Samsung introduced 2 premium innovated series of 3D LED TVs for 2011: the D7000 and the D8000, while D8000 is the higher-end series.
So there are few main differents between Samsung UN55D7000 and Samsung UN55D8000:
15,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio in the D7000 compared to 25M:1 in the D8000, this factor is important but still 15M:1 is more contrast ratio than what any other company offers.
JULY 2011 UPDATE: By the official Samsung website, we can also learn that the Samsung LED 7000 has a Clear Motion Rate of 720 while the LED 8000 has 960 CMR, the CMR is a number calculated based on few factors (such as backlighting technology performance, panel refresh rate and image processing ability) which give an indication about how well the LED TV will face with fast-moving scenes.
The D7000 series doesn’t include the new “Micro Dimming Plus” technology, which basically takes the disadvantages of edge-lit LED based screen and fixes them so you get the same (and even better) results as in full local dimming based screens.
The hot 3″ touch remote control given with the D8000 is not included with the D7000.
The both models show off an ultra slim bezel. however, the D8000 has a splendid polished metal finish while the D7000 has a black/red finish. JULY 2011 UPDATE: Also, the D8000′s bezel is smaller (just 0.2 inch), to be precise a 0.15 inch smaller than the bezel of the D7000.
In spite of its inferiority, the Samsung UN55D7000 is way cheaper than the Samsung UN55D8000, and it’s a very important factor to consider when you buy a TV.
Breakthrough Design
From the moment you look at the Samsung UN55D7000 you understand you don’t deal with a regular TV – the UN55D7000 is a virtually edgeless TV.
The bezel (the frame in TV that separates it from the environment) got narrowed dramatically in the 2011 Samsung LED TVs to 0.2 inch (which means more inches to your TV screen), the traditionally TV frame is now disappeared.
This bezel is giving a virtually effect of edgeless picture – the screen and panel became one without a border.
So when you buy a Samsung UN55D7000 in 2011 you will get all the picture you’ve paid for it !
Moreover, the UN55D7000 also included a Swivel Stand which supports all the weight of the TV and giving you the option to pivot your TV 10 degrees to the left and right to have the best view.
Enhanced 3D & 2D Experience
The 3D & 2D picture in Samsung UN55D7000 is spectacularly real and clear thanks to many new improvements:
There are new 3D glasses available with this UN55D7000, which can go over your normal glasses. the glasses also using Bluetooth instead of infra-red, charges in less than 3 hours and will work more than 40 hours on one charge. the glasses are much more light in weight, flexible, user-friendly and comfortable than the older active shutter glasses.
With Clear motion rate of 240Hz you can enjoy the fastest action scenes (like soccer game or car chase scenes) without any motion-blur, a special backlit technology combined with special panels and an advanced algorithms will guarantee you the most accurate image producing every time.
An unbelievable 15,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio will give you a deep coal blacks like you never seen before, this contrast ratio is more than twice then what other manufactures offer in their LED TVs.
2D to 3D converting – with the Samsung UN55D8000 you can now watch all your 2D contents in 3D with special advanced built-in software which tweak the 2D pictures into realistic 3D without affecting the quality
Ultra Clear Panel will prevent reflection on your TV screen, the new panel will absorb most and the ambient light and helps to keep the TV’s high contrast and vivid colors.
3D surround sound is also available in the Samsung UN55D8000 for even greater 3D experience.
Smart TV
You can watch this video from CES 2011 talking about the Smart TV.
The built-in Wifi allows the consumers to connect their TV to their home network and enjoy all the fantastic Smart TV features:
Smart Hub is like an umbrella for the Smart TV features and content, it’s a user friendly organized interface that allows you to access all the fantastic features below.
Watch this video talking about the Smart Hub.
Search All allows the consumers to type in their favorite movie or any content and it will display all the places that they can access that content through apps, DLNA connected sources like PC or cell phone or even searching the web.
With the Smart TV you can easily share content with other devices such as cellphone, tablets, laptops and PCs that are connected to your home-network or via the USB (there are 3 USB 2.0 ports)
Your Video feature gives recommendations of movies and other contents based on users viewing pattern.
Samsung Apps, which let you choose from thousands of web-connected and offline applications that have been built especially to fit your TV.
The apps gives you an easy access to Facebook, Tweeter, Youtube, Netflix and other contents …
Not For Every Pocket, However …
Although the Samsung UN55D7000 is way cheaper than the D8000 – the official price stands on 3200USD, it still considered to be an expensive TV.
However, rumors have been heard that Amazon is offering about a 1000$ discount!
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Videos
Here is a video talking about Samsung UN55D7000:
This video features Samsung Electronics America’s Consumer Electronics Division’s President Tim Baxter and Senior VP John Revie present Samsung’s new virtual edgeless design & Smart 3D TVs.
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There are new 3D glasses available with this UN55D7000, which can go over your normal glasses. the glasses also using Bluetooth instead of infra-red, charges in less than 3 hours and will work more than 40 hours on one charge. the glasses are much more light in weight, flexible, user-friendly and comfortable than the older active shutter glasses.
