high-performance 55-inch Samsung UN55B8000 is one of Samsung's most talked about LCD HDTV models, not only because of its price - $ 2500 to $ 3500 - but also because it is on top of the line Samsung LED edge-lit TV. But what exactly is an edge-lit HDTV?
To understand the concept of edge-lit HDTV, firstly, you need to know that LED-based HDTV works. Although a regular LCD TV uses a fluorescent lamp as backlight, LED-lit LCD TV uses hundreds of small bulbs (the light emitting diode or LED) that includes a return to the screen. Therefore, the LED-based TVs can produce brighter and more vibrant colors, and in particular, deeper blacks - a result of the fact that a group of LEDs can be turned off completely, a part of the fluorescent lamp can only be dimmed. LEDs consume less power, but can last much longer.
Therefore, the LED-lit HDTV are becoming popular. However, most of them are direct-lit, which means that the LEDs cover the whole board and project the light forward. On the other hand, Samsung UN55B8000 of the edge of the world, which means that the LEDs are at the top and bottom panels, projecting the light toward the center, where the light guide plate is reflected forward, and focuses accordingly.
One of the advantages of edge-lit HDTV is that they can be even thinner and lighter, making them not only attractive but also easier to mount on the wall like a framed picture. Indeed, UN55B8000 is only 1.2 inches deep at most, making it one of Samsung's slimmest and most stylish HDTV.
Another advantage is that edge-lit HDTV consume even less electricity. In fact, while the LED is already consume half the electricity used by fluorescent light, edge-lit HDTV uses far manje.UN55B8000, in particular, consumes 40 percent less energy.
Edge-lit TVs also have disadvantages, too, though, as the heat generated by the framework - especially at the top and bottom part - and the problems with screen uniformity. Samsung claims that these issues have been resolved, however, and indeed, UN55B8000 is an effective piece, with screen uniformity issue only occur during dark scenes, and even then, it is difficult to discern.
Apart from the fact that the edge-lit HDTV Samsung UN55B8000 is a great HDTV for other reasons, such as 240Hz processing to deliver crisp, clear images even during fast moving scenes, and its accurate colors, which contribute to the incredible picture quality . It comes with interactive features, as well as an extensive library of built-in content and Yahoo widgets to keep you posted on the latest updates on weather, news and stock market. Connection, although not the strongest point, is pretty good, too, with four HDMI inputs, PC input and two USB slots to name a few.
All in all, Samsung UN55B8000 is a great buy, that is, if you can afford. After all, it's not just the edge lit LED-based LCD HDTV. With an attractive design, a bunch of great features and beautiful pictures, it might as well be the Samsung LCD TV is the best yet.
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