Samsung D8000 TV - Exclusive first look review from Which?

World Exclusive Samsung D8000 - We get our hands on the new Smart TV, the Samsung D8000 and test out its many features including the 3D, Internet functionality and interactive hub. For more information visit http://www.which.co.uk/tvdvd

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• 3DTV
• internet tv
• 3D TV
• exclusive
• PL_tech
• smart tv
• samsung
• D8000

[marleebrz]

This question is strictly about input lag on this the new D8000 specifically the 55" model. Have you tested this with ps3? or any gaming consoles? I'm in Canada and I think your model # is UE55D8000 in Europe but my number here in North America is UN55D8000 does it make any difference or is it just region codes? Will it make any difference whatsoever with input lag performance or any other performance issues of your European model compared to our model? when is your FULL review available?

[WhichWebsite]

@marleebrz We doubt whether it will make much difference, but can't say for sure. We looked at the C8000 last year and didn't get any real image lag problems. We'll batch test it as soon as it's available to buy (March), so expect a full review in May (our tests take 6 weeks)

[bkandkr]

i've noticed when watching movie's on LED tv's that it seems as the movie has been filmed almost with a hand-held camera. is this to do with refresh rate?

[WhichWebsite]

@bkandkr What you're refering to may well be the motion processing software - which won't have anything to do with the type of TV it is. What you're seeing sounds like you've got some motion processing software switched on - usually called something like Motion Flow or HD Natural Motion. This will give the illusion of smoother motion but can have some unwanted side-effects, like giving the image a cine camera effect! To get a more natural feel we'll typically keep it switched off

[300spartans77]

whats is the contrast ratio of this LED TV ?

[WhichWebsite]

@300spartans77 We're not sure but to be honest contrast ratios are meaningless. Different manufactures measure contrast ratio in different ways, so it's not comparable across brands. Plus it's not a linear measurement (so 10000:1 is not 'twice as good' as 5000:1). But based on our tests of the c8000 from last year the black levels and White detail will probably be hard to beat

[Matthewjk23]

I can not find a TV model number that comes with this Remote Controller? all I can find is the RMCQTD1AP2 Remote.

[dalomesser]

What can we expect of a successor to the d8000 in 2012?

[Zoixlive]

Im sold! can you do more on the wifi ? and can I play my itunes library of TV shows and movies over wifi to this tely? cheers

[Awayze]

Samsung = Samsuck, lol Japanese tech ftw!

[AntNLucee]

Yeah that's one of the reasons... of many. Picture quality does matter to me which is another reason why I regret buying this fucking piece of crap! That OK with you!?

[unduswaffel]

@AntNLucee So the TV 'sucks' cause you have to format a HARD DRIVE to use with it.

So picture quality means nothing to you?

[AntNLucee]

In addition to my last comment I also had a hard drive hooked up to this pile of c**p with loads of recorded programs, some of which I wanted to keep only for the TV on one occasion out of the blue that no drive was connected and insisted that the drive be formatted in order to use it! FFS! If you're thinking of buying this TV then in a word, DON'T!! It sux!

[AntNLucee]

I'm getting SOOOOO pissed off with this TV, it's software absolutely sucks. It's constantly downloading apps and then deleting them. It's incredibly annoying! FFS Samsung get this bloody sorted. I spend half my time watching apps delete and being re-installed. AHHHHHH!

[Otakuonfire]

Since I can't get access to your website's reviews withing signing up and being in the UK (?), I am curious as to the latest reviews and remarks regarding the UE55D8000 Samsung. I specifically would like to know how it's input delay handles with both gaming console input and PC peripherals.

I am highly likely to buy this model as I have read it gets 33ms to consoles on game mode which I would assume would be about the same for the PC as well. But I am curious on some other details you might have

[ahmedspiky]

please please answer me..... is this TV better than panasonic plasma 3D TV? ( i want an answer depending on the 3D effects and image quality only)

please i need your help to choose one of them