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Upgrade your entertainment setup with this stunning 55-inch Samsung QLED smart TV. Enjoy enhanced color and 2160p-resolution playback thanks to the television’s 4K UHD display, which adds realism and vibrance to movies. Stream content wirelessly on demand and connect additional home theater components via the Samsung QLED smart TV’s four HDMI inputs.
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4
Excellent TV, Great Technology, Pricey.
on April 25, 2017
Posted by: Whasamatau
QLED.
This is my first 4k TV and the first time I have had the opportunity to view the QLED technology. I was previously using a 1080p ultra slim Samsung 3d TV (UN558000BF) which had a great picture, fast motion, and some very nice advanced features. I had not opted to buy a 4k TV until media has progressed to the point where I could enjoy the proper quality to fully take advantage of the displays capabilities. I still feel there is a long way to go, but could not pass up the opportunity to test out this TV.
This is my first 4k TV and the first time I have had the opportunity to view the QLED technology. I was previously using a 1080p ultra slim Samsung 3d TV (UN558000BF) which had a great picture, fast motion, and some very nice advanced features. I had not opted to buy a 4k TV until media has progressed to the point where I could enjoy the proper quality to fully take advantage of the displays capabilities. I still feel there is a long way to go, but could not pass up the opportunity to test out this TV.
I can see the difference between 1080p and 4k the images are more crisp and separations between colors are more defined. The real difference can only be truly enjoyed when playing a true 10bit or higher color depth source. I struggled to find availability of sources that support this. When I did, the difference is truly astounding. Due to the lack of availability of the high color depth, I found the best source to be able to see the difference was while viewing still images from high quality cameras. When viewing a well composed 10bit or higher color depth image the view is beyond stunning. You see very lifelike colors that jump off the screen and wow you with color shades you would not have thought possible coming from a TV. I found a few examples to put on a USB thumb drive that I have plugged in to the available port on the back of the receiver box, using the display as a digital art display. This wowed all my family and friends who have been able to take a look.
Sadly, the availability of video media in this format is rare or expensive. Amazon UHD with the Prime service is 8-bit and Netflix while available has additional cost.
I do recommend the TV and technology, but feel it has a long way to go before the media set is available to truly enjoy the technological advancements. When watching 1080p or other standard content the image feels a bit fuzzy. It is still high quality, and the colors are there but it doesn’t pop or stand out as much.
If you don’t have a Blu-ray player or use the UHD Netflix/Amazon Video services and have a good internet connection, you may want to wait for the prices to come down.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Connect your Samsung Gear S3 with both Android and iOS smartphones.¹ Pair your smartwatch via Bluetooth using the Samsung Gear companion app to see where the freedom of Samsung Gear S3 can take you. With the Gear S3, you can pay right from your wrist, track your location, and withstand any weather.
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3
Still a ways to go
on February 9, 2017
Posted by: Whasamatau
I was very excited to get the opportunity to use and review the Samsung Gear S3. I have an IT background, and am an early adopter. I am also a watch aficionado and know what I want and like in a watch.
I have been unimpressed with smartwatch development, features, and style so far and thought the Gear S3 may be the first entry in the market I could get behind. For the most part this is true. I have used the watch for a few days now and I am ready to give some of my thoughts.
I was very impressed at how far the UI has come. The UI is snappy and intuitive. I really liked the features offered. The S3 has GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, Barometer, and heart rate all on board so it is useful even without your phone nearby. There are plenty of watch faces, apps and widgets available, although I hope the future bring more.
I noticed that even if I left the watch at home it was still connected to my phone via WiFi and could be administered remotely from my phone, even across town. I also used it to talk to my wife several times, using it as a speaker phone. I felt a bit like a dork talking to my wrist but the clarity is there.
Now the bad. I am not a fan of the design. I absolutely hate the styling of the Classic version I was sent. I would never go for it myself, although I can see how it would appeal to others. I do like the looks of the Frontier and if I had to choose one the Frontier would be it.
There are overall design elements I cannot look past. Mainly the watch body is still far too large. The build quality is great, and I like that the lower watch body is steel, but the thickness is just too much. It made me feel like I was wearing a giant children's toy walkie-talkie on my wrist. My phone is thinner than this thing. I also found the leather watch band very thick and uncomfortable, however this could be easily changed since it uses standard 22mm watch bands and there plenty of options.
I am very glad to have the opportunity to test the watch out. I had been considering purchasing one, and now I can save my money. I find the feature and usage to be great and can't wait to see the what the future will bring for the smartwatch segment. However the design leaves much to be desired.
Warren K.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Upgrade your entertainment setup with this stunning 55-inch Samsung QLED smart TV. Enjoy enhanced color and 2160p-resolution playback thanks to the television’s 4K UHD display, which adds realism and vibrance to movies. Stream content wirelessly on demand and connect additional home theater components via the Samsung QLED smart TV’s four HDMI inputs.
Does this happen to be a smart TV and if not will you still be able to pull up Amazon and hula in all of that that's on the smart TV
It is a "smart tv" and has built in and downloadable apps available
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