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Samsung UN55C8000XF

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Pros

  • Samsung allows you to change the viewpoint to accommodate your seating position
  • excellent contrast that can look good in a bright or dark viewing environment
  • Detail is excellent with both HD and SD content

Cons

  • The remote does not include a QWERTY keyboard to make text input
  • lack of brightness uniformity was evident
  • viewing angle is not as good as a plasma

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 55 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 60 Hz
  • yes

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Samsung UN55C8000XF - Pros & Cons

Samsung UN55C8000XF

Pros

  • Samsung allows you to change the viewpoint to accommodate your seating position
  • excellent contrast that can look good in a bright or dark viewing environment
  • Detail is excellent with both HD and SD content
  • sound quality and dynamic ability
  • great Internet and media-player features
  • C8000 handled motion exceptionally smoothly
  • high light output
  • the 3D effect was excellent
  • a remarkably enhanced sense of both the pace and spin of the ball
  • clearer
  • cleaner and punchier

Cons

  • The remote does not include a QWERTY keyboard to make text input
  • lack of brightness uniformity was evident
  • viewing angle is not as good as a plasma
  • 3D glasses noticeably alter the image's brightness and color
  • red looked slightly off
  • veering toward magenta
  • flat-panel sets
  • stepped out of the panel seemed a bit blurry and unnatural
  • picture settings are disabled in 3D mode
  • LED-TVs are simply not fast enough to reproduce perfect 3D images
  • crosstalk issues are too visible

Samsung UN55C8000XF - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
55 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
60 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

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Samsung UN55C8000XF - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
Dynamic Contrast Ratio8,000,000:1
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Features
Internet featuresSkype
Smart Tvyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
3D Technology type
Autostereoscopic Display
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Network
Ethernetyes
USByes
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Body with stand
Height32.8 in
Width50.51 in
Weight53.4 lb
Depth12.09 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy Star Certifiedyes
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Viewing distance
Optimal88.0 in
Minimum66.0 in
Maximum138.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa interface type400x400mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
Number of USB ports2
USB 2.0 ports2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portyes
Digital Audio Ports1
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Body without stand
Height30.39 in
Width50.51 in
Weight48.5 lb
Depth0.91 in
Colour of productGrey
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Shipping
Height35.39 in
Width62.4 in
Weight66.14 lb
Depth7.91 in

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Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung - Editorial Reviews (17)

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Samsung UN55C8000XF First Looks - Samsung Series 8 3D LED TV
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hardwarezone.com.ph
Published: 22.10.2010
First Looks - Samsung Series 8 3D LED TV

Samsung has armed the Series 8 with a dazzling load of features such as a 3D-ready panel, entertainment portal and LED backlights with local dimming. Is this 3D TV's performance worthy of its polished looks? Let's find out!

Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung UN46C8000 LCD 3D HDTV
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Sound & Vision
Published: 07.05.2010
Samsung UN46C8000 LCD 3D HDTV

Price: $2,800 At A Glance: 3D ready • Effective 2D-to-3D conversion mode • Fine contrast with solid blacks • Outstanding setup adjustments The LEDing Edge Samsung appears to be producing so many LED-backlit LCD sets these days that it risks a “been there, done that” reaction from the flat-panel peanut gallery.

Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung’s 3D UN55C8000- HD Guru Exclusive First Review | HD Guru
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HD Guru
Published: 30.03.2010
Samsung’s 3D UN55C8000- HD Guru Exclusive First Review | HD Guru

(March 30, 2010) Samsung’s 55″ UN55C8000 ($3499 retail, ) falls in the comfortable middle of its 2010 3D LED (LCD) line, though it has a…

Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung UN65C8000 65-Inch LCD TV
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Macworld
Published: 22.01.2011
Samsung UN65C8000 65-Inch LCD TV
2.0

The Samsung C8000 series delivers outstanding video and audio, plus a ton of well-designed Internet and media player features--for a hefty fee.

Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung UN46C8000 3D LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 28.03.2011
Samsung UN46C8000 3D LED LCD HDTV Reviewed
4.5

Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung Series 8 UN55C8000: An Outstanding HDTV
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 21.10.2010
Samsung Series 8 UN55C8000: An Outstanding HDTV
2.0

The Samsung UN55C8000 delivers excellent video and audio, plus a ton of well-designed Internet and media player features--for a hefty fee.

Samsung UN55C8000XF 3D comparison: Samsung C8000 vs. LG LX9500 review
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FlatpanelsHD
Published: 05.07.2010
3D comparison: Samsung C8000 vs. LG LX9500 review

In this short review FlatpanelsHD will elaborate on the differences between the two 3DTVs from Samsung and LG. We’ll examine 3D depth, 3D crosstalk

Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung UN55C8000 55-inch 1080p 3D LED TV Review
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BigPictureBigSound
Samsung UN55C8000 55-inch 1080p 3D LED TV Review

3D TV is finally here and this one was worth the wait, packing edge-lit LEDs, a 240Hz refresh rate and surprisingly rich online/multimedia options along with that whole extra dimension.

Samsung UN55C8000XF First Looks - Samsung Series 8 3D LED TV
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 22.10.2010
First Looks - Samsung Series 8 3D LED TV

Samsung has armed the Series 8 with a dazzling load of features such as a 3D-ready panel, entertainment portal and LED backlights with local dimming. Is this 3D TV's performance worthy of its polished looks? Let's find out!

Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung UN55C8000 Review - 3D Capable 1080p 240Hz Samsung LCD LED TV
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Samsung UN55C8000 Review - 3D Capable 1080p 240Hz Samsung LCD LED TV

Samsung's UN55C8000 is a 3D capable, 1080p, 240Hz LED backlit LCD TV. Read reviews, compare and find the best prices and see the specifications of the Samsung UN55C8000.

Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung UN55C8000 55" 1080p LED 3D HDTV Preview
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Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News
Published: 29.07.2010
Samsung UN55C8000 55" 1080p LED 3D HDTV Preview

The Samsung UN55C8000 is one of four 3D-capable LED TVs (UN40, UN46, UN 55, UN65) released in 2010.

Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung UNC8000
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CNET
Published: 12.08.2010
Samsung UNC8000

Samsung UNC8000

Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung UE65C8000 review
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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 14.02.2011
Samsung UE65C8000 review

Panel beater Samsung has trumped its rivals in the size war by releasing a 65in 3D LED TV. Mark Craven gives his eyes a workout Samsung’s UE65C8000 is the latest addition to the brand’s 3DTV range. At a gargantuan 65ins, it allows the manufacturer to stake a claim to producing the world’s largest 3D LED TV, superseding the 8000 series that peaked at 55ins.

Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung UE46C8000 3D television
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Pocket-lint
Published: 08.06.2010
Samsung UE46C8000 3D television
4.5

Undoubtedly expensive, but a wealth of features, killer picture quality and a drop-dead gorgeous design make it worth the investment

Samsung UN55C8000XF Samsung UE46C8000 Review
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HDTV Test
Samsung UE46C8000 Review

The 3D TV market isn’t exactly packed at the moment, but unlike their current competitor, Samsung has a comparatively wide selection of 3D HDTV models on offer — although they do sit at the higher ...

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