Samsung C8700 46 Review

Posted on June 18, 2010
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Some people are in the fortunate situation of high-end things on a high-end for the review too. I'm not one of them. But a relative of the opinion that it was time for 3D and buy the new Samsung C8700. I managed to download a good look.

It was a Thursday morning when the postman is the door and entered with a great package labeled Samsung. The feeling of excitement was hard to suppress. I open the box and TV so the bottom and lots of cables. manual is greatand instructions in a language I only use it to install all standing. real men do not need a manual! Read: geeks like me.

Design

I have a good look at installing it and place it on the furniture. The first thing I noticed is the silver metal border around the screen, a bold move considering the all-black trend in recent years. But I really like. This makes the TV look more awards and make it stand outfrom the package. The edge of the TV is silver, but peering through the plastic. Off hand, is very thin. Over an inch thick, thin as it is completely safe.

The screen is in possession of a support with four legs, looks great. At first I was not sure, but it grows on me. And the obvious benefits of the state is the great stability of the tv and unique design. All silver disappoint some people think that I have heard stories of people going just for C7700black frame around the screen.

Overall, Samsung C8700 is one of the best TV commercial. All the designs of silver and four legs stand it stand out their position. Lighting logo Samsung is also a very nice touch. Less successful is the mark in the lower left. It should be noted that design is for everyone.

Connectivity and specific

The C8700 high-end Samsung can be almost any device to connect as you would expect from a TVthis price class. It has 4 HDMI 1.4 ports, the new standard, which provides up to the 3D image. Further more with a PC audio, RF, Cl + slot, 2x USB, 2 SCART, optical audio, Ethernet, headphone and 2 components. It 'very nice line right there.

All connections are angled so you can put Samsung on the wall without worrying about cables out. I should also mention that most of the compounds requires a special "extension" cable providedfield.

It also packs some serious stain. He 200Hz, a new 3D engine Hyper, Internet, DLNA, PVR and a radio on the market contrasts no TV will ever achieve. It 's also a LED edge-lit LCD, which means that the light coming from the side. And 'local dimming in 12 areas, which means TV can be a light to 12 parts of the control screen for better blacks. All these specifications will be back later in the magazine, but do not worry if you do not know what any of them mean. Foryour convenience, here are the complete specs from Samsung.

Remote

Samsung C8700, C7700 and C9000 TV is the first of a new special distance, too. And 'more subtle silver remote control with illuminated keys. The traditional rubber buttons have been replaced by flat key that gives no indication of the blind to use. Also new is a few buttons, clearer 3D button.

I really like the new remote. That sounds great. The silver used in television and I found the keyallocation logic.

Features

I am a bit 'of a geek when it comes to these things. I always try every function that a gadget in the shop for me to use. Very special in the new C8700, including Internet and multimedia applications, including games.

They also have a new video graphics for various functions. It offers an icon for the function on the edge of a wheel that you can stop the remote control. Television continue playing even after the menu, a deliciouscontact.

The new application from Samsung, you can store applications to download for television. Offer varies by country, but should take Twitter, Facebook and take time. With the ease of loading and use of the programs have had mixed experience. The limited processing capacity of television should be called, do not expect to see IPAD. Home is not always easy, and some programs are completely useless. But it is a nice upgrade from the lights last year. Buta bit 'slow makes me feel even better, everyone wants to avoid.

The media play means that you have a USB device is inserted and the content playback. This may not seem a big deal, but it is. Samsung supports almost all formats and in a way they are right. The feature has been improved this year. The user can choose between the first movie, music or photos. Leaves from the USB drive of your choice, luckily it's easy and fast. Sub-maps are perfect treatI was able to navigate with serious speed.

So, do not really play any format? Yes and no. I put a lot of it, including the media that the PS3 can not play. AVI, MPEG, MP4, all played with ease. MKVs was not a problem, even the great concert 15 + children. I had a case where I thought the audio-format was not supported – DTS, I think. I was in seventh heaven, until I had a small problem. You know the small HD cameras? The days of recordcalled.MTS a file, also known as AVCHD. Samsung C8700 is not and could not even see the files in the browser window. A small hiccup in an otherwise perfect performance score, I think the PS3 for AVCHD files.

Indicators

Who takes seriously the television I can assure that the proper calibration is essential. To achieve this, I calibrated the TV for a couple of different scenarios and finally opted for a compromise. Because I do not want to changesettings each time I went to games, movies, HD or SD. The menu is very easy to use. I like the display options, and found myself facing a pair of cursor control: sharpness, contrast, backlighting, colors, etc. I was also the local blackout (Smart LED) and change the way television tries to remove corn.

After about two hours, I had a good compromise in institutions that both SD and HD very well. I have the sharpness one notch to removeunwanted artifacts into objects, most evident in the SD signals. The contrast was a bit 'but not much else added that removes the shadow detail. The color is set high and the backlight set to maximum sensor-enabled environment.

The new eco-sensor is the answer of Samsung to the Sony system. Basically it reads the environment and change settings accordingly. It may be based on the brightness of light is lower, turn the TV off when no signal, and some other less interestingthings.

Sound settings do not provide basic checks near as big as the ability to picture setting. It allowed me to change the sound to the optimal settings for movies, music and speech. And of course, surrounds the plant mock-up, which I like. Last but not least, C8700 normalize volume differences between channels. It can work, but I switched off, because I've never experienced this very problem.

Usually it is done, but there is still an institutionby: 3D. Samsung offers a wide range of tools for the experience, particularly the conversion system as pleasant as possible. The institutions are: create the depth, clarity and the way the system is the 3D effect. I noticed more depth in the institutions can really beautiful or really annoying. It depends on how the conversion worked first.

So with my TV calibrated, it's time for a test of the real world. So I did what any family does not … connectedA 2 TB HDD with 1080p content, and hundreds of movies and TV series, which I legally own. But before that I was a normal TV screen.

Test

Now it should be noted that the device is not a scientific test to do. I just watched the real world and the TV material calibrated by a method that I use every normal person.

Firstly, some general comments on the testing process and results. I saw the content in three categories: SD, HD and play. I did my timeand had a good look at various aspects of image quality, particularly the movement, colors, variety and overall sharpness.

First I discovered that the money for everything I watched. The viewing angle of this TV is disappointing. A small area has led to a significant loss of color. All were informed. There is also a certain uniformity lightning. It 's a problem that all the problems on board LED lights at the bottom, the edge is more light in the background, becausecomes from the crest. I've noticed a lot during my test, but it's there. Well, now for some real-world test starts with SD.

Initially I had a digital TV receiver connected Samsung C8700. The signal was SD (720×480) and 50 Hz quality is good from a distance. For the "46 model, a distance of at least 7 feet (2.1 meters) is recommended to close the missing pixels. It was painfully obvious. I also noticed that the television did not eliminate allPickled without details. Movement has been treated well by the engine of 200 Hz, which means that the TV is designed with a more fluid in the middle frame.

I tried several SD-and find an episode of Glee. Episode 21 They stumble the same problem. The image is very strong and it seems fine. The missing pixels, a great pain. The same advice applies. Just try to see them from afar! Students buy a 46 "TV in a house in one room,few phone calls, lack of anything better.

Overall I was disappointed with the quality of SD, but was not the Samsung C8700 debt. It 's just very difficult acutely DVD displayed on a panel this size. And 'watchable from a distance, but no closer.

My second try was one for the future. Everything we see is converted to HD. This new high standard equivalent to more pixels and therefore a better quality video. In fact we have so much confidence in this technologyWe also convert old classics like Star Wars Episode 4-6, and the brightness of the new platform. Remember that a camera with ¼ of the amount of film shot dead pixels. This means that points more to appear from nowhere – it is not possible. So I just tried HD movies filmed after 2007, the contemporary films.

I started with a leap year. This new romantic comedy from 2010 was the ideal candidate because of the beautiful scenery in Ireland. And boy was beautiful.Samsung C8700 system of local control is an important task to ensure impressive black levels. Black is actually black on this TV! Design was as good as the scenery flashed by. It 'been very smooth. Some do, but I do. Leap year locked in a completely dark room. During the film I could not see his color television was an adaptation of dynamic and to be honest, at the end, I saw the screen clearly. Not sure if really suited to the ecosystemLED accordingly.

Second place in the right way I looked. This rapid pace of the movie was perfect because he can not really emphasize Samsung and shows imperfections. I want to be honest there was not much for me, but it can be for some. It is based on movement that already. And 'smooth and buttery seems irrational because of it. Some do not like it, but no matter what setting I could not I get rid of everything. I also noticed artifacts around some of the elements but was not a big problem because it happens onlytime. It would not have seen if I pay attention to the film.

The color reproduction and black levels are spot-on again. Although I believe that most local dimming LED complete set of anything better to do, but is only visible in a zone of confrontation. It is not like your neighbor buys one and install it next to you on that sentiment. If someone with experience to contact me and I will remove this statement.

Blu-ray 1080p content owned or lawfullyunbelievable on this set, and the real reason why someone would have a TV of this caliber at first. color rendering is excellent and black levels are okay. The movement has always treated well. I saw some artifacts, and some people regardless of the settings are unnatural. If you're one of those people who can be very switch!

Gaming

Gaming. We all do, but some say that some are proud. I pledge to Samsung C8700 PS3 game tests.Again, I do not have a high intake of material to measure the rice, this study is the naked eye sees.

First up was Need for Speed Shift. This new EA title released in 2009 and has been a change for the series. Go beyond the semi-simulation racing game with good graphics and spectacular crashes. Samsung C8700 incurred during the test. color guard was good and the picture is still crystal clear though only 1280×720 pixels display. I have some inputlevel compared to my reference than anyone else, a panel of 2ms TNT. But for me as a casual gamer I do not see a big problem.

LittleBigPlanet is the next test and Samsung C8700 is nailed. input layer was less of a problem because the game slower pace. The game has more depth to the sharpness and screen size. Also, I see something unusual.

Last but not least was played second shooter Resistance This popular set high with the company and Call of DutyBattlefield Bad Company 2 My first impression was not too big with this title. I tend to have color too yellow. I had halos around some of the vessels during heavy movement. I have them after a little tweaking, but it was not ideal.

Gaming was great on the TV Samsung C8700. The large size is really a more immersive experience. I have some level of input, but not the big of a deal.

Glasses

Samsung offers no glassestv. The cost is $ 70-130 depending on the model chosen. Your options are limited between Samsung rechargeable or non rechargeable batteries work in the last special. Glasses from other manufacturers is not working.

For this test I used a number of non-refillable cups. I gave them to the media both in appearance and comfort. Not as good as more expensive glasses refilled. And I feel a pinch point to hit my ears. Moving the glass as somethingrelieve pain.

Samsung says that the glass can work over 100 hours on a single battery, these figures are impressive. But despite all of you should go for rechargeable children – at least for you. I am looking for a better, more comfortable days and nobody wants to buy batteries. My family decided to buy two rechargeable batteries for regular use and a non-refillable three for guests.

Conversion

Samsung's biggest change for 2010 is 3D. ThisNot a surprising move, rivals such as Sony led him and everyone knew that the next year. But I still do not have a comparison, because Samsung is the only one that is available in 3D in September I saw the 3D engine of the Sony a bit 'back to an event, but can not be used to compare because they run a special demo. For this part of the review I tried the special 2D 3D success on a variety of media. I could not test the 3D engine because I am not a native 3DBlu-Ray. Sony updated the PS3!

2D and 3D conversion is easy to use. There is a button on the remote and said, 3D, print and start time of conversion. Other changes are possible in the database, checking things like simulation of depth, color correction, and more. For this test I did everything by default because the maximum depth of the simulation errors too stressed, and a lower value, the whole experience a 3D media experience. I startedSD.

Glee was a good reference. The hallways bustle of kids too stereotypical gave me the perfect opportunity to see if Samsung C8700 is able to properly align the objects. And it was. The people in front appeared a bit 'of time because students really still in the back. Even with all the traffic is always clean. I can only say that an episode of Glee has to be seen in 3D, despite a slight loss of color.

Then it was a movement test. I had a F1 race Irecorded. F1 is like NASCAR, but the angles and modern technology. It was raining and I was very interested to see how the times would show graphics and cars. After ten minutes of the show, I was disappointed and forced to cut glass. It 'was because my water glass was empty and I have to fill. After filling the glasses stayed away because they are moving fast the car was a pain to watch. Drive from the right side of the screen to the left is not sharp and shake 'heavythe screen surface. The system clearly failed to keep pace with the fast pace. On the positive side: the graphics was rightly at the forefront of the action, and depth is more exciting to watch at times. Just as there was a fast-moving cars around – Red Bull and the like.

Advertising is fun to watch, unless you have a product you want to buy. It has nothing to do with my third 3D tests, however, that normal TV. I'm sorry to say that C8700often errors when I hit the points in the text slogan (buy cheese now) to jump out, while the price in the background. Besides this some of the images were not sharp. Total loss of clarity and discomfort in glass made regular TV is not recommended for conversion to 3D. Of course, your mileage may vary, some are more suitable system than others.

I pop in the right direction in my PS3 and press the 3D distance. Mind you, I have not seenThis 3D movie theater, so there is no reference there. Incredibly road can be seen in 3D. The opening scene where the protagonist drives look amazing. Objects so acute, and television made for errors in the calculations of depth. The only drawback is not Samsung's fault really, but a compromise in technology Active shutter glasses. This work of dark glasses sunglasses and a glow, when removing 3D. This happened in all the material I've seen.

Last but not least: to play. Iturn on my PS3 and start with the titles I've already discussed. I was again divided between good and bad experiences. LittleBigPlanet made no difference. But it does not work in racing titles. Overall I think the game is structured in four layers deep, with nothing really coming out of TV or sitting in the background. I have a lot of cases in question and was not the only problem. Some of the objects''halos around them, and some are not clear, and the second is not so much onbackground, they should be. It 'was very tiring experience, and I do not use it very often. Native 3D games you can not change my mind, but now plays in 3D is a no go with the Samsung C8700 less.

So here's what I think of the conversion system from Samsung. It works, but your mileage may vary. Some TV shows / movies do not work too, especially with lots of moving objects. I also found more frustrating than SD 3D HD 3D with the latestshows very strong textures and objects. Play now for a non-success with a nice twist that is not final. Also not going to see in 3D position. We can not wait for the 3D glasses at a 90 degree angle. Term will lead to a black screen. I would note that I was not able to test native 3D, so for now my opinion about 3D is subject to change.

Conclusions

Samsung did a nice job with C8700 LED TV. The design is beautiful andPlease most buyers – but not all. See SD is a bit 'of pain on the big screen, so a few meters reading distance seems advisable. Excellent all HD content, with a large black levels and excellent color reproduction. But the movement is too smooth and you can annoy each other.

3D conversion system is easy to use and works well. Especially the HD movies are also converted. SD or a quick game must remain in 2D for now.

You can not reallygo wrong with Samsung C8700. This is an excellent TV, but be ready for a couple of small mistakes to find this piece of reflex silver technique.

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