How is the 3D on this TV? Does the 120hz hurt it since its not 240hz? I am torn between 3 TV's so i am just curious before i make my choice. Thanks everyone!
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3D is actually pretty good. Slight amount of ghosting around some things but overall very good
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3D is pretty good I have found some cross talk when you watch it in very tight angles but for most part it is very good and I prefer it over active shutter.
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I bought this tv 2 month ago, but i can not watch 3d movies, every time i try experince 3d i'm receiving a message saying that " 3D EXPERIENCE REQUIRES ENABLED TV & PLAYER", So i'm woundering myself if the tv is really 3d tv or not?, how the tv needs to be setup so as to watch 3d movis?
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I have watched 3D movies, Epic, Madagascar 3 and fewDocumentaries. I did not see any problems being 120 hz. Even on ESPN HD , picture quality is great. I will recommend it highly to anyone who want a big screen and 3D experience .
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I simply love the 3D effect that this TV produces. Very immersive. No motion issues at all while watching the new Star Trek & Iron Man movies both in 3D. (I have watched each of them 3 times already. I rarely watch a real good movie more than twice) I am really glad I got a 70in TV. Bigger is really better!!! Honestly!! The 3D effect blows me away. No complaints or regrets whatsoever!!!!!!!! The only other 3D TV I would even consider is a Samsung but they don't make a 70in. just a 65 or 75in. The picture quality on this TV is OUTSTANDING!!! Make sure that you use v1.4 HDMI Cables with a speed of 10.2 Gbps or faster. This is a must for 3D!!! I simply love the 3D effect that this TV produces. Very immersive. No motion issues at all while watching the new Star Trek & Iron Man movies both in 3D. (I have watched each of them 3 times already. I rarely watch a real good movie more than twice) I am really glad I got a 70in TV. Bigger is really better!!! Honestly!! The 3D effect blows me away. No complaints or regrets whatsoever!!!!!!!! The only other 3D TV I would even consider is a Samsung but they don't make a 70in. just a 65 or 75in. The picture quality on this TV is OUTSTANDING!!! Make sure that you use v1.4 HDMI Cables with a... » Read More I simply love the 3D effect that this TV produces. Very immersive. No motion issues at all while watching the new Star Trek & Iron Man movies both in 3D. (I have watched each of them 3 times already. I rarely watch a real good movie more than twice) I am really glad I got a 70in TV. Bigger is really better!!! Honestly!! The 3D effect blows me away. No complaints or regrets whatsoever!!!!!!!! The only other 3D TV I would even consider is a Samsung but they don't make a 70in. just a 65 or 75in. The picture quality on this TV is OUTSTANDING!!! Make sure that you use v1.4 HDMI Cables with a speed of 10.2 Gbps or faster. This is a must for 3D!!! « Show Less
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Is a great tv for it's price but I'm a huge fan of 3D and the passive format divides the resolution in one half for each eye. For a truly enjoyable experience get a tv with active shutter format. It's the closest to real 3d.
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I'm sorry, but 120Hz looks like poop. It gives movies and TV a weird shimmer about it. I'm well aware of why this occurs and what is happening within the TV, but this is not something I need to just "get used to". I want my movie to look like it did when I saw it in the theaters (obviously scaled down a tad, but that's a different topic), but 120Hz give all the fast movement in the picture an unnatural feel, and looks nothing like the original. I may be alone in my stance, but 120Hz just doesn't sit right with me or my eyes, and it never will.
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120hz standard, but 240hz enhanced. Excellent picture, I leave it at 120hz for most viewing; I have not found a need to switch to 240hz. Granted, I did check it out at 240 but find 120 is better for regular shows/movies. Haven't watched football yet... we'll see ;-)
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120HZ is a must for 3D movie watching. If your DVD is not 3D, it probably would not go that fast. I wonder anyone had experience in 3D playing on this player?
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i don't think the 120Hz is going to effect gaming at all. This tv also has a 2.4ms response time so you need not worry even if it's not in game mode (which it has). i just bought this tv for my dad who doesn't game of course. I have a 46" Samsung 60Hz myself. I may have read a few years back about 120Hz effecting gaming so you may want to research that online before you pull the trigger. overall game mode should negate the 120Hz but you should still research this to confirm.
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D. Reese,Thanks for the feedback. I more than appreciate it!I decided not to purchase the UN55B8500. I agree, 3D is worth waiting for. I saw the demo at Best Buy, and I must say, I'm pretty impressed. One a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would put the 3D experience in at about a 7 or an 8. I wasn't completely blown away, however, I was impressed enough to wait until the UN55C8000. Plus, with the free 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of the 3D TV and the 3D Blu-Ray player, I really think it makes sense to go with the 3D option. The sales guy at Best Buy said the free 3D Starter Kit promotion starts on 3/21/2010, and that the UN55C8000 should be available in early April.Thanks! D. Reese,Thanks for the feedback. I more than appreciate it!I decided not to purchase the UN55B8500. I agree, 3D is worth waiting for. I saw the demo at Best Buy, and I must say, I'm pretty impressed. One a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would put the 3D experience in at about a 7 or an 8. I wasn't completely blown away, however, I was impressed enough to wait until the UN55C8000. Plus, with the free 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of the 3D TV and the 3D Blu-Ray player, I really think it makes sense to go with the 3D option. The sales guy at Best Buy said... » Read More D. Reese,Thanks for the feedback. I more than appreciate it!I decided not to purchase the UN55B8500. I agree, 3D is worth waiting for. I saw the demo at Best Buy, and I must say, I'm pretty impressed. One a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best), I would put the 3D experience in at about a 7 or an 8. I wasn't completely blown away, however, I was impressed enough to wait until the UN55C8000. Plus, with the free 3D Starter Kit with the purchase of the 3D TV and the 3D Blu-Ray player, I really think it makes sense to go with the 3D option. The sales guy at Best Buy said the free 3D Starter Kit promotion starts on 3/21/2010, and that the UN55C8000 should be available in early April.Thanks! « Show Less
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I found the 3D depth effect to be good - just as good as any TV I've tried, or seen in the store. I watched an IMAX movie on it, plus saw parts of Avatar (for testing) before I returned the TV. From what I've seen, all 3D televisions are capable of producing equal depth effect... its more the differences in the movies that cause a perceived difference in depth or pop-out. The most impressed I ever was with the 3D pop-out on this Samsung TV was in the store where they were running a demo disc where a bunch of people were throwing food around. If course, you are unlikely to see such pop-out in a movie... at least not much of it, as it would probably become kinda hard to watch after a while.
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Unless your a real techie, the 120hz refresh is fine. I rate it a 9 out of 10! True the 240is definately an improovement but stil to pricey for me. The 120hz referh pic is great! Ocasionally you can see it too slow and wish you had the 240hz. However not enough to justify the cost.
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This tv works great in both 3d and non-3d mode. I love it. Feel free to get one!
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I bought this tv last week and picked up an HDMI cable as well. For some reason I can't get the TV to show videos at 120hz. Does anyone know if the HDMI cable influences that or how to switch it on the TV?
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Not firsthand but I read a lot of reviews on 3D capable TV's and the prevalent opinion of those who have purchased such 3D TVs is that the feature improves the picture and is not high in cost. I bought my TV just a few days ago and may be able to give you a better answer soon. Hopefulskeptic
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This TV has a 60Hz refresh rate. I compared this Samsung LN32B550 with the LG model you mention and I found both are good. However, the colors were more vibrant in the Samsung and there was a 'pop' in the colors. The LG was a little more subdued and not as vivid. Also, I don't recall if the LG swivels or not like the Samsung. If you need more dynamic colors, a punch in the Picture quality, go with the samsung. For me, the 120Hz did nothing to convince me its better than the 60Hz. I really could not tell any difference. People swear there is one, but I cannot tell. They had a demo signal going to all TV's with the 120Hz benefits and you cannot even tell any difference there. Theoretically, the 120Hz should be more cleaner/sharper in fast moving images. But fast moving images are well....fast so you only see them for split seconds. Not much of a difference then since how much can you absorb in that split second ? Video gaming should benefit but again, I don't see any significant improvement here. The 2ms response time is useful for video gaming as it will eliminate ghosting ( i.e. trailing images ) but Samsung's 6ms is good enough. Ideally, anything less than 15-20ms and you're good for video gaming from my experience with LCD refresh rates. Go to your local Best Buy and check it out first. Buy from Amazon if the price is lower, else buy from BestBuy with warranty and all. As is, BB now has no restocking fee when you return a product.
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I'm about to order this TV, but I'm getting confused! So, to see less blurring while watching action sports, I have to switch the TV to "movie" option to activate the 120hz? I've owned the 40" 550 model for two days, and it's going back. I watched one period of hockey yesterday and got a headache from the blurring. But does the 120hz noticeably change that while watching sports??? Seems like lots people are on both sides of the fence on that issue, and I'd hate to spend $300 more for this TV and have basically the same problem (I realize that all LCDs have this issue to some extent). Thanks for the input! I'm about to order this TV, but I'm getting confused! So, to see less blurring while watching action sports, I have to switch the TV to "movie" option to activate the 120hz? I've owned the 40" 550 model for two days, and it's going back. I watched one period of hockey yesterday and got a headache from the blurring. But does the 120hz noticeably change that while watching sports??? Seems like lots people are on both sides of the fence on that issue, and I'd hate to spend $300 more for this TV and have basically the same problem (I realize that all LCDs have this issue to some... » Read More I'm about to order this TV, but I'm getting confused! So, to see less blurring while watching action sports, I have to switch the TV to "movie" option to activate the 120hz? I've owned the 40" 550 model for two days, and it's going back. I watched one period of hockey yesterday and got a headache from the blurring. But does the 120hz noticeably change that while watching sports??? Seems like lots people are on both sides of the fence on that issue, and I'd hate to spend $300 more for this TV and have basically the same problem (I realize that all LCDs have this issue to some extent). Thanks for the input! « Show Less
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"Who Dat" is correct in his statement on 2-23-13 that this is a 120hz with the 240hz clear/full motion plus. We were fooled by the Samsung advertising on the same TV which stated 120hz clear/full motion on the box. It was only 60hz. We don't use the 240hz "plus" function. We don't see the benefit.
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Actually, I disagree. I've had this tv for about a year now and every channel/input displays 60Hz. I have yet to see 120 Hz displayed as the frequency. Perhaps its only displaying 60 but utilizing 120? Just my two cents, sir.
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Everyone will have varying opinions on this. Personally I'd go for the 120hz.The best advice is to go view each of these TVs and go with the one you like best.
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I actually just bought the 8500 today, at my local Besy Buy. They had one brand new one left at the store (although they did say that they had about 30 left at the warehouse here in St. Loius). I was able to get it for $2950. The salesman said I basically paid their cost for the TV. Not sure really believe that... Anyhow, I must say, this is quite possibly the best picture I have ever seen on a TV. I was going to wait until the 3D 8000, however, after reading a bunch of reviews, and seeing the 3D 8000 at my local Ultimate Electronics, I decided to just go with the 8500.