Samsung UN46B8500 46-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
List Price: $3,599.99
Buy Refurbished: $1,819.95
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Seller: BigOutlet
Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 2881
Color: ToC Grey
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 46
Shipping Weight (lbs): 41.2
Dimensions (in): 1.6 x 44.5 x 27.1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: UN46B8500
Model: UN46B8500
UPC: 036725230378
EAN: 0036725230378
ASIN: B002HDZNIM
Release Date: October 12, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | 7,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio | | • | Auto Motion Plus 240Hz | | • | Medi@2.0 Internet@TV - Content Service; DLNA Wireless; Content Library (2GB Flash Memory); USB 2.0 Movie | | • | Fast 2ms response time | | • | 4 HDMI â Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) (side) |
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Product Description
Picture performance, advanced connectivity, and an eco-friendly and stunning design come together to form Samsung LED TV 8500. For the image connoisseur, our highest 240Hz motion blur reduction technology, our highest 7,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio that displays incredibly deep blacks and pristine whites, and enriched color processing deliver outstanding video. Samsung Internet@TV has web TV widgets from Yahoo®, Flicker®, Ebay® and others to entertain, inform and connect you to specially designed web content right on your LED TV. This Ultra Slim 1.6" depth set is the ideal complement for your room and your life.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 53
 Not recommmended July 19, 2010
Doyle Hirsch (Oregon)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Pros:
1) Picture quality is excellent
2) Enuff adjustments to satisfy any videophile
3) Good remote
but
cons:
1) Built-in sound is only so-so
2) TV is attached to the stand by two flimsy screws
3) TV co-axial jack is very hard to access.
4) No built-in wi-fi for $2500
5) And most important - the panel failed after only 7 months, the fastest failure rate of any appliance I've ever owned. Samsung refused to replace the TV but went thru a repair service located over 40 miles away and told me they would replace the panel but it could take 2-3 weeks if I'm lucky. I consider this unacceptable and will no longer purchase any Samsung products.
 Pretty and obsolete July 14, 2010
Jim Digriz (Phoenix, AZ USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There are more than a few things that I love about this TV. The picture quality is better than any other TV I have previewed. The colors are crisp and bright. Everything is so clear it is as if you could reach into the TV and touch the landscape. HD content is amazing. The blacks are deep with a full range of grays. One thing to point out is that sometimes there is some slight motion blur. I usually only notice when something light and solid is passing over something that is dark.
The LAN port is probably hands down the best feature. Having access to downloaded or recorded media right in the TV not only saves space but makes it easy for people who may not have the technical inclination to hook up a PC access to their music, pictures and movies. I wish I would have sprung for the Wifi plug-in. The built in plug-ins are OK. I have not really used them other than to update the firmware. Speaking of, this TV is at this time out of production. It is reported as limited addition but the truth of it is that components of the LED back light technology used were very similar to patents held by a competitor. If you are are thinking about buying this TV get the new 2010+ model which has 3D and Netflix built into its apps. This TV has Blockbuster access but at 4$ a movie Redbox and HULU win out. I think with this TV it will finally be possible to ditch the content provider and become a content chooser. With the great picture I find myself fascinated with the experience. With the LAN access we defiantly enjoy a broader range of content previously unavailable.
 Great t.v. July 14, 2010
Jonny Euchre (NYC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Being a chronic tight-wad, I always get buyer's remorse on big ticket items. I've owned this t.v. for 5 days, and, literally, have not stopped smiling. Whoever said you can't find happiness in consumer products didn't own this t.v.
Samsung 46B8500 June 24, 2010
Allan Bowdery (NY)
The picture quality of this television is the simply the best available. Substantial improvement over even the 2007 LED model which was damaged in a move and this is its replacement. Blacks are really black, colors are accurate, fast movement is tracked due to the 240hz refresh. Sound--well what do you expect from a 1 1/2 half inch thick TV? Hook up to a surround sound system.
You won't be disapointed June 16, 2010
Richard Schmidt (Oakland, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this set after reading many of the reviews on Amazon and the Sound and Vision review. This HDTV is one amazing device. It replaced a 7 year old Samsung 50" DLP that finally went toes up.
The first positive experience started with the delivery by Pilot. They delivered the set three days early and they arrived right on time. I did not have them unpack the TV as I had some equipment rearranging to do before unpacking. I had no problem getting the TV out of the box and setting it on the base by myself.
I gave the TV a quick check and no problems were found. Once I got everything connected I finally got a chance to see just what this set could deliver. I was truly amazed at the incredible picture quality. When viewing 4:3 content I could not see where the black vertical bars ended and the black bezel began. When watching The Good Wife on CBS they fade to black before switching to commercials. A fade to black looks like the set is off.
The sound from the built-in speakers is good for voice only. It would be nice if Samsung provided terminals to connect external speakers.
I originally purchased the Samsung Wireless adapter but decided to return it and use Netgear's Powerline AV Ethernet kit instead. The kit comes with a 4 port switch that I used to connect the TV, Blu-ray player and Series 3 TiVo. The setup of the Netgear kit was a piece of cake.
I have a Harmony remote and when I originally set up the remote with the DLP TV it was a major pain to get it working correctly. Making the change to use the Harmony with the new TV was really easy. I just went on-line, made all of the changes, updated the remote and everything worked perfectly the first time.
So far I am very impressed with this TV. Get one if you can - you won't be disappointed.
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