Samsung UNC8000 Review – Introduction
Debuting at a $2799 suggested retail price, the Samsung UN46C8000 is one of the first of the newest generation
of 3D TVs. Because of this, prospective owners are faced with several
of 3D TVs. Because of this, prospective owners are faced with several
considerations common among many first-generation products, most importantly
that the hardware will fail to become popular. Even if that occurs, owners would
still have a great 2D HDTV, even if it is one that is a little more expensive
than usual.
that the hardware will fail to become popular. Even if that occurs, owners would
still have a great 2D HDTV, even if it is one that is a little more expensive
than usual.
Samsung UNC8000 Review – Look And Feel
A vibrant 3D display isn’t the only feature that this Samsung plasma has to offer. The TV’s amazingly
slender frame is made possible because of LED edge-lighting, as opposed to the
usual method of back-lighting. The entire TV is encased in a stylish aluminum
frame, mounted on top of a unique stand with four legs. There might be some who
find the styling to be a bit futuristic, but most people find it a welcome
change of pace from the standard piano black gloss style that is so
pervasive.
slender frame is made possible because of LED edge-lighting, as opposed to the
usual method of back-lighting. The entire TV is encased in a stylish aluminum
frame, mounted on top of a unique stand with four legs. There might be some who
find the styling to be a bit futuristic, but most people find it a welcome
change of pace from the standard piano black gloss style that is so
pervasive.
Samsung UNC8000 Review – Internet Connectivity
The Samsung UN46C8000 additionally offers a high-speed data port to network with Samsung’s
expanding line-up of Web content. The majority of the most popular content
partners are compatible with this model, including Blockbuster, Pandora, and
Netflix. Additionally, the TV also offers access to several services not
commonly found on 3D TVs, such as Vudu and Google Maps.
expanding line-up of Web content. The majority of the most popular content
partners are compatible with this model, including Blockbuster, Pandora, and
Netflix. Additionally, the TV also offers access to several services not
commonly found on 3D TVs, such as Vudu and Google Maps.
Samsung UNC8000 Review – Input Ports
Because of the TV’s extremely thin frame, there is an extremely low number of input jacks. In an incredibly
odd move, Samsung decided to not build any standard input ports into the TV.
Because of this, the inputs that are present are ones that Samsung engineered
specifically for this TV and do not fit any devices without the use of a special
adapter. Even though Samsung includes a full set of these adapters with the TV,
owners that need to replace broken or lost ones in the future will probably
struggle to find a retailer that sells them.
odd move, Samsung decided to not build any standard input ports into the TV.
Because of this, the inputs that are present are ones that Samsung engineered
specifically for this TV and do not fit any devices without the use of a special
adapter. Even though Samsung includes a full set of these adapters with the TV,
owners that need to replace broken or lost ones in the future will probably
struggle to find a retailer that sells them.
Samsung UNC8000 Review – Picture Processing
It’s incredibly common for TVs at this price point to come with a huge assortment of picture adjustment
options, such as contrast ratio, motion, color and more. While it’s possible for
these effects to do more harm than good, on the whole, the Samsung UN46C8000′s
processing features make an already great picture even better. The C8000 series
comes with an automatic contrast ratio adjustment feature, which rapidly reduces
the backlight during scenes with lots of black and increases it during extremely
bright scenes. This effect can be incredibly noticeable, and really gives the
picture quality a distinctive feel. One of the drawbacks, unfortunately, is that
this video processing mode cannot be turned off, meaning that prospective buyers
should definitely check the TV out in person before making a purchasing
decision.
options, such as contrast ratio, motion, color and more. While it’s possible for
these effects to do more harm than good, on the whole, the Samsung UN46C8000′s
processing features make an already great picture even better. The C8000 series
comes with an automatic contrast ratio adjustment feature, which rapidly reduces
the backlight during scenes with lots of black and increases it during extremely
bright scenes. This effect can be incredibly noticeable, and really gives the
picture quality a distinctive feel. One of the drawbacks, unfortunately, is that
this video processing mode cannot be turned off, meaning that prospective buyers
should definitely check the TV out in person before making a purchasing
decision.
Samsung UNC8000 Review – 2D Performance
Before getting into the 3D performance, it’s best to talk about how the TV performs in 2D mode. The
UN46C8000′s picture contained superb black levels as well as impressive white
levels. These two values combined amounted to a contrast ratio of 4024:1,
although those figures might be a little off because it wasn’t possible to
disable the automatic contrast ratio processing. However, just being anywhere
close to the 4000:1 range is still an amazing score. The TV also performed
admirably in color tests, although there was a noticeable lack of detail in dark
or complex scenes.
UN46C8000′s picture contained superb black levels as well as impressive white
levels. These two values combined amounted to a contrast ratio of 4024:1,
although those figures might be a little off because it wasn’t possible to
disable the automatic contrast ratio processing. However, just being anywhere
close to the 4000:1 range is still an amazing score. The TV also performed
admirably in color tests, although there was a noticeable lack of detail in dark
or complex scenes.
Because of the TV’s intelligent image processing, it
performed extremely well during motion tests. However, it’s possible for these
processing options to have an adverse effect on the picture quality, so users
will have to do some experimenting in order to find the setting that suits their
tastes.
performed extremely well during motion tests. However, it’s possible for these
processing options to have an adverse effect on the picture quality, so users
will have to do some experimenting in order to find the setting that suits their
tastes.
Samsung UNC8000 Review – 3D Performance
Although the TV performed well during 3D testing, it still was not up to the quality of 3D
found in movie theaters. Keep in mind however, that this is still unrefined
first-generation technology. The chief problem is that the 3D quality falls off
every so often, mainly because of video frames meant for one eye crossing over
into the other eye.
found in movie theaters. Keep in mind however, that this is still unrefined
first-generation technology. The chief problem is that the 3D quality falls off
every so often, mainly because of video frames meant for one eye crossing over
into the other eye.
Samsung UNC8000 Review – Conclusion
Ultimately, the conclusion of this Samsung UNC8000 review is that the
product is superb, with unique styling that sets it apart from other TVs on the
market. Prospective buyers willing to take the risk on first-generation
technology should definitely try to check the TV out in person before
purchasing. Although the 3D performance is still a bit unrefined, this should
not deter prospective buyers from being the first to adopt this new technology.
product is superb, with unique styling that sets it apart from other TVs on the
market. Prospective buyers willing to take the risk on first-generation
technology should definitely try to check the TV out in person before
purchasing. Although the 3D performance is still a bit unrefined, this should
not deter prospective buyers from being the first to adopt this new technology.
