samsung
UE55B7020W, LG
47LD950, Samsung
PS59D6900, Panasonic
TX-P50S10B, LG
47LX6900, Toshiba
32AV504, Sony
KDL-26EX320, Samsung
PS-43, Toshiba
42RV635DB , Toshiba
26DL833G, Finlux
55S6040-T, Finlux
32H6030, Toshiba
32SL863B, Panasonic
TX-P50X10B , Hannspree
SV42TMNB, Sony
KDL40EX603U, Cello
24inch , Samsung
LE32B530P7WX, AOC
L22W981, Panasonic
TX-P50X20B, Samsung
UE46B6000, PHILIPS
46PFL5507H, SAMSUNG
PS51D8000FUXXU, Philips
DesignLine 26PDL4906, LG
42PQ3000, Samsung
UE40B8000, Samsung
SyncMaster P64FP-2, Samsung
UE40D5000, Avtex
L185TR, Sanyo
CE26LD08-B, Sharp
LC19SH7EBK, Panasonic
TX-L42ET50B, Proofvision
Waterproof TV 15, Sony
Bravia KDL40V5500U, CELLO
Apr12 19Inch
Product Description
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.
Toshiba 32XV555DB, Toshiba 26AV615DB, Panasonic TX-L37V20B, Sony KDL-55EX720, Panasonic TX-P42GT20B, TOSHIBA 23EL933F, LG 50PZ950T , Panasonic TX-L32C20BA , Samsung UE32ES6800UX , Samsung UE46C5100, Cello C4211DVBLED-3D, Sharp LC32SH7EBK , TOSHIBA 23DL933, Sony KDL-26S4000, Hello Kitty HET001Y, Cello 32 3D, Samsung PS63C7000, Panasonic Viera TX-P42V20B, Toshiba 42WL863B , TOSHIBA 32AV934G, Philips 32 PFL 5507, 32 LCD TV Full HD, LG 47LE7900, Sony KDL-40L4000, Vision Plus 15.6 Widescreen, Samsung UE46B7020W, Panasonic TX-P50G10B, Samsung UE40B6000, Sony KDL-37EX720, Dyon Delta 24, Toshiba 32tl838g, LG 19lv2500 , LG 32lv3550, Sovos SVKTV15, Samsung PS42C450B1W, DGM ETV-2293WHC , Philips 46PFL9705H, Toshiba 32 AV 834, Philips 32PFL5606H, Aqualite 32 outdoor
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.
Panasonic TX-P46ST30B, Samsung PS43D490, Samsung UE46C6530, LG 42LH4000, Sony KDL40S5500U, Toshiba 37SL863B, Sony KDL22S5500U, Sony KDL32EX713, Samsung UE37C6530, LG 37LE4500, Toshiba 22DV714B, Toshiba 42SL738B, SAMSUNG UE46ES6300, Sanyo CE22LD08DV-B, Samsung LE40B650T2, PHILIPS 32PFL5507H, Samsung UE46D6500, Philips 32PFL6606 , Toshiba 42XV635DB, Toshiba 47VL863B, Dyon Delta 19 , Philips 32 PFL, Sharp LC24LE240E, LG 47LW980T, Panasonic TX-L42U3B, Toshiba 40VL758B, Toshiba 32LV713B, SAMSUNG 22IN, Samsung PS51D495, Sanyo CE32LD08DV-B, Philips 32PFL3606 , Samsung UE-26, LG 42PT353, Toshiba 32DB833B, Panasonic TX-L32X3B, Samsung PS50C6900 , Samsung LE32B541P7, Sony KDL-37V4000, Panasonic TX-L47ET50B, Sony KDL-40W4500, Sanyo CE19LD08DV-B
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.
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.
Toshiba 32XV555DB, Toshiba 26AV615DB, Panasonic TX-L37V20B, Sony KDL-55EX720, Panasonic TX-P42GT20B, TOSHIBA 23EL933F, LG 50PZ950T , Panasonic TX-L32C20BA , Samsung UE32ES6800UX , Samsung UE46C5100, Cello C4211DVBLED-3D, Sharp LC32SH7EBK , TOSHIBA 23DL933, Sony KDL-26S4000, Hello Kitty HET001Y, Cello 32 3D, Samsung PS63C7000, Panasonic Viera TX-P42V20B, Toshiba 42WL863B , TOSHIBA 32AV934G, Philips 32 PFL 5507, 32 LCD TV Full HD, LG 47LE7900, Sony KDL-40L4000, Vision Plus 15.6 Widescreen, Samsung UE46B7020W, Panasonic TX-P50G10B, Samsung UE40B6000, Sony KDL-37EX720, Dyon Delta 24, Toshiba 32tl838g, LG 19lv2500 , LG 32lv3550, Sovos SVKTV15, Samsung PS42C450B1W, DGM ETV-2293WHC , Philips 46PFL9705H, Toshiba 32 AV 834, Philips 32PFL5606H, Aqualite 32 outdoor
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.
Panasonic TX-P46ST30B, Samsung PS43D490, Samsung UE46C6530, LG 42LH4000, Sony KDL40S5500U, Toshiba 37SL863B, Sony KDL22S5500U, Sony KDL32EX713, Samsung UE37C6530, LG 37LE4500, Toshiba 22DV714B, Toshiba 42SL738B, SAMSUNG UE46ES6300, Sanyo CE22LD08DV-B, Samsung LE40B650T2, PHILIPS 32PFL5507H, Samsung UE46D6500, Philips 32PFL6606 , Toshiba 42XV635DB, Toshiba 47VL863B, Dyon Delta 19 , Philips 32 PFL, Sharp LC24LE240E, LG 47LW980T, Panasonic TX-L42U3B, Toshiba 40VL758B, Toshiba 32LV713B, SAMSUNG 22IN, Samsung PS51D495, Sanyo CE32LD08DV-B, Philips 32PFL3606 , Samsung UE-26, LG 42PT353, Toshiba 32DB833B, Panasonic TX-L32X3B, Samsung PS50C6900 , Samsung LE32B541P7, Sony KDL-37V4000, Panasonic TX-L47ET50B, Sony KDL-40W4500, Sanyo CE19LD08DV-B
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.
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.
Panasonic TX-P46GT30B, Samsung UE40C5100, Philips 50PFL7956H, Panasonic TX-L19C20B, Samsung LE37D580, Samsung LE32D580, LG 47LD450, Toshiba 22AV615DB, Akai ALED 1605TBK, LG 60PZ570T, Samsung LE37C650, Panasonic TX-P42S20B, Toshiba 37XV555DB, 32F6030-T, Philips 55PFL6606, Proofvision 15 Inch, Samsung UE40D8000, Toshiba Regza 32AV635DB, PHILIPS 32PFL4007H, Finlux 32F703 , LG 42LH3000, Samsung PS60E6500EUXXU, Sharp LC40SH340K, Philips 32PFL5405H , Philips 32PFL5406H, UE46D8000 46 , Samsung PS51D8000, Samsung PS50C7000, Toshiba Regza 55WL768B , Panasonic TX-L32DT30B, LG 47LX9900, LG 32LE5900 , Panasonic TX-P50G20B, Samsung UE-32 EH, Samsung UE46D5000, Panasonic TX-L32G20B, Samsung UE40D7000, Panasonic TX-32LZD80, Toshiba 42VL863B, Samsung UE37D6100
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.
Samsung UE55D8000 , Samsung PS59D550, Sharp LC60LE636E, Samsung UE50ES6710, Toshiba 40LV713B, Finlux 32F8030, LG 50PT353K, Linsar 26LED905T, Panasonic TX-L37E3B, Toshiba 55WL863B, Samsung UE32C5100 , Samsung PS43E490 , LG 42LE5900 , LG 37LD450, Toshiba 40BV700B, LG 50PZ570T, 22 12v LED TV , Samsung UE40C6510, Samsung UE46D6510, Sony Bravia KDL32S5500U, LG 42PW450T, Panasonic TX-L32C3B, Toshiba 42YL863B, Samsung PS43D450, SAMSUNG UE32ES5500, Samsung UE32D6100 , LG 42LX6900, Toshiba 42HL833B, LG 32LE4500, Philips 52PFL8605H, LG 19LV250U , Sony KDL32V5500U, LG 42LV4500, Sanyo LCE22FD40DVB, Cello C32100FIPTV, Finlux 32H503, LG 32LV550T , Panasonic TX-L37G20B, Samsung LE32C580, Samsung UE32D4000, Samsung PS51D450, LG 55LW550T, LG 32LH2000,
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.
Panasonic TX-P46GT30B, Samsung UE40C5100, Philips 50PFL7956H, Panasonic TX-L19C20B, Samsung LE37D580, Samsung LE32D580, LG 47LD450, Toshiba 22AV615DB, Akai ALED 1605TBK, LG 60PZ570T, Samsung LE37C650, Panasonic TX-P42S20B, Toshiba 37XV555DB, 32F6030-T, Philips 55PFL6606, Proofvision 15 Inch, Samsung UE40D8000, Toshiba Regza 32AV635DB, PHILIPS 32PFL4007H, Finlux 32F703 , LG 42LH3000, Samsung PS60E6500EUXXU, Sharp LC40SH340K, Philips 32PFL5405H , Philips 32PFL5406H, UE46D8000 46 , Samsung PS51D8000, Samsung PS50C7000, Toshiba Regza 55WL768B , Panasonic TX-L32DT30B, LG 47LX9900, LG 32LE5900 , Panasonic TX-P50G20B, Samsung UE-32 EH, Samsung UE46D5000, Panasonic TX-L32G20B, Samsung UE40D7000, Panasonic TX-32LZD80, Toshiba 42VL863B, Samsung UE37D6100
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.
Samsung UE55D8000 , Samsung PS59D550, Sharp LC60LE636E, Samsung UE50ES6710, Toshiba 40LV713B, Finlux 32F8030, LG 50PT353K, Linsar 26LED905T, Panasonic TX-L37E3B, Toshiba 55WL863B, Samsung UE32C5100 , Samsung PS43E490 , LG 42LE5900 , LG 37LD450, Toshiba 40BV700B, LG 50PZ570T, 22 12v LED TV , Samsung UE40C6510, Samsung UE46D6510, Sony Bravia KDL32S5500U, LG 42PW450T, Panasonic TX-L32C3B, Toshiba 42YL863B, Samsung PS43D450, SAMSUNG UE32ES5500, Samsung UE32D6100 , LG 42LX6900, Toshiba 42HL833B, LG 32LE4500, Philips 52PFL8605H, LG 19LV250U , Sony KDL32V5500U, LG 42LV4500, Sanyo LCE22FD40DVB, Cello C32100FIPTV, Finlux 32H503, LG 32LV550T , Panasonic TX-L37G20B, Samsung LE32C580, Samsung UE32D4000, Samsung PS51D450, LG 55LW550T, LG 32LH2000,
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.
Panasonic
TX-P42U30B, Finlux
55S8040, Toshiba
40RV753B, Samsung
UE46EH5300, LG
42LM3400, Panasonic
TX-P42VT20B, LG
42LV550T , LG
42SL9500, Samsung
UE46ES5500KX, Samsung
LE32D450, Sony
Bravia KDL40EX401U, Sony
KDL32EX653BU, LG
32LD420, Panasonic
TX-P46G20B, TX-P50UT30B
, Sony
KDL46EX653BU, Sony
KDL40CX520BU, Sony
KDL46EX524BU, Panasonic
TX-L32S20B, LG
32LD490, LG
50PM670T, 42
Cinema 3D, Toshiba
32AV713B , Samsung
UE37ES5500KX , Samsung
UE37D5520 , Samsung
UE40D5000, LG 32lk450,
Samsung
UE40D5003, Samsung
LE40C750, Sony
KDL32EX523BU, Toshiba
55YL863B, LG
60PV250K, Sony
KDL46EX703U, Samsung
UE40ES5500KX, Toshiba
42RL853B, Panasonic
TX-P50UT50B, Panasonic
TX-P42G30B, LG
42PJ350 , Panasonic
TX-P55VT30B, LG
42LM615T, Samsung
LE37D550
WOW. This is by far the best TV yet. Very
crisp HD picture. I was amazed on how light this is for a 60" LCD. I also have a
year old Samsung 55" LED/LCD that I have been very happy with. Although there
seems to be those who hate Samsung, I have yet to be disappointed with both
TV's. I wasn't a big fan of 3D but it seems that most new TV's included 3D now.
I have to say I was very impressed with the 3D. Watching sports makes you feel
like you are there in the stands. PLEASE NOTE.... I did start to get a headache
after watching in 3D for about 1 hour.