is 3d better than when this came out or is it pretty much the same across all other brands/year of other models?is there a better 3dtv as of today?
50684
I haven't seen a brand new 3D for this year. The ones I have seen are a couple years old, but with this one its great quality and you don't need powered glasses like some other models. However normal HD bounces btw 720/1080 and is not Always without the 'streaky blur'. If mainly 3D viewing, I say it's worth it, if u can handle a few glitches-but can maybe be repaired with the perfect settings.
743827
This is one feature of the TV that I have not used in a while. I personally think that it is just a novelty. I still have the 55" TV I bought and it is still working fine. I chose the passive 3d because you can use the glasses from the 3d movies you would watch in theaters. The active 3d shutter glasses are expensive and needs to be recharged.
743828
There are active glasses and passive glasses. This TV has passive glasses (like the movie theater) they don't need batteries like active glasses. TV's require one or the other. The picture is very similar with both types. 1080p is the highest resolution you will get with 3D without paying 5000+. So this TV does have good 3D, I bought it brand new in 2011. The only complaint I have is the pixilation occurs once in a while. I paid 2700 for it brand new, so under a 1000, this TV is a good deal. 3D is the same since it came out, the 4k TV's with 3D are the exception and they are expensive. LED is better than plasma, but more expensive. The viewing angle (how far to the right or left) is good with this TV. There are active glasses and passive glasses. This TV has passive glasses (like the movie theater) they don't need batteries like active glasses. TV's require one or the other. The picture is very similar with both types. 1080p is the highest resolution you will get with 3D without paying 5000+. So this TV does have good 3D, I bought it brand new in 2011. The only complaint I have is the pixilation occurs once in a while. I paid 2700 for it brand new, so under a 1000, this TV is a good deal. 3D is the same since it came out, the 4k TV's with 3D are the exception and they are expensive. LED... » Read More There are active glasses and passive glasses. This TV has passive glasses (like the movie theater) they don't need batteries like active glasses. TV's require one or the other. The picture is very similar with both types. 1080p is the highest resolution you will get with 3D without paying 5000+. So this TV does have good 3D, I bought it brand new in 2011. The only complaint I have is the pixilation occurs once in a while. I paid 2700 for it brand new, so under a 1000, this TV is a good deal. 3D is the same since it came out, the 4k TV's with 3D are the exception and they are expensive. LED is better than plasma, but more expensive. The viewing angle (how far to the right or left) is good with this TV. « Show Less
369337
Yes, it is an HD TV that has the capacity to play in 3D. You don't have to use the 3D feature at all, but its there if you want to. I've used the 3D and its fantastic. I just prefer to watch my movies without it.
981650
Not an expert, but I believe the refresh rate was increased to 120HZ to get better resolution to the screen. If you go to 3D, from what I see, is engineered to 240HZ, and show even better resolution. So, I think it's something that's engineered into TVs, and is reflected by the various pricing.
558157
If you have the money, this one is the better market value. I see other's buying the higher priced ones and are complaining already.I love the 3d on my Tv and I plan on keeping it for a while. You will see for the price you didnt make a mistake.
972344
I have this model. One of the best models for 2011, might I add. I purchased 2 of them from here. This model does not have a web browser, but it does have 2d to 3d conversion. The 2d to 3d conversion is quite nicely done too. One of the best actually with that feature. No 2012. 2013, or 2014 models have 2d to 3d conversion either. In my opinion, that alone makes it better than all the newer Samsung players. There is a lot of nice apps too including youtube and a lot of cool games built in. It also has built in on board memory, and component video, if you need it.
1659494
Well if your sold on the 3D, you would have to look at the Toshiba 58l7350u. If your looking at cost and still want an amazing picture then the Toshiba 58l7300u is the tv for you. The 7300 series Toshiba is the top of the line unless your looking to the future and want to go with the 4K resolution.
1313921
I haven't watched 3d on my Sharp but I hv watched it on my Sony and I am now a 3d fan, so is my 19 yr old son. He initially thought it was a waste of money then I had him watch a nature show in 3d and he was hooked (let me emphasize, it was a nature documentary and he was mesmerized). So I would say yes to 3d.
1885648
I own and LOVE this tv (the 8000), but I'd definitely wait. Its hard to believe that 3D won't be at least a little better, and if you decide it isn't this and the other 2010 models will, I assume, be cheaper than they are now, and will, I also assume, be available for at least a few months. I'm not at all an expert, just a lay opinion.
129596
I found the 3D depth effect to be good - just as good as any TV I've tried, or seen in the store. I watched an IMAX movie on it, plus saw parts of Avatar (for testing) before I returned the TV. From what I've seen, all 3D televisions are capable of producing equal depth effect... its more the differences in the movies that cause a perceived difference in depth or pop-out. The most impressed I ever was with the 3D pop-out on this Samsung TV was in the store where they were running a demo disc where a bunch of people were throwing food around. If course, you are unlikely to see such pop-out in a movie... at least not much of it, as it would probably become kinda hard to watch after a while.
369340
I have never used the 3D. It works GREAT in HD. One caveat: You do NOT want to view it in a well-lit room. You need blinds on your windows. I have it in my bedroom and it works GREAT. Think of the environment you'd want if you were watching a slide show or 8mm home movie on a projector screen.
2121059
No, I own this TV and it's not 3D. I personally love this TV and 3D was more of a gimmick to me, so I decided to get this anyway. I got this TV on Amazon.com for $899 and then my credit card company had a price-match deal - reimbursing me if I found it cheaper elsewhere. I found it for sale in a store in Georgia ($699), so I ended up getting $200 back from my credit card company. I know you didn't ask for that last part, but I figured I'd mention it. You cannot get a better TV (with Smart Features) for the money.
70354
I went today to look at HDtv's. I saw both the 46XBR4 and the 3000W and another 3000? Sony. All I can say is that by far the XBR4 was crisper and brighter, it looked more like reality. They had ESPN-HD feed on from Direct-TV. Is the difference worth the price, that's something you have to decide. Go look at them, I saw them at CC. I actually spent a good hour in a recliner they had setup and just watched the 46XBR4 comparing it to the sets around it. This is the one I'm getting, it was simply the best picture constantly, even better than models bigger in size with 1080p. It really stood out in the finer details when next to the other sets.
1487079
I own the panasonic 54 inch vt25 but just from looking at the store's display models, the sony is a superior tv. It displays less cross-talk, deeper blacks, and there is (to me) by far more pop in the 3d. what bothered me most about the samsung led 3dtvs is how the image feels very "wet" or extremely glossy when viewing 3d content. I didnt get that effect when viewing the sony led. Thats my two cents. cnet reviewed the tv and compares it to the sammy and panny in a brief article here http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20009377-1.html?tag=hotTopicsBody.1
2000599
The Vt50 has the best picture this year (2012), along with new 3D techonolgy, with much fewer DOA's than Samsung. No I'm not emailing them! It is a great product fairly advertising box content, with great reviews.
1973179
Does this still work as good if you do not have a 3D TV? I want all the other features and have not found them on a player besides this one...any suggestions?
410289
I've heard this models great with HD. But I'm not planning on updating the box or getting a newer generation gaming system quite yet.I currently have no TV. My goal is to find the most cost efficient TV I'll be happy with for years. In other words, one that handles SD well for now, but handles HD good enough that when I switch to it I won't feel like I should buy a newer model.
1492945
I can only comment on the M3D550KD because that's what I own. The price difference is very close, so I consider the price as not a factor. The 240MHZ refresh rate was a big deal for me and I still think it's worth having. The picture is very smooth on DVD's and Blue Ray. HDTV is really nice as well. Standard definition is noticably worse, but I guess that's why they went to HD. The 3D is really cool. I didn't buy the TV for 3D, but it's one of my favorite features now. I've owned it for several months with no problems. Bottom line, if it was stolen off my wall, I'd buy another one to replace it. I can only comment on the M3D550KD because that's what I own. The price difference is very close, so I consider the price as not a factor. The 240MHZ refresh rate was a big deal for me and I still think it's worth having. The picture is very smooth on DVD's and Blue Ray. HDTV is really nice as well. Standard definition is noticably worse, but I guess that's why they went to HD. The 3D is really cool. I didn't buy the TV for 3D, but it's one of my favorite features now. I've owned it for several months with no problems. Bottom line, if it was stolen off my wall, I'd buy another one to... » Read More I can only comment on the M3D550KD because that's what I own. The price difference is very close, so I consider the price as not a factor. The 240MHZ refresh rate was a big deal for me and I still think it's worth having. The picture is very smooth on DVD's and Blue Ray. HDTV is really nice as well. Standard definition is noticably worse, but I guess that's why they went to HD. The 3D is really cool. I didn't buy the TV for 3D, but it's one of my favorite features now. I've owned it for several months with no problems. Bottom line, if it was stolen off my wall, I'd buy another one to replace it. « Show Less