| | |  | Drives - Multi Drive 1/2 Height | Home » » » Samsung UN46C8000 46-Inch 1080p 3D 240 Hz LED HDTV | | | | | | | Description: | | Samsung LED HDTVs combine breakthrough picture quality and advanced connectivity options that will keep you entertained 24/7. This UN46C8000 LED HDTV also makes it easy to be green, and will save you some green, by being ENERGY STAR compliant. | | | Features: | |
• Mega Dynamic Contrast
• 4 HDMI (ver 1.4), HDMI-CEC
• Component & PC input
• 2 ConnectShare Movie
• BD Wise
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 10.9 inches | | Product Width:
| 42.9 inches | | Product Height:
| 28.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 42.3 pounds | | Package Length:
| 53.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 31.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 52.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 102 reviews |
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| $1,199.99+ $140.00 *Shipping | Refurbished | | | $1,320.00+ $30.99 *Shipping | Used
- Mint | | | $1,571.12+ $107.30 *Shipping | Used
- Good | | | $1,574.78 This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. | Used
- VeryGood | | | $1,574.78 This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. | Used
- VeryGood | | | $1,611.40 This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. | Used
- Mint | | | $1,699.99+ $30.99 *Shipping | Refurbished | | | $1,700.00+ $30.99 *Shipping | Used
- VeryGood | | | $1,716.86+ $30.99 *Shipping | Refurbished | | | $2,199.99Shipping Free | New | | | $2,500.00+ $30.99 *Shipping | Used
- Mint | |
| New | |
| $2,199.99Shipping Free | New | |
| Used | |
| $1,320.00+ $30.99 *Shipping | Used
- Mint | | | $1,571.12+ $107.30 *Shipping | Used
- Good | | | $1,574.78 This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. | Used
- VeryGood | | | $1,574.78 This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. | Used
- VeryGood | | | $1,611.40 This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. | Used
- Mint | | | $1,700.00+ $30.99 *Shipping | Used
- VeryGood | | | $2,500.00+ $30.99 *Shipping | Used
- Mint | |
| Refurbished | |
| $1,199.99+ $140.00 *Shipping | Refurbished | | | $1,699.99+ $30.99 *Shipping | Refurbished | | | $1,716.86+ $30.99 *Shipping | Refurbished | |
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109 of 112 found the following review helpful:
 The Nicest TV Right NowMar 30, 2010
By Corey Fisher
This TV is absolutely stunning. I was actually waiting for the C9000 to come out, but that TV's price is way over the limit. I found out that this TV which is the next step down and actually has the exact same technology as the C9000 minus the touchscreen remote (which can be bought seperately) and the slim profile, not a big deal considering the TV already looks beautiful and is half the price or less then a C9000!
In all honesty, I think this TV has one of the nicest pictures I've ever seen. One example is the pin-point dimming, which has garnered a lot of criticsm and skeptisism. I have seen the production TV model live and I must tell you, I think it's better then local-dimming and I'll tell you why... Unless there is a new panel that is made to fix the local-dimming "halo affect", this is currently the only way to get outradgeous contrast levels without that problem. The pin-point dimming on this TV dramatically lowers the dark spots on the screen in certain area's without a halo affect and actually goes completely pitch black when watching movies with dark screens just like a local-dimming TV. I think this TV actually excels at the dimming part over a local-dimming TV because it creates supurb black levels without any halo affects. That's a huge deal for me. Next is the color accuracy of this panel, I think the whites and colors on this TV are probably better then I've ever seen. Sure Plasma's can sometimes have better color temperatures, but they will not pop out of the screen with ambience like this TV shows. This TV is sharp looking and beautiful and it displays wonderful 3D and High-definition like never before.
Last, but not least... this tv is LOADED with features, easily making it one of the most feature rich TV's there is on the market. It's completely wireless, has 4-hdmi conenctions, has internet applications and streaming capabilities and best yet, it does it well! I have done a lot of research and have compared this TV with it's newest competitors and this one is it. Don't just take my word for it, go see it for yourselves and you'll just see what I am talking about.
32 of 32 found the following review helpful:
A Picture that is worth a Thousand WordsSep 01, 2010
By Charles Evans
"Call me Kevin"
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R17MOEDP3YNCAC If you have read any of the other reviews you probably have noticed a general theme - the Samsung C8000 has a picture that is unmatched. I know that sounds like hyperbole, but in this case it really is the truth. prior to purchasing I had spent about 6 months going to box stores and staring at various televisions. In all of that time I decided that the Samsung LED's were in class by themselves. At long last I was ready to make the purchase and I decided to order from Amazon.com in fact the price was attractive enough that I went ahead and ordered the Samsung UN46C8000 46" 1080p 3D LED TV, 1080p Resolution, 3D Technology, 3D HyperReal Picture Engine, Touch of Color Design, Kit Includes 2 Pairs of 3D Glasses, BD-C5900 1080p 3D Blu-ray DVD Player, Dig Pro HDMI Cable.
Wow.
In all of my travels to box stores I never came across a picture that was as good as the C8000. Nothing is even close.
A few of my notes
- I have never used the television in 3D, and I doubt if I will until sometime next year. To be honest the 3D accessories are too expensive and the available content is too sparse. So why would I buy a 3D television? Well for the price of the Samsung C8000 I am able to get a 3D television for the price of a different mid-range television. However, with the C8000 I get the industry's best picture and the expandability of 3D for a later date. Really how can you lose?
- The picture is both bright and crisp. The detail is beyond belief. The best way to describe it is that the picture resembles a professional photo (print) in a high quality frame.
- 4 HDMI inputs - Please note that 3D televisions require high-speed HDMI cables. Take my advice and save yourself some $$$ by purchasing AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters) [Supports 3D + Audio Return Channel] - no need to thank me, but you will save major cash.
- The internet tv function and Samsung apps are interesting, but far from critical. You may find yourself using them, but you will likely use your Tivo, PS3 or other device to stream you content.
- The actual "look" of the television is remarkable. It looks like a giant brushed titanium picture frame. The television is less than 1" (roughly the same thickness as the remote control).
- Sound quality - is good, but not to the same quality as the picture. You may want to consider in investing in an audio system.
- While it is internet ready, the C8000 is NOT wireless. Seems like an odd oversight.... unless Samsung is just pressing to sell more Samsung WIS09ABGN LinkStick Wireless LAN Adapter
Final Verdict - Everyone who has watched my television has been amazed. I really do think that it is both the value and picture on the market today.
5 Stars
47 of 51 found the following review helpful:
 Great TV, But Not PerfectApr 14, 2010
By Andrew J. Ventura
"Andy V"
I just got the TV a couple of weeks a go and decided to post my first review ever on Amazon, as well this is the largest purchase I've made. This is my first LCD purchase in a while, I've had a Pioneer Plasma that I've loved forever, but just moved to Boston and left the Pioneer back home. The picture is extremly clear, almost too clear, sometimes I feel like the TV shows are live action TV, which takes a bit to get used too. The features seem great. I read through some of the comments, I'm pretty sure the C8000 doesn't have WIFI, as it wasn't an option, but I had ethernet right behind the TV so I didn't dig super deep. The Internet options are great, can't wait to try netflix out. The Yahoo gadget bar is cool and the Internet TV seem great, first time I've had these options on a TV.
I watched the masters in 3D, pretty cool, but your eyes get tired pretty quick, active 3D makes your eyes work more than passive 3d IMHO. I'm stuck with crappy comcast in my new building, so no 1080P coming through for other channels. I did the 3D combo and got monsters vs aliens. Wife and I watched a bit of it to check out the 3D. Way better quality than the Masters in 3D, but to be honest when I remember watching HDTV for the first time versus Standard TV, that leap was way bigger than from HDTV to 3DTV, maybe when more content comes out. I was hoping to get Avatar 3D, but those jerks are going to wait a year before releasing it. But atleast Comcast has the 3D Channel, maybe they will do more events in the future.
TV is beautiful, nice and thin. One comment about the C9000 it won't support the pin-point dimming, so the C8000 is Samsungs best picture TV. That touchscreen remote can be purchased, but it won't allow you to watch TV on the remote with the C8000 like the C9000 does.
Setup was simple, haven't really dug deep into the features. Sound is OK, but then again I'm used to my home theatre. Does extremely well with the glare and I haven't mounted it on the wall and I'm using the standard stand, comes in handy to turn it slighty to get the glare from the sun out of the picture.
One more thing the 3D mode has some ghosting, I wonder if that will be fixed over time. I do think it is worse when your eyes get tired though. I don't mind the glasses, but I wouldn't wear them in public ;-)
If you are getting a new TV, go for this one, don't be put off by the 3D as a gimic, all TVs are going to ship with them, I don't think you are paying a premimum for the HD. I still love my Pioneer Plasma, the thing is 6 years old and still has a great picture, but this is way better than the two Sharp LCDs I own, espicially the one I dropped and broke the screen on.
34 of 36 found the following review helpful:
Truely breath taking picture qualityMay 01, 2010
By Mark J. Fritts
Being an electronics buff, I hold a high standard to quality. This Samsung UN46C8000 is amazing. Picture quality is the best I have ever seen. From the quality remote to the stand this television is the set for you. After it was programmed and user preferences were set, the first HD channel was a golf tournament on Golf Channel HD. Truely breath taking!!! My other HD sets are Plasma ranging from 58 to 32 inches. This is the first LED television I have owned. Being one inch thick, weighing in at 55 lbs it was very easy to handle. The picture quality on non 3D broadcast makes it look like a modified 3D. I have never seen anything like it. My wife who could not care the least about technology, was very impressed with the picture quality.
Amazon made the purchasing experience painless with no sales tax and inside delivery. The delivery staff unbox your television, plug it in to make sure it works and are friendly to boot. Last but not least, you will be very impressed. I am very impressed with this next generation of quality. Samsung you definitely got this one right!!!!
Update:
All of the above comments are still true. I have watched my first 3D movie with the glasses and everything worked perfectly. 3D makes movie watching a whole different experience. Only one major problem...Other than the 3D movie that came with the free Samsung glasses, there are no other choices to purchase. 3D Blu-ray technology has not caught up with the 3D televisions. ESPN 3D debuts in June on Directv. The All Star game will be telecast in 3D and the College Football National Championship game will be in 3D. The television had software update available at the Samsung website. It was easy to update. The television was manufactured on March 30, 2010 and the software upgrade was available on April 15. The 3D Blu-ray DVD player also had an update. Not difficult to perform but a little surprised.
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
Latest firmware greatly improves 3D performanceJul 05, 2010
By S. Chapman
"Old School"
If you've read many of the professional reviews of the UN46C8000, you know that one of the common criticisms has been ghosting and shadows when displaying 3D source material. With the June 28th firmware release, this problem has been greatly reduced and the 3D is spectacular. The new firmware load also adds a new "3D Optimize" option to the TV's 3D menu. Selecting this option seems to help minimize ghosting and enhances the 3D effect.
Samsung also seems to have done something to reduce the amount of eye strain caused by wearing the 3D glasses. I can wear them for hours now and not notice any particular problem. Unfortunately, there's very little 3D material available yet, but DirecTV's 3D broadcasts are excellent, probably just as good as my one 3D Blu-ray disc.
For other, non-3D material, this TV is simply superb. If you want to get the best out of it, I recommend you read the review at Home Theater magazine's web site (no, I'm not affiliated with them) and then configure the TV using their recommended settings. Unless you're already an expert at setting up a TV like this, you will likely get much better results by starting with their suggested settings than you would by starting with the factory defaults.
Also, be sure you upgrade the firmware before you adjust the settings, because upgrading the firmware wipes out your customized configuration. Then write down your settings and save them for the next time you need to do a firmware upgrade.
One other item I wanted to mention is that several web sites, including televisioninfo, have stated that this TV "has a very heavy-handed dynamic contrast ratio" that you can't turn off. Nothing could be further from the truth. Dynamic Contrast can be adjusted or turned off completely under the Advanced menu. When it's off, I notice none of the adverse affects on the picture mentioned in some of these reviews.
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