From the Manufacturer,

Samsung with NFL(May 30, 2009) Redefining the standards for viewing quality, energy-efficiency and home entertainment decor, the Samsung UN55B8000 Series LED HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity while also helping you reduce your carbon footprint with the reduced power consumption of the LED screen.

Using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as its primary light source–rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL)–

Samsung UN55B8000 HDTV also offers the benefits of an ultra-high contrast ratio and a slim depth that allows for a more artful design.

To battle motion blur and image judder that can plague LCD displays when displaying fast movement onscreen, this 8000 Series LED HDTV utilizes Samsung’s Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology with an ulatra-fast 240Hz refresh rate–four times that of other TVs.

It also boasts high dynamic contrast ratios, complements of the ground breaking LED light source. The (more…)

Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV