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but if u really want the tv go samsung, they have never let me down



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Ordering this tv online was a nigtmare. 2h and wasnt able to buy it. Some stupid glitch. Customer service told me to refresh page, clean cookies or even install a  new browser (!)

Try to buy it:

http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/635065/SAMSUNG-UE46C8000?cm_sp=FeatureEnd-_--_-position



FWIW:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1267380

In my expereince the posters here, well some of them, really know their chit.  There are several other threads on the Sammy TV you referenced that you might want to check out as well. 

Personally I'd vote for getting the absolute best 2d LCD or Plasma display I could afford right now and save 3D for 2 or 3 years down the line.  But that's just me.



neverpwnd said:

This is probably the best 3dtv on the market, better than Samsung or Sony.

 

http://g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/gadgetpr0n/70657/panasonic-3d-plasma-tv-review.html



So bloody many of them! Samsung do plasma too n they quite cheap.



OK I managed to order it and delivery is on Saturday next week. TV comes with the below free blu ray player( BD-C6900 3D):

Exciting weekend. Will tell you more when I test this TV with my PS3 and the 3D games I have. I'm goin to use it more for blu ray films tho and gaming 2D->3D



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Here is an early sneak peak that someone obtaned about the USA consumer report for September 2011. Just something to consider...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1267666

"3D TVs are slowly arriving in stores—there were a dozen or so as of early July—and we've evaluated most of them. We'll have scores for 3D performance as soon as our engineers complete the test protocols. Until then our evaluations are based on the limited 3D content available: an animated movie and live-action demos on Blu-ray discs, digital photos we shot, and ESPN's World Cup soccer broadcast on DirecTV. Here are our observations based on scrutiny of nine 3D TVs:

3D is impressive
The best TVs we've seen have excellent depth, color, and high-definition detail, creating realistic 3D when the content is viewed with active shutter glasses, which might be included or extra.

Plasma TVs are doing better with 3D than LCDs
Among the TVs we evaluated, the plasmas outperformed the LCDs. Their deeper blacks, better contrast, and unlimited viewing angle bolstered the sense of depth and dimension you need for realistic 3D. Also, the plasma sets showed little or no ghosting (double images), which can detract from the 3D effect. Ghosting is most noticeable in high-contrast scenes with bright objects on a dark background or vice versa. Ghosting occurs when the images for each eye aren't properly separated, which is essential for the viewer to see a clear 3D image.


Performance varies by model, even within type
The Panasonic TC-P50VT20 plasma has the best 3D we've seen so far, and the Panasonic TC-P50VT25, which we're still testing, appears to have similar 3D capabilities. The Samsung PN58C7000 plasma was almost as good for 3D, though we saw some ghosting. Two other Samsung plasmas we're testing, the PN50C8000 and PN63C8000, also did well with 3D but had the same slight ghosting. Three Samsung LCDs, the LN46C750, UN46C7000, and UN46C8000, all showed more ghosting than the plasmas, especially in the soccer broadcast. It was hard to tell how many players were on the field. An LCD still being tested, the Sony KDL-40HX800, did well with 3D as long as the viewer's head and eyes were level. Because of the polarization technology Sony uses, when we tilted our heads even slightly, the 3D effect was lost, and we saw double images, even with the glasses.

Broadcast 3D might not look as sharp as Blu-ray images
3D broadcasts currently transmit two images side by side, so the horizontal resolution is only half that of 1080p, and images are less detailed.

Regular two-dimensional performance remains most critical
That's what you'll mostly be watching for some time to come. And the same attributes that make a TV tops for 2D are essential for enjoyable viewing of 3D."



Ldn.se said:

OK I managed to order it and delivery is on Saturday next week. TV comes with the below free blu ray player( BD-C6900 3D):

Exciting weekend. Will tell you more when I test this TV with my PS3 and the 3D games I have. I'm goin to use it more for blu ray films tho and gaming 2D->3D

i am so envious right now lol



it's the future of handheld

PS VITA = LIFE

The official Vita thread http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/thread.php?id=130023&page=1

I read that the new firmware improved the 3d picure and there is no cross talk or a very small one. These LCD tv are pushed to limits now. Plasma can still be better and OLED maybe in the future. I will just get used to what I get next wknd. Same as you get used ti your console. 

Also purchased 2 high speed HDMI cables "Maestro 1m / 1 metres High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet (Version 1.4, Sky HD, Virgin HD, 3D Ready with Audio Return and Ethernet Channel)" :

The differnce in picture is like day to night.



yea, according to several reviews the Panasonics seem to be even a little bit better, but they are also more expensive in purchase and operation

btw I personally don't like the plasma flickering I saw displays do at shops (even the new neo pdps) - it seems not many people notice that, but to me it looks annoying, although I don't know if that's fixable with custom settings



Ldn.se can u please decrease your sig or change it or something. I cant read the thread because comp slows down and often crashes when I read your posts!