Wednesday, 13 November 2013

SAMSUNG's wireless products and accessibility

SAMSUNG is dedicated to designing products around our customer's needs. In pursuit of our commitment to our customers, we have designed products that are easy to use and have a variety of features. The products and their features are also designed to meet a variety of needs of persons with disabilities.
Designated Agent Contact Information:

Ms. Kendra Green 
Regulatory Compliance Manager 
1301 E. Lookout Dr. Richardson, Texas 75082 
TEL: (972) 761-7123 FAX: (972)761-7161

Hearing Aid Compatible

Samsung has a number of phones that have been designed, tested and certified to potentially improve performance for users with hearing aids.
Technical specification ANSI C63.19 has been developed to provide a way to measure the interference experienced by hearing aid users when using hearing aids with wireless handsets. The interference may be a buzzing, humming, or a whining noise .The amount of interference experienced by hearing aid users may vary based on the level of immunity of their hearing aids.
Wireless handsets are tested to C63.19 and rated M1 to M4 with respect to RF interference between the hearing aid and handset. A wireless handset with a rating of M3 or M4 usually provides reduced RF interference for hearing aids designed for compatibility.
C63.19 also provides a rating to measure a wireless handset's compatibility to telecoil (T-coil) hearing aids. Handsets tested for telecoil compatibility are rated T1 through T4. Handsets that receive T3, T4 usually provide better performance for use with telecoil hearing aids designed for compatibility.
Although a hearing aid compatibility ratings system is not a guarantee, it is a useful tool for consumers to determine the most appropriate wireless handset to match with their hearing aid.

The following statement applies to each of the current Samsung HAC models that are listed in blue in the chart below 

This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.


Designated Personnel to Address Accessibility
Samsung also has a Designated agent to address consumer complaints or inquiries related to Disability Rights. Contact information is listed on the FCC DRO web site at http://www.fcc.gov/cib/dro/section255_manu.html 

Samsung's Customer care organization is also available to support and answer questions from consumers with disabilities. Below is a toll-free number that consumers can call for specific needs. Customer Care Contact Number: (888)987-HELP (4357) 

The product descriptions listed are for information purposes only. It is provided for the sole purpose of helping consumers select mobile phones that might better meet their needs or desires. Except for those products that are HAC rated as noted, the information provided is not intended as a representation of accessibility, compatibility or otherwise and should not be considered as a warranty of any kind.

Thursday, 7 November 2013

SAMSUNG Dryer Receives the 2013 Energy Star® Emerging Technology Award

SAMSUNG Dryer Receives the 2013 Energy Star® Emerging Technology Award




NEW YORK – June 12, 2013 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc., America’s fastest growing appliance brand1, today announced that its DV457 clothes dryer has been awarded the 2013 ENERGY STAR® Emerging Technology Award for advanced dryers. EPA’s ENERGY STAR program is the trusted source for energy-efficient product labeling and consumer education, and this award recognizes products that are at the forefront of energy conservation and climate protection. This marks the first time that a clothes dryer has received this honor.

“Eco-efficient appliances are a must-have, and families want all of their appliances to play a role in reducing their impact on the environment,” said Kevin Dexter, senior vice president of home appliances sales and marketing, Samsung Electronics America. “Samsung is honored to be the first home appliance manufacturer to receive this honor for a dryer as we continue to push the envelope to deliver more and more energy conscious appliances.”

The Samsung DV457 uses 36 percent less energy than conventional models – which can translate up to $635 in electricity and 9,000 lbs of CO2 emissions saved over the life of the product. 2When combined with its matching clothes washer, the WF457, the Smart Grid-ready laundry pair can save up to $3,978 in lifetime energy savings3, representing the most energy efficient laundry pair in the industry.

“Over the past decade we have seen collective progress with energy efficiency across all appliance categories, except clothes dryers--but today that all changes,” says EPA’s Peter Banwell, Director of Product Marketing. “EPA is pleased that Samsung has designed a dryer that meets EPA’s difficult to reach efficiency targets. We look forward to working with Samsung to promote this award winning product, which will save consumers energy and protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

In addition to its energy efficiency, the Samsung WF457 and DV457 laundry pair also combines superior fabric care performance and smart features to significantly streamline the laundry process. Both feature Samsung’s exclusive Smart Control system, which allows consumers to stay connected to wash and dry cycles without having to remain close by the machine. Consumers can – via a wireless router and a smart phone application – monitor cycle selections, remaining time and finishing alerts. Consumers can also remotely start or pause the appliances so families no longer need to run back and forth from the laundry room trying to estimate when the load is done. Samsung’s Smart Care system makes user manuals obsolete by quickly diagnosing washer and dryer issues and sending alerts to consumers’ smart phones.

Samsung’s WF457 and DV457 are as beautiful as they are efficient. The appliances themselves are stylish with details that match even the most discerning tastes, and they feature the industry’s largest 8-inch color LCD touch screen for easy and intuitive cycle selection. All of that combined with its Vibration Reduction Technology (VRT) make them worthy of a second-floor laundry room.

The Samsung WF457 washer and DV457 dryer are available now at retailers nationwide with an MSRP starting at $1,499.

1 According to Traqline 2012 data
2 11 years based on DOE standards
3 11 years based on DOE standards
 
For more information, visit www.samsung.com. and Samsung Dryers Store

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), is a recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology. A wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEA delivers a broad range of digital consumer electronics, IT and home appliance products. Samsung is the market leader for HDTVs in the U.S and America’s fastest growing home appliance brand. To discover more of the award-winning products you love with Samsung, please visit www.samsung.com.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computersprinters, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion.

SAMSUNG Announces US Commercial Release of SAMSUNG XGEO GC80 Digital Radiography System

SAMSUNG Announces US Commercial Release of SAMSUNG XGEO GC80 Digital Radiography System


Ridgefield Park, NJ – November 4, 2013 – Samsung Electronics America Inc. announced today the U.S. commercial release of its first Digital Radiology (DR) system, the Samsung XGEO GC80. The Samsung XGEO GC80, which received 510(k) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration earlier this year, represents Samsung’s entrance into the DR market with a premium system offering advanced imaging technology, award-winning* design and user-friendly workflows to meet the demands of the 21st century radiology departments. 

Developed as part of Samsung’s commitment to delivering healthcare technology that is accurate, easy and fast, the XGEO GC80 provides a spectrum of diagnostic and patient-centric tools aligned to meet the various demands and needs of both care provider and patient. From workflow to dose management, Samsung’s digital X-ray technology balances science with purpose without jeopardizing image quality. 

“The Samsung XGEO GC80 will provide an innovative alternative in the digital radiology market, leveraging Samsung’s deep expertise in advanced imaging technology and ergonomic design,” said Doug Ryan, Group Vice President for Health and Medical Equipment at Samsung’s Enterprise Business Division. “The Samsung XGEO GC80 provides exceptional image quality and departmental workflows through automation that is essential for both provider and patient care.” 

Utilizing a Samsung TFT-based flat panel detector, the XGEO GC80 system incorporates proprietry Adaptive Local Contrast Stretching (ALCOS) software with automatic, customizable post-image processing for optimizing contrast and edge sharpness. This enables the system to deliver high image quality, fast results and provide diagnostic confidence across diverse applications. 

The award-winning ergonomic design features complement the Samsung XGEO GC80’s advanced image quality. Integrating Samsung’s sophisticated robotics technology, the soft handling function allows users to reposition the THU (Tube Head Unit) with an easy movement for improved workflow and reduced fatigue. With dedicated “auto” features, including positioning, tracking and parking, the XGEO GC80 combines modern efficiency with user convenience and patient safety. Audio/visual indicators highlight each procedural step, helping to simplify and enhance patient/provider interactions. 

To learn more about Samsung’s Health and Medical Equipment, please visit www.samsung.com/global/business/healthcare/

*Samsung XGEO GC80 received Gold Awards from both iF (iF International Forum) and IDEA (International Design Excellence Awards). 

About Samsung Electronics America Enterprise Business Division 
As a global leader in Information Technology, Samsung’s Enterprise Business Division (EBD) is committed to introducing new business experiences across a diverse spectrum of industries from retail to healthcare, hospitality to sales.  We believe technology brings business and customers together — to better share, collaborate and discover new opportunities. With a market-oriented approach to innovation, EBD is a division of Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. (SEC).  For more information, please visit samsung.com/business, call 1-866-SAM-4BIZ or follow Samsung EBD via Twitter @SamsungBizUSA

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 270,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Samsung Smart TVs Now Come With Music App

Samsung Smart TVs Now Come With Music App

Samsung has launched a smart TV app from entertainment brand Ministry of Sound.
The new music app will showcase exclusive video content including interviews and behind the scenes footage from the worlds biggest DJ’s.
Using the smart interaction features of Samsung smart TVs, viewers can use gestures and everyday language to find their favourite tracks in Ministry of Sound’s music video catalogue and even share content they’re watching on the Smart TV between Samsung Galaxy tablets and phones.
The Ministry of Sound Smart TV App will include a Video and Radio section. Video features Ministry of Sound’s entire music video catalogue, and radio includes a Live from Ministry of Sound function which stream sets from the biggest international DJs from the London venue every Friday and Saturday night. Live Stream and Listen on Demand will allow users to listen live or catch up with their favourite dance radio station and playlists
Guy Kinnell, Director, TV/AV (UK) and Consumer Electronics (Ireland), Samsung Electronics, commented: ‘’When you bring such musical heritage to the living room, viewers expect not only the very best in picture quality but superior sound too. Our 2013 Smart TVs include built-in sub woofers to provide a truly live music experience and with Samsung SoundShare technology, people can wirelessly stream high quality audio to Samsung’s family of quality audio products. The new Ministry of Sound App enables viewers to feel part of the live music action and bring the club experience into the comfort of their own home.’’
James Garside, Mobile and Connected Devices, Ministry of Sound, commented: “We’re looking forward to giving dance music fans a taste of Ministry of Sound direct to Samsung Smart TVs. Live From The Club on Ministry of Sound Radio is a unique offering that allows users to stay in tune with the world-famous DJs that play here. New music is a key focus of what we do here. Our A&R team continually spend time scouting new talent; all of which is available through our app, and it’s the only place you are able to access our entire music and video collection along with the rest of the live and on-demand Ministry of Sound Radio shows.”
Available from the Smart TV store, Samsung Apps, the Now Music Smart TV App gives viewers access to current chart music along with accessing bespoke Now playlists, which span all genres of music across three decades. Curated Video playlists and charts are also available.
Samsung Smart TVs offer the exclusive ITV Player app as well as 4oD, BBC iPlayer, Demand 5, BBC Sport and BBC News. You can also stream movies and music, play games, video chat and more.






Wednesday, 14 August 2013

Samsung 2013 Smart TVs: Evolution

Samsung 2013 Smart TVs: Evolution - Samsung made a big song and dance about its premium 2012 TVs being compatible with a plug-in box that would upgrade their hardware and software — the Smart Evolution Kit. The first Smart Evolution Kit is here, now, and it does everything it promises to. Visit Samsung Smart TV Review for more information. The mysterious Smart Evolution box, which plugs into a port at the back of 2012 Series 7 and 8 Samsung Smart TVs.
The price is significantly higher than Samsung said it would be — between $249 and $299, instead of around $129. This is to do with the hardware that’s inside the Kit, like a quad-core processor, as well as the development costs that have gone into making the new Smart Hub interface and apps compatible with older televisions. Source: PCWorld

Samsung 2013 Smart TVs: Content

Samsung 2013 Smart TVs: Content TVs aren’t any good if they don’t have anything screening on them, and Samsung’s got that message loud and clear. There’s two big draw-cards for the 2013 range of Samsung TVs — the first is a revamped and revitalised Smart Hub interface that’s smart enough to know what you want to watch, and the second is a content deal that should be a big value-add for sports fans. The new Smart Hub layout, in the My Apps screen.
The new Smart Hub looks very similar to the grid-style layout of the apps on Apple’s iOS, or the app draw on Google’s Android smartphone operating system. It’s no-nonsense: there’s a long line of recommended apps up top, and a larger grid of all the apps you’ve already installed. Navigation seems faster and smoother than in previous years — likely an advantage of the new TVs’ superior processing power. The On TV screen of Smart Hub, which recommends you shows that S-Recommendation has picked out.
Most users generally use their TVs mostly for watching free-to-air digital TV, and Samsung is banking on this for its S-Recommendation feature. What S-Recommendation does is keep track of what you’ve watched, and of any content questions you might have asked, and pick out shows that it thinks you might be interested in. It learns your preferences each time you watch TV, so it’ll get more refined with time. It can also be configured for individual users, tying in with face recognition where it’s available. It’ll work with your free-to-air digital TV from when Samsung’s new TVs hit the shelves, and should support the in-built Foxtel app by the end of the year. Samsung made the bold claim that its new TVs let Australian viewers access 90 per cent of the entire world’s televised sport. A lot of that comes from the comprehensive coverage of ESPN3 on the included Foxtel app, which requires a subscription, and most of the other content is through a service called LiveSport TV. It’ll cost you around $60 per month, but it’s got a whole mess of sports included from hockey to rugby. Visit Samsung Smart TV Review for more information Source: PCWorld

Samsung 2013 Smart TVs: Interaction

Samsung 2013 Smart TVs: Interaction Just like last year, Samsung is heavily pushing the interactive side of its Smart TVs. The company’s killer feature this year is natural language — available on its higher-end Smart TVs like the S9, Series 8, and Series 6, the service has two aspects. The first is natural language recognition, with users being able to issue the TV commands in loosely-defined phrases, rather than set sentences with keywords as last year’s models required. Samsung's voice command bar at the top of the screen. This speech-to-text feature lets users change volume, channels, navigate through menus, and ask the TV questions to which it will synthesise a response. Samsung says the TVs will be able to understand “almost anything” that is it asked.For all the Smart Interaction voice control, you’ll need to have a TV that’s compatible with the new Samsung Smart Touch Remote — it’s got a microphone inside. Once a command has been issued, the TV will respond in kind — its text-to-speech function draws from the same library of natural language, with each TV storing thousands of pre-recorded sentences and delivering one or more, or a combination of several, as the situation demands. The system was developed locally in collaboration with Macquarie University, with half a million dollars of R&D funding from Samsung. Samsung’s motion-sensing cameras on top of premium TVs also get an upgrade — they’ve changed from super-low-res VGA cameras to not-so-low-res 5-megapixel units. This is enough for them to successfully distinguish each of a user’s hands, making two-handed gestures like rotating and zooming possible, in the same way that multi-touch on a touchscreen works. Face detection is another big part of the camera’s role, logging users into their personalised home screens in the same way as Panasonic’s 2013 TVs. Visit Samsung 2013 Smart TVs Review site for more information Source: PCWorld

Samsung’s 2013 Smart TVs Release

Samsung’s 2013 Smart TVs: everything you need to know Samsung has launched its 2013 line-up of LED and plasma TVs with massive fanfare, pushing new features that make its TVs easier to use, and more responsive to the content being watched on them. The hero of Samsung’s launch was its S9 Ultra HD TV — an 85-inch, LED-backlit, ‘4K’-resolution TV with a stand styled like a painter’s easel. Arriving in only a few of Samsung’s partner retail stores in June, the S9 will cost $40,000 in Australia. The Samsung S9 joins the $16,000 LG 84LM9600 and $25,000 Sony X900 BRAVIA TVs, both of which have similar 84-inch panels. The Korean TV market leader says its unique features more than justify the S9’s higher price tag, and has said that at least a dozen buyers have already put down deposits to pre-order the TV locally. More accessible than the $40,000 S9 is the rest of Samsung’s 2013 Smart TV line-up. As in previous years, the range is separated into several Series, differentiated by included features and screen technologies. There are 31 LED and four plasma TVs in the company’s 2013 range. The Series 8 (F800) Smart LED TV.
Top billing goes to the Series 8 (F8000) LED TVs, available in 75-, 65-, 60- and 55-inch sizes ($9,999, $5,999, $4,999, and $4,199 respectively). Below that, a Series 7 (F7100) has 60- and 55-inch variants ($3,999 and $3,299). The Series 6 range is the mass-market line, with four variants within the Smart TV series (F6800, F6700, F6400, and F6300). The F6800 range comes in three sizes — 55-, 50- and 40-inches. The F6700 range will also have the same three 55-, 50- and 40-inch panels. F6400 has the largest stratification, ranging from a 75-inch screen to a 32-inch one, with 65-, 60-, 55- and 50-inch in between. F6300 has 55-, 50-, 40- and 32-inch screens — confused yet? The Series 6 (F6400) Smart LED TV.
Prices have not been released for the entire Series 6 range, but the F6400 range will vary from $6,999 for the 75-inch to $2,349 for the 55-inch. The company’s cheapest Smart LED TVs are the Series 5 (F5500) — there are three 50-, 40- and 32-inch models. The company also has two non-Smart LED TV series — the Series 5 (F5000), and Series 4 (F4000). The F5000 range has 50-, 40-, 32- and 22-inch sizes, and the F4000 has 32-, 28- and 19-inch models. 2013 is the year that Samsung has finally done away with the superseded cold-cathode backlights used in older LCD TVs, and has upgraded to LED lighting across the range. The Series 8+ plasma TV.
Plasma TVs are not dead yet, although the company has drastically down-sized their production in recent years. There are two ranges of plasma TVs for Samsung in 2013 — the Series 8+, with 64- and 60-inch models ($4,299 and $3,999), and the Series 5+, with 64- and 51-inch variants. The release of Samsung’s new Smart TVs will be staggered, with models being released between now and July — generally cheaper models will be released first, with larger sizes and more premium models hitting store shelves towards the middle of the year. The top-of-the-line, $9,999 75-inch Series 8 (F8000) will be available in July. Visit Samsung Smart TV Review Site for more information. Source: PCWorld

Samsung ‘Smart TV Now’ Application has just been updated for 2013!

Samsung Smart TV Now - Android Apps on Google Play Samsung ‘Smart TV Now’ Application has just been updated for 2013! Want to know how the 2013 Samsung Smart TVs have evolved but don’t want to read through complex, boring manuals? Watch videos about the new Samsung Smart TV on Smart TV Now!
Smart TV Now provides video contents that introduce the newly added 2013 features. You can easily learn in detail about all the fun new features including “S Recommendation with Voice Interaction”, “Smart Interaction”, “Evolution Kit”, and “Smart Hub.” Keep a look out for other interesting content as well, such as the Smart TV commercials, viral videos and videos about the design story of the Smart TV model series. Check out the TV and AV video categories. You can also use the “Search” feature to easily find the content you’re looking for. And when you find something you like, add it to your bookmark and share it with you friends on social networks. Don’t forget that these fun Smart TV Videos will continue getting updates, so don’t miss out! ** Data charges may apply on 3G and 4G networks ** Smart TV features vary by location, and videos may vary depending on country and language settings on your device. **Main Features 1. Smart Features - Detailed introduction videos about new 2013 Smart TV features, including “S Recommendation with Voice Interaction”, “Smart Interaction”, “Evolution Kit”, and “Smart Hub.” 2. Videos - Smart TV usage guides and tips, and various videos about the design of the TV model series and more. 3. TV on Media - Fun and original Smart TV Commercials and amazing Viral videos. 4. Bookmark - Bookmark videos that you like and go back to watch your favorites any time you want. You can bookmark up to 30 videos. 5. Share on Social Media - Share videos that you like with friends on Facebook and Twitter. Source: Samsung Smart TV Now - Android Apps on Google Play

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

The Review Of The New Samsung Smart TV.

Samsung Smart TV Review | The New Samsung Smart TV Overall: I have had this Samsung Smart TV series for about 3 months now. I am VERY pleased with the purchase. The previous ES8000 model was plagued with cloudiness, banding--both gone in F series. Flashlighting is minimal on this set and improved over the ES series. I needed a LED TV upgrade and was on a budget ($2500 OTD/with tax) that didn't place me in the local array dimming technology zone(best type of TV right now). Plasma's are too reflective for my environment and the extra heat is unwanted (check out the Samsung PN51F8500 though, sounds wonderful).
You can visit Samsung Smart TV Series for discount rate and free shipping.

Right away I noticed how solid the TV itself felt. IF I had to do it over again, I would definitely recommend the 55"(or 60" I have now) F8000 for others to buy over the ES8000. Just ensure you pay get the best deal for it as the MSRP is overpriced. For ES8000 owners...I wouldn't upgrade. No way. This TV will hold me over until 4K's are on the market for awhile, helping perfect them and lower price.

Be wary of some of these random 1 star reviews, as many users do not even own the F series TV! Or they had an issue because they didn't have the right settings configured. I feel this TV rates 5 stars as I believe this tech is at it's "ceiling" and there is minimal room for improvement using edge lit tech.

For those who wish the short and simple, thats it! Keep reading for indepth review.

Current FIXABLE problems with firmware 11.04:
-Game mode input lag is MUCH worse than PC mode. Also both modes have Smart LED disabled(great feature for PQ).
-3D setting "light control" settins on "high" resets to "low"
-Netflix, Vudu, Amazon Prime, DLNA video's all have cinema black disabled

Picture Quality: The picture quality on this TV is fantastic especially after a few color tweaks (posted below). The blacks are so DEEP compared to my last tv(direct lit led). There is a SMALL amount of flash lighting in all four corners(more noticable on 60" when in PC mode); I believe this is a fault for ALL edge lit tv's as that is how the image functions. I can only notice flashlighting in all black lighting with something like movie title in middle of screen and black on rest of screen, or if in PC mode with a most black screen. Unless you are really looking for it in a black screen and concentrated on a corner you will not notice flashlighting.

Viewing Angle: Fairly limited. You will notice the farther off center you will notice more of a degradation in picture quality. This doesn't bother me as my "seat" is always right in front. Most end users are not as particular or picky as me when it comes to picture quality, many will not even care or notice a difference until a more extreme angle(an angle you can't reach in the room my TV is in).

Price: MSRP is overpriced. Ensure you get a good deal and get a store to pricematch to best price you can find. The 55" should be around $1999 and 60" $2330. I attempted to get Amazon to price match a store that was not on their official authorized list and they refused (attempted multiple times, through different numbers and chat). It was a $500 difference. I've found this TV from stores as low as $2075. I ended up having the local Best Buy price match this tv for me. I bought my last flagship Samsung TV in 2008/9. The A850 model(now in bedroom, this TV still satisfies me and looks better than many lower model Sammy TV's on market today).

Stand: I hated the TV stand. To feng shui for me. My wife loved it though. It actually fit our TV stand, be warwned if you have a small TV stand it will not fit...this stand is very wide. This helps the tv to appear to "float". It even came with some sort of oversized plastic screws and rope that ensured a child couldn't pull the TV down (smart). I planned on mounting this TV though like my last TV, so the stand doesn't matter much to me.

Wall Mount: I opted for a low profile wall mount from Monoprice. The one I picked was $14 and the product ID number is 5918 from monoprice's website. I linked the same mount below through amazon but it is $8 more here. This places the TV pretty much ON the wall with this mount. It's about 19mm off of the actual wall. I was able to run the power cord and a Redmere technology HDMI thin cord(10ft for $17 over at Monoprice..same cord is cheaper on Amazon)Monoprice 10-Feet HDMI Cable with RedMere Technology. It came with all the necessary bolts and spacers for the F8000 (1 small/1 large on top bolts and 2 smalls on bottom bolts). Monoprice Ultra-Slim Low Profile Wall Mount Bracket

Heat: Had the TV on for 12 hours and couldn't find any hot spots or to much heat to make me worried with how close the TV was to the wall. Was an issue on certain ES8000 sets last year causing a V spot of cloudiness.

Remote: The remote is solid and touch part is amazing. It's not a gimmick at all and actually works great. I find it easy to type with there on screen keyboard. Came with crappy batteries so I opted for some standard spare ones I had in the house. It would have been nice to get a standard remote though for older generations that do not like touchpad technology. The European model gets a 2nd remote.

Extended Warranty: I bought my warranty through Costco's squaretrade deal for $99. It will cover ME for 4 years. If I used my AMEX it would have been 5. Research your own warranties and determine if you are ok with how squaretrade handles their warranties, they will not put more money into it then what the TV is worth (pretty sure it is actually what YOU paid for it).

Smart Hub/"Smart TV" features: Easy, smooth. It would be nice if it was a bit more customizable. Its nice to have all apps in one system. No more need to use my xbox or bluray player apps as the tv smart hub works great. Browsing the internet is as smooth as Safari on my iPhone 5. EXCEPT when dealing with flash, then it slows way down...I'm not sure if flash is compatible. Netflix and Amazon Video stream fine, just wish they had the Smart LED feature. S-Recommended feature does not support Century Link Prism TV(their FIOS tv). They have the DSL rights to my area so I can't have any other FIOS TV. Not a fan of motion control, just like the kinect not useful yet, to gimmicky. Voice seems fairly well if you practice at using it although I had a movie set it off twice in a matter of 3 weeks. I prefer to hit buttons myself, using your voice still isn't natural to me. I was able to stream DLNA sources easily(up to 1080P 3D) with no issues wireless on a 5ghz network. Only issue is DLNA servers on Samsung TV's don't let you fastfoward so you have to find a workaround for certain movie formats. Mine solution was using ZappoTV(free app on iphone) to inform my NAS DLNA to stream to TV...then I could FF/Rewind on tv with touchpad remote(flicking remote left or right) OR doing it form my phone.

Smart LED: I have tried for weeks of turning it on low as opposed to off. I decided to stick with low, it does not bother me. This feature can be bothersome to certain people, let your own eyes bet the judge. I might even try to go higher.

Cinema Black: I love this feature it def makes the bars more black on widescreen flicks. I have not noticed this(nor have others), but another owner claim that the black bleeds into the picture where the black meets the "lit" area. Again you be the judge of this feature, let your eyes guide you.

Devices: Hooked up my 10-13 year old 1st gen microsoft bluetooth mouse and keyboard. Worked just fine, somewhat impressed how functional it seemed to be.

Banding: I did several different banding tests and had no banding. I found none.

Stuttering: I really had to work on finding something to get this tv to stutter. My bluray player on any movie? No. Streaming all different types of formats up to 1080P 3D quality on my laptop to TV via HDMI..no stutter. Streaming from my NAS(Synology DS213+) to TV with same formats/qualities listed above. No stuttering. I played with my Prism TV box and upon another users advice to try watching HGTV panning shots of before/after, I was able to get the TV to half step baby stutter on panning shots on HGTV. No other stuttering noticed. Other users have noted stuttering on Verizon FIOS though and had to set their AMP to clear. Mine works great on custom(settings below).

Sound: No idea, disabled it to use my own speakers(newegg runs crazy sales on polk audio speakers) and a Denon 2112CI..link to the current model Denon AVR-2113CI. A few years ago I spent $700 for Samsung's HTIB. HUGE mistake, so many repairs. Do yourself a favor and invest in a real audio company that has longer warranties and stand behind their product for longer.

The firmware I'm currently running is 11.04. Right when I started the TV and setup network it notified me that I had an update available. I said not to and to turn automatic updates off. Still, Samsung updated the firmware (they are known to sometimes do this). This can be a bad thing as in the past on other sets they sometimes take away features or make the sets look worse--not better. On my last TV it was easy to upgrade OR downgrade firmware...now it's a PITA to downgrade but still possible.

Evolution Kits: I think until these kits prove themselves they are a complete and utter joke. UNLESS these kits prove themselves somehow improving picture quality. If they don't at most I might update the last year its "compatible" with my set to upgrade the processor.

Game Mode: This setting helps reduce lag while playing through your gaming consoles(xbox/ps3). I played BF3 on my Xbox just find and did not notice any lag. UNTIL I enabled PC Mode. Then it became very apparent that PC mode was much more functional for gaming than "game mode". Try PC Mode first gents, it has less lag. Samsung seriously needs to fix this in an update.

NOTE: PC mode can only be accessed on sources not assigned to a "Samsung" device(i.e. Samsung Bluray) or any input set up with their universal remote system...it renames source forcing a keyboard naming option that does not enable PC mode. Simply select HDMI 1/2/3/4, select tools(top right), a drop down list should appear, select PC and select it. This mode/dropdown list is ONLY accessible from HDMI's that weren't previously assigned to a Samsung Product or your universal remote. If you wish to assign PC mode to a port previously assigned to STB, just delete the universal remote settings.

The features currently disabled in 11.04 are:

Game mode settings not available:

Picture Options:
HDMI Black Level (forced normal)
Film Mode
Auto Motion Plus
Advanced Settings:
10p White Balance (forced off)
Motion Lighting

PC Mode settings not available(MUCH is disabled):
Tone
Color
Picture Options:
Digital Clean View
MPEG Noise Filter
HDMI Black Level
Film Mode
Auto Motion Plus
Smart LED
Cinema Black
Advanced Settings:
Dynamic Contrast
Black Tone
Flesh
RGB Only Mode
Color Space
10P White Balance
Expert Pattern
Motion Lighting

Summary: This TV is an excellent purchase for the right price. I believe it deserves 5 out of 5 stars as it has very MINOR flaws: somewhat pricy, stand wide, stutters nonexistent on my tv service(Century Link Prism TV), flashlighting (BARELY there, doesn't even bother me as I think this edge lit tech is perfected and Samsung needs to hurry up and take over sharp's patents so they can get back to local dimming array models).

Current Color Setting's I'm using from an online forum members home calibrator's settings and slight tinkering of my own(remember, all sets are different and you should use this only as an end user as a good "base" too start with and tweak to your liking's..thats why mine do not match his, also I added turned on cineblack/smartled):

Backlight=6(night)-14(day) with best backlight to use being 10

Movie Mode
BL 10
Cont 94
Bright 45
Sharp 0
Color 48
G/R 49/51
Pic Size - screen fit
Pic Options
Color temp - Warm 2
Film Mode Auto 2
Auto Motion Plus > Custon > Blur = 10, Judder = 0, Clear = off (NOTE: if you get studdering, try turning it off custom and onto Clear)

Adv
Color Space - Auto
10 point WB - Off
White Balance:
ro 25
go 26
bo 26
rg 16
gg 25
bg 23

Black Tone=Off
Smart LED=Low
Cinablack=On (you can leave this off if you wish, just make sure its on for widescreen)
Eco= Off
Dynamic Contrast=Off(using it can crush blacks too if not careful)

3D mode
Note: Press the 3D button on the remote and select 2D>3D to put the F8000 into the 3D mode

Turn off everything that says Auto to Off Except Film Auto2 in Picture Options

Movie Mode - Note 2D and 3D on the same HDMI Input have separate memories
Backlight 20
Contrast 100
Brightness 46
Sharpness 0
Color 50
Tint 50/50
Picture Size - Screen Fit

3D
Perspective 0
Frame Depth 5
Light Control > High

Advanced Mode - off, off, 0, and off

Color Space - Custom
R R38 G0 B6
G 15 23 9
B 9 0 51
Y 47 52 9
C 14 51 53
M 41 0 48

White Balance 27 29 28 0 8 50

10p White Balance - not accessible in 3D mode

Gamma -3

Picture Options
Color Temp Warm2
Dig Clean View - off
Mpeg - off
Film - Auto 2
Auto Motion Plus - Custom - Blur 10 - Judder 5 - LED Clear Motion Off
Smart LED Off
Cinema Black Off

XBox: PC Mode on, HDMI Black Level: Normal, Standard Mode(I adjust the settings similiar to whats posted above, higher backlight. Game Mode is better for color control but has higher lag than PC Mode.