The 3D features are very cool - not a must have for me - but still pretty neat, especially converting live TV (like football games) to 3D on the fly; it works best with full HD content in 1080i. The fact that synching the 3D glasses is done via Bluetooth starting with the 'D' model is a big improvement. The full keyboard on the back of the remote (via Bluetooth) is also a great feature of this TV and definitely a must for the built-in web browser.
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3D Technology Checklist
This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires: | A Display First, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession. |
 | A Source Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you'll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system. |
 | 3D Content 3D content--the actual entertainment, in other words--will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it's a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game. |
 | 3D Glasses For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered "active shutter" glasses, others polarized "passive" glasses. You'll need one pair per viewer, and they'll have to be compatible with your display, whether they're the same brand, or a pair of "universal" glasses designed to work across brands. |
 | HDMI Cable To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality. |
UN55D8000 Select Specifications
| Video | ||
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size: | 54.6 Inches | |
| Display Type: | LED With Micro Dimming Plus | |
| Resolution: | 1080p Full HD | |
| Inputs | ||
| HDMI: | 4 (version 1.4) | |
| Component Video (Y/PB/PR): | 1 | |
| Composite Video | 2 (1 Shared With Componenent) | |
| PC Input: | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 Ports: | 3 | |
| Component Audio Input: | 1 | |
| PC Audio Input: | 1 | |
| Outputs | ||
| Digital Audio Output: | 1 | |
| Weight and Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions (WxHxD): | 48.5 x 27.8 x 1.2 Inches (48.5 x 31.0 x 9.5 Inches With Stand) | |
| Weight: | 35.7 lbs. (41 lbs. with stand) | |
