Samsung UN55D8000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver) Reviews

3D Technology Checklist

This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires:

	A Display First, you’ll need a 3D-ready display–whether it’s a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession.
	A Source Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you’ll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system.
	3D Content 3D content–the actual entertainment, in other words–will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it’s a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game.
	3D Glasses For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered “active shutter” glasses, others polarized “passive” glasses. You’ll need one pair per viewer, and they’ll have to be compatible with your display, whether they’re the same brand, or a pair of “universal” glasses designed to work across brands.
	HDMI Cable To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you’ll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality.
If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, we invite you to visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D.

Internet-Ready Devices

Internet-ready devices use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content to your television, whether it’s streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today’s weather forecast.

Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.

Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.

Learn more about Internet-ready devices and HDTVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you’ll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.

February 2011
For the ultimate TV enthusiasts, incredible picture quality and advanced connectivity are just the first step; the Samsung UN55D8000 LED TV goes a step beyond, adding elegant design to the formula. The Samsung “One Design” bezel is only 0.2 inches–as slender as they come–for a picture that’s, well, all picture. On that commanding 55-inch screen you can enjoy Samsung’ Smart TV, which puts the web, a wide range of apps, Skype video calling, and plenty more at your fingertips. Or connect a Blu-ray 3D player to get immersed in cinema-quality 3D programming–two pairs of active glasses are included.

With a 240Hz refresh rate, 2 millisecond response time, and improved LED backlight scanning, this HDTV offers true-to-life 2D, 3D and HD images with outstanding clarity.

Advancing the Art of Entertainment

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. From quarterbacks to cyber warrior, the action is always smooth, sharp and fluid.

1080p Full HD With Four HDMI Inputs

The UN55D8000 delivers Full HD 1080p resolution, for a superb level of detail and clarity in your picture. To connect your sources, four HDMI inputs are provided, for delivering a Full HD picture and audio over a single cable.

Samsung’s “One Design”

The first thing you notice about the LED D8000 series is its barely visible 0.2-inch brushed metal bezel, a fine line that subtly frames the rich content on the screen and enhances the TV’s light form factor. It rests on an improved Quad Stand, with minimalist visual appeal to fit in any viewing environment.

Micro Dimming Plus

Samsung’s most innovative LED picture contrast technology delivers the deepest dark tones and brightest whites, while eliminating the “halo” effect and image distortion associated with diffused light.

Experience cinematic-quality 3D entertainment in the comfort of your living room or upconvert regular 2D programming to immersive 3D.

Connect with Samsung Smart TV to easily search for movies, TV shows, explore Samsung Apps, chat with friends and more–QWERTY remote control included.

With an incredibly slim 0.2-inch framed border the LED 8000 series lets you get a bigger TV in a smaller space.

3D in HD

Enter a new dimension in TV and Home Entertainment with Samsung 3D TV. Experience cinematic-quality 3D entertainment in the comfort of your living room. Samsung 3D is a truly immersive viewing experience, with the power to fill your room with images you can almost touch. Connect to a Blu-ray 3D Player to play 3D titles or intensify your viewing experience by upconverting regular 2D content to immersive 3D.

Two pairs of active rechargeable 3D glasses are included to get you started. Samsung’s active glasses are lightweight and comfortable, and will fit right over your prescription glasses.

Smart TV with Samsung Apps

Connect with Samsung Smart TV for a wealth of added entertainment options. The UN55D8000 features Samsung’s Smart Hub, a simple menu system for connected features. Easily search for movies, shows and videos via online services and across connected devices, browse the web from your television, chat with friends, and access a wide variety of apps from Samsung Apps.

Samsung Apps is a growing collection of apps specifically built for your TV, connecting you to your favorite digital content like videos, sports, games, social networking, and much more. With web-connected apps on your Samsung Smart TV, you can stream movies from Netflix or Blockbuster, TV shows from Hulu, videos from YouTube, Next Level sports information from ESPN, music from, Pandora and view updates on your Facebook or Twitter accounts. The apps that matter to you, now available on your TV.

Also included with the UN55D8000 is a QWERTY Remote Control for easy typing of search terms, Twitter updates, etc.

Skype on Samsung TV

Enjoy the convenience and connectivity of free, IP-based, picture-in-picture video calls via Skype, right from your couch. Skype is nice on a 15-inch laptop, but it’s a whole new experience on a display this size.

Built-in WiFi

Access all your Smart TV features or DLNA network content without the need for a wired connection or add-on device. The UN55D8000 has Wi-Fi connectivity right out of the box.

ConnectShare Movie

Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily via one of the UN55D8000′s USB ports. An intuitive, user-friendly interface allows access to videos, music, or pictures via the remote.

AllShare DLNA Networking

For even more entertainment options, the UN55D8000 lets you connect to your home network and stream music, videos, and photos from other DLNA Certified devices (your computer, network storage drive, etc.).

Ultra Clear Panel

Absorbing ambient light, Samsung’s Ultra Clear Panel eliminates reflections, boosts contrast ratio, and creates a comfortable viewing environment. Enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.

UN55D8000 Select Specifications

What’s in the Box

UN55D8000 55-Inch Class (54.6 Inches Diagonal) 3D LED HDTV, Stand, QWERTY Remote Control, Two Pairs of Rechargeable Active 3D Glasses, Documentation

Samsung 2011 LED/LCD Feature Comparison

Series	D8000	D7900	D7000	D6500	D6400	D6300	D6000	D5500	D5003	D5010	D5000	D4003	D4000	D630	D550	D450	D403
Screen Sizes	46″, 55″, 60″, 65″	46″, 55″	46″, 55″, 60″	40″, 46″, 55″, 60″	40″, 46″, 55″, 60″	40″, 46″, 55″	32″, 40″, 46″, 55″, 60″	32″, 40″	22″, 40″	22″	22″	19″, 26″, 32″	19″, 32″	40″, 46″	32″, 37″, 40″, 46″	22″, 26″, 32″	32″
Full HD 1080p
240Hz
120Hz
3D
Samsung Apps
Your Video
Search All
Web Browser
Skype
HDMI Inputs	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	2	2	2	2	4*	4	4	2**	2
USB Ports	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	1	1
WiFi Built-In
Micro Dimming	Micro Dimming Plus	Micro Dimming Plus
Allshare
Qwerty Remote Included
3D Glasses Included
Design	One	One	One	One	One	ToC	ToC	ToC	High Glossy Black	ToC	ToC	High Glossy Black	ToC	ToC	ToC	ToC	High Glossy Black
Bezel Type	Ultra Thin	Ultra Thin	Ultra Thin	Ultra Thin	Ultra Thin

* 19″ has 2 HDMI inputs
** 19″ and 22″ have only 1 HDMI input