The picture is unbelievable, even the non HD channels. Go to a hd channel and pow! The 3d is good, not alot available but it looks good. The smart hub feature, wi and internet are a nice touch. Love it. The only thing I don't love is the remote, very complicated and hard to use.
All the right features plus 3D. Probably will not use 3D much, but like having the feature when my grandson visits. Also, it was just the right size to fit the opening of my old projection TV.
I really love this 55' 8000 series. It's what you've come to expect from a Samsung TV. It converts regular 2D tv to 3D (must have 3D glasses that are not included) and the design is very elegant. The only thing that's a bit annoying is that it does NOT come with a built in wireless connection. You have to purchase the external plug to enable it to become a wireless connection. Also, there are time when it won't connect to wireless network (after the tv has been turned of for a few mins) so you have to go to the menu and find the connection, select network, then insert password again (annoying). Overall, this is a great product.