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It's very near the end of the line for the UE-D8000 with this year's Flagship 3D LED LCD TV, the ES8000, just about to hit retail channels. With the D8000 currently available for a few hundred pounds less than the likely asking price for the ES8000, it ma...
Excellent black levels - even in daylight, Reference level greyscale and gamut post calibration, 3D is very good, Smart features, Mostly excellent video processing, Styling & design...
Unwanted and undefeatable motion processing, Panel banding can be very distracting, Remote control feels cheap for a flagship TV, Some light pooling...
As well as AllShare providing standard DLNA functionality, Samsung have released the Smart View app that allows owners of Galaxy S2 Android smartphones, Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab tablets to view video sent from the TV via wireless Ethernet and the TV doesn'...
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The word 'premium' gets bandied about willy-nilly in the TV market, but some sets come along that completely and utterly deserve it. And we're looking at one of them right now. The 3D-ready Samsung UE46D8000 oozes premiumness from every inch of its svelte...
Intensely bright, solid and detailed HD pictures, Loads of features, Decadent design...
Some crosstalk issues, SD Freeview pictures off-kilter colours, Web browsing with remote, Sound light on bass...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
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The word 'premium' gets bandied about willy-nilly in the TV market, but some sets come along that completely and utterly deserve it. And we're looking at one of them right now. The 3D-ready Samsung UE46D8000 oozes premiumness from every inch of its svelte...
Intensely bright, solid and detailed HD pictures, Loads of features, Decadent design...
Some crosstalk issues, SD Freeview pictures offkilter colours, Web browsing with remote, Sound light on bass...
From the moment you first lay eyes on it, the UE46D8000 is a very special TV. The thin bezel, super-slim profile and gorgeous silver stand make it an absolute stunner design-wise. But its feature list is equally attractive, offering the latest mod cons li...
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If we were in the business of dishing out awards purely for looks, Samsung's D8000 range of LCD TVs would have a whole series of glittering trophies in its cabinet. Or sat next to its toilet, depending on the how important it might deem such awards to be...
Stunning design, Exceptional brightness and colour, Extensive multimedia features...
Needs care with set up, crosstalk with 3D, Minor backlight bleed even after calibration...
While the UE46D8000 isn't without its problems – its 3D crosstalk, its average sonics, its minor backlight inconsistencies, its over-aggressive presets and the fact that it costs £100 than the identically specified but slightly less glamorous looking UE46...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
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This model is the 46'' version of the 55'' TV that we tested in our labs, the Samsung UE55D8000. Everything we said in the original article holds true--the only thing that's different is the size! The only exception is that some manufacturers fit diffe...
Attractive results in 2D and 3D, Accurate colours (deltaE: 2.4) and good contrast ratio (3200:1), Powerful Motion Plus 800 Hz mode, Backlit remote control, Low energy consumption: 78W...
Glossy screen susceptible to reflections, Viewing angles too narrow, Remote is pretty basic, Crosstalk more visible than on plasma 3D TVs, Clouding on our test unit...
As well as an attractive new design and a perfect finish, the D8000 produces a great picture in both 2D and 3D. It's just a shame that some very pronounced clouding spoils things...
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This Spring sees a new generation of TVs hitting the market, and Samsung’s 46in D8000 is the first to appear. Switch it on and you’re greeted with a homescreen dubbed the Smart Hub. Styled like a smartphone menu, its arrangement of icons gives acce...
The smartest, most well connected TV we’ve seen this year, with performance and spec that’ll be mighty hard to beat...
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The TV market is a volatile one – as we all know. When we originally tested this UE46D8000 we gave a price of £1800, which was correct at the time.By the time of this review, though, we’re struggling to find the Samsung for less than £1900 – and it’s c...
Looks, finish and spec, excellent 2D- and improved 3D pictures, fine Smart Hub interface...
Still waiting for catch-up TV apps, competition from the same parent...
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techreviewsource.com Updated:
2011-10-27 12:10:39
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The design of the Samsung UN46D8000 is quite attractive, especially the 1/4-inch clear bezel to make it seem like the image takes up the entire face of the TV. The stand has four legs arranged in an "X" shape, which are a little bent upward as you get...
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With its Series 8 models, Samsung can lay claim to one of the skinniest bezels in the business: less than 0.25 inch between the edge of the 46-inch UN46D8000YF and its 1080p LED-backlit LCD panel. And because the bezel is mostly clear, with a silvery e...
Outstanding feature selection, Very good color in 3D scenes, Top-notch image quality, Outstanding feature selection, Very good color in 3D scenes, Top-notch image quality...
Minor motion issues, Minor motion issues, Somewhat expensive...
The Samsung UN46D8000 preserves Samsung's reputation for state-of-the-art technology in a full-featured, 1080p 46-inch set, but it does cost more than some very strong rivals...
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Samsung D8000 series information: This review is based on our hands-on experience with the 55-inch UN55D8000 TV. However, our observations also apply to the three other sizes in Samsung’s D8000 series of LED TVs, including the 46-inch UN46D8000, 60-inc...
Stunning slim bezel and profile, Two pairs of active 3D glasses included, Comprehensive picture adjustment options, Capable of extreme brightness, Excellent color when properly calibrated, QWERTY Bluetooth remote...
Brightness uniformity problems, Highly reflective glass panel, Picture settings can't be copied to other inputs...
There’s nothing else quite like the UN46D8000 TV and its barely visible bezel. The TV makes a big visual statement whether it is turned on or not...
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The Samsung UE55D8000 LED-sidelit LCD TV represents the manufacturer’s current top-tier model for 2011, and indeed, is the first of the new batch of Samsung HDTVs that we’ve got our hands on for in-depth image quality assessment. Based on its positioni...
Samsung has continued its tradition for design excellence into 2011 with the UE55D8000. The impossibly slim HDTV is an engineering marvel, and the new thin bezel looks stunning. The extensive calibration menus allow for Greyscale, Gamma and Colour to be t...
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At 55 inches in size, the UE55D8000 will dominate any sensibly sized living room, but that's not due to any excess heft. It's a sleek and slender 29.7mm deep and weighing just 18.6 Kg with the stand attached is relatively light in terms of TVs this s...
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With an incredibly thin silver metallic bezel and chrome-effect stand, Samsung’s 8000 55in Smart 3D LED TV is a stunning looking piece of kit - we couldn't wait to find out if the 55in LED-backlit set would have picture quality to match its looks. The...
It oozes style, but some problems with image quality and poor internet TV functions prevent the 8000 from becoming a showstopper...
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Quick review Full review Images (9) Related With no immediate replacement for the extraordinarily over-engineered 9000 Series on the horizon, Samsung’s waif-thin Series 8 models have become the new LED flag wavers for the brand. At first glance the mo...
Eye-catching design, excellent high-def images, dynamic Full HD 3D, expansive Smart Hub content, Freeview HD and Freesat HD tuners...
Motion Plus picture processing introduces motion artefacts on its higher settings, no side-mounted USB or AV inputs will make life awkward...
The 55UED8000 is an outstanding TV. It offers the best 3D we’ve yet seen on a Samsung screen and image quality can be excellent. However, care needs to be taken with the brand’s Motion Plus picture processor, which can introduce video nasties if set to...
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Samsung kicked off the whole 3D 'ruck' last year in typically bold style with its C8000 TV series. This combined sensational design with cutting-edge 3D tech and a much-improved online service. Which is, um, exactly the deal on offer from this year's D800...
Gorgeous near bezel-free design, Superb picture quality in 2D and 3D, We like the Smart TV engine...
Apps quality is hit and miss, Minor crosstalk with 3D, Very slight backlight consistency flaw...
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Samsung’s D8000 is as stylish as it is advanced. Barely contained by the tiny 5mm brushed-metal bezel, its images appear suspended in space. Only the brand’s familiar X-wing pedestal, with illuminated logo bulging from the bottom of the screen, keep th...
The D8000 is a superior LED TV aimed at those with an eye for stylish, upmarket tech. Its design is delicious, and its 2D HD performance is just as tasty – although I was conflicted about just how much Motion Plus picture processing I could tolerate...
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T3.com Updated:
2011-10-04 04:10:55
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Samsung’s 2011 Series 8 LED TVs are nothing if not minimalist. With a sliver of a bezel just 5mm wide, they virtually hang their images in the air. A mere 29.7mm deep, the 55inch UE55D8000 reviewed here is a masterful example of entertainment engine...
Striking minimalist design, Hi-def picture clarity and colour performance, Content rich Smart Hub portal, Freeview HD and Freesat HD tuners...
No side-mounted AV inputs, Limited network video file support, Motion Plus artefacts, 3D crosstalk effects...
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The Samsung UE55D8000 is arguably the most eagerly anticipated TV of 2011 and it only takes a cursory glance at its design and spec sheet to see why.It gets closer to dispensing entirely with a bezel than any previous set: the frame around the UE55D8000's...
Stunning design, Superb 2D pictures, 3D playback, Benchmark-setting online system...
Subtle colour inconsistency, Poor presets, Some 3D crosstalk...
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In purely aesthetic terms, the UE55D8000 takes some beating. Forget, briefly, its full-fat specification (Freeview HD and Freesat tuners, 3D with glasses included, Smart TV online functionality, Skype) and just look at it. Somehow Samsung has squeezed...
Slim and desirable, lengthy specification, punchy, vibrant pictures from all sources...
Never gets fully to grips with motion, mediocre sound...
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A couple of issues back, we brought you our first impressions of Samsung's flagship UE55D8000 when it arrived too late in the day to run through our Tech Labs. To recap, this is a £2,500 55in edge LED 3D set sporting an insanely thin bezel of just 5mm, pl...
Stunning 2D pictures and very good 3D pictures, excellent Smart TV functions...
Still a little crosstalk in very bright scenes, limited viewing angle...
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Over the past few years Samsung have been at the forefront of television design, pushing the boundaries in terms of both technology and aesthetics. Samsung have given us LED backlighting on their LCD panels which has resulted in impressive images and equa...
Excellent out-of-the-box greyscale, Reference greyscale after calibration, Excellent Colour gamut after calibration, Impressive array of calibration controls, Superb video processing, Well designed and responsive menu system, Freeview/Freesat HD tuners, P...
Very uneven backlight uniformity, Undefeatable noise reduction, Poor performance with off-axis viewing, Silver frame is too reflective, HDMI inputs too near the edge of the screen, Supplied remote control is a disappointment, Noticeable crosstalk in defau...
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This is the time of the year when new television models hit the retail shelves and after covering the Samsung launch event we had the opportunity to test out the D8000 LED 3D TV from their refreshed lineup. The new TVs are meant to be the center piece of...
With testing complete we can now give you our final assessment of the Samsung D8000. On the whole, it impressed us with its excellent display. Boasting 240Hz refresh rate and 25,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, we were glad to find out that unlike some T...
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This is the time of the year when new television models hit the retail shelves and after covering the Samsung launch event we had the opportunity to test out the D8000 LED 3D TV from their refreshed lineup. The new TVs are meant to be the center piece...
With testing complete we can now give you our final assessment of the Samsung D8000. On the whole, it impressed us with its excellent display. Boasting 240Hz refresh rate and 25,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, we were glad to find out that unlike som...
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Samsung gave the world first sight of the D8000 at CES, Las Vegas, back in January and ever since its super-slim chassis and a bezel, so skinny it's almost not there, have been gathering admiring glances and creating lustful desires in men that really sho...
Excellent Contrast and Black Levels, Almost Borderless Design, Superb Calibrated Greyscale and Gamut, Smart Hub Shows Promise, Well Designed Menus and Generous Calibration Controls, Freeview/Freesat HD Tuners, PVR Functionality, Built-in WiFi, 3D Has Good...
Occasional Motion Processing Meltdown, Supplied Remote Control is Disappointing, Reflective Frame, Noticeable Crosstalk at Default 3D Settings, Smart Hub GUI is a little Cluttered...
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With its Series 8 models, Samsung can lay claim to one of the skinniest bezels in the business: less than 0.25 inch between the edge of the 46-inch UN46D8000YF and its 1080p LED-backlit LCD panel. And because the bezel is mostly clear, with a silvery e...
Topnotch image quality, Outstanding feature selection, Very good color in 3D scenes...
Somewhat expensive, Minor motion issues...
The Samsung UN46D8000 preserves Samsung's reputation for state-of-the-art technology in a full-featured, 1080p 46-inch set, but it does cost more than some very strong rivals...
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Samsung is known for its classy LED TVs and its new D8000 is no different. Graced with a thin form that measures 3 cm, it will look like a large 46 inch photo-frame on your wall. It's looks compliments the performance and the numerous benefits it entai...
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This Spring sees a new generation of TVs hitting the market, and Samsung’s 46in D8000 is the first to appear. Switch it on and you’re greeted with a homescreen dubbed the Smart Hub. Styled like a smartphone menu, its arrangement of icons gives acce...
The smartest, most well connected TV we’ve seen this year, with performance and spec that’ll be mighty hard to beat...
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hereshow.ca Updated:
2011-11-05 04:08:45
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Just over an inch deep, Samsung's latest 8000-series LED HDTVs are currently the thinnest flat panels on the planet. Moreover, they have an astonishingly thin bezel, a mere 0.19 inch, surrounding the screen...
processing, Technical amenities: Full HD 3D, QWERTY keyboard remote with pointing function, optional Skype camera, HD video connections: HDMI 1.4a with 3D and return audio channel support (4), component video (1), Network connections: Ethernet and builtin WiFi; 3 USB ports, Networking features: Smart Hub IPTV platform with many functions, including Netflix, YouTube and Skype; Social TV with suppo...
Some Smart TV features are erratic, Very slight pink colouration in upper grey scale...
The easiest way of summing up the UN55D8000's Smart TV capabilities is to say they have a Version 1.0 feel to them. A few are flaky. The way the apps work isn't consistent. But many of these features are attractive and work well. Most importantly, the...
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It is said that when a species evolves, it does so to compete in the environment in which it lives for the purpose of survival. The weaker species becomes extinct and through natural selection, the stronger and smarter species remain in successive gene...
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Samsung’s 2011 HDTV lineup is one of the strongest around in a take-no-prisoners market and their UN55D8000 is currently one of their flagship products. Retailing for just south of $3000, the D8000 has the hallmarks of a genre defining TV and boasts m...
About four weeks ago we looked at Samsung’s UN55D7000 and while it hit quite a few high points there were some glaring problems that made us shy away from recommending it. On paper at least the D8000 is supposed to succeed where its sibling failed but...
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It is said that when a species evolves, it does so to compete in the environment in which it lives for the purpose of survival. The weaker species becomes extinct and through natural selection, the stronger and smarter species remain in successive generat...
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For much of the time I spent with it, Samsung’s UN55D8000 3D LCD HDTV held me in thrall with its accurate color, strong contrast, and clear, solid images. I also dug the set’s slim design and stylish 3D eyewear. However, when you consider that it sells...
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There are some slight color uniformity issues as with all LED backlit LCD TVs, but in the UND8000 they aren't too distracting. Color information is not as rich as it is with the best plasma TVs on the market, the trade off being exceptional brightnes...
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From an industrial design standpoint, there are good looking HDTVs and then there is Samsung's latest, the UN55D8000 3D LED HDTV reviewed here. Sadly, the good news stops there for in its quest for beauty, Samsung had to make some pretty big concession...
So is there anything redeeming about the UN55D8000 performance? If you're a sports fan (think NBA or NHL) or watch nothing but romantic comedies on Blu-ray, then my friend - the UN55D8000 is tailor made for you. In fact, it's brilliant. If you like to...
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consumersearch.com Updated:
2011-10-04 04:44:45
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The 55-inch Samsung UN55D8000 is a technological masterpiece, reviewers say. It's packed with just about every top feature for 2011, including an edge-lit LED backlight with local dimming and a 240 Hz refresh rate to minimize blur. Active shutter 3D is...
Good picture quality, 3Dcapable, with 2Dto3D conversion, Internet connectivity, builtin web browser, Edgelit LED backlight...
3D requires costly glasses, Screen uniformity not the best, Expensive...
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avguide.com Updated:
2011-10-04 04:44:52
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Although last year’s Samsung 9000 series 3D LED LCD TV was the clear winner in the style department with a super-svelte look, the next tier down 8000 series models were actually better performers, as they had a more sophisticated LED edge lighting s...
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Those who have watched any amount of TV or recently browsed the TV aisles of their local big box electronics store have probably run across Samsung’s D8000 series sometime or another. It’s kind of hard to miss, due in no small part to its almost non-ex...
Stunning slim bezel and profile, Two pairs of active 3D glasses included, Comprehensive picture adjustment options, Capable of extreme brightness, Excellent color when properly calibrated, QWERTY Bluetooth remote...
Brightness uniformity problems, Highly reflective glass panel, Picture settings can’t be copied to other inputs...
There’s nothing else quite like the UN55D8000 TV and its barely visible bezel. The TV makes a big visual statement whether it is turned on or not...
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In today’s day and age of technology the living room or family room of a house is generally focused around a TV. It’s the watering hole for the family where cartoons are watched, news gets delivered and prime time shows are aired. When friends come over to my place, the TV is the first thing they’ll see as they walk into the living room. Sitting proud up against the corner my TVs demand atte...
We’re at the unfortunate end to the review. The Samsung UN55D8000 delivers exceptional performance in all categories from looks, features, power consumption and picture quality. Some may argue there are some color uniformity issues but in my eyes that...
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Overclockersonline.net Updated:
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In today's day and age of technology the living room or family room of a house is generally focused around a TV. It's the watering hole for the family where cartoons are watched, news gets delivered and prime time shows are aired. When friends come over t...
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Tired of all the hype surrounding the iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy S II and other smartphones? This article with deal with a TV, the very slim Samsung UN55D8000YF. It's become a trend to create the thinnest TVs and so the South Korean company did the same fo...
The Samsung UN55D8000YF is a good choice if you want an LCD 3D set, able to play 1080p Full HD movies...
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Thin was in last year, and the trend continues without an end in sight. Manufacturers aren't likely to quit the race until they have HDTVs you can use for wallpaper...
I won't soft-pedal my concerns about the Samsung's non-uniform screen lighting. It keeps this set from earning a Home Theater Top Pick. But this issue may bother some viewers more than others. And no other LCD 3D set I've seen can better this one in othe...
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When it comes to flat panel televisions from Samsung, the current king of the hill is the Samsung 55-Inch LED 8000 Series. Just about anything that you’d want from a modern HDTV can be found inside that package. And it should, considering that this is...
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The Samsung UN60D8000, the company's flagship LCD for 2011, retails for $4299 (MSRP). That's well over $1000 more than the equivalently-sized plasma from Panasonic that includes nearly all the same features.Believe us, there are a lot of features on this...
There's a ton that's great about the D8000. First, it's as thin as they come, with the panel measuring only 1.2 inches. The gleaming, 4-legged pedestal is also a pleasant change from the black box aesthetic. The TV includes support for 3D display, two pai...
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Samsung D8000 series information: This review is based on our hands-on experience with the 55-inch UN55D8000 TV. However, our observations also apply to the three other sizes in Samsung’s D8000 series of LED TVs, including the 46-inch UN46D8000, 60-inc...
Stunning slim bezel and profile, Two pairs of active 3D glasses included, Comprehensive picture adjustment options, Capable of extreme brightness, Excellent color when properly calibrated, QWERTY Bluetooth remote...
Brightness uniformity problems, Highly reflective glass panel, Picture settings can’t be copied to other inputs...
There’s nothing else quite like the UN60D8000 TV and its barely visible bezel. The TV makes a big visual statement whether it is turned on or not...
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The Samsung UN60D8000 retails for a whopping $4299 (MSRP). That’s well over a $1000 more than the equivalently-sized plasma from Samsung that includes nearly all the same features. Believe us, there are a lot of features on this TV. Samsung pulled out...
The Samsung UN60D8000 ($4299 MSRP) packs in every feature we’ve ever heard of, along with quite a few we’d never heard of. The TV is as thin as they come, with the panel measuring only 1.2 inches. The gleaming, 4-legged pedestal is also a pleasant chan...
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The Samsung UN60D8000 ($4,299 list) is a 60-inch, LED-backlit 3D HDTV with a 1,920 by 1,080 resolution, SRS TheaterSound audio and micro dimming LEDs for enhanced contrast. Other features include the ability to sync multiple DLNA devices through AllSha...
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We haven't yet ended our journey in the land of Samsung TVs. But this time we will end it by adding an article about the company's $2,500 UN65D8000. It didn't disappoint us in the slightest. We will share with you why this device took our fancy...
The UN65D8000 that Samsung came up with this time is one of the company's most intriguing TV sets. Not only does it look good, it also performs well. Of course it's not all flowers and unicorns, but the cons are all incapable of making us want to throw t...
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Samsung D8000 series information: This review is based on our hands-on experience with the 55-inch UN55D8000 TV. However, our observations also apply to the three other sizes in Samsung’s D8000 series of LED TVs, including the 46-inch UN46D8000, 60-inc...
Stunning slim bezel and profile, Two pairs of active 3D glasses included, Comprehensive picture adjustment options, Capable of extreme brightness, Excellent color when properly calibrated, QWERTY Bluetooth remote...
Brightness uniformity problems, Highly reflective glass panel, Picture settings can’t be copied to other inputs...
There’s nothing else quite like the UN65D8000 TV and its barely visible bezel. The TV makes a big visual statement whether it is turned on or not...
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A 60 inch beast, the UE60D8000 manages to offer a gigantic screen while remaining catwalk-slim in profile. Measuring just 30.45mm deep and weighing 24.8kg with its slick, four-pronged silver foot base attached, it's as pretty to look at as it is svel...
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The Samsung UE60D8000 is a glamourpuss of a TV. This 60inch screen is barely 3cm deep and is wrapped in a bezel less than 5mm wide – it’s as frameless as you’re going to get at any screen-size, never mind at the monstrous end of the market. likes to gi...
Great looks, good smart functionality, detailed picture, bold colours...
Not overly comfortable with motion, pricey for the size, sounds weedy...
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Samsung's presence at the IFA technology show in Berlin this year was suitably grandiose but most of the fun was kept for the mobile and laptop divisions, with the announcements of the Samsung Note and Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7in , among others. When it came...
Jawdropping design, Phenomenal brightness and colour, Excellent multimedia features...
Backlight inconsistencies, Limited viewing angle, Some crosstalk with 3D...
Samsung's UE60D8000 is possibly the most lust-inducing TV we've ever seen. And for much of the time it's a barnstorming performer, too. We can't ultimately give it a whole-hearted recommendation, though, due to its twin problems of an inconsistent backlig...
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The Samsung UE60D8000 is the brand's most advanced LED screen yet. A 60-inch, 3D-capable and Smart TV-enabled flatscreen with drop-dead gorgeous looks, it sports a take-no-prisoners £4,300 price tag.With its built-in Wi-Fi, app store, web browser, med...
Gorgeous styling, Rich, vivid pictures, Smart portal is second-to-none...
It's not cheap, Sound performance doesn't do the screen justice, Smart Hub can be overwhelming...
The Samsung UE60D8000 is the brand's most advanced LED screen yet. A 60-inch, 3D-capable and Smart TV-enabled flatscreen with drop-dead gorgeous looks, it sports a take-no-prisoners £4,300 price tag.With its built-in Wi-Fi, app store, web browser, med...
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A few weeks back, Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation (SEPCO) invited me to spend a night with their 60-inch Samsung D8000 LED Smart 3D TV at Hotel H2O just adjacent Manila Ocean Park along Roxas Boulevard...
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