The Samsung UN55C8000: Taking TV to Higher Levels

Posted by hdtv buying guide on May 5, 2010 under HDTV, HDTV Reviews, LED HDTV, Samsung | Be the First to Comment

If you are looking for a TV that lets you surf the Web and comes with the latest 3D technology, the Samsung UN55C8000 may be what you are looking for. It is a LED HDTV, but its numerous features make it more than that.

Manufacturer: Samsung List Price: $3,499.99 Sale Price: Too low to display Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.

Screen Size and Colors

The Samsung UN55C8000 has a screen measuring 55 inches (1080p HD). It also has a Clear Motion Rate of 240 Hz. Together with the Wide Color Enhancer Plus, it provides a wide range of color and contrast. The Precision Dimming allows the TV to produce black and white colors without any clouding. The halo effect is also eliminated.

The Ultra Clear Panel technology displays skin tones in their natural color. Also, the shadows and textures are rendered clearly without losing any detail. The LED backlight processing also aids in producing vivid colors.

3D and Internet Ready

Samsung 3D technology is designed to make the image more lifelike. Using it with a Blu-ray player you can enjoy 3D films right in your living room. The set is also ready for 3D broadcasts.

The Internet@TV feature lets you connect to the Web. From the TV you can access Amazon Video on Demand, Facebook, Flickr and other sites. With Web access you can do your shopping without leaving the couch. The widgets may be customized and you can also download some more.

Other Features

The ConnectShare Movie feature lets you hook up a digital camera or thumb drive to the unit. The Samsung UN55C8000 also has an intuitive interface so the videos, playlists and images can be accessed easily.

There is also Game Mode for the gaming enthusiast. Here the picture is sharpened and image processing is accelerated, ideal for games today. This also helps improve the sound effects. If you want to adjust any settings, you may do so too.

The unit comes with a digital tuner. There is support for multichannel sound (MTS). There is also support for second audio program (SAP).

Using a wireless or wired DLNA connection will process PC video and audio files into the Samsung TV. You can do this with a remote control. Skype on Samsung TV enables you to use free video calls.

Energy Efficiency

For all its power, the Samsung 8000 is very energy efficient, going well beyond the Energy Star standards. In some settings, the efficiency is 50% less than the existing Energy Star specs.

Technical Specifications

There are 4 HDMI connections. You can connect AV peripherals like a DVD player to the unit and control it with the TV remote. Other connections are USB, Ethernet and PC input.

Minus the stand, the TV measures 50.5 x 30.4 x .09 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 48.5 lbs. With the stand, the dimensions are 50.5 x 32.8 x 12.1 inches. The weight is 53.4 lbs.

The Samsung UN55C8000 can make for truly immersive viewing. Because it is 3D ready, you can expect to use it for years to come as 3D content become more widely available.