Review Samsung 3D HDTV Plasma and LED 1080p 240hz C7000 and C8000 Series

Samsung are definitely ahead of the game when it comes to 3D Ready HDTV. Having had the time to perfect their 3D technology over the last 3 years on previous models of 3D Ready TV such as the HLT DLP series, Samsung's 2010 models of 3D Ready HDTV, including the C7000 and C8000 series, have come a long way since the early days. They encompass some fantastic features such as internet connectivity; a choice of Plasma or LED; 1080p resolution and mega fast refresh rates of 240hz.

Unlike the old style Samsung 3D TV's, which required a PC hookup and TriDef software there is no need to run your 2010 model of Samsung 3D TV through a PC, which saves a great deal of potential complications (and miles of HDMI cabling!). Previous versions of Samsung 3D Ready TV's did require you to install the 3D rendering software on your PC and then connect it up to your TV, but we can all breathe a sign of relief that having a Samsung 3D HDTV has become A LOT easier and user friendly. You don't need to be a tech geek to start enjoying 3D TV right now.

All you need is a Samsung 3D Ready TV, Samsung Starter Kit and a Samsung 3D Blu Ray player and you can quickly and easily fly off into the third dimension. With this kit, you'll be able to watch the new variety of stereoscopic 3D movies and all the 3D television broadcasts that are arriving in our living rooms this year.

*WARNING* Whatever you do, DO NOT buy one of Samsung's old DLP 3D TV's models. Yes, these older models are pretty cheap to buy, but unfortunately they are completely unsupported in terms of other 3D equipment.

Samsung's 3D HDTV's are available in ultra slim, flat panel, Plasma or LED, so it's really up to your own preference as to which format you choose. The specifications on both formats are almost equal - all Samung's 3D TV's are 1080p Full HD, but Samsung's 3D Ready plasma TV's are slightly cheaper and beacuse they are plasma the blacks are richer and have more depth, so your choice of LED or plasma may come down to your budget rather than image quality. But in reality either the 3D LED or Plasma TV's are amazing value for all the technology that's inside them.

Both the LED and Plasma 3D Ready HDTV's use Samsung's 3D HyperReal engine which will bring to life all of your 3D media in amazing detail, stunning clarity, realistic color and completely blur free motion. On top of this, Samsung 3D TV's also utilize Ultra Clear Panel technology, Wide Color Enhancer and Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio to ensure that every image is totally life-like.

As well as unparalleled picture quality, Samsung 3D TV's benefit from plenty of HDMI connection ports (x4), advanced internet connectivity, home networking capability through the DNLA standard, PC input and USB inputs. Samsung's 3D LED models also have Skype connectivity.

Samsung have also taken the very wise step of ensuring that the emitter needed to send the 3D images to the active shutter glasses is integral to the TV, which again means fewer pieces of equipment and less cabling. It really is a superb system.

"Your mind won't believe your eyes. That's how breathtakingly stunning the picture quality you get with Samsung's 3D HyperReal engine is. Enabled by Super 3D Realisation, the picture is as unrivalled as it is unbelievable. This way, you're never just watching a movie, you're living it. Every moment will ring truer, go deeper, feel stronger, look richer. Hard to believe when you're on your couch."

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There are some absolutely fabulous Samsung 3D LED TV bundles available at the moment which can definitely save you a few hundred dollars on your 3D TV system. The lowest priced bundle here includes a Samsung 46" 3D LED HDTV, the Samsung Starter Kit (which includes 2 pairs of active shutter glasses and a stereoscopic 3D Movie to watch) and a top notch Samsung 3D Blu Ray player.

Or if you'd rather buy the starter kit and DVD player separately, you could go for one of the Home Theatre System bundles which includes your Samsung 3D LED TV and a Sony 5.1 Channel Surround Sound Home Theatre system.

Whichever bundle you ultimately decide to buy, these are the best deals around at the moment, so you won't find any of these 3D TV bundles cheaper anywhere else.

Need a few extra pairs of 3D active shutter glasses so that the whole family can enjoy 3D TV and movies together? What about high spec gold plated HDMI cabling so that you loose none of the clarity or speed that your Samsung 3D TV is capable of? Will you go for a wall mount or stand for your brand new 3D Ready TV? And then there's 7.1 surround sound home theatre equipment so that you really feel like you're at the movies. Here are some fantastic accessories that you might want to go with your Samsung Plasma or LED 3D TV.

Enjoy your new Samsung 3D HDTV! If you've got any questions about setting up your 3D Ready HDTV, your 3D home entertainment system, 3D Glasses or anything else related to 3D products, please feel free to leave a comment or question and I'll get right back to you.

If you're still not sure read my comparison of Samsung vs Mitsubishi 3D Ready TV's.

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