Samsung UN55C7000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV
March 18, 2010 | Posted by admin
Product Description Samsung UN55C7000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV 
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Categories: Samsung 55-Inch LED HDTV | 
Tags: 1080p, 55Inch, HDTV, Samsung, Samsung UN55C7000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV, UN55C7000 | 
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They just announced the hdmi standard to being 1.4, so this tv is already outdated. 1.3 cannot produce full 1080p 3d please hold off on spending money on garbage like this when in four months your tv will have to have hdmi 1.4
Rating: 1 / 5
I am not a perfectionist but will spend my money for the best of what is available one time. I am looking at this set but have decided to hold off till summer and see more actual reviews.
In reading some of the comments here I was wondering if I waited for the Samsung c9000 3D ready TV, if I could expect some of the issues presented here would be addressed?. Also, and I’ll be the first to admit I don’t totally understand it but I get the feeling that 1.4A HDMI is now the standard and am I wrong to expect this in the C9000. Also am I reading the information about 1.4A correctly in that it will increase the pixel quality of the picture or is that incorrect.
Just to throw this out there what are your opinions of the new Sony 3D TVs vs Samsung as well.
Being I do not own this set I do not want to affect the ratings overall so I will give it a 4 star review to be fair. I would appreciate your opinions. Thanks again.
Rating: 4 / 5
I bought this set from Frys online (price not disclosed). I was completely disappointed with the TV after I put this to the test. This cannot hold a candle against 8500. Maybe some novices can love this set but edge lit dimming is outdated technology. There is distracting light coming out of the edges and I am sure any 3-D content will be miserable to watch.
Promptly I returned the set (had to pay my 15% restocking fee).
All I can say is stay away from this set and if you have bought it my sympathy is with you.
Rating: 1 / 5
Man oh man is the other review to harsh. Andrew B. Leetham must be the biggest perfectionist in the world. I’m a HUGE perfectionist when it comes to HDTV’s and owned the UN55B8500 before this one and must say… THIS TV ROCKS!
The quality of the UN55C7000 is almost exactly the same with only minor blooming of colors when the screen is completely dark. I also see what Andrew is talking about with the LED edge-lighting issue… But honestly, it doesn’t ruin my viewing experience AT ALL! As for the 3D issue, Andrew is only speculating his own opinion on that. I honestly can’t say whether the edge-lighting will effect 3D cause you can’t yet, the glasses are not available for purchase!
I have to tell you though going from the UN55B8500 to this set wasn’t really that hard for me, PLUS, when those 3D glasses come out I’m hoping all these truly minimal glitches which Andrew is making a big deal about will all dissolve. I am a HUGE Samsung fan and trust that they have put the time and energy into this television to truly make my jaw drop when those 3D glasses become available. This T.V. also added a few really cool features for the new year so to give it a 3 star rating is WAAAAAY harsh.
I gave it a 5 just for being able to hold it’s own next to the UN55B8500. The only slight issue is the edge-lighting, which incidentally, isn’t even a HUGE deal or a deal breaker to non-perfectionists. It’s an amazing TV which I feel should be welcomed with open arms from any tech savvy individual who loves new technology!
P.S. *****UPDATE*****
JUST WENT TO BEST BUY TO TEST OUT THE 3D ON MONSTERS VS ALIENS, IT’S AMAZING! DON’T BELIEVE ME? GO TO YOUR NEAREST BEST BUY AND CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF! YOU WILL BE BLOWN AWAY! IT’S SERIOUSLY EQUAL TO OR BETTER THAN THE 3D IN THE MOVIES! As previously descussed, don’t rush out to buy this T.V. if you have an issue with the backlight in a completely dark room, but definately look into the UN55C8000 which has “pin-point dimming” which should de-tensify this issue.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have not purchased this HDTV (yet) but have seen it in 3 stores in person running 2 different bluray movies (Monsters v Aliens and Speed Racer) and saw it on both ESPN HD and on the Food Network (HD). I was tempted to pull the trigger on the price drop this week to $2499 at Amazon, but alas, it is gone (for now) and back up to $2900.
Videophiles argue about the flashlighting in the corners on this TV due to the edge lit LED technology and, thus, I may wait to see the c8000 before making a decision (it is supposed to have “pinpoint dimming”). In any event, having seen this TV in various environments, I believe the flashlighting is overblown. Yes, it has a very faint (only in the bottom 2 corners – not the top) glow if you have black bars at on the screen or in a VERY dark scene (VERY). However, if someone didn’t tell you about it, you’d likely never notice it.
The best part about this TV is how crisp the colors and sharpness are out of the box. Even in dynamic mode, this TV blows anything on the floor away other than maybe the b8500 from Samsung (which has local dimming). It was next to a b8000 and b7000 (2009 models) at one store, and the c7000 looks phenomenally better. It also has much less glare from those two (which have shiny – plasma like screens). The best plasmas in the store couldn’t hold a candle to this TV.
The biggest downside I noticed was not the (over critiqued) flashlighting, but the off center loss of black levels. If you stand out 10 feet from the TV and then move 5-6 feet either way, you notice a big difference in contrast. But, in the sweet spot, this TV looks unbelievable.
Rating: 4 / 5