This review is a little long winded. Skip to the bottom for just the pros and cons. Or, keep reading to waste 10 minutes of your life. Over the last 5 years, I have been using a 58" Panasonic Plasma TV. Not a bad TV, but not the greatest either. It was only 1080i, it got hot pretty fast (which made the room hot and the air condition kick on too often), and the dimensions were weird (I looked at entertainment centers that should fit a 60" TV, but the TV still wouldn't fit.). I felt an upgrade was in order.
I'll have to admit, shopping for a TV was pretty fun. A lot of work though. The research was overwhelming at times. Websites upon websites, magazines, books, different people's inputs, salesmen trying to sell you different things depending on which store you went to, etc. I narrowed it down to one of many Sony HDTVs or a Samsung C or D series. After narrowing it down to those 2 brands, it was a little easier. I went to about 4 different Fry's Electronics and 7 different Best Buys to check it out in different situations. After that, it came down to the UN55D8000 (boy, did I memorize those numbers). To make the decision easier, I was looking on Amazon, and to my amazement, they had it for $500 less that everyone else, plus free shipping. Score!
With the free shipping, it usually takes a little longer. I would say, from the time the order was placed, until it got to my front door, it took about 1.5 weeks. It came delivered from Home Direct, USA and had no issues with delivery. They were going to set up the TV, but I told them not to, since my entertainment center hadn't come in yet. I opened up the box, put the TV on a soft cloth (our bed's comforter) and installed the stand. Eight screws, piece of cake. I connected the Directv receiver and a PS3. There are a few settings you will set in the beginning when the TV turns on. Takes about 2 minutes, literally. After that, the fun begins! Going from 1080i to 1080p is a huge difference! I had a recording of Chuck on the DVR and it almost looked live. I also watched some regular satellite programming and even the non-HD channels looked amazing.
After wiping the drool off the floor, I wanted to check out the 3D part of the TV. I popped in the free copy of Shrek the 3rd in the PS3, put on the glasses and waited to be amazed. Aside from the amazing colors, it looked exactly like 2D! WTH?! Then, I remember reading somewhere that the PS3 does indeed play 3D movies, BUT with an upgrade. I waited about 30 minutes for the upgrade to finish. After that, loaded up the dvd again, and there was the movie with that funky 3D image. Hey wait, I have 3D glasses on, how come I see that. Oh, oops. Batteries need to be installed in the glasses. Finally! The 3D image was awesome! Seriously, watching TV in 3D is amazing. I can't wait
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Samsung UN55D8000 Every bit as good as I expected
Monday, 30 January 2012
Samsung UN55D8000 Great 3D TV, Worth for Price
I bought this 3D HDTV to replace my old 42" LCD Vizio that I bought 6 years ago. I did a lot of research online and decided it was either Sony or a Samsung based on recommendations of my friends and online guide. I went to my local electronics shop to see some of the televisions in action. Although we have seen in recent years the model of this HDTV. Even though beautiful, It have a black metal stand for my TV, so I though the money bezel thickness would stand out. I spoke with a colleague and I have said about the new 2011 model. A Once I saw this, I knew it was TV I wanted. I did a little shopping and found on Amazon had the best overall deal price . I was a bit skeptical about how to make a major purchase and order it online.
I've heard some complaints about the companies used to ship televisions. I must say that I had a good experience. The delivery was made in the first hour of my delivery appointment window. The box the TV was a bit damaged at the bottom, but nothing to worry about television was brought in and I about. My inspected and wow this thing is a work of art. also the delivery boys were setup, they had not yet seen the new model. The TV was a little cold to be kept in stock and on the truck so I put my everything and connected all the extras (home theater, Xbox 360, PS3, cable box, etc.) but I have no power connection in about two hours to leave TV and avoid heat damage.
Once I turned on, It was greeted with a simple and easy to follow installation and wireless network television. I read a poor review of this TV showing the LED backlight has been limited since the edges visible, and I agree. I do not see the source of the backlight at all. this is by far the most beautiful on the TV market. I will, however, had full range of LED backlighting rather than the dynamics of board.
My only complaint (if you can even call it that) is the remote. it is a bit heavy because of the full QWERTY on the back and I haven't been able to get the QWERTY side to sync with my TV, but continues to say no .. I would have liked to see the touch-screen remote that was included with the series before series 9000. But on the scale of this child. I have had this TV for a short period of time, but I highly recommend this TV, if it is within your budget.
With beautiful image, 3D, lots of HDMI, USB, WiFi and SmartTV from samsung is a great option for those who market high-end LED-LCD HDTV
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Samsung UN55D8000 Well Worth The Price
A new dimension to entertainment TV & Home with Samsung 3D TV. Experience cinema-quality 3D entertainment in the comfort of your living room. Samsung 3D is a truly unique viewing experience with the power of the room with the images that you can touch almost filled. Connect a Blu-ray 3D for 3D games or improve your viewing experience by upconverting regular content from 2D to 3D immersive.
For fans of TV final image quality and enhanced connectivity convincing that the first step to continue the Samsung LED TV UN55D8000 a single step by an elegant formula. The bezel of Samsung One Design "is only 0.2 inches - as fine as it is - a picture that, well, all of the images.
There is a big difference between seeing the game and see every split second. This is where Auto Motion Plus 240Hz in. All the action of each image is analyzed and then adjusted to not pass in a blur to come. Shift of cybernetic warriors, the action is always smooth, soft and smooth.
The UN55D8000 delivers Full HD 1080p resolution, for a superb level of detail and clarity in your picture. To connect your sources, four HDMI inputs are provided, for delivering a Full HD picture and audio over a single cable.
The first thing you will notice the LED D8000 series is its chassis barely visible 0.2-inch brushed metal, a thin thin line that provides the framework for the rich content on the screen and form factor increases the light of the TV . It is based on an improved support for Quad adapt with minimal visual impact on the lighting conditions.