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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: UN46D8000
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- Bottom Line:
- The Samsung UND8000 TV delivers best-in-class looks and features, but its picture quality--thanks to uneven screen uniformity--is ultimately not as good as that of many less expensive models.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung UN46D8000 price range: $1,899.00 - $2,679.37
- Reviewed by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 04/26/2011
- Released on: 03/01/2011
The good: The Samsung UND8000 series has a unique, visually stunning design that minimizes the frame around the screen for a nearly all-picture look. It produces deep black levels with accurate color, along with excellent video processing and improved 3D picture quality. The Smart Hub Internet portal boasts more apps and streaming services than the competition, along with a functional Web browser, and is easier to use thanks to the included dual-sided Bluetooth keyboard with a screen and QWERTY keyboard.
The bad: The UND8000 series is extremely expensive and exhibits poor screen uniformity with excessive brightness variation and banding. Details in shadows were obscured somewhat, and the glossy screen reflects a lot of ambient light. Smart Hub lacks Amazon Instant, its search is next to useless, and its interface can be cluttered and confusing.
The bottom line: The Samsung UND8000 TV delivers best-in-class looks and features, but its picture quality--thanks to uneven screen uniformity--is ultimately not as good as that of many less expensive models.
User reviews
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Great Picture - Amazing Design!
by Thornton4D on October 2, 2011
Pros: + Picture is really superb
+ Black levels are great
+ Interface and set up was very easy
+ Fantastic build quality, Sleek and modern lookingCons: - Minimal ghosting problems but all edge lit based tvs will have that
Summary: To begin, this is not a bargain basement TV that you purchase at a warehouse sale for a third bedroom. You are paying a premium price for a well engineered, ...
Summary: To begin, this is not a bargain basement TV that you purchase at a warehouse sale for a third bedroom. You are paying a premium price for a well engineered, minimalist in appearance set. There are plenty of TV's that offer the same screen size that are significantly cheaper.
With that out of the way - This TV is amazing. I pondered this purchase for months - Reading pro and con reviews, seeing the sets in person, and going through blogs before making the decision to pull the trigger. I am amazed with the black levels that this set produce which contrast well will the vibrant colors that the set produces. Further, the Micro Dimming plus feature only available on this model and the 7900 continues to enhance contrast levels by automatically brightening and dimming small sections of the TV when said brightness is not needed. You can clearly notice this higher-end feature than on a set that does not have it.
The 3D experience with this set was as expected. No cross-talk or noise was noted in the picture. The 3D effect had slightly more depth than my passive 3D set, and produced a great 3D picture. The glasses are significantly lighter and less annoying than previous generation active 3D glasses.
I easily mounted this set to my master bedroom wall using the old Samsung Slim-Profile mount kit from a 40 inch Samsung LED that this set replaced. The kit worked fine, however the length of the screws was slightly too short, and required me to run to the local home warehouse to purchase longer screws. No biggie.
Also, it was frustrating to get the included remote to work with the set. I tried everything to pair the remote, with no prevail. Finally, a search on the internet revealed that pairing cannot occur across a room, and you must be within a foot or two from the set for pairing to work. I moved close to the TV, and reinitiated pairing, for which it finally worked. This may be included in the directions somewhere, but it was not immediately noticed by me.
In short, I wonder if the individuals who had issues with this unit had earlier build models that are different from those shipping now. This TV is by far the best I have purchased, and well worth the price paid. The ultra-slim bezel is an engineering and design wonder, and is actually very "Apple Like" with its minimalist appearance. I wouldn't spend the extra money on this set if you do not plan to wall-mount it, as this set is meant to be hung on a wall like a frameless canvas painting.
Lastly, before you will buy this TV I suggest you have check for best price before you decide at: " cheap-hdtv-suggestion.blogspot.com/2011/10/un46d8000.html "8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Guaranteed Beautiful Picture with Seamless Edge
by S42H6Z1S7c on April 2, 2012
Pros: Watching 3-D movies appears flawless with the appearance of a seamless edge. Glasses are lightweight and more comfortable than the previous model.
Cons: 3-D glasses only charge when the television is on.
Summary: Great Investment.
Summary: Great Investment.
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On sale, Great TV!
by the_hiphopopotamus on February 3, 2012
Pros: 1) Great picture in blu-ray, games, streaming, and 'all share'
2) Excellent dark scenes
3) Smart hub has many options to appeal to anyone
4) Menu is self explainingCons: 1)Both the menu and smart hub are cluttered and can be distracting at first
2)While sitting from the left and right of the TV you will notice light from the corners of the screen and might be distracting for some
3)Sound sucks but other TVs will tooSummary: Great picture, excellent dark scenes, sexy look, and with the help of a sound bar I love this TV. I found it brand new nearly half off and a 'must ...
Summary: Great picture, excellent dark scenes, sexy look, and with the help of a sound bar I love this TV. I found it brand new nearly half off and a 'must buy' in my book! I don't believe I would buy at full price.
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Samsung never updates firmware for video/audio playback
by pulseps on September 9, 2011
Pros: batter picture, vision
Cons: never updates new firmware for hard drive playback via USB. i brought it year ago but now some new movie downloaded not playable due to firmware not updated. i contacted samsung but they dont have answer.
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This TV is amazing!
by Chay3003 on June 4, 2011
Pros: Amazing picture quality, 3D, Smart TV...
Cons: I honestly don't have any...
Summary: I absolutely love this television! In my opinion, nothing compares to date.
Summary: I absolutely love this television! In my opinion, nothing compares to date.
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ok tv for the price
by Alireza_cnet on September 27, 2011
Pros: buit-in wireless
bright
stylishCons: shadow details are vey bad
Netflix playback flickers
resetting accounts requires resetting of all application information in smarthub
smarhub very sluggish
bad supportSummary: I paid $950 for the TV. The first TV out of the box didn't work.
The quality of the TV is ok. You can get Sony NX810 for the ...Summary: I paid $950 for the TV. The first TV out of the box didn't work.
The quality of the TV is ok. You can get Sony NX810 for the same price and I think sony is the better choice.0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This Smart TV is not an smart buy!
by Sheeno929 on November 28, 2011
Pros: Very good picture quality and great 3D view.
Cons: The Web Browser is none sense...extremely slow. Better off with a laptop or any other device to surf the internet.
The remote control/keyboard is clumsy and useless.
The TV menu is another nightmare making the use of the features a puzzle.Summary: The Features doesn't Justify the Price!
Summary: The Features doesn't Justify the Price!
0 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: UN46D8000
- Description: Samsung Smart TVs allow you to easily search for movies, TV shows, browse the web, explore Samsung apps, chat with friends and find many other types of interactive TV content. The Samsung LED 8000 TV also includes a full Web browser to navigate the Internet, a Search All feature so you can find videos via apps or other connected devices and a recommendation engine which suggests movies you might like from your video-on-demand services. Take TV to the edge with an incredibly slim bezel that creates a virtually edgeless picture. The Samsung LED 8000 TV is a mere 1.2" deep which makes mounting the TV almost as easy as hanging a picture on your wall. If you choose not to mount your TV, the picture will float above the stylish swivel stand which can rotate to better suit your viewing angle. The Samsung LED 8000 pushes the limits of design and performance to give you a truly immersive viewing experience. In addition to the Micro Dimming software, the LED 8000's Micro Dimming Plus features built-in hardware that allows for each of the LEDs lights to be automatically adjusted independently. If you are looking for elite picture quality in an ultra slim TV, Micro Dimming Plus in the LED 8000 ensures that the image is as close as possible to what the camera saw when the video or film was made. With Samsung's Real 240 Hz with Clear Motion Rate, you can enjoy smooth motion in every frame. Samsung's Clear Motion Rate yields the most accurate image reproduction for the clearest moving images. Samsung's AllShare lets you sync up many of your DLNA-enabled digital devices so you can access music, movies and photos right on your Samsung TV screen. Files on your PC, camera and mobile devices can wirelessly and effortlessly be available right on your TV. With built-in Wi-Fi on your Samsung LED 8000, no additional equipment is needed to connect with an existing wireless router in your home network and start accessing Samsung Apps or other Smart TV features. ConnectShare Movie lets you watch videos, play music or view photos from a USB drive. Simply plug your USB directly into your Samsung TV's USB port and watch on the big screen with friends and family. Sometimes you can't keep sunlight or house lights from shining right on your TV screen. With Samsung's Ultra Clear Panel, you can still get an amazing picture even with reflective light. Ultra Clear Panel absorbs most ambient light and virtually eliminates reflections so there are hardly any distractions. Ultra Clear Panel also helps make colors more vibrant with deeper blacks and enhanced contrast for crisper images and excellent shadow detail. Wide Color Enhancer Plus allows you to see picture color the way the director originally intended. Witness the entire RGB spectrum brought to life on your screen to bring you exceptionally vibrant, yet natural-looking images faithful to the director's original intent. Samsung's Eco light sensor measures the intensity of the room's light and automatically calibrates the brightness of the image on the screen. In a sun-filled environment, the screen gets brighter and in dim surroundings, the intensity is reduced. This feature optimizes the viewing experience while also saving you a little energy. Set up your Samsung TV perfectly with the built-in swivel stand. Samsung Swivel stands allow you to turn your TV around 10 degrees to the left or the right to ensure you have a direct view of the TV no matter where you are sitting in the room. The QWERTY remote puts functionality in your hands like never before. One side of the remote has standard remote functionality and the other side has a QWERTY keyboard that makes utilizing Samsung Smart TV features very easy. When you are ready to search, type or explore, you flip the remote to the keyboard side and you can enter in text in a quick and familiar way. On the QWERTY keyboard side of the remote is a screen so you can see what you are typing without having to look at the TV.
General
- TV type LED-LCD
- Screen size 46 in
Features
- 3D Yes
- Connectivity Built-in Wi-Fi
- Internet streaming services Samsung Smart TV
- TV features Auto Volume Leveller (AVL),
Bottom mounted Video
- Technology LED-LCD,
3D - Backlight technology LED Backlight technology
- LED backlight type Edge Light with local dimming
- Native resolution 1920 x 1080
- Resolution 1080p
- Dynamic contrast ratio 25000000:1
- Refresh rate 240 Hz
- Motion Enhancement Technology 240 Hz Clear Motion Rate
- Aspect ratio 16:9
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Widescreen
- HDCP compatible Yes
TV Tuner
- TV tuner presence Yes
- HDTV Tuner Yes
- Digital TV tuner ATSC,
QAM - Secondary audio program (SAP) Yes
Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Surround mode Yes
- Sound effects SRS TheaterSound
- Total output power 20 Watt
Connectivity
- HDMI ports qty 4
- PC interface VGA (HD-15)
- Input/Output connections 4 x HDMI,
3 x USB (19 pin HDMI Type A),
(RCA phono x 3),
(4 pin USB Type A),
(15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)),
(TOSLINK),
(Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm),
(RCA phono x 2),
(Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm),
(RJ-45) - Video interface HDMI,
Component Convenience
- Closed captioning Yes
- Parental channel lock Yes
- V-chip control Yes
Remote Control
- Type Standard remote control
- Features QWERTY keyboard
Stands & Mounts
- Stand included Included
- Stand design Tabletop
- Stand features Swivel
Power
- Power device Power supply
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.9 in x 1.2 in x 23.6 in - Without stand
- Weight 27.3 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width 52.4 in
- Depth 5.9 in
- Height 29.1 in
- Weight 41.4 lbs
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 4.1
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 4.2
Product series
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: LED-LCD,
46 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
240 Hz,
Edge Light with local dimming,
Wi-Fi,
Samsung Smart TV,
EPA Energy Star -
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: LED-LCD,
55 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
240 Hz,
Edge-lit,
Wi-Fi,
Samsung Smart TV,
EPA Energy Star -
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: LED-LCD,
65 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
240 Hz,
Edge Light with local dimming,
Wi-Fi,
Smart Hub,
EPA Energy Star
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Samsung
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
