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Product Details
Samsung 55" Black LED Flat Panel LCD HDTV, Model UN55B8000
Helpful Downloads for the UN55B8000:
Go from brilliant LED images to online content, at the touch of a button, with
the UN55B8000. LED technology renders the most advanced HD images on the market,
for eye-popping, jaw dropping picture quality on a 55-inch screen. New for 2009,
the Medi@2.0™ feature brings online content to your TV, via a host of customizable
widgets, video, stocks, photo sharing and more – all at the touch of a remote
button. Access the pre-loaded Content Library™ for more digital content, from
educational to entertaining. Auto Motion Plus 240Hz™ technology keeps even the
fastest onscreen motion smooth and natural. The Touch of Color™ accented bezel
and 1.2-inch Ultra Slim Design give you one of the most attractive, thinnest
HDTVs available and that’s including the tuner! With the ultra slim wall mount
(sold separately), your Samsung LED TV extends only 1.8 inches off of the wall
– in virtually any room. And with the same passion we have for delivering groundbreaking
HD excitement and style, Samsung is dedicated to preserving the environment
with LED TVs, through reduced power consumption (up to 40% savings versus 2008
Samsung conventional LCD TVs) and eco-friendly manufacturing techniques.
Features:
- 1080p (1920 x 1080) Full HD Resolution
- Widescreen aspect ratio
- Mega dynamic contrast ratio
- 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
- Ultra Clear Panel
Advanced LCD technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones,
excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors
- Auto Motion Plus™240Hz
Advanced processing that reduces blur and enhances image detail when viewing
fast motion video sequences
- Ultra slim 1.2" design
- Touch of Color™ (ToC)
Samsung’s unique manufacturing process accents the surrounding bezel with
a stylish charcoal tone
- Medi@2.0
- Internet@TV - Content Service
- DLNA Wireless
- Content Library™ (2GB Flash Memory)
Exercise, children’s “edutainment”, cooking, image gallery,
games
- USB 2.0 Movie
For playing MP3 and displaying MPEG files through the USB 2.0 connection
on selected Samsung TVs
- Wide Color Enhancer Pro
Optimizes a given color’s hue, resulting in more natural rendering of
colors
- 2ms Response Time
Minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Enables convenient, simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC content
sources
- Single User Interface
- SRS TruSurround HD
Creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers,
complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog
- Stereo broadcast reception
Supports multichannel sound (MTS) and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel
capacity
- Down firing speakers with subwoofer
10 Watts x 2 audio power
- 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% compared with standard TVs
- V-Chip system
Allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by a parent to contain
objectionable content
- Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French
- Variable sleep timer
Can be programmed to turn the TV off at different time intervals
Specifications:
- HDMI v1.3: 4 side
- USB: 2 side
- Component video: 1 bottom
- PC input: 1 bottom
- Ethernet: 1 bottom
- Optical sound output: 1 side
Approximate Dimensions:
- With Stand
- Height: 39.25"
- Width: 52"
- Depth: 12.1"
- Without Stand
- Height: 31.4"
- Width: 52"
- Depth: 1.2"
Approximate Weight:
- Without Stand: 51.1 lbs
- With Stand: 63.9 lbs
- Shipping: 82 lbs
Warranty Information:
- Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 1 Year Parts
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Reviews
PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY
Average Customer Rating: (based on 27 review)
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
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Pros:
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Bright Image (27), Good Resolution (27), Attractive Design (25), Good Connection Options (24), Fast Setup (22), Reduced Glare (18), Simple Controls (16) |
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Cons:
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Poor Sound (5) |
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Best Uses:
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Home Theater (22), Movies (20), Wall Mounting (15), Home (14), Bedroom (4) |
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Describe Yourself:
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Enthusiast (19), Casual User (6) |
REVIEWED BY 27 CUSTOMERS
Displaying Reviews 1 - 27 of 27
Awesome
By Marty from Chicago on 08/23/2009.
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Pros:
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Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Good Resolution, Good Connection Options, Simple Controls, Reduced Glare, Bright Image |
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Enthusiast |
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Best Uses:
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Home, Movies, Home Theater, Wall Mounting |
Awesome
Phenomenal Picture
By Ken from Lake Villa, IL on 08/17/2009.
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Pros:
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Bright Image, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare |
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Describe Yourself:
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Enthusiast |
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Best Uses:
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Wall Mounting, Home Theater, Movies |
I had a professional install this T.V. with the above mentioned mount. The whole thing sits within 2 inches of the wall. When we fired up the picture, he got on the phone and canceled a previous order for a TV so he could order this one (from Abt). If I have one complaint, it is that the picture is so good it is a bit distracting from whatever plot you are trying to follow. Everybody who sees it says the same thing. It looks almost 3-D.
Great Look. Lots of Features
By furball from Los Angeles on 08/9/2009.
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Pros:
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Attractive Design, Good Connection Options, ANYNET QUICK PLAY, Good Resolution, Bright Image |
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Casual User |
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Best Uses:
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Home Theater |
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Cons:
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Need some HT knowledge |
I recommend this TV. The picture is beautiful & the features are extraordinary. I especially like the ability to play Divx, MKV, AVI & other files from a thumb drive through the USB port. Also, the home network connection & sharing options. A CD-ROM is included for your computer to help with the setup. I have the TV mounted on the wall like a museum piece, using the Samsung proprietary low profile mount. RECOMMENDED ITEM.
Top of the Line Features and two remotes
By Joe M. from Seneca, SC on 08/6/2009.
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Pros:
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Bright Image, Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Husband Remote, Wife Remote, Simple Controls, Good Connection Options |
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Best Uses:
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Movies, Home Theater, Home |
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Power User |
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Cons:
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Stand Depth |
The Dimension specs don't really indicate how close to the wall one can get the TV using the provided stand. I purchased a flat screen entertainment console furniture and the TV doesn't sit back far enough under the hutch portion. I would have to buy a wall mount to have it the way I really want it.
The Samsung site shows Internet@TV functionality. Note that the Internet@TV web site shows Showtime, NBC, BlockBuster, Netflix widgets etc as being available but the Samsung site only shows the standard widgets. I thought I would have those widgets on my TV but don't. Maybe they will be released soon (hopefully).
Note that this unit comes with two remote controls. One is extremely simple - channel up and down, volume up and down, and Power On/Off. The other remote with tons of buttons give access to the many functions.
Magnificent Picture
By Treedog from Chatsworth, Ca on 08/3/2009.
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Pros:
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Bright Image, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Good Connection Options |
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Enthusiast |
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Best Uses:
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Wall Mounting, Movies, Home Theater |
Very light and slim TV. Easy to mount easy to watch
When can I have the 65" model of this TV
By Neilocool from Los Altos, CA on 07/28/2009.
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Describe Yourself:
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Enthusiast |
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Pros:
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Reduced Glare, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup |
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Best Uses:
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Wall Mounting, Home, Movies |
This TV is simply beautiful, a piece of art even when turned off. It blends seemlessly into the room, making other 'flat panels' look ancient. I wish this TV came in 65" size for true theater experience in family room. Sound surprisingly good though I have surround setup. Swivel angle quite wide. This is a masterprice, a class act by Samsung earning my respect, leapfrogging over Sony which is in trouble now. I want wanting to buy the XBR8 or 9 but terribly disappointed when they came out last fall...waited and waited for this and worth the wait!
CONs: Off angle viewing could be better. Remote response time lagged. Wiselink connection to computers at home slow for playing video, music and pictures off home server wirelessly. Pebble remote while cute not practical.
couidn't be any more clear awesome
By BIG D. from chicago illinois on 07/28/2009.
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Describe Yourself:
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Enthusiast |
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Best Uses:
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Home Theater |
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Cons:
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None |
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Pros:
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Reduced Glare, Simple Controls, Good Resolution, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Attractive Design |
i have had a lot of different tvs over the years from 40" tubes to rear projection ,to just plane old lcds and all brands sony ,mitsubishi,samsung,zeneth.but this tv has the best picture ever its almost unbelievable you wont be disappointed its almost to clear.i got the samsung slim mounting kit and hung this tv on the wall by myself tv weight is 51 lbs. it sits only 1 3/4 inchs off the wall its like hanging a big picture only wish was power cord was a little longer.
Great picture
By Mike from BayArea, CA on 07/28/2009.
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Describe Yourself:
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Enthusiast |
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Cons:
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Expensive, Glare |
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Pros:
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Simple Controls, Fast Setup, Bright Image, Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Good Connection Options |
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Best Uses:
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Wall Mounting, Home Theater, Movies |
The picture on this set is amazing. Much better than the Samsung 7000 series. It is also twice the price.
Product is "ok", but buy another brand !
By Carlos from Greenwich, CT on 07/27/2009.
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Casual User |
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Pros:
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Good Resolution, Bright Image |
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Best Uses:
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Home |
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Cons:
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TERRIBLE customer service, Avoid Samsung |
Do not expect Samsung to exchange the product if it is defective even from "day one". Samsung will offer you to repair the product, not to exchange it... which means... to REFURBISH it for you despite the fact that you purchased a brand new product which never worked !
I had this experience not with this TV, but with a Samsung Blue Ray player. Bought it online, received, installed, did not work. The online retailer directed me to Samsung... and the fact mentioned above happened... I had to ship the product for Samsung and they will "refurbish" it for me...
Great picture
By Mike from northern California on 07/16/2009.
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Describe Yourself:
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Casual User |
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Pros:
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Fast Setup, Simple Controls, Good Resolution, Good Connection Options, Bright Image, Attractive Design, Reduced Glare |
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Best Uses:
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Home, Movies, Home Theater |
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Cons:
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Poor Sound |
Great picture, light footprint. Poor sound (good excuse to purchase home theater stereo). The TV is so thin that it is wobbly on the stand, but great for wall mount. I have it on the stand, which works OK.
Samsun 8 Series 55
By DC from New York, NY on 07/14/2009.
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Pros:
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Bright Image, Good Connection Options, Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Reduced Glare, Good Resolution |
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Enthusiast |
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Cons:
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Poor Sound |
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Best Uses:
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Wall Mounting, Bedroom, Home Theater, Movies, Home |
This tv is, quite simply, fantastic. The blacks are quite deep (after changing the factory settings). The colors are bright and dynamic. And the picture is unbelievable. In fact, it's so good that in some movies, the actors in front of a green screen pop out so much that it is clear that they are in front of a green screen.
The only issue I have with the television is that it really should be hooked up to a surround sound system. I did this, but there is no option to control the sound that is being fed to the outside sound system through the tv. It is an either/or proposition. Either you have the sound come through the tv's speakers, in which case you can control the sound through the tv (obviously) or you hook up the 5.1 system and control the sound using your tuner. The tv it replaced allowed me to control the sound using the tv, even though the sound was being fed through my surround sound system.
Amazing Picture
By Tim from League City, TX on 07/10/2009.
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Pros:
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Attractive Design, Bright Image, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Simple Controls, Good Connection Options, Reduced Glare |
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Enthusiast |
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Best Uses:
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Home Theater |
No need to go to the theaters anymore! With Samsung Blu-ray it's like you're in the movie scene it is so clear.
Not sure it is worth the premium.
By Carlos from Greenwich, CT on 07/10/2009.
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Pros:
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Attractive Design, Good Resolution, Bright Image |
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Enthusiast |
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Best Uses:
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Movies |
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Cons:
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Poor Sound, Difficult To Set Up |
Nice look, light weight... but not sure if it delivers better than similar LCD's and Plasmas. Day to day use is a bit cumbersome.
The 8000 Series of Excellence
By Manhattanray from New York on 07/3/2009.
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Pros:
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Attractive Design, Good Connection Options, Fast Setup, Bright Image, Reduced Glare, Good Resolution, Simple Controls |
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Enthusiast |
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Best Uses:
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Home Theater, Wall Mounting, Home, Bedroom, Movies |
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Cons:
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None |
Excellent picture quality, great connectivity.
A top quality piece of digital art.
Fantastic
By Joe from CT on 06/28/2009.
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Enthusiast |
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Pros:
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Reduced Glare, Bright Image, Attractive Design, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Simple Controls, Good Connection Options |
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Wall Mounting, Home Theater |
Excellent product. Great setvice from ABT
You have to see it to believe it!
By Tony the Therapist from Monterey, California on 06/26/2009.
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Describe Yourself:
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Enthusiast |
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Pros:
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Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Bright Image, Good Connection Options |
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Best Uses:
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Home, Bedroom, Movies, Home Theater, Wall Mounting |
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Cons:
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None at this time |
Shopped around at retail stores and online. [...] Basically it was plug and play. I plugged in the set and all I can say is WOW! What a picture! I had waited a while to find the right set and I'm glad I picked this up. ABT has my highest recommendation and since this orginal purchase have used them several more times for more audio equipment. The same every time....perfect! Great price[...]Check them out, you won't be disappointed.
Excellent product
By Tweety694 from Sinking Spring, Pa. on 06/23/2009.
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Casual User |
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Best Uses:
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Movies, Home Theater |
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Simple Controls, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Reduced Glare, Attractive Design, Bright Image |
So far very happy with this product, picture is sharp and sound is good.
Great picture, Great looks, 100 % happy
By Richard from Brooklyn, N.Y. on 06/13/2009.
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Attractive Design, Bright Image, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Simple Controls, Good Connection Options |
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Casual User |
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Best Uses:
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Movies, Home Theater, Wall Mounting, Home |
Great tv told all my friends. If you are looking for a LED tv this is the one. Price is high but you get what you pay for.
Love it!
By couch potato from tulsa, OK on 06/11/2009.
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Describe Yourself:
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Enthusiast |
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Pros:
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Good Resolution, Simple Controls, Bright Image, Attractive Design, Good Connection Options, Fast Setup |
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Best Uses:
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Movies, Home Theater, Home |
Very happy with the TV. It is everything they said it would be and more. The picture is so clear that it is like being on location.
BEST LCD EVER!!!!
By Lime-eyes from Oakland Califonia on 06/8/2009.
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Pros:
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Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Reduced Glare, Good Resolution, Bright Image, Good Connection Options |
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Home Theater, Home, Movies |
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Describe Yourself:
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Power User |
Very easy to set up and get going. Wireless set up was seamless.
Beuautiful TV
By SS from Long Island, NY on 06/8/2009.
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Describe Yourself:
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Enthusiast |
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Pros:
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Fast Setup, Bright Image, Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Good Connection Options |
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Wall Mounting, Home, Movies, Home Theater |
Terrific picture easy to wall mount
Great product[...]
By Fred from Tallahassee, FL on 06/4/2009.
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Enthusiast |
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Good Connection Options, Simple Controls, Attractive Design, Bright Image, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Reduced Glare |
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Perfect
By Brad from Silicon Valley on 05/26/2009.
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Enthusiast |
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Cons:
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Havent setup 240Hz yet |
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Home |
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Reduced Glare, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Attractive Design |
Everyone likes it.
Awesom picture - poor quality
By JBGoode in MN from Minnesota on 05/23/2009.
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Attractive Design, Bright Image, Reduced Glare, Good Resolution, Good Connection Options |
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Casual User |
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Wall Mounting, Home Theater, Movies |
Great picture - very vivid!Poor product quality - we had it 1 week, and the screen went white! They tell us it is a bad board, and will take 2 weeks to get it repaired. Not what you want to hear after shelling out that kind of money and waiting for a month just to get it.
Just got this TV...Good Grief!
By Katera from Houston, TX on 05/21/2009.
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Best Uses:
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Bedroom, Home, Movies, Home Theater, Wall Mounting |
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Enthusiast |
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Pros:
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Good Connection Options, Bright Image, Attractive Design, Good Resolution, Fast Setup |
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Cons:
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Poor Sound |
This is the most money I have spent online so I was nervous, but at the end of the day the SAME TV with warranty was a full $800 less then at [...]. So I went for it. [...].The TV? Mercy. I played around with the 7000 series and it was great, but there was some judder in a few fast moving scenes both in movies and sports, hence I went with the 8000. I have not seen one motion artifact since turning it on. Tennis, golf, basketball...movies. Crystal clear. It has 5,000,000 : 1 contrast ratio compared to the the 7k series which is 3 mil to 1. You can see a difference. The first show I turned on was the Lakers vs the Magic. Good grief...the picture was 3d with colors that just poured off the screen and this was with 1080i dish network. 300 was the first movie I watched...after some tweaking of the settings it looked perfect. The blacks on this TV are every bit as good as Pioneer's Kurio Plasma, but with a crystal clear picture.Setup: LOL. pop off the 4 box handles lift the set out of the box, place it on where you want it and plug it in. Done. There is NOTHING to assemble. The stand is already attached. Picture: See above. Simply stunning. The thing is 1.2 inches wide. Incredible.Interface: Very easy to deal with. I have not bought a new TV in 8 years so I am a novice, but I found this TV VERY easy to adjust.Sound: Sucks. Plain and simple. The speakers are just too small to sound good. I use a Denon 5.1 speaker/receiver system anyway so it is a non issue for me.Looks: Awesome. The set looks very classy with a brushed aluminum stand.I use a PS3 for my blueray which works great with this TV. Just fyi.p.s. ABT has the best price [...] right now although this could change. FYI this was my first purchase from them. I was impressed.
Buy it for the Excellent Picture
By Dadoo from Miami, FL on 05/4/2009.
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Cons:
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Bad Interface |
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Enthusiast |
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Pros:
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Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Bright Image, Simple Controls, Reduced Glare, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options |
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Movies, Wall Mounting, Home Theater |
Best Picture on the market. So rich it looks 3D.
Sound is very good only wish it did a partial mute when you hit mute.
Multimedia/Ethernet features are horrible not up to current standards.
Get the Samsung wall mount. The TV weights only 64 lbs and is easy for someone to walk away with it.
The reason to buy this TV is for the picture quality which just has to be seen to be believed. In the store I just kept coming back to this TV as the gold standard, I think it will have you doing the same thing.
Amazing!!!
By CW from Chicago, IL on 05/1/2009.
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Enthusiast |
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Pros:
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Fast Setup, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Good Connection Options, Simple Controls, Bright Image, Great HD picture, Attractive Design |
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Cons:
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Poor Sound |
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Wall Mounting, Movies, Home Theater |
This is a great TV. I've used it primarily for viewing sports and movies. The HD quality is amazing! The speaker/sound quality are disappointing. It must be used with a home theater.
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Samsung 55" Black LED Flat Panel LCD HDTV - UN55B8000
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