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Holiday Tech GuideSamsung UN55B8500


* Manufacturer: Samsung
* Part Number:UN55B8500

General

* Product type LCD TV
* Diagonal Size 55 in - Widescreen
* Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 52 in x 1.6 in x 31.4 in x 61.7 lbs , Panel with stand - 52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in x 77.6 lbs

Display

* Technology TFT active matrix
* LCD Backlight Technology LED Backlight technology
* Resolution 1920 x 1080
* Display Format 1080p
* LCD Refresh Rate 240Hz
* LCD Pixel Response Time 2 ms
* Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
* Additional Features Ultra clear panel , Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology

TV Tuner

* Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
* Stereo Reception System MTS
* Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

Video Features

* Video Interface HDMI , Component , Composite
* HDTV Ready Yes

Audio System

* Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt
* Sound Output Mode Stereo
* Surround Mode Yes
* Sound Effects SRS TruSurround HD
* Audio Controls Balance , Bass , Treble
* Output Power / Total 30 Watt

Connections

* Connector Type - Rear , 4 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side , 2 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) , 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) , 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) , 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) , 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK )
* PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Network & Internet Multimedia

* Functionality Digital audio playback , Digital video playback

Memory Card Reader

* USB Port Yes

Remote Control

* Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

Stands & Mounts

* Stand Included Yes
* Stand Design Tabletop
* Stand Features Swivel
* Flat Panel Mount Interface Yes

Power

* Power Device Power supply - Internal
* Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star 3.0

Miscellaneous

* HDCP Compatible Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

* Service & Support 1 year warranty
* Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

* Width (Shipping) 57.1 in
* Depth (Shipping) 15.7 in
* Height (Shipping) 39.2 in
* Weight (Shipping) 95 lbs

Sustainability

* CNET Power Saver Yes
* CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 136.16 Watt
* CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 123.99 Watt
* CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 77.66 Watt
* CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.08 Watt
* CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 29.39 US Dollars
* ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
* Greenpeace policy rating (Dec 2009) 5.1

Price Range: $4,299.00