Which?: Samsung 3D and Freeview HD TVs exclusive first look

[NatilysLaundromat]

samsung expert using a sony usb stick

[desi4tadka]

how do i get freeview hd???

[cactuskid007]

sound is always rubbish on samsung......im waiting for a 3d pioneer

[TheConciseStatement]

The second SCART is very welcome for people like me that want to keep a lot of standard definition devices from the previous era still connected up like PS2s, VCRs (still no easier way to record than with good old videotape) and older region hacked DVD players.

[sfavbtfv]

Yes i know the prices - not cheap as usual and get as much out of you as possible before launching another tv with better features lol

[jdgarcia7]

Just got 55c7000... Fabulous screen, good 3G.. Bought as a package with blue ray player... And I just can't stopped. Looking at it... Totally one of my best buy I made!!!!

[TheShuieb]

I don't see no 3D DOOD.

[afunk909]

i got the samsung c7000, pretty happy with it :)

[TomZentra]

I wish that Samsung had kept the black frame on the C9000. It looks great on the lower models.

[biyorkman]

The TV is samsung 2.5D. 3D has not been

[geebones]

when is 3d on freeview

[WhichWebsite]

@geebones We've heard rumours but nobody has confirmed anything so looks like you'll be waiting a while.

[JManMin]

@MrIrishlogic AMEN TO THAT! I'm planning on buying a new tv this year, possibly this C8000 model.... but I could care LESS about 3D. I'm just looking for kick ass LED picture quality. I hate all the techie kids who get into the latest friggin gadgets and all that shit... fuck that... there's more to life, kiddies. Go outside, read a book, do SOMETHING besides watch TV and play video games. There's a whole world out there in 3D... take advantage of THAT....

[TomZentra]

@JManMin The phrase is supposed to be written, "I couldn't care less…" You should take your own advice and begin reading a few books, such as an English grammar manual.

[KingofRoath]

@TomZentra I think you'll find JManMin is from the other side of the pond, where they say "I could care less". Illogical maybe, but that's the way they say it. Maybe you should read an American grammar manual! :) The British term "The exception proves the rule" is similarly nonsensical, until you realise (with an "s") it is the Scottish use of "prove", meaning "to test". As in "proven in battle". Usage becomes the primary authority in language "Dude"!

[SAMIR19891989]

I Will Be going to watch the WORLD CUP in ITV HD!!

Is ITV HD 1080p, 1080i or 720p

reply to me ASAP plz !!

[TRISTON93]

i just confuse what are the differences between the 7000 series and 8000 series??? they are pretty much all 3D and HD..

[djmoindahouse]

is freeview hd going to be in 1080p, 1080i or 720p

[WhichWebsite]

@djmoindahouse It will be a mix between 1080i for 'fast moving' content and 720p for regular programming

[djmoindahouse]

@WhichWebsite thank you for the info. looks like im sticking with freesat

[WhichWebsite]

@MrIrishlogic What about the people that upgraded to HD TV when it first became available or who are upgrading from a lower quality set. Maybe they are at the end of their refresh cycle and actually due a new TV now.

[Scrabbler27]

@WhichWebsite I have still got my tv from 1997. I won't replace it unless it breaks down. Of course i had to buy a digital set up box to pick up digital tv. My dream set tv will be a OLED 3D with HD Freeview. I am going to wait a couple of years so the price will be reduced before buying one.

[WhichWebsite]

@Scrabbler27 Our TV expert still had a CRT TV until this year. He didn't see the point in replacing it when the picture quality was still better than many of the top of the line flat screens.

[TechnoVEVO]

Well I Have A Samsung TV. It Has 3D But It Dosent Work... Help!

[rfranquinho]

when i first saw the add for this, they didn't said that the glasses would be needed, in that case, can't just any TV receive a 3D signal and play it? That way we would just need to buy the glasses and not the whole tv!

[WhichWebsite]

@rfranquinho I'm afraid you do need the TV. The glasses work with the TV to show one image at a time to either eye. The TV and glasses have to be synchronised as this happens 50 times per second so it is the TV that controls the glasses. It also needs lots of different processing from normal TVs to make sure the 3D image is displayed correctly

[rfranquinho]

@WhichWebsite Thanks for explaining that to me! :) Now let's see if this tech goes on!

[880114]

I LOVE SAMSUNG!!

[ArcanePath360]

2D into 3D looks like a nice novel feature while you wait for 3D channels to air

Thanks for sharing

[BigKane23]

Whats the contrast radio on the C7000

[880114]

@BigKane23 down´t need to know! but i think it is over 1000000:1 i think

[vfragos]

How's the 3d compared to avatar's 3d in cinemas and also how's the 2d to 3d compared to native 3d. Thank you.

[WhichWebsite]

The tech is impressive but hard to compare with the cinema. In terms of visual impact there's no comparison.

2D to 3D looked better than we thought it would but we haven't tested these TVs in the lab yet and haven't seen a demo of 2D to 3D on any other set. To give a proper verdict we'll watch 3DTVs from all the major brands sat side-by-side. We'll choose footage ourselves specifically to highlight issues, use the same quality source signal, a panel of five expert viewers and cover up the brands

[vfragos]

When you say there's no comparison in terms of visual impact, is because the screen size ?

[BigKane23]

When do expect the C9000 would be release before or during the summer cause the first and second version has problems

[givmeabrek]

Nice TV, but why say it is 55 inches? Can't be more than 40. Also any issues with flashlighting (light leakage in the corners)? That seems to be the biggest complaint.

[jagsaiyan]

Awesome! Im dieing to see which tv wins for 2010 in 3D, quality, colour, etc. And that will be the TV to purchase. =)

But any idea when you guys will be testing all the tv's?

[WhichWebsite]

Our tests are comparative so and we purchase all the sets we use so we will have to wait until several of them are on sale before we can do any meaningful testing. We'll be making a big splash when we do so keep tuned.

[jagsaiyan]

I have a feeling LG will kick butt. Only because, their will dominate the competition with their Full LED array and Local dimming. + 480hz. Contrast is said to be at 9 million to 1, along with 2ms response. Doubt samsung's gona hold water near that. Edge LED sucks now I think.

[stinkypotato]

Key word 'I think'...

[TheTrackformer]

lol, like the voice of the presentator. but the tv also is very good.

@1:47

he uses a usb stick from sony! xD

[BlueBellyfluff]

seriously, who buys this television without a proper soundsystem? Its idiotic to expect a quality sound system in a 2 inch deep monitor.