Samsung UN55B8500 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

 
 
Product Description
Samsung UN55B8500 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV 

From the Manufacturer
September 15, 2009
Picture performance, advanced connectivity, and an eco-friendly and stunning design come together with the Samsung UN55B8500 55-inch LED HDTV to achieve a high level of picture quality as well as provide a unique and immersive entertainment experience. Using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as its primary light source--rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL)--this cutting edge HDTV also offers the benefits of an ultra-high contrast ratio and a slim depth that allows for a more artful design. And the 8500 Series also includes innovative LED Local Dimming technology, which selectively turns blocks of LEDs off to render perfectly true blacks while others are left on to produce more light in order to express pure whites.

The Crystal Neck swivel stand.
With Samsung's innovative use of white LEDs as a backlight source, the 8500 Series is capable of a stunning 7,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for extreme detail and image depth and an an ultra-quick 2ms panel response time for fast-paced content. Its Wide Color Enhancer Pro ensures that colors are consistently vibrant, while Samsung's Ultra Clear Panel works to improve image clarity and brightness regardless of a room's ambient lighting.

To battle motion blur and image judder that can plague LCD displays when displaying fast movement onscreen, this 8500 Series LED HDTV utilizes Samsung's Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology with an ulatra-fast 240Hz refresh rate--four times that of other TVs. It also boasts high dynamic contrast ratios, complements of the ground breaking LED light source.

The 8500 Series features Samsung's new Internet@TV online content service. Developed with Yahoo!, Internet@TV uses either a wired or wireless Ethernet connection to access content onscreen from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube and more with the push of a button. The widget-based interface and scrollbar run along the bottom of the screen for easy browsing of the latest programs and content.

Key Features

    * Screen Size: 55 inches
    * Full 1080p HD (Learn more)
    * New -- Breakthrough local dimming LED technology for a sharper picture as well as true-to-life brightness ranging from the purest black to pristine white. (Learn more)
    * Auto Motion Plus 240Hz: Advanced processing that reduces blur and enhances image detail when viewing fast motion video sequences. (Learn more)
    * Energy Savings: Samsung's LED TVs use up to 40 percent less power than conventional LCD TVs. (Learn more)
    * Ultra-slim Design: 1.6-inch depth
    * Ultra-quick 2ms response time minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs.
    * Mega dynamic contrast ratio (7,000,000:1)
    * HD-Grade Pixel Resolution: High-resolution pixel density is combined with a built-in image scaler to handle inputs from a variety of digital and analog audio/video sources.
    * Ultra Clear Panel: Advanced LCD technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.
    * Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
    * Wide Color Enhancer Pro optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors.
    * Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient, simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC content sources.
    * Audio: Two stereo speakers (15-watts each, for 30 watts of total power)
    * SRS TruSurround HD creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.
    * Content Library (2 GB Flash Memory): Built-in library contains photo art gallery, games, workout routines, recipes, and other interesting digital content. Additional items and updates are available from Samsung.com.
    * Two USB 2.0 ports for playing a variety of video, photo, and audio files from portable devices, including external hard drives
    * DLNA-compatible for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers (Learn more)
    * Anynet Plus (HDMI-CEC) allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control.
    * Energy Star Compliant: Reduces energy consumption by up to 25 percent compared with standard TVs.
    * Built-in digital tuner--no external box needed.
    * V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by a parent to contain objectionable content.
    * Crystal Neck swivel stand
    * Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.
    * Medi@2.0 lets you enjoy more with Internet TV, allowing you to receive content via Yahoo!, Flickr, and more via on-screen TV widgets. (Learn more)

Connections

    * HDMI (version 1.3): 4 back
    * USB: 2 back
    * Component video: 1 back
    * Composite video: 1 back (shared with component)
    * PC input: 1 back
    * Ethernet: 1 back
    * Optical digital audio output: 1 back

Dimensions

    * TV without stand: 52.1 x 31.4 x 1.6 inches (WxHxD); 61.7 pounds
    * TV with stand: 52.1 x 34 x 12.1 inches (WxHxD); 77.6 pounds
    * What size TV should you get?

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.6 x 52.1 x 31.4 inches ; 61.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 98 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Samsung UN55B8500 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B002HDZNSC
• Item model number: UN55B8500

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)

 Samsung UN55B8500 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
(May 30, 2009)

Redefining the standards for viewing quality, energy-efficiency and home entertainment decor, the Samsung 8000 Series LED HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity while also helping you reduce your carbon footprint with the reduced power consumption of the LED screen. Using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as its primary light source--rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL)--this cutting edge HDTV also offers the benefits of an ultra-high contrast ratio and a slim depth that allows for a more artful design.

To battle motion blur and image judder that can plague LCD displays when displaying fast movement onscreen, this 8000 Series LED HDTV utilizes Samsung's Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology with an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate--four times that of other TVs. It also boasts high dynamic contrast ratios, complements of the ground breaking LED light source.

The 8000 Series features Samsung's new Internet@TV online content service. Developed with Yahoo!, Internet@TV uses either a wired or wireless Ethernet connection to access content onscreen from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube and more with the push of a button. The widget-based interface and scrollbar run along the bottom of the screen for easy browsing of the latest programs and content. And this HDTV is accented by Samsung's TOC (Touch of Color), which offers a hint of a translucent color around the edges of the unit for a uniquely fashionable look.

Key Features

    * Screen Size: 55 inches
    * Full 1080p HD
    * Breakthrough LED picture quality with true-to-life brightness ranging from the purest black to pristine white.
    * Energy Savings: Samsung's LED TVs use up to 40 percent less power than conventional LCD TVs.
    * Ultra-slim Design: 1.2-inch depth
    * Ultra-quick 2ms response time minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs.
    * Mega dynamic contrast ratio (5,000,000:1)
    * HD-Grade Pixel Resolution: High-resolution pixel density is combined with a built-in image scaler to handle inputs from a variety of digital and analog audio/video sources.
    * Auto Motion Plus 240Hz: Advanced processing that reduces blur and enhances image detail when viewing fast motion video sequences.
    * Ultra Clear Panel: Advanced LCD technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.
    * Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
    * Wide Color Enhancer Pro optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors.
    * Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient, simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC content sources.
    * Audio: Two down-firing stereo speakers (10-watts each, for 20 watts of total power) with subwoofer
    * SRS TruSurround HD creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.
    * Content Library (2 GB Flash Memory): Built-in library contains photo art gallery, games, workout routines, recipes, and other interesting digital content. Additional items and updates are available from Samsung.com.
    * DLNA-compatible for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers
    * Anynet Plus (HDMI-CEC) allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control.
    * Energy Star Compliant: Reduces energy consumption by up to 25 percent compared with standard TVs.
    * V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by a parent to contain objectionable content.
    * Crystal Neck Swivel Stand
    * Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.
    * Medi@2.0 lets you enjoy more with Internet TV, allowing you to receive content via Yahoo!, Flickr, and more via on-screen TV widgets.
Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

Connections

    * HDMI (version 1.3): 4 side
    * USB: 2
    * Component video: 1 bottom
    * PC input: 1 bottom
    * Ethernet: 1 bottom
    * Optical digital audio output: 1 side

Dimensions

    * TV without stand: 44.5 x 27.1 x 1.2 inches (WxHxD); 39.7 pounds
    * TV with stand: 44.5 x 29.8 x 10.9 inches (WxHxD); 50.3 pounds
    * What size TV should you get?

Product Details

    * Product Dimensions: 52 x 1.2 x 31.4 inches ; 66.1 pounds
    * Shipping Weight: 86 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV
    * Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
    * Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
    * ASIN: B0028YB8MA
    * Item model number: UN55B8000XFXZA
  

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Full HD 1080P

Full HD, or 1080p, contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. More scanning lines mean more pixels, more details and a better picture. The new Samsung LCD TV with resolution that is approximately 2 times greater than conventional HDTVs, creating the most perfect picture imaginable. Samsung’s 1080p panel uses a new high-speed liquid crystal to cut response time to 4ms. The fast response time, coupled with Samsung’s Auto Motion Plus 120Hz motion blur reduction technology dramatically reduces motion blur and judder.

Breakthrough LED Picture Quality

Compared to a traditional CCFL, LEDs produce darker blacks that appear endlessly deep to the eye. Whites also remain crisp and bright with vivid colors. The result is picture quality that measures up to the natural beauty of life. For instance, Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer Pro feature lets consumers enjoy a broader color palette. The Ultra Clear Panel further allows the preservation of every detail even in brightly-lit, imperfect viewing conditions. This is done by effectively allowing more light to pass through the screen and simultaneously reducing reflections from ambient light. And with an adaptive "Natural" mode, Samsung's LED HDTVs can combine the recognized brightness advantage of LCD displays with the cinema-like viewing experience of plasma displays by automatically optimizing picture settings.

Auto Motion Plus 240Hz

There's a big difference between seeing the game and seeing every split second of it. That's where Auto Motion Plus 240Hz technology comes in. All the action in every frame is analyzed and then adjusted so nothing goes by in a blur. This technology quadruples the frame rate from 60 to 240 frames per second (240Hz LCD panel) without repeating the same image to make more frames. Instead, it uses interpolation to intelligently calculate and place three new frames between two existing frames to create smoother transitions.

Eco-Friendly

The benefits of using LEDs include not only improved picture quality, but also reduced power consumption levels to easily meet the stringent new Energy Star v3.0 guidelines. The LED modules are mercury-free, which makes for cleaner manufacturing and safer recycling when compared with backlight technologies currently available. In the LED HDTV line, energy consumption is reduced by 40 percent versus traditional LCD HDTVs of a similar size. The LED HDTVs also include a power indicator menu, and an optimized energy savings mode. In addition, these TVs require less material to manufacture and are thinner, reducing packing material and consumer waste. The smaller packaging allows for more units to be shipped and less fuel to be consumed at a time which potentially reduces Samsung's carbon footprint.

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)

You already know something about digital living. There’s the TV and digital video recorder in your family room. (And another set in your bedroom.) You have a PC and digital printer in your office, along with a network attached storage device. And you’ve copied all your music onto your portable music player and haven’t had to open a CD case for years. But getting them to talk to each other can be pretty tough. Why is it still so difficult to send digital content from one device to another?

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a collaboration of the world’s leading consumer electronics, PC and mobile companies that has created design guidelines for a new generation of products that can work together — no matter the brand.

Think for a moment about all of the photos "locked away" on your home PC that you wish you could access while entertaining your friends and family. Now, thanks to DLNA enabled devices, a DLNA-enabled PC can be accessed from the comfort of your living room or family room via a DLNA-enabled HDTV, where you can enjoy your memories with friends and family, without having to deal with the hassle and non-intuitive "PCexperience".
Or, say you recently downloaded your daughter’s birthday party video from your digital camcorder to your PC. Now you want to share it with your parents who are visiting. Without DLNA, you probably have to burn a DVD of the video or hook up the camcorder to the TV. With DLNA, you can just use your TV’s remote to call up the video on your TV. That's it.

Medi@2.0

Medi@2.0 lets you enjoy more with Internet TV, allowing you to receive content via Yahoo!, Flickr, and more on screen. It also includes a content library so you can enjoy pre-loaded content, such as cooking recipes and fitness exercises. Plus, DLNA CERTIFIED connectivity lets you remotely access your PC's personal media so that you can download music, video, and photos and enjoy them anywhere in the home your TV is. Finally USB 2.0 multi-media center lets you connect a thumb drive or a digital camera quickly and easily.

Current Widgets	eBay Get real-time updates, place bids, monitor your favorite items, view photos and compare prices with the press of your remote. You won’t miss a buying or selling opportunity with the eBay TV widget.
	RallyCast Track fantasy league scores, standings, and player stats in real time while you watch the games on TV.
	Twitter Keep in touch with people and share real-time updates and frequent answers while you watch TV.
	Flickr Share photos with family & friends and browse the latest photos posted by the Flickr community.
	YouTube Share your favorite YouTube videos without having to gather around a computer screen.
	Yahoo! Weather Choose a location and get a snapshot of current weather conditions, the 5-day forecast and more.
	Yahoo! News Get breaking news, headlines, and top stories from leading news sources, designed for the big screen.
	USA Today Sports Get the latest sports scores, stories, and snapshots, as the news happens from USA TODAY.

Widgets allow you to track local weather with Yahoo, access eBay, display Flickr pictures and see Twitter updates - all on your screen. With a split-screen display, you can do it all without missing a second of your favorite shows. And now, you can also get movies on demand via blockbuster and Amazon Video On Demand.

Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.
If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.

• Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
• Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5