…n just a one-gimmick set. 3D capability may supposedly be this year’s hot feature, but with so little content currently available you’ll spend most of your time watching regular 2D telly and movies. Thankfully the UE55C8000 deliver superb image quality, with rich color reproduction, sharp detail and excellent contrast than makes the best of even the most mundane 2D fare. The LED backlights are edge-mounted and help produce deep black …
…ted lack of detail and colour subtlety. However, there’s not a lot of compression artefacting on display, and the hi-def Freeview HD channels are markedly better. Depth charge Alongside its superior HD performance, the UE55C8000 is a good 3D display, too. The mammoth size of the TV is perfect for this new format, where filling your field of vision is vital to achieving the immersive effect that 3D is all about. A run through of Monster Hou…
…pscaled DVD’s, and were left salivating at the clarity. Those looking to enter the third dimension will be pleasantly surprised by the result. The 3D Blu-ray edition of Monsters Vs Aliens that comes bundled with Samsung UE55C8000 looks out of this world, with tangible depth. The BD-C6900 is also a media streamer, Attach it to your home network, either wired or via the integrated N Wi-Fi, and it’ll locate media stored on your PC or NAS…
