Samsung 3D TV

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Because our eyes are spaced apart from each other, the left and right retinas see objects at slightly different angles. To compensate for this the brain merges these two images into a single three-dimensional image.

To recreate this experience of depth on a television or cinema screen, a 3D recording will display two separate but overlapping images of the same scene simultaneously, at slightly different angles.

One image is intended for the left eye, the other for the right. 3D glasses help viewers perceive the two 2D images as one 3D image.

However, in early 2010, the Japanese firm Sony unveiled a single-lens camera, which is especially suited for sporting events. The camera takes a single image that is split by mirrors and recorded on two sensors.

Reviewers consistently rate the VERY dark black screen, which they say makes the Samsung UN55C8000 look as beautiful turned off as it does when it is on.

But it is not just the looks and viewing experience. Samsung have added some extra functions:

* Internet@TV: Connect to all your favorite digital content. Choose apps built for your TV that let you stream video, play games, view pictures and more.

* Customizable widgets give you access to BLOCKBUSTER, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Amazon Video On Demand, Netflix, Twitter, Pandora and more

* Games: Monopoly from EA, interactive card games and more

* Sports and information: the latest stories, headlines and more from Associated Press and USA Today

(All Internet functions require Internet connection via Ethernet connection or wireless LAN access)

* Built in Digital Tuner: no external box needed

* AllShare: Synchronise your entire household. A wired or wireless DLNA connection allows you to stream your PC audio and video files to your Samsung HDTV using your remote

* Skype on Samsung TV: Free, IP-based, picture-in-picture video calls via Skype right from your couch! View it all life size on your Samsung TV

So how big is the the Samsung UN55C8000 3D LED TV and what connections does it have?

Dimensions

* TV without stand: 50.5 x 30.4 x .09 inches (WxHxD); 48.5 pounds

* TV with stand: 50.5 x 32.8 x 12.1 inches (WxHxD); 53.4 pounds

* What size TV should you get?



Connections

* 4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) version 1.4: 4 back

* Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): Allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control

* USB: 2 side

* PC input: 1 back

* Ethernet: 1 back

* Optical sound output: 1 back

* Component video input: 1 back

Sony and the world's football governing body FIFA shot 25 World Cup matches in 3D. The matches included the opening game, three of the quarter finals, both semi finals and the World Cup final.

Licensing was been agreed with some TV Networks and providing you were living in the US, Spain and South Korea AND you had the right equipment you were able to watch these 2010 World Cup matches in 3D in your own home.

The UK was not included in the deal and while the BBC and ITV had broadcasting rights they did not screen any matches in 3D. However, the BBC's Director of London 2012, Roger Mosey, has said there are plans to capture some of the London 2012 Olympics in 3D.