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Samsung UN55D8000 55″ LED 3D HDTV Review

skymtl — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:31:30 +0000

Samsung’s 2011 HDTV lineup is one of the strongest around in a take-no-prisoners market and their UN55D8000 is currently one of their flagship products. Retailing for just south of $3000, the D8000 has the hallmarks of a genre defining TV and boasts more features than any one person can use….at least on paper. We’ve had our fair share of experiences with lackluster performance from high end products so let’s hope this one will deliver on all it promises.

Samsung UN55D7000 55″ LED 3D HDTV Review

skymtl — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:06:00 +0000

$2000 is more money than most people would pay for an HDTV but Samsung’s new UN55D7000 is one of the few products that bridges the gap between lower quality sets and the ultra high end market. On paper, it doesn’t look like any sacrifices have been made in order to hit a lower price point since the D7000′s specifications and features look nearly identical to those of the $2700 8000-series. Could this be a bargain in disguise or are there some hidden pitfalls waiting beneath the surface?

Samsung UN55C9000 55″ 3D LED HDTV Review

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:51:10 +0000

In an industry which was pummeled by the recession, there really hasn’t been all that much released over the last two years in the ultra high end HDTV market. However, Samsung has introduced one of the most forward thinking TVs currently available: the UN55C9000. At a mere 33mm thick, it boasts a design to die for but can the picture quality live up to the expectations brought about by an initial price of nearly $8000?

Samsung UN55C6500 120Hz LED HDTV Review

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 04:43:28 +0000

With the Christmas season upon us, consumer electronics manufacturers are betting this year will see a record number of people upgrading to current generation HDTVs. Samsung has one of the most complete lineups of HDTVs which run the gamut in terms of pricing and features so they are well positioned to take charge of the Christmas rush. Today we will be looking at one of their mid-range LED-equipped sets; the $2800 UN55C6500.

Samsung LN55C650 120Hz LCD HDTV Review

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 04:46:23 +0000

Spending less than $2000 on a HDTV may cause some aficionados to look the other way but with their LN55C650, Samsung is hoping to introduce high end features and picture quality into the mid-range market. It’s a tall order but if any company can succeed, it’s Samsung.

Patriot Box Office Media Player Review

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:23:36 +0000

For many people, home theater PCs (HTPCs) are daunting systems where they can easily get caught up in a web of conflicting codecs and some downright expensive hardware costs. Dedicated media players have been around for quite some time and until recently only allowed users to watch standard definition media files from a separate storage device. Now, with devices like Patriot’s Box Office, easy access to high definition content is right at your fingertips.

Samsung UN55B7100 55″ 120Hz LED HDTV Review

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:51:30 +0000

HDTV technology is changing at an incredibly fast speed and companies are forced to come up with unique and interesting ways to stay in the consumer’s mindset in such a fluid environment. With their new LED-based LCD TVs, Samsung is thrown down the gauntlet to the competition by releasing an incredibly thin and energy efficient product that also costs a small fortune.

Samsung LN55B650 55” 120Hz LCD HDTV: A Layman’s Review

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:07:14 +0000

With the face of HDTV technology changing at a break-neck pace, it is nearly impossible for most consumers to keep up. The latest generation of TVs promise not only vastly improved picture quality and some mind-bending contrast ratios but huge power savings as well. The LN55B650 from Samsung promises all these things and more. But can it deliver?

Samsung LN52A850 52” LCD TV: The Living Review

admin — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:45:30 +0000

Samsung is one of the premier manufacturers of HCD HDTVs on the market and today we begin our Living Review of their LN52A850 52″ TV. This unit boasts 1080P resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and you guessed it…an eye-watering price. Let’s check it out.

Samsung SyncMaster 305T 30” LCD Monitor Review

admin — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:28:05 +0000

30 inch monitors are quickly gaining popularity in many circles of the computer community. Naturally, because of this the competition between companies is heating up with numerous products being released in the last few months alone. Today we will be taking a look at Samsung’s 305T which is an older 30″ LCD but it nonetheless promises stunning picture quality.