Best deals Vizio 55 inch lcd tvs, VIZIO VF551XVT 55-Inch XVT-Series TruLED 240 Hz SPS HDTV

The VF551XVT 55-inch TruLED delivers the best picture quality available on an LCD HDTV. This direct type, backlit LED HDTV is comprised of 960 LEDs divided into 80 control blocks and utilities Smart Dimming to intelligently control these blocks turning them on and completely off based on the content you’re watching. This cutting edge technology stops light leakage enabling you to achieve REAL 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio for rich, dark scenes delivering an experience that will blow you away. Rounding this out are features such as full 1080p high definition resolution for crystal clear images, 240Hz Smooth Motion for fluid transitions and SRS audio technologies for amazing sound. The Extreme VIZIO Technology series epitomizes what HDTV should be.

LED backlighting provides black levels unmatched by traditional CCFL backlights, and now VIZIO is offering the technology at a price point once unheard of.

TruLED is comprised of 960 backlighting elements, controlled independently in 80 blocks or zones of 12 LED elements each. Local backlighting with VIZIO’s Smark Dimming technology means you’ll always get an incredible picture, no matter lighting in the room.

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Best deals Toshiba 55 inch lcd tvs, Toshiba REGZA 55ZV650U 55-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with ClearScan 240, Black

Toshiba takes its REGZA Series LCD HDTVs to the next level with 2009’s ZV650 full 1080p lineup, which feature a number of technological advances in both audio and video to make the most of your home theater experience. Fans of sports, video games, and fast-paced action movies will be wowed by the ClearScan 240 advanced frame rate technology, which greatly improves on previous 120Hz LCD panels for fluid, natural motion. The amazing high-definition picture is powered by the new PixelPure 5G 14-bit video processor, and the set includes Dolby Volume technology for a consistent audio level when changing the channel or when a program switches to commercial.

It includes a PC Input for use as a PC monitor or gaming TV, and–unlike other smaller TVs–it also features a Gaming Mode to shorten the signal to screen time for faster game controller response. Other features include Toshiba’s DynaLight dynamic backlight control for deeper black levels, a fast 8ms response time CineSpeed LCD panel, and four HDMI digital inputs for simple high quality connection to cable/satellite boxes, DVD players and more. And this HDTV, like all Toshiba 2009 TV models, meets Energy Star 3.0 certifications for reducing energy consumption by up to 25 percent compared with standard TVs.

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Best deals Vizio 55 inch lcd tv, VIZIO VF550M 55-Inch Full HD 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV

Taking your home theater to the next level, VIZIO brings you the stylish VF550M. This full high definition, 55-inch LCD HDTV combines the latest technology–full high-definition 1080P resolution for crystal clear images and 120Hz Smooth Motion technology provides a fluid, blur-free, lifelike picture. The innovative design and cutting edge sound technologies complete the HD experience.

SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming. SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit’s two speakers.

The VF550M features a viewing angle of up to 178-degrees, resulting in a crisp and clear picture that is easily visible from just about anywhere in the room.

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Best deals Sony 55 inch lcd tvs, Sony Bravia XBR KDL-55XBR8 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz Triluminos LED LCD HDTV

Take the next step forward in HDTV technology with the KDL-55XBR8 BRAVIA XBR8 LCD flat panel HDTV. In addition to Full HD 1080p, this XBR-8 Series TV features TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED backlight which produces breathtaking images with enhanced color purity that result in deep blacks and bright whites with startling depth and exceptional shadow detail. You’ll also see the difference with Motionflow 120Hz PRO technology which enhances motion and delivers a smoother and clearer picture. Your 1080p HD images will look more breathtaking than ever thanks to the BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO fully digital video processor. This XBR-8 Series TV has DMex functionality which lets you expand the capabilities of your HDTV by adding optional BRAVIA Link modules (sold separately), plus it comes with plenty of connectivity options to connect your video sources.

A bold new design with a color-accented speaker grille complements the gloss black finish, which also hints at the floating glass look of previous XBR models. If you’re looking for some personalization you can purchase an optional speaker grille in multiple colors.

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Best deals Sony 55 inch lcd tv, Sony KDF-55WF655 55-Inch HD-Ready LCD Projection Television

Weighing in heavy on style, features, and quality, Sony’s cutting-edge, 55-inch KDF-55WF655 is nevertheless a lightweight when it comes to heft. That means the 101-pound LCD projection television is easy to position, and its relatively modest chassis–standing under 20 inches deep–won’t push you out of your house. The set is also loaded with great features, from integrated NTSC and ATSC (HDTV) tuners to Sony’s WEGA Engine system, digital cable readiness, and the latest digital-video interface, HDMI.

The set’s 1,366 x 788 liquid-crystal display frees you from having to make convergence adjustments or having to worry about image burn-in. Instead you get incredible detail (more than 3 million pixels), high contrast, and even, corner-to-corner brightness from the set’s user-replaceable 132-watt UHP (ultra high pressure) lamp.

The screen features a wide, 16:9 aspect ratio to match the dimension of most movies and HDTV broadcasts, and the KDF-55WF655 offers compatibility with standard-definition 480i, enhanced-definition 480p, and high-definition 720p and 1080i signals. Sony’s Digital Reality Creation (DRC) circuitry ensures high picture resolution, while proprietary Direct Digital Circuitry increases a video signal’s signal-to-noise ratio before it reaches the DRC circuit, ensuring rich, natural-looking images from any source.

Sony’s CineMotion 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal is a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

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Best deals Samsung 55 inch lcd tvs, Samsung UN55B8500 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

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.

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Best deals Samsung 55 inch lcd tvs, Samsung UN55B8500 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

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
• 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.
• Auto Motion Plus 240Hz: Advanced processing that reduces blur and enhances image detail when viewing fast motion video sequences.
• Energy Savings: Samsung’s LED TVs use up to 40 percent less power than conventional LCD TVs.
• 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
• 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.

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

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Customer’s reviews UN55B8500 Sale Samsung 55 Inch LED HDTV

“I have to echo Bearcat’s rating as he is very thorough and accurate, but I want to throw my 2 cents in. When coupled with Samsung’s own super-slim wall mount, which is just a glorified cable hanging on two sturdy disks, the TV sits amazingly close to the wall. Another neat feature that I found hard to believe–When watching movies from an external hard drive, the TV can read a large variety of video CODECs. It can read MP4, AVI, WMV, and MPG files. I’m not sure about the Audio support, but I haven’t had any luck finding a movie file that I have that won’t play right off an external USB hard drive. The TV also has about 1GB of internal storage to keep files on.

All the Widgits are slow, but they are sill usable with the exception of the Video-based widgets, which I find way too slow to load to be of any use. I’d rather power up my computer if I’m going to be doing any internet-based activities.

Of course, I’d be remiss not to mention how amazed I am with the picture quality. I’m upgrading from a 55″ CRT-based TV, and watching this TV, for me, is like watching TV for the first time. The major selling point on this TV over Samsung’s similar 55″ offerings is the local-dimming feature. Many HDTV’s I’ve seen over the years simply adjust the entire backlight to achieve deeper blacks and brighter whites, but they simply can’t do both at the same time. It is very distracting for me to watch the backlight on those TV’s ratchet up and down while watching a scene with a varying brightness. This is where the local dimming feature comes in. This TV can do both brights and darks, at the same time! I have waited for many years to find an TV that isn’t distracting to watch. My wait was over with the release of the Sony XBR8, but it wasn’t as affordable as I’d like. Once I saw the crisp visual quality of the Samsung 8000 series, and read of the local dimming feature of the 8500, I was sold on this TV and I ordered it without even sampling the picture. I could not be happier.”

“I am a proud owner of this bad boy and I am so glad I waited 3 years to buy a new TV. I have watched Planet Earth on Blu-Ray and it looks georgeous. Playing video games looks really great too, Uncharted 2 looked amazing on this set. I still have yet to find the best settings for picture quality but the one I got from Cnet works just fine. I highly recomend this set for the price being offered isn’t too bad.”

“Purchased this TV after long debating with the XBR10 and I am glad i chose the Samsung with the slim mounting it is definitely looks like a painting on the wall.
Now just turn on your blu ray and you what you paid for true HD vivid experience.

The screen comes in a glossy finish so it kind of reflects everything when there’s Light….

The widgets feature Lacks the Amazon on demand service (on amazon web site it says “Amazon Video On Demand is temporarily not available on Samsung”)I hope that they Will fix it soon .

Accompanying this TV are Martin Logan speakers Denon receiver and A PS3 I’ll post some Pics. You cant go wrong with this TV In one word AMAZING.”

Best deals Samsung 55 inch lcd tvs , Samsung UN55B6000 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV

Redefining the standards for viewing quality, energy-efficiency and home entertainment decor, the Samsung 6000 Series LED HDTV 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.

Samsung’s 6000 Series LED HDTV line-up boasts high dynamic contrast ratios, complements of the ground breaking LED light source. It also incorporates a number of innovative features to reduce the motion blur and image judder, which traditionally plague LCD HDTVs when displaying fast movement. The Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology utilizes a 120Hz refresh rate helps ensure crisp, easy viewing of sports, video games and movies.

The 6000 Series also includes access to Samsung’s InfoLink RSS service, which can instantly display updated news, sports, weather and stocks information with a touch of the remote. 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.

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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
• Blazing 4ms response time minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs.
• Mega dynamic contrast ratio
• 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 120Hz: 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.
• Side-mounted USB 2.0 port: connect USB devices directly to your HDTV to view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV’s audio system or your home theater system.
• Touch of Color (ToC): Samsung’s unique manufacturing process accents the surrounding bezel with a stylish red tone.
• 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 10-watt stereo speakers (for 20 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.
• InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port
• 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.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
• Variable sleep timer can be programmed to turn the TV off at different time intervals.
• 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.

Customer’s reviews Samsung UN55B6000 Best Price, 55 Inch LED HDTV

“I am extremely happy with the Samsung 6000. Very cool look on the wall and wonderful picture. It was easy to hang as well, I made my own suspension system with parts from the local big box home store. I run the audio through a receiver, so I cant comment on the “problem” with the poor sound of the Samsung. There are couple “points of interest” that I have with this set:

#1. At times, the picture is a bit too clear. The motion flow can create a picture that is almost too good at times. This, however, is not a problem, just an observation.

#2. You can see some bright spots in the periphery of the screen when its completely black. It looks as if a few of the LED lights are too bright. Once again, not really a problem, unless you watch a completely black screen all the time.

#3. This set does not auto format the picture to the input of the picture size. This is only a problem if you switch between HD feed and analog feed. I do this frequently, so it is a bit of an issue, having to adjust the picture size constantly.

#4. On certain channels, you will get flickering white bars at the top of the picture. I have not isolated when this happens, however it is associated with #3,,,,,not having the correct size ratio based on the picture feed.
Overall, great bang for buck. Very happy.”

“We were told we wouldn’t be happy with LED tv because they look fake. We went and looked at all tvs before buying. The LED was much clear than plasmas or dlp. and made more 3d than lcd. They are more expensive but worth it.”

“This purchase was just so very simple we couldn’t believe it. We are sold on shopping this new way for us. We absolutely love our TV. The men came in, took it out of the box, set it up and pluged it in to see if it worked and we were set to go. So simple. Also we couldn’t believe the price. We did shop around to see what we wanted. Amazon can’t be beat.”

Best deals Samsung 55 inch lcd tvs, Samsung UN55B7000 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV

Samsung’s 7000 Series LED HDTV line-up boasts high dynamic contrast ratios, complements of the ground breaking LED light source. It also incorporates a number of innovative features to reduce the motion blur and image judder, which traditionally plague LCD HDTVs when displaying fast movement. The Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology utilizes a 120Hz refresh rate helps ensure crisp, easy viewing of sports, video games and movies.

The 7000 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.

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Key Features

• Screen Size: 55 inches
• Full 1080p HDLearn more)
• 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
• Blazing 4ms response time minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs.
• Mega dynamic contrast ratio
• 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 120Hz: 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.
• Side-mounted USB 2.0 port: connect USB devices directly to your HDTV to view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV’s audio system or your home theater system.
• Touch of Color (ToC): Samsung’s unique manufacturing process accents the surrounding bezel with a stylish red tone.
• 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.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
• Variable sleep timer can be programmed to turn the TV off at different time intervals.
• 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.

Connections

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

Customer’s reviews Samsung UN55B7000 Sale, Best 55 Inch LED HDTV

“I waited long enough for a T.V like this to come out. I have holding out on buying a T.V as they are always coming out with newer technology. I am very please with my purchase. I have not played around with the settings but this picture is truly amazing. My dad had an older Samsung and he was amazed how the picture has changed since he purchased his about 2 year ago. The slim depth is just plain mind blowing. I also got this t.v for a great price after the huge promotional discount Amazon offered. A little part of my wishes that I would have splurged for the 8000 series but I am very happier with the picture.

The one concern I had after reading everyone’s review is the overpowered LED bleeding through the edges of the T.V during the dark scenes. I have not really noticed this at all. I think some people are just overly critical on things. If you really pay attention to it you might notice it but if you are just watching the picture itself you can’t notice it. So don’t base your decision on this issue.”

“Others have written better reviews than I could so I’ll just concur. Picture is great, sound is not as bad as others find (much better than my old 27″ Samsung) and it is a pain to set up. Just consider it a 42 pound picture & frame and hang it on the wall - spectacular.

What I want to rave about is Amazon’s delivery. I ordered this on Black Friday for $2200, free shipping. It was in town the following monday and delivered to me on tuesday. Three days for order to delivery - WOW - now that’s service.”

“Let me first say this is the fourth LCD TV I’ved owned,second Samsung.I can understand all the gripping about the uneven picture in dark scenes,however after proper calibration which includes going into expert mode and shutting off CE Dimming I must say the picture is outstanding,color,contrast,black levels are spot on.I used Video Essentials to calibrate the brightness,contrast,color,tint and sharpness.This tv is well worth the money.My only grip is the internet wigets thingy which is too slow for me.”

Best Deals Samsung 55 Inch LCD TVs, Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV

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.

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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.

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

Customer’s reviews Best Price UN55B8000 Samsung, 55 Inch LED TV

“Just picked one up from Sears this afternoon. Paid $2,600 with the 10% Sears card discount. Replaced a 62″ Toshiba DLP. Compared it to the 8500 and didn’t see the value in spending another $1K. Also compared it to the Sony XBR9 and the Samsung did it for me.

Brought it home and had it running in 15 minutes. No problems at all. I must say the colors are just sick. I’m watching the Boise State-Nevada game on ESPN through Cox Digital Cable (Cox STB connected through an HDMI cable) and the ‘blue’ of the Boise State uniforms and helmets is just unbelievable. Details of the field and the sidelines are intense. I can see the paint chips from the ’stick’ marks on the players’ helmets. I agree with other posts regarding the 3D appearance. The image just pops out. SImply amazing.

I’ve tried. I’ve really tried to find the problems with the spotlights in the corners. No luck. Perhaps the problems relate to older models. Perhaps it’s a firmware fix. There’s no doubt Samsung is having QC problems along with customer service issues. If I were experiencing the spotlights or random source selection or defective features that others have experienced, I would be just as upset as they must be. But this unit is beautiful and I am fortunate…so far.

As for those complaining about the speakers, I disagree. No, they do not compare to 5.1 or 7.1 systems, but they are more than adequate for ‘the basics’. I do plan to purchase a home theater.

I picked up the extra warranty from Sears based on the comments from other posters. I plan on watching A LOT of TV over the next 30 days as the box is still in the garage. If I experience the QC problems it’s going back.

Overall, I recommend it. Best of luck to those with problems.”

“Best picture I ever have seen in a flat panel compared even to my Pioneer elite, but my biggest concern was these halos that would show up around people or objects moving and this is not a fast movement problem. I have heard that this is a 240hz problem for the motion blur. I did notice that if I turned off the motion blur the halos went away. This kind of defeats having motion blur settings and feature. These halos are very annoying also the picture viewing area seems narrower than most LCD sets. Returned the set and went for the PN58B860 plasma, which has a great picture too! I have also been reading some other problems showing up on this TV. Great picture but these little problems make for a bad combo.”

“I am a bit of a gadget guy and a techy. As such, I was not expecting to be surprised with this purchase. I knew the features, I knew the details, I saw this in stores. I was surprised at 2 things.

The picture looks much better in my house then it did in the store! It has better depth and the color/tones are fantastic. Both are much better then I experienced in the stores. The color/tones was the main reason I was leaning towards Sony but the bightness of this set was needed for my enviroment. So I was surprised that I got the brightness I needed and the fantastic color that I wanted.

Additionally, I was please to find that Samsung opened up all of the A/V settings so you can seriously adjust the picture to suit the envirmoment and the types of viewing you will do. {I have a lot to learn on this aspect. My previous Sony you had to go into a special mode for those settings. I never bothered}.

A shout out to the white gloves service. They were simple, effective, and quick. They brought it in, unpackaged it, connected it, tested (with me observing) and were gone after cleaning up after themselves.

I installed this on the wall myself using the Samsung Ultra-slim mounting kit. This kit was as easy as hanging a 50lb picture. The kit also includes a special movable “leg” that allows you to tilt the TV out from the wall to make connections. It worked great.

Bring on the remainder of Football season!”