Some people are in the happy position to receive the high-end items than high-end companies for review. I'm not one of them. However, a member of the family felt it was time for the 3D and bought a new Samsung C8700. And I managed to get a good look at him.
It was Thursday morning when the postman rang the doorbell and walked with a large package labeled Samsung.Osjećaj excitement is hard to combat. I opened the box and saw on TV a lot of attitude and kabela.Upute manual was huge and contained instructions in many languages, I only use it to install the stand though. Real men do not need a user manual! Read:. Geeks like me
design
I had a good look at it after you install the stand and carefully placing the namještaj.Prva thing I've noticed a silver metal rim around the screen, a risky move considering all the black trend in recent years. But I really like it. It seems on television looks more premium and makes it stand out from the edge čopora.Samom television is silver, but seen through the plastic. By it's very thin. Under an inch thick, it's about as thin as it gets for sure.
display holds 4-leg stand, which looks great. At first I was not sure, but it grew on me. A clear advantage is the stability of a large TV and a unique dizajn.Sve silver looks will disappoint some users, however,. I've heard stories about people going for the C7700 only black border around the screen
Total Samsung C8700 is one of the best TV on the market. Its all silver design and 4-leg stand, will make it stand wherever it stoji.Pozadinskim illuminated Samsung logo is also a very nice touch. Less successful is the branding in the lower left corner. And it should be noted that the design is not for everyone.
Connecting & glasses
high-end Samsung C8700 enables you to connect virtually any device, as you might expect from a TV in this price category. It has 4 HDMI 1.4 ports, a new standard that allows for maximum 3D graphics. In addition to coming with PC audio input, RF, CI + slot, 2x USB, 2x Scart, optical audio, Ethernet, headphone and 2 components. It is very nice tied right there.
All links are angled so that you can put the Samsung on the wall without worrying about cables sticking out. I also mention that most of the connection requires a special 'extension' cable in the box.
also packs some serious specs. It is 200Hz, the new hype 3D engine, internet, DLNA, PVR and sold contrast radio or television will never be realized. In addition to the LCD edge lit LED, which means that light coming from the side. It is a local blackout in 12 zones, which means that the TV can control the light in 12 parts of the screen in order to achieve better blacks. All of these specifications will return to further examination, so do not worry if you do not know what you mean any of them. For your convenience, here is the full list of specifications that Samsung.
Remote
Samsung C8700, C7700 and C9000 are the first television special to wear the new remote. It is a thin silver remote with backlit buttons. Traditional rubber keys are exchanged for flat keys, which you are not a point of reference for the blind to use. Also a few new buttons, most notably 3D button.
I really like the new remote. Looks nevjerojatno.Srebro TV responds well and I have found the key to the distribution sense.
features
I'm a little monster when it comes to these things. I always try to use every possibility that the gadget has in store for me. Samsung has included a lot of the new C8700, including Internet applications and media play.
They also provided a new menu graphics for various features. It displays icons feature on the edge of the wheel that you can convert using the remote. Television keeps playing even after activating the menu, a nice touch.
applications new Samsung store lets you download applications for television. Offer varies by country, but it should include the likes Twitter, Facebook and weather conditions. Download went with ease and use of applications is mixed iskustvo.Ograničene processing capabilities on TV should be noted, do not expect the iPad as an experience. You are not always smooth, and some of the applications are completely useless. But it's nice upgrade from last years LED. However, little improved sluggish feeling still makes me want to avoid all this.
media play means that you can insert a USB device and play the content. This May not sound like a big deal, but it is. Samsung claims that it supports nearly every form, and the way they are right. The feature has been improved in this godini.Korisničko interface allows you to first choose between movies, music or photos. Browse USB drive following the selection of chance that is simple and fast. Sat tickets are handled perfectly and I was able to navigate with serious speed.
So to really play every format out there? Yes and no. I threw a lot on it, including the media that the PS3 can not play. AVI, MPEG, MP4, all played with ease. MKVs no problem either, and even a concert 15 + ones. I had one instance where he refused to play my audio format, because it is not supported - I think DTS. I was in cloud nine when I came across a small problem. You know those little HD camera? They sometimes record in the file called.MTS, also known as AVCHD.Samsung C8700 would not and could not even see the files appear in the window pregledavanja.Mali hiccup in an otherwise perfect score playing, I guess I use the PS3 for AVCHD files.
Calibration
Anyone who is serious about TVs can tell you that proper calibration is critical. To accomplish this I calibrated the TV for several different scenarios and eventually choose a compromise. Because I do not want to switch settings every time I change the game, SD or HD videozapise.Izbornik is very easy to use. I pressed the display options, and found himself confronted with a few sliders control:. Sharpness, contrast, brightness, color, etc. I might also change the settings of the local dimming (LED), and the way in which television stations are trying to remove the grain
After about 2 hours, I found a good compromise in the settings, displaying both SD and HD is very good. I had turned down the sharp points for removing unwanted artifacts around objects, most notably in the SD signal. Contrast is increased a little but not too much, otherwise removes the shadow detail. The colors are set high and the backlight was set to the maximum with the eco-sensor enabled.
New Samsung Eco Sensor response to a Sony system. Basically read the environment and change the settings accordingly. This can reduce the brightness based on ambient light, turn the TV off when no signal, and several other less interesting things.
sound settings provide basic control, is not nearly as extensive possibilities of each image. It allowed me to change the settings for optimum sound for movies, music and speech. And of course it is surrounded by a mock-up settings, which I like. Last but not least, C8700 can normalize the volume differences between channels. This can work, but I kept it off because I never experience this problem too.
Normally that would be done now, but there is another setting to worry about: 3D. Samsung has provided a wide array of tools to experience, especially the conversion system, as comfortable as possible. The settings are: generating depth, lighting and the way the system generates a 3D effect. I noticed that the larger the depth of the settings can be very nice or very uncomfortable. It all depends on how well the conversion radio in the first place.
So with my TV is calibrated it is time for some real world tests. So I did what every family does not ... connect a 2TB HDD 1080p content and hundreds of movies and TV series that I legally own. But before that I was watching some regular television.
test
Now keep in mind that I do not have the equipment to do a scientific test. I just looked in the real world of television material, and calibrated using a method that any normal person uses.
First some general remarks about the testing process and results. I looked at the contents into three categories: SD, HD and games. I took my time and got a good look at various aspects of image quality, especially the movement, color, black levels and overall sharpness.
First, we report that relates to what I gledao.Kut viewing on this TV are razočaravajući.Mali angle has resulted in a significant loss of color. Everything has become obscured very quickly. There was some lightning uniformity. This is a problem that troubles every edge lit LED, basically the edges are bright, because the background light comes from the edges only. I noticed a lot during my tests, but it is there. Ok now for some real world testing starting with SD.
SD
First I connected a digital TV receiver box for the Samsung C8700. The signal is SD (720x480) and 50Hz.Kvaliteta is ok from a distance. For the 46 "model from at least 7 feet (2.1 meters) is recommended. Izbliza lack of pixels has become painfully obvious. I also noticed that the television was not able to remove all the graining without losing detail. Movement is handled well 200Hz engine, which means that television makes the proposal more smoothly by setting the frame in the middle.
First I connected a digital TV receiver box for the Samsung C8700. The signal is SD (720x480) and 50Hz.Kvaliteta is ok from a distance. For the 46 "model from at least 7 feet (2.1 meters) is recommended. Izbliza lack of pixels has become painfully obvious. I also noticed that the television was not able to remove all the graining without losing detail. Movement is handled well 200Hz engine, which means that television makes the proposal more smoothly by setting the frame in the middle.
...Overall, I was disappointed with the SD picture quality, but it's not Samsung C8700 guilty. It's just very difficult to view DVD-sharp on the board of this size. It is watchable from a distance, but not get too close.
My second test was a future. Every thing we see is converted to HD. This new higher standard is more pixels, and thus a better image quality. In fact we have so much faith in this technology that we even have to convert the old classics such as Star Wars episodes 4-6 and lit on the new platform. Remember though that the camera with the pixel amount of ½ shot these movies. What does it mean that the need for additional dots to appear out of thin air - it is not possible. So I only tested HD films made after 2007, modern movies.
definition
I started with a leap year. This new 2010 romantic comedy is a perfect candidate because of the beautiful scenery of Ireland. A boy is lijepo.Samsung C8700 local dimming system does a great job in creating an impressive black levels. Black is actually black on this TV! The application was also good as the scenery flashed by. It's really smooth. Some do not like this, but I do not. Leap year, which ended in a completely dark room. During the film I could not notice that the television dynamically adjust its brightness, and to be honest in the end I found the screen too bright sometimes. Not sure if it really eco-system LED adapted accordingly.
Secondly I watched Avatar. This fast pace of the film was perfect, because it can really stress and Samsung show any imperfections. Let me be honest there was not much for me, but it can be for some. Everything rests on the go. It is buttery smooth, almost surreal look about it. Some will not like this, but regardless of the setting I could not get rid of it completely. I also noticed some artifacts around objects, but it's not a big thing like happened only once. I would not see him that I was paying attention to the film.
color reproduction and black levels are spot-on again. Although I think that most full LED local dimming sets could do better, but it is only visible in a direct comparison environment. And it's not like your neighbor would buy one and install it next to your display. If someone has experience please contact me and I will remove that statement.
Blu-ray, or legally possessed 1080p content is amazing on this set and the real reason why someone would own a television of this caliber in the first place. Color reproduction is excellent and the black levels on the spot. Motion is not always handled perfectly. I saw some items, and some people will find it unnatural regardless of the settings. If you're one of those people than it can be your deal breaker?
game
Gaming. We all do it, some to admit it, but feel a little proud of it. I connected my PS3 Samsung C8700 to test the game. Again, I do not have high-end items measured the input lag, this review presents what we see with the naked eye.
is the first Need for Speed Shift. This new EA title was published in 2009 and marked change in the series. Moving more toward a semi-simulation racer with great graphics and spectacular pad.Samsung C8700 sustain itself during ispitivanja.Reprodukciju color is good, a crystal-sharp images remained despite only showing 1280x720 pixels. I did notice some input lag compared to my reference monitor, 2 ms TNT board. But for me as a casual player does not see it as a big problem.
LittleBigPlanet was tested following the Samsung C8700 is riveted. Input lag is even less of a problem due to a slower pace igre.Igra showed better depth of field due to the size of the screen. Furthermore, I saw nothing unusual.
Last but not least was in the game Resistance 2 This popular shooter sits high like Call of Duty and Battlefield Bad Company 2 My first impression was not too big with this title. I found myself trying a little too much color to the yellows. I found myself halos around some objects during heavy movement. I got rid of it after some tweaking, but it was not ideal.
playing nice on TV Samsung C8700.Velika area really makes the experience more immersive. I did notice some input lag, but that does not mean that it is a great thing.
Eyeglasses
Samsung makes glasses from television. Costs are 70-130 $, depending on the model you choose. Your options are limited between the Samsung or non-rechargeable batteries, while others are working on a special battery. Glasses of the other manufacturers do not work.
for this test I used a set of non-rechargeable glasses. I found them to be average in both looks and comfort. They do not look as good as more expensive rechargeable glasses. And I felt a pinch on the delta near my ears. Move the glasses as little pain relief.
Samsung claims that glasses can do more than 100 hours with one battery charge, and these numbers are impressive. But despite this I advise everyone to go for the rechargeable ones - at least for myself. They are better looking, more comfortable and no one wants to buy a battery these days. My family member decided to buy two rechargeable for regular use and 3 non-charged one for guests.
conversion
Samsung biggest change for 2010 is 3D. This is not surprising move, rivals such as Sony have pushed it and everyone knew that coming this year. But I still do not have any comparison, because Samsung is the only one out there with a full set of available 3D. I saw the Sony 3D engine, and back to the demonstration, but I can not use it for comparison because they are running a special demo. For this part of the review I have tried especially 2D to 3D conversion on a wide range of media. I could not test the native 3D engine, because I do not have a 3D Blu-ray player. Sony updates PS3 already!
2D to 3D conversion is very easy to use. There is a button on the remote saying 3D, and press it into a real-time starts. Further tweaks are possible in the menu, to control things such as depth simulation, color correction and so on. For this test I kept everything on default, because the depth of simulation in the most pointed out the error too, and a lower value of the whole 3D experience an average experience. I started with SD.
AJ was a good test slučaj.Zauzet corridors overly stereotypical youth gave me the perfect opportunity to see if the Samsung C8700 is capable of synchronization objects properly. And it was. People in the front, "popped out" a little, while the background students actually stayed in the back. Even with all the movement remained in place. I can truly say that the episodes of Glee is worth seeing in 3D, despite the small loss of color.
following the suggestion test. I played back F1 race that I made. F1 is like Nascar, but with the corners and modern technology. It was raining and I was interested to see how the graphics and cars during the show. After ten minutes of watching I was disappointed and forced to take off their glasses. It was all because of my water glass was empty and I had to recharge. After filling the glasses off because other fast-moving cars are pain to watch. Car goes to the right side of the screen to the left are not sharp and 'shocked' relies on the surface zaslona.Sustav obviously could not keep pace with the fast pace. On a positive note: the graphics were rightly shown the action, and the additional depth is exciting to watch at times. Just not when it was about fast cars - the Red Bull cars and the
.advertisements are never fun to watch, unless they're the product you want to buy. This has nothing to do with my third 3D test though, which is a regular television. I'm sad to say it sinned C8700 regularly when the commercials hit in. I found the slogan text (buy cheese now) to pop out and the price remained in the background. On top of that some of the graphics are sharp. The total loss of brightness and discomfort from the cups are not recommended for regular TV to 3D conversion. Of course, your mileage May vary, some suggest you borrow more than other systems.
I popped in my Avatar PS3 and hit the 3D button on the remote. Mind you I have not seen this film in 3D in theaters so it is not mentioned there. Avatar looked amazing in 3D.Otvaranja scene when the main character swims looks fantastic. Objects looked sharp, and on television are the errors in depth izračune.Jedini downside is not really blame Samsung, but a compromise in Active Shutter Glasses techniques. These darkened glasses work like sunglasses and remove some brightness when viewing 3D. This happened in all the footage I saw.
Last but not least: gaming. I turned on my PS3 and started the titles I discussed earlier. Again, I was torn between good and bad experiences. LittleBigPlanet is no difference at all. However, this does not work in racing titles. Overall, I felt the games were built in four layers in depth, with nothing really coming from the TV or sitting completely in the background. I found a lot of cases, crosstalk, and that was not the only problem. Some of the facilities showed "halo" around them, some are not sharp and were not as far behind as you need it to be. This experience is very hard, so I use it a lot. Original 3D games can change your mind, but for now the game in 3D is not going with Samsung C8700 least.
So, here's what I think about the transformation of Samsung. For May, but mileage will vary. Some of the TV shows / movies do not work too great, especially with lots of moving objects. I also found SD 3D way more frustrating than HD 3D, the other shows a very sharp textures and objects. Games now can not go with the conversion, a nice trick that will not last. Also do not go looking 3D in resting position. You can watch the 3D glasses in 90-degree angle. Doing so will result in black screen. I'd like to point out that I was not able to test the native 3D, so for now, my opinion about 3D is subject to change.
Conclusions
Samsung has done a great job with the C8700 LED TVs. Its design is beautiful and will please most buyers - but not all. Watching SD is a bit of pain on the big screen by a few feet of distance for viewing is advised. HD content looks great, though, with great black levels and amazing color reproduction. However, overly smooth motion may disturb some and please others.
3D conversion system is very easy to use and can work great. In particular, HD movies are converted well. Fast-paced games or SD should remain in the 2D area now.
You really can not go wrong with the Samsung C8700. This is an excellent television, but be prepared to have some minor drawbacks to this expensive piece of engineering brilliance silver.
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