Samsung UN55B8500 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV
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Samsung UN55B8500 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV
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Picture performance, advanced connectivity, and an eco-friendly and stunning design come together to form Samsung LED TV 8500. For the image connoisseur, our highest 240Hz motion blur reduction technology, our highest 7,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio that displays incredibly deep blacks and pristine whites, and enriched color processing deliver outstanding video. Samsung Internet@TV has web TV widgets from Yahoo, Flicker, Ebay and others to entertain, inform and connect you to specially designed web content right on your LED TV. This Ultra Slim 1.6″ depth set is the ideal complement for your room and your life.innovative digital technology. Powerful LED technology offers the most impressive contrast and color you have ever seen on a 55-inch screen; innovative 240Hz technology renders four times the frames per second compared to standard HDTVs, for motion that’s truly lifelike and smooth. A pre-loaded Content Library puts countless hours of information and entertainment at your fingertips. The Medi@2.0 feature brings online content – such as video, stocks, photo sharing and more – straight to your HDTV, with downloadable, customizable widgets that are easily controlled via the remote. The Ultra Slim Design is only 1.2 inches deep, and that’s including the tuner! Another visual highlight is the striking Touch of Color accented bezel. And with the photo frame wall mount, you can bring the elegant brilliance of this inches from 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.
Technical Details
- 7,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
- Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
- Medi@2.0 Internet@TV – Content Service; DLNA Wireless; Content Library (2GB Flash Memory); USB 2.0 Movie
- Fast 2ms response time
- 5 HDMI — Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) (side)
“Glad we bought it” 2010-04-28
By C. David Mitchell
We bought this TV via Amazon during Christmas. Now, after four months of ownership, I can say with full authority that we are glad we own it. I note with satisfaction that the price is currently more than we paid, indicating that the market has spoken in agreement with us.
I studied the market a long time before choosing the Samsung UN55B8500. I almost bought us a Panasonic Kuro plasma, based on expert opinions that the Kuro had the best picture. While that may be true, the image quality of the 8500 is close to the Kuro, and every other quality is far superior. The thin panel and clean design make this TV fit into our clean, modern living room with ease. I mounted it on a wall and hid the wires/cables inside the wall. It is beautiful! It is as flush with the wall as our original paintings which surround it. There are times when I leave an original photograph or set of photos running on a disk in our Oppo bluray player, letting this display become a work of art.
The diminishing contrast off center is much less than some reviews have made it seem. To us, it is a non-issue, and we watch this TV from all over the place, even far off center.
We have had no issues at all with anything.
The sound is good, and we use the TVs own speakers. I am an audiophile, and I have a very special, high-end sound system in the same room, but it is for music only, and it is not suited to TV hookup. I would be the first person to complain if the sound from the TV was not good enough for television viewing. Movie sound is okay too, but I really should connect something to fill it out. My point here is to let you know the sound is fine, not something to complain about.
The only thing I would have Samsung change is the glossiness of the frame. This design would look better with a flat or satin finish. The glossy viewing screen is not the problem. It is just the surrounding frame that accentuates every little wave in the finish when reflecting light off-axis. This is an obvious design flaw which a good design department should have stopped early in the process. I am surprised Samsung allows this the get out the door. It does not do justice to what is now inarguably one of the best consumer television sets made so far.
Five stars for a magnificent product, and by the way, buying it through Amazon was the best way to go.
“Go and Get One!” 2010-04-25
By Daniel C. Robertson
I purchased the 8500 from Amazon late last year. I really wanted to “cook” it before making any decision or review. Well, this set is truly the champ. I have no regrets although 3d capability would have been convenient. If you don’t have one, get one now before they are hard to find. None of the 2010 models seem to match this one.
“Best TV EVER!!!” 2010-04-07
By E. Owens (Los Angeles)
I am a firm believer in buying quality, so I held out for the Samsung UN55B8500 for my first flat screen. The picture is the best I have ever seen. Every detail is top notch. The speakers are rear facing but are loud and clear, but I have not wall mounted it yet.
No regrets. Buy one while you can still find it. The 2010 models are out and starting to flood out the 2009 models in the distribution chain.
“Best LCD in the market” 2010-03-26
By Aman Gheewalla (Houston, TX)
I’ve had the Samsung UN55B8500 since back in November and I did a LOT of research on LCD’s before purchasing it. A couple months down the line, this TV still amazes me even after the initial “wow factor” has gone away. The colors are vivid, and the blacks actually turn completely black in a dark room. It’s like the TV isn’t even there. No other LCD on the market has the blacks of this TV, and even Samsung’s new 2010 line will not. They have not announced any local dimming TV’s for this year yet, and unless you really want to be an early adopter of 3D, there is absolutely no reason to get the 2010 models (Unless you want the C9000 for it’s thinness). Picture quality wise, this set is not going to be beat this year, unless Samsung announces another locally dimmed TV.
Overall, this is just the best LCD ever created. Check the reviews on any site. You will find the same response.
“Awesome picture” 2010-03-26
By R. Wright
We recently moved and didn’t want to go with another projection system for our home theatre, so compared all available LCD, LED/LCD and Plasma TVs. We found the Samsung 8500 55″ to be the best picture available. In addition, the low profile and on-wall mounting system made this the best choice for us.
We’ve had the TV for about a month now, and the whole family loves it, and no-one misses the Runco projection system we used to have. Although smaller at 55″ (our Runco screen was 110″), the clarity, brightness (without having to darken the room), appearance, light weight, low power consumption, and thin profile make this our preference by far!
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