The world of HDTV has evolved in so many ways. Previously, the market was packed with Plasma as well as LCD HDTV. But now, another technology has emerged and it is called LED. All manufacturers are racing to get their place as no 1 LED HDTV in the market, and Samsung is one of them. The Samsung UN46B8500 46-Inch 1080p HDTV is the manufacturer’s new high definition LED television. Samsung has been known for its elegant design, including their HDTV. This time, they have designed UN46B8500 in a piano black with a crystal neck stand. This subconsciously gives the product a sense of elegance and power.
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Coming with the unit is 2 remote controls. The main remote utilizes radio frequency rather than the traditional Infra-red making it almost impossible to use it with a universal remote. However, do not fret as the mini version of the remote uses the IR technology making it compatible with most universal remotes. Customers that still want to have an IR main remote can call to the Samsung Customer Service and they will give an IR remote for free.
Like most HDTV today, the Samsung UN46B8500 46-Inch 1080p HDTV is a Full HDTV. This means it is possible to watch HD movies as well as using it as a computer monitor at a total resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. Because this technology allows more pixels to be placed on a screen, the picture quality is a lot sharper as compared with a HD-ready television or a standard definition. The picture quality of the product is simply stunning. By utilizing the local dimming concept instead of the edge-lit, the unit is able to produce an outstanding contrast ratio of 7,000,000:1. Getting deep blacks are definitely achievable with this product and can be compared with Pioneer high-end Kuro plasma TV. In addition to that, images produced by this LED HDTV are sharp as well.
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The sound quality for the product on the other hand is decent for casual watching. Although it is in compliance with SRS TruSurround HD, do not expect that the television would replace a decent home theatre.
“I received my UN46B8500 TV this past Monday. It arrived a day earlier than the scheduled delivery. Yes, it’s a ton of money to pay for a TV but believe me, there are none better. Set-up was easy. I’m kind of surprised by all the negative remarks regarding the widgets loading time. My widgets load pretty quickly and I have no complaints. I hooked up my Xbox 360 and all I can say is WOW! It’s takes a while to get used to playing on such a big screen. I had a 30″ HD Sanyo CRT before. The TV looks great and I have absolutely no complaints. If you’re considering this TV, DO IT! You won’t be disappointed!” — M. Petit
“The picture quality of this TV is unreal! BlueRay and Hi-Def leave nothing else to be desired! Regular cable looks very good as well. I haven’t tried many of the widgets on this TV but the ones I have are very good. Like most everyone, I purchased this TV for the purpose of watching Hi-Def TV and Movies, so whatever negatives people have about the “extras”, it doesn’t matter! If you are looking for the best LED/LCD TV to date…this is it, period!!!” — Peter
However, the 46-inch LED HDTV is not for rooms of all sizes. It may be great for a living room but definitely not recommended to have in a small room. This is because the set is rather big for these types of rooms. Therefore, for these rooms, it is recommended to go for a 32-inch set instead. The viewing experience stays the same but it has less impact on the pocket as well.
The unique feature of UN46B8500 is that it sports the Medi@2.0 Internet@TV, this mean you can place your desired Yahoo! Widgets on your TV, how cool is that?. However, there are claims that the program takes a while to load. As compared with the HD TiVo however, the HDTV can play HD clips from YouTube while the TiVo cannot. The Samsung UN46B8500 46-Inch 1080p HDTV is worth to consider LED HDTV to buy. It offers premium quality experience at a decent price. However, do bear in mind that most LED HDTVs are costlier as compared with their LCD counterparts. Unless the budget allows, having an LCD instead of an LED might not seem like a bad option as well.
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