The Samsung UN55B8000

The Samsung UN55B8000 55 Inch LED HDTV

Perhaps your thinking of a large TV. One for a medium or large room. Then its time to consider the Samsung UN55B8000. This TV has a 55 inch widescreen, HDTV, LED and is manufactured by Samsung and has been know to produce quality electronics for two decades. Samsung is know for its excellence in their manufacturing of electronics. Considering their reputation for excellence and the features and functions available make Samsung a better choice over their competitors.

The units native resolution is 1920 X1080 and the LED display is the technology used in its construction and the image ratio is 16.9 inches. There are two speakers for stero sound. The unit dimensions are 33.9 inches in height, width is 52 inches and the dept of the unit is 12.1 inches. You will definitely need help in moving and lifting this unit as it weights 63.9 pounds.

This TV model is not for a small room. It is too large. The Samsung UN55B8000 is only for medium to large rooms. Such as living rooms, large bedrooms and dens. Currently the list cost is $3900.00 U. S. Dollars at retail websites and most stores. Depending on condition and availability, you may even be able to get it for less.

This HDTV’s main feature is its picture technology. The usual tradition of using LCD or Liquid Crystal Display, has been replaced by Samsung using LED display and stands for Light Emitting Diode. LED is becoming the current standard for the new HDTV’s . Advantages over the LCD display is amazing. For example, LED displays has an energy savings of 40 per cent.

This not only saves you money on your electric bill, but the product is environmentally friendly. Whites and blacks are also displayed at a real level. Making games, movies appear more realistic than ever before. Samsung UN55B8000 offers full HD support for the Blu Ray players and the latest DVD’s. Not least is the game consoles as well. Considered “icing on the cake” is the overall thickness of the unit. This is 1/34 inches

That’s the measurement from front to back and excludes the stand which it sits on. Quite a difference from the massive CRT TV’s of the past. These old units were huge and were sometimes more than two feet deep. Depending on the brand and the size. The image response on this Samsung unit is two milliseconds and you will be not find any of the blurring during movie playback.

There’s a feature that this unit has many will be glad of. It is the HD Pixel Resolution. And also includes an image scaler. To automatically adjust scale up and down screen size, adapt to a variety of inputs. The inputs have four HDMI slots on one side of the unit as well as two USB slots. There is one component, one vga, one Ethernet and one optical digital audio output and these are located on the underside of the unit.

The clear and crisp screen, of your new unit, ensures a fine viewing experience, for everyone, regardless of where you sit. The LED displays are not susceptible to white out or the dark out of images from different angles. This unit also supports a game mode which adjust automatically the display for it to fit your game properly and give you the best possible image. Also available on this unit is picture in a picture.

The Samsung UN55B8000 has two speakers and a subwoofer built into it. The total power of the speakers is 20 watts and divided evenly at 10 watts per speaker. The SRS surround sound in HD is supported by the audio system. This ensures the best sound for your system. An additional feature this unit has is 2 gigabytes of memory storage built in.

This can store your video times, your favorite routines and so much more.

A useful cutting edge feature included and supported on the unit is the DLNA technology. DLNA is Digital Living Network Alliance and the new wave of multimedia accessibility. With this technology you can access all media on compliant devices. Yu can transfer pictures and family videos from your computer onto your television. All this without even getting up.

You can also control any plugged in devices through you UN55B8000 remote control. Installed there is a V-chip on this television, but now this is par for the course. The media 20 is supported and permits you to watch television programs on the internet. Programs that might not be carried by your local service provider. This unit also carries a full year labor warranty and parts contract, along with a 24 hour telephone tech support service.

By all accounts the Samsung UN55B8000 unit is one of the best HDTV’s for the size. The cost may be expensive, however, considering the technology involved and features being offered it’s understandable why this unit is expensive. Whether you are watching the latest Blu Ray movies or playing your favorite game the display will always be the best possible with the Samsung UN55B8000. And the HD surround sound also provides great sound without a lot of power. The Samsung is also environmentally compatible.

The sub woofer, which is also built into the unit, offers you that bass feeling you often have to pay extra for to get. And on the plus side when family visits, you no longer need to crowd around a small computer to see the family pictures. You simply watch them on your television, in your comfortable chair, while everyone else is sitting comfortable. Getting the right stand to exhibit that great piece of technology is going to enhance your unit and also add a great deal of enjoyment of your Samsung UN55B800 television.

Full 1080p High Definition Technology

55 Inch Screen (measured diagonally)

High Quality LED Picture Quality With True Colors, Ranging From Pristine White To Purest Black

Crystal Neck Swivel Stand

1.2 Inch Ultra-Slim Design

40% Less Electricity Than Conventional LCD TVs Used

Super Fast 2 Millisecond Response Time To Minimise Screen Blur During Fast Moving Pictures

Ultra Clear Panel: Advanced LCD technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.

5,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

High-Resolution Pixel Density Combined With Built-in Image Scaler To Handle Multiple Inputs From Digital And Analog Audio And Video Sources

Anynet Plus (HDMI-CEC) allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control.


Surf content online from Flickr, Youtube and Yahoo via on-screen widgets with Medi@2.0 technology

Ehnanced sounds, sharper pictures, faster image processing response times and enhanced dark areas with Samsung’s special Game Mode. Optimise your picture and sound quality for your own gaming needs

Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient, simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC content sources.

Built in Content Library with 2GB of Flash Memory. This content library contains lots of different programs and information for you to surf at your own leisure, such as workout routines, games, food recipes and lots of other great applications. You also change and update the content on your library, simply by downloading from Samsung.com via your Ethernet connection.

Audio: Two down-firing stereo speakers (10-watts each, for 20 watts of total power) with subwoofer

DLNA-compatible for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers

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.

Wide Color Enhancer Pro optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors.

Energy Star Compliant: Reduces energy consumption by up to 25 percent compared with standard TVs.

SRS TruSurround HD creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.

V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by a parent to contain objectionable content.