Samsung UN46B8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: Television
Buy New: Too low to display
as of 3/19/2010 14:27 PDT details
New (8) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $1,601.95
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  59 reviews
Sales Rank: 8
Color: TOC
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 46
Shipping Weight (lbs): 39.7
Dimensions (in): 44.5 x 1.2 x 27.1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: UN46B8000XFXZA
Model: UN46B8000XFXZA
UPC: 036725229921
EAN: 0036725229921
ASIN: B001ZUZ10I
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Ultra-slim 46-inch LED HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution and Auto Motion Plus 240Hz technology for the sharpest, smoothest picture possible | | • | LED technology enables a true-to-life range of picture brightness; uses 40 percent less energy than conventional LCD TVs | | • | Internet@TV online content service from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube via your broadband connection | | • | Inputs: 4 HDMI, 1 component, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 PC, 1 optical digital audio output | | • | Includes detachable swivel table stand; measures 44.5 x 29.8 x 10.9 inches (WxHxD) with stand |
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Product Description
Samsung ultra-slim LED TVs combine breakthrough picture quality, eco-friendly design and advanced connectivity options that will keep you entertained 24/7. USB 2.0 movie - multi-media center makes it easy to watch movies, browse photos and listen to music on your TV. The Samsung UN46B8000 LED HDTV also makes it easy to be green with up to 40% less power consumption than conventional LCDs.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 59
 Fantastic picture, in a darkened room. Awful sound. March 16, 2010
T. Moore
I own another Samsung LCD TV (LNT4061LX), which is about 4 years old now, so I was expecting a great picture and on the whole I wasn't disappointed. The picture is clear and detailed, although the glossy finish on the screen is very annoying during the day, reflecting light from windows in the room. Why Samsung decided to make the screen glossy beats me. The matt finish on my other Samsung is great in a bright environment. This is a TV, not a mirror, so why make it reflective?! At night though, with the lights turned off, the picture is really very good and better than my old Samsung.
However, the sound quality on this TV is absolutely awful, to the point of being unusable. One of my video sources is my MacBook Pro, which makes use of the TV's highest resolution to produce a clear picture (although a little washed out, but that may be due to the long VGA cable). Feeding the audio output from the MacBook into the TV (using a short audio cable with standard 3.5mm stereo plugs) produces VERY poor audio from the TV. The sound is relatively quiet and very muffled, no matter how the audio settings are tweaked on the Mac or the TV (and I get the same result using another laptop). I get much better sound quality by unplugging the audio cable and listening using the MacBook's built in speakers! Since the MacBook is thinner than the TV, Samsung really has no excuse for designing a TV with such poor audio.
Now, I know that many people will be bypassing the speakers and using an external amp/speaker setup. This is what I have with my old Samsung (whose internal speakers are still pretty good), but since the TV was for a second home I didn't want the expense of an external sound system. The sound quality really is SO BAD though, that I'm going to swap the TV's around.
My advice is to ONLY buy this TV if you will be using an external sound system, and if you don't have too much light in your room. As a monitor in a darkened room though, the picture does not disappoint.
Great picture, but has problems March 12, 2010
JOHN DIMICELI (Annapolis, MD United States)
First-- the picture is superb. The 2010 Winter Olympics were simply stunning with the brightly-colored athletic gear. Great sources look, well, great. The animated movie "Up" looked almost 3D, absolutely jaw dropping like you were in the movie with the characters.
Some modes need to be adjusted for the source. Motion smoothing does weird things to film-based sources making them look like video. Some may like it because there's the sensation that you are right in the room with the actors, but I find it less than appealing. On other material such as sports, it looks good.
With this great picture why the 3-star rating? The TV arrived with a bad remote-- a hugh hassle since the remote makes the access to all its features a snap. Samsung sent another remote but the second was also DIA. Samsung refused to send a technician to the house because "they don't do house calls for remotes." If this situation is not resolved, it will be a major blow to our enjoyment of the TV, something we intended to be in our living room for years to come. I will update this review if the situation improves.
Update 3/17/2010: Samsung overnight mailed a new remote and I have to give them credit for this fast response. The new remote is IR-based but has all the functionality of the RF version. I find this to be an acceptable solution and don't see any real advantage to having an RF remote for something that, by its very nature, is not hidden behind cabinets or walls. It was cool going through the menus for the first time without having to kneel by the front of the TV and press its surface-mounted buttons. At this point I am very satisfied with the TV and Samsung, however I continue to believe the three star rating remains justified for the hassle of a major problem upon delivery of a brand new top-of-the-line product.
If I had not experienced the problem with the remote control, I would have had no problem rating this TV 4-5 stars.
Fantastic Picture but stopped working in 4 days February 28, 2010
J. Baillie
This TV has an absolutely fantastic picture. I looked at many LCD/LED/Plasma TVs in the stores before making this purchase and this looked the best. From the comfort of our couch without the distractions of the store it was even better.
***BUT*** It just stopped working after 4 days or about 25 hours.
I started searching and there is a known problem with other Samsung TVs.
Do an Internet search on "Samsung LCD TV won't turn on" or "Samsung LCD TV clicking noise"
Another note: I purchased the USB wireless device for the TV and it was not able to pick up a signal it did not even see the access point, but the Sony play station and my laptop are able to pick up a usable signal. The signal to the other devices are weak but at least they work. I will move the access point. Being this is one of Samsungs top models you would think the wireless access would have been included or if having to pay extra at least it should work better.
Hopefully it won't be a hassle getting it replaced. I saved a chunk of cash buying it on line. Time will tell if I should have bought locally.
 Just like being on set! February 28, 2010
cmhguy1980 (Columbus, OH)
Putting the viewing experience into words is very difficult. Watching movies that I've seen several times over is like watching them the first time, in a different perspective. It is definitely like watching things in person, you just have to experience it to believe it. I have my PS3 and Xbox 360 hooked up via HDMI. The picture with movies and games is absolutely amazing. Even HD channels have the feel of "being on set."
I was seriously on the fence about purchasing a new television to replace my 40" Samsung, which is only two years old. I was stalking this TV at Best Buy for quite a while (BTW the standard in-store demo does not do this TV justice). I am certainly glad I was able to find a fantastic deal on Amazon to give me the justification to make this purchase. I must say if you can afford the purchase, I certainly recommend this TV to you. I have not experienced any issues at all with this TV (sound, picture, operation, etc.).
Samsung ultra thin tv February 21, 2010
Deborah Mirise
This is by far the best television I have ever seen. It makes the characters seem like they are in the room with you. It takes some getting used to because it seems so real. The ultra-thin design lets it sit close to the wall. Well worth the money for an excellent television. Samsung is ahead of its time.
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