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Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR8 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz Triluminos LED LCD HDTV Review

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I bought this tv about 3 weeks ago from OneCall, which was an excellent seller and the delivery was fast, easy, and reliable. They definitely put the customer in customer service.
All i can say about this TV is WOW!!! Me and my wife are still in awe of the picture quality and sometimes watch a show or movie in HD just because the picture looks phenomenal. I was originally looking to buy the xbr9 vs samsung led because of the affordable price. Suprisingly my wife supported me to spend the extra 600 bucks since we plan on keeping the tv for many years to come. I felt guilty about spending 2 grand on a television until i set it up within minutes of receiving it and saw the picture. It’s as if I’m watching the action outside my window. The color richness, especially the black level is awesome. I actually bought this TV blind as none of my local electronic stores had it in stock. They only had the Samsung LED, but after having a 26″samsung hdtv for the past 5 years i knew that a reflective screen on a 46″ screen was going to drive me nuts. I based my purchase on the reviews on cnet and amazon.com. You will not regret this purchase. The picture quality compared to the samsung led is much more crisp, clean and vibrant. The bright lighting in my room no longer bothers me, thanks to the matte screen.
Many reviewers have slammed the quality of the speakers, but since i haven’t owned a surround system and all my friends and family listen through the tv speakers, my ears are geared towards the stand alone tv speakers. The quality is the best by far compared to different models of Sharp and Sumsung lcd. I’m more than content with these speakers and will not need the bose 2.1 speaker system i was looking at, although it would be an upgrade, but definitely not a necessity like other televisions. Even standard television looks great on this set. I think i’ve fallen in love all over again. Spend the extra money because the technology with this picture quality is still more advanced than almost all the led sets out there and will satisfy you for years to come.

Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR8 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz Triluminos LED LCD HDTV Feature

• 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920×1080)
• TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED Backlight Display
• BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO fully digital video processor
• Motionflow 120Hz PRO technology
• DMex capable

Sony Bravia XBR KDL-46XBR8 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz Triluminos LED LCD HDTV Overview

The Sony BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs represent the next step forward for Sony HDTV technology. Underpinning this advance is the TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED backlight, which utilizes clusters of red, green, and blue LEDs to produce accurate colors and an amazingly realistic image, and employs local dimming to dynamically adjust the brightness of LED clusters, allowing the XBR8 to display deep blacks alongside bright whites for enhanced image depth and exceptional shadow detail. Motionflow 120Hz PRO technology creates new frames to double the frame rate, then uses sequential scanning to enhance motion and deliver a smoother and clearer picture, and 24p True Cinema lets you experience a cinema-like experience. BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs also feature the powerful BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO fully digital video processor, which creates sharp, crystal-clear images at any resolution, as well as advanced color reproduction technologies including 10-bit processing and a 10-bit panel, Live Color Creation, and x.v.Color capability. DMex functionality lets you expand the capabilities of the BRAVIA XBR8-Series with optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA Internet Video Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately). In addition, the exclusive Xross Media Bar (XMB) user interface, integrated TV Guide Interactive Program Guide, and BRAVIA Sync one-touch component control make the BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs easy to use, and the large number of inputs offer you a wide range of connectivity options. BRAVIA XBR8-Series HDTVs also feature an RS-232C connection for integration into home automation systems. You can even customize the timeless design of the BRAVIA XBR8-Series by adding optional speaker grilles available in a selection of designer colors (sold separately)

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Samsung LN46B650 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color Review

I purchased this Samsung LCD TV in December 2009 so have been enjoying it for about a month now. As everyone attests the HD picture is superb. Switching back between standard def and high def cbannels is like night and day. The remote is very funtionally laid out and easy to navigate. Our Wii game system looks fantastic on it and makes playing those games even better. DVD movies are sharp but should look even better when I decide on purhasing either a BD player or upconvert DVD player. Connectivity options are plentiful as you there are four HDMI inputs and switching sources is a breeze – the onscreen menu shows what is connected and you can edit the names of these too. This TV comes preloaded with “content” including children’s stories, cooking recipes, and other items. As of 27 Jan 10, Samsung had not yet published any new content for downloading on their website. I did purchase the Samsung USB LAN adapter and it works well. It allows you to use the Internet TV feature which loads various widgets, including Yahoo weather, sports, finance, Videos, You Tube, CBS etc. As stated in previous reviews these are quite slow in loading but once loaded are fairly easy to navigate. While loading the picture reduces in size and the widget creates a window to the left side of the screen. The You Tube widget cuts off the channel you’re watching and goes directly to full screen. In addition, once you load the included Samsung PC Share Manager Software CD on your pc and select picture/videos/music folders to share, you can stream these for viewing on the tv…nice! One of the best shall we say “Low-tech” features I really like about this TV is the swivel stand which allows you to of course swivel the tv in either direction..this is great to view the tv from our kitchen. Overall I’m quite pleased with this Samsung and would highly recommend it to anyone in the market for a new flat screen.

Samsung LN46B650 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color Feature

• 46-inch LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest picture possible and red Touch of Color design
• Auto Motion Plus 120Hz for amazingly fluid motion, 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 4ms response time, Wide Color Enhancer 3 for more vivid colors
• Flickr, YouTube via your broadband connection; side-mounted USB port for displaying JPEG/MPEG files and listening to MP3 audio
• Inputs: 4 HDMI-CEC, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 PC, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output
• Includes removable stand; measures 44.3 x 30.8 x 10.9 inches with stand; 10-watt x 2 bottom mounted speakers with subwoofer

Samsung LN46B650 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color Overview

It features a 45.9″ screen (measured diagonally) with a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio. The Touch of Color high-gloss finish is black with red accents. There are built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) and built-in QAM cable TV tuner, which receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required). The Ultra Clear LCD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels) provides clear resolution.

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Customer Reviews

Very Happy with Purchase – Jason Gerke – San Francisco, CA
Have had this TV for about 8 months – and my wife and I have been very happy with the purchase. We love the USB ports – so we can easily watch downloaded movies and pictures from our computer on the TV – and they come out great! Amazon’s delivery came in and set up the TV in our house – and it was easy to watch TV from day one. Very happy with HD quality….

Jason

Samsung 46″ LCD – Joe Smith – CA USA
Great TV, my second one. I have a 40″ and 46″. Picture is clear and sharp. I had a Sony but this is far better

A high-quality HDTV! – jambaj0e – Los Angeles, CA
The Samsung LN46B650 blew away my expectation! I don’t have Blu-Ray, but I do have high-def cable feed and it is gorgeous! Everything from movies to football looks crisp and clean. Discovery Channel was playing Planet Earth again and it looked amazing, particularly in terms of the colors. My brother brought over PS3 and Modern Warfare2 looks great, too, with no visible lag or signs of being overwhelmed. My laptop plugs in nicely and I was also able to browse the internet and play movies from there, too.

The only couple of nitpicks that I have is that sometimes the 120hz smooth motion can create artifacts and that sometimes, the audio sync is not spot on.

For me, the next purchase would be a Blu-Ray player and maybe that wireless Samsung ethernet connector. Any feedback or suggestions on either items??

Great HDTV – J. A. Lamm –
Love this TV, I own higher end Sony’s and this TV rates just as high and you can not beat the price at Amazon. Would recommend to anyone looking for a new HDTV.
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Samsung LN-T4681F 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with LED Backlight Review

I finally took the plunge for an HD set. At the time that I last set up my home theater – HD had _just_ come on market. Some early CRT-based HD sets were available, but the specification wasn’t quite there, and certainly content availability was very low. The sets were _very_ expensive as well. So I simply opted for a high-end Standard Def. set from Sony.

Things were fine for a long time.

Then the LCD sets came on the market. Vendors wanted more money for what was, to my eyes, an inferior picture. CRT based sets were quickly discontinued – not necessarily because LCD technology was superior (it certainly wasn’t) – but because such sets take much less floor space on a show room floor. The poor color representation, and pixelization, and motion blur of LCD sets turned me off, and Plasma wasn’t much better. I just couldn’t see spending more money for a worse picture, even if the set had physical advantages in terms of space, and power savings.

Well, fast forward to today. After looking over several Samsung models – I ended up purchasing this set. It’s by no means the current “best available” at this point – but considering the price and quality it’s quite good. The black levels on this set are amazing (none of that dark gray = black). The color representation is excellent. And, so far, judder and motion blur seem acceptably low.

Hi-definition sportscasts look amazing. NHL and NBA (currently in-season) look fantastic – the gleam of the ice or the court, or the reflections off the glass barriers is really something to see.

The X-Box 360 looks fantastic in 1080p – and video games don’t seem to have any real lag between the control and updates of on-screen action.

The 3:2 pulldown, movie mode (24 fps) looks quite alright so far. Several DVDs (don’t have the Blu-Ray yet) look almost Hi-Def when up-sampled (several guests have been amazed that it wasn’t actually a Hi-Def source).

All in all, pleasantly happy with this set, and looking forward to several years of viewing pleasure.

Samsung LN-T4681F 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with LED Backlight Feature

• Contrast Ratio(Dynamic): 500,000:1
• Resolution : 1920X1080
• Viewing Angle: 178°
• Response Time: 8ms
• Inputs: HDMI: 3Component: 2Composite AV: 2S-Video: 2 PCInput(D-sub): 1Headphone: 1

Samsung LN-T4681F 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with LED Backlight Overview

For those who are ready for the clearest, brightest LCD picture on the market today, Samsung presents the LN-T4681F. Full 1080p resolution is just the beginning: Samsung’s incredible LED Motion Plus™ technology reduces motion blur for crisp, precise action. Samsung’s SmartLighting™ technology allows for an amazing 500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and ultra-sharp blacks. The LED backlight also provides more natural color representation. A fast 8ms response time ensures smooth, lifelike motion.SRS TruSurround XT™ sound from hidden side speakers is enhanced by the premium audio sound of 2.2 channel dome speakers. Enjoy connectivity with all your other digital devices, with 3 HDMI version 1.3 ports and a full complement of inputs. And the handy HDMI-CEC feature lets you control all your CEC enabled peripherals using just one remote.

Samsung LN-T4681F 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with LED Backlight Specifications

If you are ready for the clearest, brightest LCD picture on the market today, look no further. The LN-T4681F offers full 1080p resolution and reduced motion blur due to its LED Motion Plus™ feature. Samsung’s SmartLighting™ technology allows for an amazing 500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and ultra-sharp blacks. The LED backlight also provides more natural color representation. Your home viewing experience has just risen to a new level.

Connections

• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface version 1.3): 3 (2 rear/1 side)
• Component video: 2 (Y, Pb, Pr)
• S-Video input: 1 side/1 rear
• A/V inputs: 1 side/1 rear
• PC input (D-sub) 1 rear
• Headphone jack 1 side

Customer Reviews

Excellent TV! – Joseph A. Pagliuca III – Dedham, MA
Had this TV for over a year. Still like new. Picture and sound is crystal clear. Color is amazing. I watch sports, play 360 and PS3 games, everything looks so good. I don’t have one complaint. Buy it now!

Get it while it lasts – xiphias – Mid-Atlantic USA
Best LCD I’ve seen to date, bar none. I did my homework for quite sometime and found the 81F series to be a hidden gem. This being the 2007 LED backlit series, it was ,000 cheaper than the 2008 Samsung LN46A950 (120Hz). Thankfully, I got mine in time: the 2009 Luxia series Samsungs LNXXB8000 (240Hz), LNXXB7000 and LNXXB6000 do not have local LED dimming! What’s the point of having an LED backlight? Grab your A950 and 81F series while you can.

Only one notable con: sound quality. Certainly not a deal breaker, but you’ll definitely not want to depend on the internal speakers.

Samsung TV – Marc L. Otten – New York, NY
Great TV at a great price. Incredibly easy to install, no problems with delivery. Great picture.
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Samsung UN46B8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV Review

First I would like to comment on the tv itself…the color and clarity are superb. It is far better than I expected. You will definitely not be disappointed with this purchase. Set up instructions weren’t the greatest, but I was able to get it done by myself. I had this tv hooked up to Directv HD and it is outstanding! Pictures are so crisp and life like that you fill as if you are in the same room as the actors.

Now for my purchasing experience…I ordered this television on Amazon January 12th with an expected delivery date of January 19th using Pilot Freight Services. By the 19th I had no contact from the delivery company whatsoever. I called Pilot and was told that they handed my tv off to another delivery agent (Ryder Logisitics); they transferred me over to Ryder and the man I spoke with said, “uh, yeah we got it in on the 15th but it didn’t get put on the delivery truck in time and we only deliver in your area once a week so you’ll be getting it next week.” Of course I was furious and called Amazon Customer Service right then. Amazon apologized and said that they would contact Pilot and get it all straighted out and because my delivery wasn’t made on time Amazon was going to reimburse my shipping fee. By that same afternoon I had a call from Pilot saying they had contacted yet again another delivery agent (Midsouth Trucking) who could deliver my tv on January 22nd. As promised my tv was delivered on the 22nd. However, I did have to unbox and set it up myself (no biggie though). I really have to commend Amazon Customer Service for straightening out the delivery service and getting my product delivered. The ladies at Amazon Customer Service were extremely professional and understanding and I just can’t say enough about how great they were to me. The people I talked to at Pilot were also apologetic and helpful in getting on the ball and finding another delivery agent for me.

Although at first frustrating, I would highly recommend buying this tv and buying it from Amazon!!

Samsung UN46B8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV Feature

• 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

Samsung UN46B8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV Overview

Picture performance, advanced connectivity, and an eco-friendly and stunning design come together to form Samsung LED TV 8000. For the image connoisseur, our highest 240Hz motion blur reduction technology, a 5,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio that displays incredibly deep blacks and pristine whites, and enriched color processing deliver outstanding video. Samsung LED TVs use 40% less power than conventional LCD TVs and are manufactured with the environment in mind. Internet@TV has web TV widgets from Yahoo, Flicker, Ebay and others to entertain, inform and connect you to specially designed web content right on your LED TV. This Ultra Slim 1.2” depth set is the ideal complement for your room and your life.

Customer Reviews

samsung un46b8000 over rated – Harry Kochman – Howell, NJ
The Samsung un46b8000 which I thought was the best TV turned out to be a disappointment . For 00 I would expected much better. It runs no different then any other LED 46 inches. The background is fuzzy; it shows 1080i different than the specs, the picture is ok. The price over priced. No one to talk to regarding questions… If Amazon sells this TV, it should have phone # to call regarding questions. I would definitely not recommend the Samsung un46b8000. Samsung should be a shamed for putting out such a hyped product….

Great picture & great delivery – G. Wilburn –
I was a bit leary of ordering something like this over the internet, but the experience was awesome. This is a great TV, but the sound quality is the only reason I don’t give it 5 stars. There is absolutely no base – everything sounds “tinny”. I will likely get a home theater system to complement the TV.

I saw many other reviews that said the same thing… believe it. This is the best picture in the biz, don’t let the low grades on sound keep you from buying it.

Can’t say enough about the purchase experience with Amazon… especially with TVs… nearly all other online merchants will not allow you to return the item. Delivery was very quick.

Not worth the money at all… – Daniel – Houston, TX
This TV is aesthetically amazing in all ways. It’s big, shiny, and extremely thin. It has a superb picture. There is only one problem with this TV: it has a major problem with cloudy spots. I purchased this TV and when I plugged it up I immediately noticed these little white cloudy spots about 4″ in diameter all over the screen when I pressed the power button. These are not noticeable on very bright and colorful images but when there is a dark scene on a movie they appear. I was upset and had the TV replaced through amazon the same week. Well guess what? My new UN46B8000 had the same spots in almost the same places but it was not as vibrant as the previous. The following week I had Samsung send a tech to take a look at it and he said unfortunately this problem is normal with all EDGE LIT models. Well thats when I lost all hope for this TV.
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