Samsung UN55C7000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV (Black)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 50.5 x 32.9 inches ; 54 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 70 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B0036WT4JW
• Item model number: UN55C7000
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,961 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 15, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

(March 2010)
What do you get when you combine the break-out thrills of 3D entertainment and visually stunning picture quality with Internet@TV? The Samsung LED 7000. Action leaps off the screen with advanced 3D technology, for a truly immersive viewing experience. Internet@TV lets you get connected to the best of the web, right on your HDTV, with downloadable and customizable widgets – and coming soon, Samsung apps. Connect to friends, share pictures, shop online and more. Samsung Real 240 Hz technology delivers even the fastest onscreen motion with utterly lifelike clarity. It all comes together in a sleek design that complements nearly any décor.

Samsung 3D TV delivers an extraordinarily lifelike 3D-picture depth, all in an incredibly slim design.

Samsung's new battery and re-chargable powered 3D Active Glasses are the gateway to Samsung 3D entertainment. Click here to see our selection of Samsung 3D Active glasses.

Key Features

• Screen Size: 55 inches
• Full 1080p HD: Enjoy the powerful picture quality, vivid colors and stunning clarity of Full HD 1080p resolution.
• 240 Hz Clear Motion Rate: Samsung 240 Hz technology delivers even the fastest onscreen motion with utterly life like clarity.
• 3D-ready: Samsung 3D technology makes images leap off the screen– so you feel like you’re a part of the action. Sync up with our Samsung Blu-ray player to experience movies in 3D on your TV – and enjoy more TV broadcasts in stunning 3D, coming soon. (Learn more about Samsung 3D Active glasses)
• Internet@TV: Connect to an ever-expanding portal of your favorite digital content. Customizable widgets give you access to BLOCKBUSTER, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Amazon Video On Demand and more – all on your HDTV.
• Ultra Slim Design: Stunning ultra slim depth – includes tuner (no external transceiver box).
• Ultra Clear Panel: Advanced technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.
  
• Touch of Color design: Exclusive Mystic Earth Touch of Color design combines texture and color that can complement any room.
  
• ConnectShare Movie: Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily. User-friendly interface allows access to videos, music playlists and pictures via the remote.
• Game Mode: Enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
• Exceeds ENERGY STAR Standards: Up to 57% more energy efficient than ENERGY STAR 4.0 minimum standards.
  
• Wide Color Enhancer Pro delivers the entire spectrum of color and luminance for rich, saturated images with intense detail.
  
• 15 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception: Supports multichannel sound (MTS)and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity.
• Built in Digital Tuner: no external box needed.
  
• Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.
• BDWise: Automatically adjusts all your components for the best picture and sound quality.
• AllShare: Sync up your entire household. A wired or wireless DLNA connection lets you stream your PC audio and video files to your HDTV using your remote.
• Skype on Samsung TV: Enjoy the convenience and connectivity of free, IP-based, picture-in-picture video calls via Skype right from your couch: View it all life size on your Samsung TV.
  
• Swivel stand
  

Connections

• 4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
  Interface) version 1.4: 4 back
  
• Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): Allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control.
  
• USB: 2 back
  
• PC input: 1 back
• Component video input:1 back
• Optical sound output:1 back
• Ethernet: 1 back

Dimensions

• TV without stand: 50.5 x 30.0 x 1.0 inches (WxHxD); 48.9 pounds
• TV with stand: 50.5 x 32.9 x 12.0 inches (WxHxD); 54 pounds
• What size TV should you get?

Accessories

• 2010 LinkStick: Connect wirelessly to a world of digital content from Samsung. The LinkStick wireless LAN adaptor eliminates the hassle and cluttered look of wires. Learn more about the Samsung WIS09ABGN LinkStick Wireless LAN Adapter.
• Wall Mount: Picture frame-style mount for simple installation. Mounting hardware included. Learn more about the Samsung WMN1000B Fixed Low-Profile Wall Mount.

Learn More

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Samsung 3D LED TV

See vivid new dimensions in picture depth and action that leaps off the TV screen. The Samsung 3D experience* is: • Watching 3D movies and shows on a Samsung 3D TV with stylish and comfortable 3D Active glasses. • Connecting a Samsung 3D Blu-ray Disc Player immerses you in the latest Hollywood 3D hits. • Converting 2D movies, sports and shows to 3D. Samsung 3D Active glasses are the gateway to Samsung 3D entertainment. Click here to learn more. * 3D viewing experience depends on source of 3D content. Samsung 3D TVs are compatible with the Blu-ray Disc Association standard and both broadcast standards.

How it Works Our eyes are spaced apart from each other, which means our left and right retinas see objects at slightly different angles. In real life, the brain merges these two images into a single three-dimensional image. To recreate this experience of depth on television, a 3D TV will display two separate but overlapping images of the same scene simultaneously, and at slightly different angles as well. One image is intended for the left eye, the other for the right. A pair of Active Glasses helps viewers perceive the two 2D images as one 3D image.

3D Style See all the jaw-dropping 3D action through Samsung's sleek Active Glasses (sold separately). These glasses use a shutter technique to quickly block the left eye, and then the right, in sync with the TV which itself is alternating left and right images rapidly. This is fast enough that the brain perceives no gaps. The glasses help the mind merge the two images into one, creating a 3D effect and offering a deep, immersive experience. Samsung offers two forms of 3D glasses - battery operated and rechargable - that will fit comfortably over perscription glasses.

Evolution of 3D Over the years, 3D has evolved to now give you a great experience. Samsung brings the wonder of 3D home with full color and high resolution. Imagine breathtaking images with immersive depth and dimension that you can watch from your sofa.

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Web-connected apps on your TV

Samsung Apps Choose apps built for your TV that let you stream video, play games, view pictures and more. • Video: BLOCKBUSTER (new movie releases), YouTube (user-generated content), Amazon Video On Demand, and Netflix (instantly stream TV shows and movies). • Games: Monopoly from EA, interactive card games and more. • Lifestyle: Facebook (social networking), Twitter (conversations and updates), Pandora (personalized internet radio) and more. • Sports and information: the latest stories, headlines and more from Associated Press and USA Today. * Requires either a wired or wireless connection – see setup guide for details. Connect wirelessly The Samsung LinkStick makes it easy to access online content wirelessly. Plug the LinkStick into the back of your HDTV, and you’re connected.

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Advanced Connectivity with AllShare

Samsung LED TV Series 7 takes the struggle out of sharing your talent with the world, or at least with your family. Transfer your videos, music and photos from your PC or mobile device. Wirelessly and effortlessly. It even connects with multiple PCs. Who said you need connections to get on TV?

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Energy efficient

To all the advantages of our LED screen like brilliant color, sharp contrast and low energy consumption, add one more. Mercury-free. While conventional LCD TVs contain mercury, our LED TVs have zero, achieved by using a toxic-free LED lamp instead of CCFL. It is even up to 50% more efficient than the latest ENERGY STAR specifications (depending on series and screen size, in standard mode).

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Visually stunning LED TV

• Innovative LED picture quality: Creates a picture with an exceptionally large range of contrast and color, making images appear more real. • Samsung 240Hz Clear Motion Rate technology: Delivers even the fastest onscreen motion with 240 frames per second, for utterly lifelike clarity. • Ultra Slim 1.1" depth: Stunning at only 1.1" deep – includes tuner (no external transceiver box).

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

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Internet@TV

Internet@TV lets you enjoy more with Internet TV, allowing you to receive content via Yahoo!, Flickr, and more on screen. It also includes a content library so you can enjoy pre-loaded content, such as cooking recipes and fitness exercises. Plus, DLNA CERTIFIED connectivity lets you remotely access your PC's personal media so that you can download music, video, and photos and enjoy them anywhere in the home your TV is.1 1 Internet access and either Ethernet connection or wireless LAN access required.

Widgets	eBay Get real-time updates, place bids, monitor your favorite items, view photos and compare prices with the press of your remote. You won’t miss a buying or selling opportunity with the eBay TV widget.
	RallyCast Track fantasy league scores, standings, and player stats in real time while you watch the games on TV.
	Twitter Keep in touch with people and share real-time updates and frequent answers while you watch TV.
	Flickr Share photos with family & friends and browse the latest photos posted by the Flickr community.
	YouTube Share your favorite YouTube videos without having to gather around a computer screen.
	Yahoo! Weather Choose a location and get a snapshot of current weather conditions, the 5-day forecast and more.
	Yahoo! News Get breaking news, headlines, and top stories from leading news sources, designed for the big screen.
	USA Today Sports Get the latest sports scores, stories, and snapshots, as the news happens from USA TODAY.
	Widgets allow you to track local weather with Yahoo, access eBay, display Flickr pictures and see Twitter updates - all on your screen. With a split-screen display, you can do it all without missing a second of your favorite shows. And now, you can also get movies on demand via blockbuster and Amazon Video On Demand.

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Rent or Buy more than 50,000 Titles from Amazon Video On Demand

With Amazon Video On Demand, Samsung customers can now instantly watch more than 50,000 commercial-free movies and television shows, including hit new releases and the latest episodes available in HD.

	Using an intuitive interface, customers can order movies right from their couch and enjoy instant playback without waiting for lengthy downloads or annoying commercials. Prices start as low as $.99 and no subscription fee is required.
	Find Choose from thousands of movies and TV shows by browsing in the Amazon Video On Demand section on your Samsung TV. Access and add to your virtual library of purchases via Amazon Video On Demand’s Your Video Library and re-watch anytime on your Samsung TV, your PC or Mac and other compatible devices.
	Rent or Buy Renting and purchasing titles is a snap with the power of Amazon’s 1-click purchasing. Order new release movies and the latest TV shows right from your couch and you’re watching within seconds. Prices start as low as $.99.
	Watch Using your Samsung TV, enjoy Amazon Video On Demand’s high quality video. Videos playback instantly, without waiting for a download. Purchases and rentals are added to Your Video Library and stored online by Amazon so you can conveniently watch them on your Samsung television, PC or Mac, and other compatible devices.

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Product Description

Samsung LED HDTVs combine breakthrough picture quality and advanced connectivity options that will keep you entertained 24/7. This UN55C7000 LED HDTV also makes it easy to be green, and will save you some green, by being ENERGY STAR compliant.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

242 of 282 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better than 2009's Samsung edge lit LED LCD's...just not enough to eliminate a few issues/flaws, February 26, 2010

By	A. Leetham "ViDeeOhPhiUhl" (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Samsung UN55C7000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV (Black) (Electronics)

I've owned this television for a few weeks now, and I've been putting it through a battery of tests using a variety of different sources and room lighting conditions. To get right to the point, I am returning it -- it will be picked up this week -- and waiting for either the UNC8000 precision dimming edge lit led set, or perhaps either the XBR-HX900 or XBR-LX900 from Sony. The C7000 is a good TV. It compares favorably -- if not signficantly so -- to any of the edge lit led lcd's that Samsung released in 2009. However, it doesn't hold a candle to the UNB8500 that was released late in 2009. It is also outperformed by Vizio's latest (552), the Sony XBR 8, and even LG's LH 90 gives it a run for it's money and outperforms it in a few important areas. Essentially the performance of the C7000 is either matched or exceeded by multiple televisions that cost significantly less. If you are not a videophile and do not concentrate on picture performance in a completely darkened room, I'm sure this television will suit you just fine. However, if you are a videophile and/or picture performance in a completely darkened room and accurate reproduction of theater film viewing is very important to you, this television is not for you. This TV exhibits many of the same problems that plagued Samsung's 2009 series of edge lit led's -- namely, a lot of light shining through from the corners, top and bottom, and sides of the picture while viewing in a darkened room -- and does not perform the way you would hope for a television that costs this much. Samsung did improve upon the fluctuating back light problems of last years edge lit led's. This television does not have a fluctuating back light problem at all. However, I must come back to the issue of light shining through from the edges of the screen. It's a big concern for anybody who wants to reproduce a natural theater experience and view films the way they were meant to be seen. You simply cannot recreate that experience with this television. When you view a film -- or any other content -- in a completely darkened room, it is impossible not to notice the light shining in from the edges. That is a huge problem for a lot of us. I will say that when you are viewing a film in a bright room, this television is an outstanding performer. It is also an excellent performer for viewing sporting events, animated features, and other lively bright content in a brightly lit room. Of course, most of us do not wish to pay $3,300 to only be completely happy with our televisions when we are watching them in a brightly lit room. The light shining in from the edges also creates the potential to create a lot of problems with 3D viewing once we have sufficient 3D content available. Imagine trying to immerse yourself in a 3D viewing experience and not be able to focus on the 3D atmosphere due to the fact that there is light shining into the viewing area. I just don't see it working. It seems that it would be a major obstacle in viewing 3D content. Imagine going to see Avatar in 3D or IMAX 3D and having light shining into all of the edges of the film. There's just no way that it wouldn't distract you and take away from your viewing experience. I foresee this being a huge problem for 3D viewing once we have the content. I will discuss some of the positives of this television because I don't want anyone to think it's a bad television. I would have really given it 2.5 starts out of 5 but Amazon doesn't allow for a half star so I went with 3 because the positives probably do outweigh the negatives on this TV. The color accuracy is what we have all came to expect from Samsung, which is to say it's flawless. The black level is outstanding -- if not up to par with the local dimming led sets such as the 8500 and the XBR8, or the Pioneer Kuro 151 plasma -- and does not have the fluctuating backlight problem. The black level is definitely better than last years edge lit led sets. The video processing and motion resolution is beyond reproach. It appears that this particular feature is probably comparable the 8500, which is the only lcd in history to be able to resolve all 1080 moving lines. It will be interesting to see if this television can do that once the reviews come out and the video processing has been tested. This television handles 24fps content perfectly, and reproduces the proper cadence of film based content. It is definitely a good television, it just has some major flaws, and is outperformed by a few sets that cost over $1,000 less. The potential for 3D viewing problems definitely exists, and Samsung needs to find a way to cure the problem of having light shine in from the edges of the screen.

58 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars GREAT TV WITH AN ISSUE, March 10, 2010

By	Keynote (Arizona) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung UN55C7000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV (Black) (Electronics)

This TV is great. It looks really sleek and has outstanding features. One major problem, I guess Samsung did not learn from last year that it is not okay to have LED backlighting that creates clouds on the screen. I owned last year's model and during dark scenes I could see what can be described as projector type lighting within the screen. The LEDs give off white light that is visible on the screen during dark scenes. Well this TV has the same issue but the lighting looks more visible than on my last year's model. I don't think that this is acceptable for a television that retails for $3299 and that is from a company such as Samsung.

I was watching a space movie and my friend could not understand why there were white clouds on the screen. I had to play along since I could not bring myself to say that there were not clouds but the backlighting in the television.

I am going to keep it because not many televisions out there can produce the same quality picture. This television does provide great picture quality as long as you get over the backlighting issues. I actually wish the TV was a little thicker since it is too fragile due to how thin it is. I have to say that Amazon is awesome. The order was very well managed.

Update 3.24.2010

My two cents about 3D

I was really excited about getting my 3D glasses and C6900 blu ray player today. I have to say that I am now even more disappointed with Samsung's 3D technology than with the edge lid technology that they are using. I sat on my couch wearing the dorky 3D glasses for about 20 minutes before I could not stand them anymore. Look, 3D is a gimmick and it looks like they got me. I can't believe that I wasted my money on this stuff. The picture in 3D did look better but not enough to get me to sit on my couch for two hours wearing some uncomfortable stupid glasses. Maybe this is why they did not have the glasses available to consumers at launch. I really wish that I would have ordered the B8500 when it was truly available.

In addition, the flashlighting screen issues on my C7000 looked even worse in 3D.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars CLOUDING ISSUE REMAINS FOR 2010 - RETURNING TV, April 1, 2010

By	Larry Talpins (NJ, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Samsung UN55C7000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV (Black) (Electronics)

I've been using the TV for a few weeks now...i was previously using an 8 series 46" Samsung LCD from 2008...which I've been very happy with..I was looking forward to upgrading to a brand new 55" inch LED from Samsung with 3d capability. I made one flawed assumption in buying this TV early on...that Samsung had learned from last years LED edge lighting fiasco and that the picture quality in 2010 would be excellent. Boy was I wrong! Read on for the reason(s)

Quick background, I have the TV hooked up to the same Verizon Fios DVR cable box from my old TV and a brand new Samsung BD-C6900 1080p 3D Blu-ray Disc Playerusing high speed HDMI 1.3 cables (as the 1.4 was not out yet a few weeks ago).

First off, this is NOT a "plug n play" TV. My initial picture quality (default settings) using my Verizon Fios cable box was almost unwatchable. I spent a couple house "tweaking" all the settings to find the best picture quality. I am still playing around with the settings trying to get it perfect (I dont think thats possible with this TV). The picture quality has improved significantly but I still could not get rid of the clouding issue. Also, I had to turn the 240hz feature OFF, as the picture quality with it on was not good. Why am I paying for that feature if you can't use it?....Every show has different picture quality, some shows are too bright while others become too dark. I am not about to update settings every time I watch a show!

Clouding Issue: The LED backlighting creates a tremendous amount of clouding in dark scenes. It is very annoying to see while watching a program in the dark. Samsung should be embarrassed for putting out this product. The clouding issue seems to be alot more pronounced while watching from the cable box. The picture quality when using the Blu Ray player is significantly better.

I did NOT see any light shining in from the edges in a darkened room as other reviewers have mentioned.


Pros:

Very Thin
Sound Quality better than I expected. It was better than my previous Samsung TV..
Easy to use TV interface and remote.
Picture Quality using the Blu Ray player was excellent.
HDMI 1.4 compliant.

Cons:

Clouding Issue
Not able to use the 240 hz feature.
Overall picture quality when not using a Blu Ray DVD is just OK.
Picture is not "plug n play"


I was not able to test out Netflix or any apps yet although the internet connection seemed to be working fine as I updated the software on the TV and Blu Ray without any problems. Nor was I able to test out the 3D quality. I bought the TV before Samsung announced the 3D glasses promotion and I didnt feel like dropping $350 on the glasses...just yet, as I wasnt sure I was keeping the TV.

After using this product for a few weeks and giving it a solid chance, I decided to return it. I REALLY wanted to like it, I just can't. I noticed the Samsung UN55C8000 55-Inch 1080p 3D 240 Hz LED HDTV has just been released and has a function called "precision dimming". Samsung claims that feature will take care of the clouding issue, although I havent confirmed this with my own eyes. So I will be returning this TV and getting the 8000 model. Amazon by the way has been great with handling the return.

This TV has plenty of positives..it looks great, the interface and remote are very good. Sound Quality happens to be very good. But I couldn't get over the poor picture quality..not from a near top of the line LED Samsung TV with a MSRP of $3300.

I would NOT recommend this TV. Either wait for the reviews on the 8000 model or for Sony to release their LED TV's over the summer.