Samsung LED TV - Stunning picture clarity in both 2D and 3D If you read my TV reviews regularly you'll know that one of my growing band of HD TV Buddies got himself an earlier version of this amazing Samsung 65 Inch 3D LED TV. I knew Tom was thinking about getting a new HD TV but I was surprised when he go the forerunner to this beauty the UN65C6500.
Now I went round for a viewing and depsite the fact it was only 120Hz, I was very pleasnatly surprised at the picture quality. There's no doubt it was a superb set in his large room setting (as my review atests).
However, now Samsung have gone the whole nine yards and come up with the updated 240Hz, 3D version the Samsung UN65C8000 3D LED TV. And just...WOW, what a TV it is. Samsung have put litrally everything into this model.
Their new "Ultra Clear Panel" picture technology is truly amazing. Samsung speak says this about it "Advanced technology (Ultra Clear Panel) lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors".
So no matter what it took, I had to get a look for myself. It might take a bit of begging but I had to have a look, and, it's amazing what can happen if you ask the right questions. So, I went to see my chums at the local store and asked when they might be getting a Samsung UN65C8000 in? Incredibly, there was a trade show in Seattle, where it was being demo'd and with a little bit of begging so I managed to "blag" a free pass.
Talk about HD and 3D TV heaven, the first thing I did was make a beeline for the Samsung stand and there she was...in all her glory this wonderful new Samsung 65 Inch 3D LED TV. Beautiful!
Firstly let's talk about the picture. Whilst I know it is sales puff and boast, samsung are right about the picture, it is outstanding. I was really impressed with the skin tones, the reality of it and the way shadows looked, it was different.
So, what else do you get. Well obviously it's full 1080p, 240 Hz HD and the set is 3D ready. The demo of 3D with a true native 3D source and samsung Active 3D glasses was the same canyon demo I saw in London. The water splashes on the screen got me again! Then they played Star Trek (the latest film) in 3D. Again I had seen this before but it was still enjoyable.
I do like 3D, definitely, but being someone who wears glasses it does get a little uncomfortable after a while. And it's interesting that none of the promo advertising I've seen for 3D...anywhere, US, UK, Canada ever shows someone with two pairs of glasses. I dread to think how much prescription 3D glasses are going to cost if indeed they are possible. But at
the moment it looks to be either wear lenses or suffer. This issue has definitely been washd over by the advertising Gurus!
I do think 3D is here to stay though as more and more DVDs are produced in 3D and 3D programming starts to come over the airwaves.
Anyway...even the 2D picture is powerful. I think that's the right word, powerful.
The samsung Un65C8000 3D LED TV has every connectivity issue you could imagine covered. Internet@TV offers all of your favourite digital content at the press of the remote, you can connect up your digital camra or camcorder, access videos playlists and there is an enhanced game Mode which is stunning.
The Game Mode is better optimised than 7000 series LEDs (in my view) and I managed to get a preview of "Michael Jackson - The Experience" on Wii and it was huge fun and amazing game play quality.
There is also a digital tuner included so there's no need for a set top box and "AllShare" allows you to wirelessly sync up any other wireless device in the house. So you can store all of your music and film and have it eadily available.
So...I am now faced with a dilema :>) I want one of these! I did say I was going to hold back on 3D, and I don't think I am going to get the "spend" past Alison because at the moment this one is not cheap. Also, if I am brutally honest...my viewing space is too small for the Samsung 65 Inch 3D LED TV, but I still want one!
It's not a logical purchase - far from it, because the Samsung UN65C8000 is so beautiful both on and off. With the tinge of color in the dark slate surround and the way it springs into life with such a stunning clarity, all logic is transcended!
Now Darling, can I take you out for dinner tonight? Where would you like to go? Some champagne....
Watch this space!
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