Samsung UN55C8000
I know it is a really “geeky” thing to do…have a circle of HD TV Buddies, however that’s what I’ve by some means managed to seek out myself with. The only motive I can consider for this is that I share my pleasure for HD TV with these (primarily) Guys…and you realize what us Guys are like when we get excited about something.
So, it was no shock once I picked up the telephone to a wildly Bryn in Seattle. I met Bryn at a TV commerce present in Seattle a few years back and we just hit it off over a few beers.
What was he so enthusiastic about? Del, “I’ve received a 3D’er” he enthused! Wow, we talked 3D a couple of months back after my go to to London, but I ddin’t suppose he was serious. “Yeah, I went and got a Samsung UN55C8000” he enthused, “It is stunning, Del”! So, after sitting and listening to him go on about how great it was for a superb twenty minutes, he lastly said…
“Anyway Man, come down and have a look”
How could I presumably refuse, so here is my overview of Bryn’s new Samsung UN55B8000 fifty five Inch 3D LED TV.
First a few phrases from Bryn…”It was a huge leap to “go 3D” and I knew Teri wasn’t convinced, nonetheless I used to be couldn’t cover my excitement when my (sorry, our) new UN55C8000 HDTV was finally delivered”. So, when my new Samsung “C” Series arrived, I regarded on the box and wondered what it will be like. The sales puff promises “full actual life 3D”, “you may be immersed within the action” add to {that a} jack pack that offered more connectivity than you might shake a stick at and this TV has it all. In keeping with Samsung anyway”.
“As Teri helped me slide out of the box…the first glimpse – oh what a beauty”.
Indeed it’s, it’s bought a stylish slate grey encompass and the blackest display screen I’ve ever seen.
I used to be awe struck at the sheer fantastic thing about this thing!
First up Bryn advised me it took a while to kind out. “After all the kids and Teri needed it on straight away”, “however I’m glad I made a decision to learn the manual properly and do the arrange proper, even if it took a while”.
So, for those who’re getting a 3D TV, be pepared for some preliminary pain. Ensure you put together the family for the config time, especially for those who’ve not tried a brand new TV, Blu-Ray and surround sound set up before. Ensure they understand it isn’t simply plug in and watch!
Happily Bryn is an organized and logical type, so he did the sesnible thing and sat right down to read the handbook – good move!
This is what he needed to say about configuration. “With the a stack of connectivity to kind out, including wireless connectivity so as to add to the encompass and Blu-Ray, it was an enormous job. There are additionally a load of “widgets” that you want to “configure”. Issues like Yahoo, YouTube and Flickr. For my cash the handbook is nice – but I am technical, so I am used to technical manuals. Nevertheless it was set out well and easy to follow”.
One of the issues that attracted Bryn to the UN55C8000 HDTV is that it has the built in capacity to take normal 2D pictures and turn them into 3D. Bryn admitted he did discover it a bit awkward to get this working properly though.
“I am glad I took the trouble to undergo the full configuration and to get this right first time”, he said.
Why?
When I had a glance the truth grew to become obvious. The transformed 2D photos are usually not the best. The picture tended to blur quite a bit…I believe the technical time period is “crosstalk”. It was watchable however not rather more, consequently our hopes for native 3D weren’t as high as they could have been. However, once we switched to a real 3D supply and the total force of native 3D got here alive…WOW! That’s all – WOW!
Although…there may be one other configuration matter to address. In frequent with all 240Hz HD TVs there is the “Spanish Soap Opera” look. No, I did not understand either till I saw it. So, what’s it? Properly, it’s an overblown impact that the manufacturers reckon makes the image look more just like the one you get when you actually go to the cinema. Apparently there are many followers! Personally I find that onerous to consider as a result of I like the image crisp and clear – I like full clarity!
So, the UN55C8000 HDTV needed to be configured and Bryn again needed to dig into the menu system a bit to find the “off” switch.
The hassle was worthwhile though as the complete native 3D image was working, it was virtually past perception – the 3D is just amazing. Sure, I do know what that feels like, however you simply need to see it – it is incredible!
The picture is powerful and crystal clear, the 3D is superb and the Bryn’s youngsters simply beloved it. Apparently they’ve been watching Monsters v Aliens virtually non-stop. The paddle bit is brillaint (yes, it made me leap) and the house scenes at the start are simply stunning. We also had a look at Star Trek which is also just sensible in 3D, especially when they dive off the rig. There was nonetheless the odd bit of “crosstalk” even with native 3D, however it’s very occassional. Overall I was very, very impressed. It is also pretty impressive that 3D stays true while you transfer quite a ay to the aspect of the screen.
You would possibly suppose going back to regular 2D after 3D would be a let down, but the full 1080p and 240Hz make for sensible pictures. With such an incredibly black display the distinction in the colours when it burts into life is sort of past belief I’m completely in awe of the image it provides. Deep wealthy however vivid coloration, good, vibrant, shining, crystal, sharp, beautiful contrast…that is doubtless the most effective image I have ever seen on a TV.
The underside line is this, in my humble opinion the C collection Samsungs takes residence leisure a new and better level.
Regardless of the odd bug right here and there which Samsung say they are going to be sending a fix for soon, Bryn and his fantastic household are blissfully happy with their new UN55C8000.
Bryn stated “I paid my money and took my probability on going 3D and I feel I’ve received – massive time”.
“It certainly wasn’t low cost to to improve the lot – surround system, 3D Blu-Ray and naturally, keep in mind you need to buy 3D glasses for the complete family!”
“However for underneath $4k we now have home leisure far and above what we had previously. I’m unsure how lengthy the “WOW” factor will remain, however for the time being I simply don’t care because I am loving it – and so are the family. Proper now it seems price every single cent!”
Having now seen the UN55C8000 HDTV 3D LED TV in action I’ve to agree, and I now have to influence Ali to let me improve as effectively, and that is not going to be easy as I solely went 240 /1080 12 months ago!
So, sure, I recommend 3D as a definite “YES”. Go for it I don’t suppose you’ll remorse it!
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