Pros: 3D-capable, with 2D-to-3D conversion, Edge-lit LED backlight, Good picture quality, Internet connectivity, built-in web browser
If you are looking for a solid TV with solid performance from a top maker, the Samsung UN55D8000 deserves consideration. With its conventional backlight, picture quality won't quite measure up to the very best or perfect out there, but is still very good and none the less in its own right. Highlights include strong color performance, good uniformity, and surprisingly deep blacks, though some complain that those are pumped up by a dynamic dimming technology that can't be turned off.
However color performance is excellent for the most part and screen uniformity is better than most edge-lit LED TVs, though not perfect.
Experts say that the Samsung UN55D8000 is a technological marvel, though impressions are more mixed when it comes to picture performance.
However, some, but not all reviewers complain about uniformity issues that at least somewhat spoil the picture-quality broth. Others say that uniformity is actually very good, leading one to think that it might depend on the specific TV -- and maybe the eye of the beholder.
Black levels are great for any TV -- plasma TVs included-- let alone a budget LED offering with a conventional backlight. Color performance is nearly as good and uniformity could be better, but it still outshines some sets costing much more in that regard. The trade-off for this level of picture performance and relatively small price tag is a dearth of in-demand features. Connectivity is also paltry.
With picture quality that's nearly the equal of the tough competition, as well as best-in-class design and features, the Samsung UN55D8000 makes a strong case for being the best overall.
Active shutter 3D is on board, and reviewers say that 3D performance is notably better than last year's efforts. Glasses are extra, but cost less than last year and you can usually find at least two pair bundled with the TV through promotions. Access to Internet content is also included. Along with nearly every popular content provider, Samsung builds in a web browser and adds a QWERTY keyboard to its remote to make surfing the web easier. There's also an app store that includes content from third-party providers, much like the app stores from Apple and Google (Android). If that's not enough, you can stream content from your PC, make Internet video calls via Skype (once you spring for an accessory camera), and connect to everything wirelessly via the built-in Wi-Fi radio Bigger and smaller screen sizes are also available. Also you can stream from your own PC and file support is pretty generous.
The sound from the internal speakers is actually quite good, surprisingly. You wouldn't want to do any serious movie watching without a surround, but for TV shows it is adequate.
This overall tends to make it a market favorite and also puts the beholder’s eye on it.
If you are looking for a solid TV with solid performance from a top maker, the Samsung UN55D8000 deserves consideration. With its conventional backlight, picture quality won't quite measure up to the very best or perfect out there, but is still very good and none the less in its own right. Highlights include strong color performance, good uniformity, and surprisingly deep blacks, though some complain that those are pumped up by a dynamic dimming technology that can't be turned off.
However color performance is excellent for the most part and screen uniformity is better than most edge-lit LED TVs, though not perfect.
Experts say that the Samsung UN55D8000 is a technological marvel, though impressions are more mixed when it comes to picture performance.
However, some, but not all reviewers complain about uniformity issues that at least somewhat spoil the picture-quality broth. Others say that uniformity is actually very good, leading one to think that it might depend on the specific TV -- and maybe the eye of the beholder.
Black levels are great for any TV -- plasma TVs included-- let alone a budget LED offering with a conventional backlight. Color performance is nearly as good and uniformity could be better, but it still outshines some sets costing much more in that regard. The trade-off for this level of picture performance and relatively small price tag is a dearth of in-demand features. Connectivity is also paltry.
With picture quality that's nearly the equal of the tough competition, as well as best-in-class design and features, the Samsung UN55D8000 makes a strong case for being the best overall.
Active shutter 3D is on board, and reviewers say that 3D performance is notably better than last year's efforts. Glasses are extra, but cost less than last year and you can usually find at least two pair bundled with the TV through promotions. Access to Internet content is also included. Along with nearly every popular content provider, Samsung builds in a web browser and adds a QWERTY keyboard to its remote to make surfing the web easier. There's also an app store that includes content from third-party providers, much like the app stores from Apple and Google (Android). If that's not enough, you can stream content from your PC, make Internet video calls via Skype (once you spring for an accessory camera), and connect to everything wirelessly via the built-in Wi-Fi radio Bigger and smaller screen sizes are also available. Also you can stream from your own PC and file support is pretty generous.
The sound from the internal speakers is actually quite good, surprisingly. You wouldn't want to do any serious movie watching without a surround, but for TV shows it is adequate.
This overall tends to make it a market favorite and also puts the beholder’s eye on it.
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