Samsung 40C8000 Series (UN40C8000 / UE40C8000 / UA40C8000)

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Sep, 2016

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews of Samsung 40C8000 Series (UN40C8000 / UE40C8000 / UA40C8000). The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other TVs for all reviews. People are impressed by the glare and usability. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the durability. Opinions are divided on the sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Samsung 40C8000 Series (UN40C8000 / UE40C8000 / UA40C8000) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung 40C8000 Series (UN40C8000 / UE40C8000 / UA40C8000)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Samsung 40C8000 Series (UN40C8000 / UE40C8000 / UA40C8000) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other TVs on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the sound and usability. The price and image quality also get good reviews, but there are some less positive comments about the durability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Samsung UE40C8000 40 -inch LCD 1080 pixels 800 Hz 3D TV • Samsung UE40C8000 40 -inch LCD 1080 pixels 800 Hz 3D TV

Sep, 2016

Expert review by: Adrian Justins (techradar.com)

Samsung UE40C8000 review

Samsung's gorgeous 40-inch skinny screen is an edge-lit LED delight

Excellent picture quality ; Improved internet TV offering ; Gorgeous styling and ultra-black screen ; Classy remote control ; Easy to record to USB devices

Expensive ; Dark areas lack detail ; Cross-talk issues with 3D ; Occasionally tortuous menu system ; Some internet video services ineffective

This elegant edge LED-lit UE40C8000 is Samsung's skinniest TV ever. But its 24mm profile is just one of its many attributes, with 3D capability, DLNA networking, USB recording and internet TV among the auxiliary features that complement those...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by: What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Samsung UE40C8000 review

Best Premium 40-42in TV, Awards 2010. This TV has everything you could need, and the performance to match its slimline looks

3D ; styling, specification ; great picture-making, with motion a particular highlight

Insubstantial sound from built-in speakers ; the obligatory 3D cross-talk issues

Best Premium 40-42in TV, Awards 2010. Chic looks when it’s switched off, great pictures when it’s switched on – what more do you want?

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by: HDTVorg.co.uk (hdtvorg.co.uk)

Samsung UE40C8000

A competent and stylish 3D enabled LCD TV that suffers from a few minor glitches ..

Picture quality, stunning looks

Expensive, 3D glitches remain to a degree

Like the larger models in the range, the UE40C8000 improves on the 3D performance of its C7000 sibling and seems to have addressed (if not completely removed) those annoying backlight issues. If you are open to buying an LCD or Plasma and want the best...

Dec, 2010