Samsung UN55B8500 55" 1080p LED HDTV

  • Price: $4,499.99
  • GBP 2,844.44
  • Discontinued
  • B&H # SAUN55B8500
  • Mfr# UN55B8500XFXZA

Product Highlights

  • Ultra-Slim 1.6" Design Depth
  • 7,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio
  • Wide Color Enhancer Pro Feature
  • Auto Motion Plus 240Hz Technology
  • View Online Content On-Screen
  • Enjoy Built-In Entertainment Features
  • USB 2.0 Movie Multi-Media Feature
  • Pebble-Shaped Remote Control
  • Uses LED Dimming Backlight Technology
  • Access Videos, Music and Photos From PC

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Turn on this UN55B8500 55" 1080p LED HDTV from Samsung and you'll be won over by the breathtaking picture quality. Spend a little more time with it, and you'll appreciate how its state-of-the-art features work together to create an unparalleled entertainment experience.

Full HD 1080p resolution, a low-glare LCD panel, and fast image processing give you pictures that make the most out of any source material. Samsung's proprietary technologies also ensure that whatever you're watching is delivered in rich, detailed color.

The UN55B8500 TV's high brightness lets you place it in any convenient location, while its 240Hz frame rate is analyzed and then adjusted so nothing goes by in a blur.

The UN55B8500 comes with a full complement of inputs, ensuring that you'll be able to hook up any equipment you have or may get in the future. The unit includes 4-HDMI jacks and 1-component jack for high-definition devices, composite jacks for legacy devices, and a PC input that lets you use the set as a big-screen computer monitor. In addition, the built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuning system receives virtually all available digital and analog programs. The Samsung UN55B8500 is energy efficient and is Energy Star compliant. A special energy saving mode can dim the backlights without affecting the picture quality.

Unit is contained in a razor-thin silhouette, only 1.6" deep
7,000,000:1 mega contrast provides an incredible range of brightness - from pure blacks to pristine whites
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz technology eliminates virtually all motion blur leaving your picture smooth and crisp
Wide Color Enhancer Pro feature stretches each pixel to their 3-dimensional limit
An easy-to-use widget lets you watch, add or delete content on the roomy sidebar across the LCD
The UN55B8500 takes the struggle out of sharing your videos, music and photos from your PC or from your DLNA mobile device and enjoy them on your TV.
Thanks to the USB 2.0 Movie Multi-Media Center feature you can connect your digital camera, thumb drive and your MP3 player
Enjoy hours of entertainment features from the built-in content library flash option
Pebble shaped remote control
Display
Screen Size (Diagonal) 55"
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Resolution 1920 x 1080
Brightness Not Specified by Manufacturer
Contrast Ratio 7,000,000:1
Response Time 2ms
Viewing Angle Not Specified by Manufacturer
LCD Sync Rate 240Hz
Video
Video System NTSC
HDTV Compatibility 1080p
TV Scan Lines Up to 1080
TV Tuner ATSC/QAM/NTSC
CableCARD Slot No
Speaker
Sound SRS TruSurround HD
Power 15W x 2
Orientation Bottom
Input/Output Connectors
Inputs HDMI x 4
Component x 1
Composite x 1
Stereo x 1
RF x 1
PC x 1
Outputs 1 x Optical digital audio
1 x Headphone
Control Port Anynet + (HDMI-CEC)
Convenience
Picture in Picture (PIP) Yes
Digital Media Slot Yes
Menu Language English/Spanish
Remote Control Yes
Tilt/Swivel Range Swivel
Wall Mountable No
Power
Power Requirements Not Specified By Manufacturer
Power Consumption Not Specified By Manufacturer
Energy Star Compliant Yes
General
Dimensions (WxHxD) With Stand: 52.1 x 34 x 12.1" (1323 x 864 x 307mm)
Without Stand: 52.1 x 31.4 x 1.6" (1323 x 798 x 41mm)
Weight With Stand: 77.6 lbs (35kg)
Without Stand: 62 lbs (28kg)
Cabinet Color Black

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What's in the Box

Samsung UN55B8500 55" 1080p LED HDTV
  • Remote Control
  • AC Power Cord
  • Operating Instructions
  • Quick Setup Guide
  • 1 Year Parts and 1 Year Labor Warranty
 
 
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