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Samsung UN55D7900 Review

Samsung UN55D7900 VS. Samsung UN55D8000

The Samsung UN55D7900 basically resembles the Samsung UN55D8000 with respect to its functions, outlook, and features, except for three major differences:

  • 3D Glasses: With the Samsung UN55D8000 you get two pairs of active 3D glasses included in the box, but not with the Samsung UN55D7900.
  • Bezel: The Samsung UN55D8000 has a smaller bezel. To be precise, its bezel is 0.25 inches smaller than that of the Samsung UN55D7900. Furthermore, the bezel (the cabinet) of the Samsung UN55D8000 is made of a special metal and has a brushed titanium color and texture. The UN55D7900, on the other hand, is made of a clear plastic/glass.
  • Price: The UN55D79000 is 200$ cheaper than the UN55D8000.

Samsung UN55D8000 Ultra-Slim Bezel Design:

“The LED 8000 is designed with less edge for more to see.”

Panasonic TC-P65VT30 Review

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Since Pioneer stopped producing its Kuro Plasmas a few years ago, Panasonics flagship plasma sets have become the new standard for picture quality. Last year’s VT20/25 was considered by many enthusiasts and tech sites as the best performing HDTV of 2010 for both 2D and 3D picture quality. For 2011, Panasonic has revamped their plasma lineup and made many improvements. The VT30 series is their new top of the line set and comes in 55” and 65” sizes. At this review we refer to the Panasonic TC-P65VT30 which is the 65 inch model of the Panasonic TC-P55VT30.

LG 55LW5600 Review

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Also available in 47 Inch – LG 47LW5600

Take Your 3D Viewing Experience to New Heights!

The new 55″ LG Infinia 55LW5600 is the next generation in TV technology. Utilizing a new 3D technology called Cinema 3D and a new LED technology called LED plus, you are guaranteed to experience the most vivid and captivating 3D and HDTV entertainment you ever have.

 

What is the new Cinema 3D technology we are seeing in LG’s 2011 LED 3D HDTVs?

Samsung UN55D7000 Review

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The Samsung D7000 compared to the Samsung D8000

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.

Samsung UN55D8000 Review

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The Best TV Ever !!

The new Samsung D8000 LED series is something we haven’t seen before – it’s absolutely perfect on every aspect – design, technology and features.
The UN55D8000 is an higher end version of the basic Samsung UN55D7000.
To see exactly why the D8000 is better than the D7000, check this D8000-D7000 comparison.

Breakthrough Design

From the moment you look at the Samsung UN55D8000 you understand you don’t deal with a regular TV – the UN55D8000 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 metal bezel is giving a virtually effect of edgeless picture – the screen and panel became one without a border.
So when you buy a Samsung UN55D8000 in 2011 you will get all the picture you’ve paid for it !

Moreover, the UN55D8000 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 UN55D8000 is spectacularly real and clear thanks to many new improvements:

  • There are new 3D glasses available with this UN55D8000, 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 25,000,000:1 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.
  • Micro Dimming Plus – an innovated technology which is unique to the Samsung D8000 series, will give you even better contrast, deeper blacks and more vivid colors.
    The Samsung UN55D8000 is still edge-lit, but the new technology allows better control using special algorithms which analyse the picture and built-in parts that make the LED bulbs become independently.
  • 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 …
  • Another innovation in Samsung UN55D8000 is the Dual view Touch Control with 3 Inch screen and internet widget service, which let you control the TV easily with it’s touch interface, duplicate the TV screen for portable TV watching and also using different widgets and apps on the go.

    Not For Every Pocket, However …

    Apparently the Samsung UN55D8000 has 1 big minus, the price. Yes this is a brand new model and is so HOT and good, therefore the official price stands on 3600USD.
    However, rumors have been heard that Amazon is offering about a 1000$ discount.


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    Videos

    Here is a video from CES 2011 talking about Samsung UN55D8000:

    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.

    Read more Samsung UN55D8000 reviews …

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LG 60PZ950 Review

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LG 60PZ950 – The 3D Plasma Of 2011

The new LG infinia 60PZ950 is a fantastic choice for anyone who wants a plasma 3D screen this year.
It offers the best performance and features among the 3D plasma TVs.

Once you try TruBlack, you never go back !

Although LG 60PZ950 has just 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, the new TruBlack filter will definitely make up for it.
The TruBlack filter blocks external light reflection while maximizing transmission on internal light resulting in enhanced contrast ratio.
Contrast ratio in bright environment is enhanced by more than 200% with this new technology.

The Next Dimension Is Closer Than Ever !

When it comes to 3D, the plasma has 1 big advantage, and that is, faster processing, which found expression in higher refresh rates (the LG 60PZ950 offers 600Hz while the best LED offers 480Hz is not even its real rate but manipulated). Also, plasma 3D TV is the only one who that guarantee a Full HD-1080p on 3D playback.

The LG 60PZ950 uses Active 3D technology (active shutter glasses are required but not included; you should use AG-S250 glasses only).
It also has a 2D to 3D converting feature.

LG 60PZ950 is a 3D THX Certified Display, which means that the TV went through more than 400 strict laboratory tests on all the different aspects such color accuracy, 3D video processing and viewing angles. This means you will enjoy the 3D experience the best way possible.
Here is a video that explains more about the THX 3D Certification.

In Addition

  • 600Hz Max Sub Field Driving – the end of motion blur ! with 600Hz you won’t have to worry again about unclear sport, action movie or video game scenes. By far this is the highest motion picture rate available on Plasma TVs.
  • Built-in Wifi – so you can connect to your home-network and start using your TV for internet and for sharing. The TV is DLNA Certified® so it syncs and easily works with all DLNA certified digital products.
  • The 60PZ950 is also a Smart TV, which means you can easily access all the content available on the internet and on your other devices from the comfort of your living room.
    The main idea of the concept of “Smart TV” is to make everything simple. Like the slogan says “Point. Click. Control.” and this is really how it works.
    This is like a home dashboard with a very user-friendly interface which will organize and give you access to tons of movies, customizable apps, videos and simply everything you can get from the web.
    As part of the Smart TV, there is a magic remote control included with the TV set ! With this motion controlled remote, you just need to point and click with the cursor on the screen.
    Here is a video from CES 2011 explaining about the Smart TV feature

The Bottom Line

The LG 60PZ950 is one of the best plasma 3D TVs toadys, if not THE BEST. Its price is very reasonable and officially stands at USD2600, you might even find a nice discount on Amazon.


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Videos


Here is a video talking about the LG 60PZ950:

LG 55LW9500 Review

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The LG Infinia 55LW9500 is an incredibly advanced 3D LED TV which is packed with the latest technological advancements and is one of the best performers in the year 2011.
The LW9500 series is quite similar to the LW7700 series with the exception of one major improvement, and that is the inclusion of the powerful 480Hz TruMotion technology in the LW9500 which outperforms the 240Hz refresh rate on the LW7700.

Samsung UN46D8000 Review

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The Best TV Ever !!

The new Samsung D8000 LED series is something we haven’t seen before – it’s absolutely perfect on every aspect – design, technology and features.
The UN46D8000 is an higher end version of the basic Samsung UN46D7000.
To see exactly why the D8000 is better than the D7000, check this D8000-D7000 comparison.

Breakthrough Design

From the moment you look at the Samsung UN46D8000 you understand you don’t deal with a regular TV – the UN46D8000 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 metal bezel is giving a virtually effect of edgeless picture – the screen and panel became one without a border.
So when you buy a Samsung UN46D8000 in 2011 you will get all the picture you’ve paid for it !

Moreover, the UN46D8000 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 UN46D8000 is spectacularly real and clear thanks to many new improvements:

  • There are new 3D glasses available with this UN46D8000, 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 25,000,000:1 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.
  • Micro Dimming Plus – an innovated technology which is unique to the Samsung D8000 series, will give you even better contrast, deeper blacks and more vivid colors.
    The Samsung UN46D8000 is still edge-lit, but the new technology allows better control using special algorithms which analyse the picture and built-in parts that make the LED bulbs become independently.
  • 2D to 3D converting – with the Samsung UN46D8000 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 UN46D8000 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 …
  • Another innovation in Samsung UN46D8000 is the Dual view Touch Control with 3 Inch screen and internet widget service, which let you control the TV easily with it’s touch interface, duplicate the TV screen for portable TV watching and also using different widgets and apps on the go.

    Not For Every Pocket, However …

    Apparently the Samsung UN46D8000 has 1 big minus, the price. Yes this is a brand new model and is so HOT and good, therefore the official price stands on 3600USD.
    However, rumors have been heard that Amazon is offering about a 1000$ discount.


    American Express Promotion
    Promotion valid till August 31, 2011
    * Enter Promo Code AMEXTV10 at checkout.
    ** Multiple promotions allowed.

    Videos

    Here is a video from CES 2011 talking about Samsung UN46D8000:

    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.

    Read more Samsung UN46D8000 reviews …

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