Samsung
Product Features
Intuitive interaction with voice and motion control
New sophisticated Smart Interaction technology enables you to operate your TV without pushing a button. You can easily control functions such as turning on / off your TV, changing channels, accessing apps and navigating the web using simple voice commands and motions. Built-in camera with face recognition technology lets you log on to Smart Hub and your personal accounts with no need to type your ID or password. Experience a whole new way to interact with your TV.
* We recommend using the Smart touch Control for the voice control function
* Voice interaction is not available in all languages, dialects and regions.
* Actual performance may vary depending on the language spoken
* Certain features within Smart Interaction may require Internet access.
* Smart Interaction may not be available in all languages / dialects and regions.
* Facial Recognition does not provide as high a level of security as logging in with an ID and password.
Enjoy smarter viewing with enhanced content and features
Enter a world of online entertainment with the new enhanced content made available through Samsung’s latest three new signature services – Kids, Fitness and Family Story. The Samsung Kids application brings together home entertainment with fun and beneficial educational programmes, Samsung Fitness lets you maintain your exercise routines in the comfort of your own home, and Samsung Family Story ensures that your precious family moments are not only saved but easily shared on your Smart TV. These amazing new Samsung TV Smart Hub features will enrich your living and be your lifestyle partner.
* Content available via Smart Hub may vary among product categories, models, and territories. See Samsung.com for more details.
* Certain Smart TV features may require firmware upgrades.
* Fitness Service may not be available in all regions.
Renew your TV, every year
Keep your TV up-to-date with the latest technology is now a reality. Samsung's Smart Evolution completely reengineers your TV without having to replace the whole set. Simply insert the Samsung Smart Evolution Kit and let it work its magic. Transform your TV's dual core CPU to the faster generation of quad core technology. Heighten your viewing experience by shifting your VOD resolution HD TV to the wondrous picture quality Full HD has to offer. Add more functions and reinvent your television with more contents. Access a whole new world of interactive contents and new features, your TV will never be the same again. Smart Evolution Technology truly gives you a new TV every year.
* Smart Evolution Kit, sold separately, will be available in 2013
* Actual performance may vary and subject to model specs and hardware limitations
* Smart Evolution Kit improvement levels are based on year of purchase
* Smart Evolution kit image may change when launched
Specifications
Series
- 8 Series
Video
- 55 inch
- 1920 x 1080 Resolution
- Wide Colour Enhancer Plus
- Ultra Clear Panel available
- Yes available
- 800 Clear Motion Rate
- Micro Dimming Ultimate
Connectivity
- 3 HDMI
- 3 USB
- 1 Headphone
- Wireless LAN Built-in available
- Component In (Y / Pb / Pr) x 1 ea
- Composite In (AV) x 2 (1 Common Use for Component Y) ea
- Digital Audio Out (Optical) x 1 ea
- MHL x Yesxea
- Ethernet (LAN) x 1 ea
- DVI Audio In (Mini Jack) x 1 ea
- RF In (Terrestrial / Cable input) x 1 ea
Design
- Metal
- TBD
- Light Effect (Deco) available
- Arch flow Stand
- D1 Bezel Type
Dimension (WxHxD)
- 1,230.3 x 722.3 x 30.8mm
- 1,230.3 x 761.6 x 210.0mm
- 1,349 x 873 x 259mm
Accessory
- 2 3D Active Glasses included
- Smart Touch Control included
- IR Blaster included
- TM1290, TM1250B Remote Controller
- Batteries (for Remote Control) included
- Ultra Slim Wall Mount Supported
- Vesa Wall Mount Supported
- Slim Gender Cable 1 AV included
- Power Cable included
- User Manual included
- E-Manual available
- Mini Wall Mount Supported
Smart Convergence
- Allshare (Powered by DLNA) available
Product
- Slim LED
Audio
- 3D Sound available
- Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Pulse
- DNSe
- dts 2.0+Digital Out available
- 10W x 2 Sound Output (RMS)
- Down Firing + Full Range
- Yes available
Smart TV Functionality
- Samsung Apps available
- Samsung SMART TV available
- Yes available
- Search All available
- Yes available
- Skype™ on Samsung TV available
- Yes available
- Smart Hub available
- Social TV available
- Web Browser available
- Your Video available
Power
- AC220 - 240V 50/60Hz Power Supply
- Eco Sensor available
- Auto Power Off available
- Clock & On / Off Timer available
- Under 0.1W
- 110W Typical Power Consumption
- Sleep Timer available
Weight
- 16.6kg
- 19.3kg
- 25.4kg
Smart Interaction
- Camera Built-in available
3D
- 3D available
Expert Reviews
Samsung 55-inch ES8000 - Smart Interactivity
Samsung continues their foray in the Smart TV arena with the arrival of their ES8000 flagship model. Can this edge-lit LED model create a positive impression with its picture quality and swanky interactive features? Read on to find out!
alaTest has collected and analyzed 377 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the connectivity and glare are generally positive. The design and remote control also get good feedback. There are some critical views about the value for money, while there are mixed reviews on the energy efficiency and sound.
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