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Samsung 8000 55in Smart 3D LED TV review

Our Rating :
Price when reviewed : £2599
inc VAT

It oozes style, but some problems with image quality and poor internet TV functions prevent the 8000 from becoming a showstopper.

Specifications

55in, Freeview HD, Freesat HD, 1,920×1,080 resolution, 3D: yes, 4x HDMI

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Beyond media streaming, there’s a whole host of internet TV options; as well as a web browser and social network apps, you can watch YouTube video clips and rent movies from LoveFilm. Picture-in-picture means you don’t have to stop watching a program while browsing the internet, but the interface felt punishingly slow. Opening any content-heavy website would freeze the TV completely until the page had loaded, which made it incredibly frustrating to watch on-demand content from BBC iPlayer.

Samsung LED 8000 remote
The remote doesn’t mimic the TV’s stylish design

Based on styling alone, it’s clear to see why the 8000 commands such a high price; there are very few other TVs that look this good. As well as being visually striking, the 5mm screen bezel helps make 3D content look better than on other big-screen TVs. Unfortunately, 2D content isn’t quite so impressive; even after tweaking the picture settings, the display quality simply wasn’t up to scratch considering the price of the set. The internet TV features also left a lot to be desired, making the 8000 below-average value overall.

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Basic Specifications

Rating ***

Physical

Viewable size 55in
Native resolution 1,920×1,080
1080p support Yes
Aspect ratio 16:9
HD ready yes
3D capable yes
Contrast ratio 5,000,000:1 Dynamic
Brightness 500cd/m²
Speakers 2x 15W

Connections

D-sub inputs 1
HDMI inputs 4
Component inputs 1
SCART 2
S-Video input 0
Composite inputs 1
Audio outputs optical S/PDIF out, stereo audio output, headphone jack
Other Ethernet, WiFi, 3x USB

Tuner

Tuner type Freeview HD, Freesat HD
EPG 7 day

Environmental

Power consumption standby 0W
Power consumption on 47W

Buying Information

Warranty five years RTB
Price £2,599
Supplier http://www.johnlewis.com
Details www.samsung.co.uk

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