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Samsung 85-Inch Smart LED UHDTV

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     B00CMEN95U

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$39,997.99

Whether it’s your voice or a simple hand gesture, with the new Ultra-Slim Samsung Smart TV S9, controlling your TV is easier than ever before. You can talk to your TV in more natural ways such as asking, “What action movies are on”, or you can perform all the basic commands such as “record”, “last channel” and “turn on”. You can also use hand gestures to browse the new intuitive Smart Hub, a central, easy-to-navigate hub of all your favorite content. You can even use gestures to use apps, play games and more.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

372 of 431 people found the following review helpful

Great make-shift e-book reader! Wow!

By
Rump Ruckus
, January 27, 2014

Excellent! Bought this to replace my broken Nook…I can now read an entire book on one page! FANTASTIC! Nice!

4,046 of 4,200 people found the following review helpful

What wedding?

By
Jordan Rivera
, December 4, 2013

I was going to fund my daughters wedding in Hawaii, but I figured this Samsung TV would last much longer.

21,547 of 21,916 people found the following review helpful

Very satisfied

By
James O. Thach
, November 25, 2013

My wife and I bought this after selling our daughter Amanda into white slavery. We actually got a refurbished. It’s missing the remote, but oh well-- for $10K off, I can afford a universal, right? The picture is amazing. I’ve never seen the world with such clarity.

Amanda, if you’re reading this, hang in there, honey! We’ll see you in a year.

I just wanted to add an addendum to my review. Since posting it, we have received a flood of responses. People have said some pretty hurtful things--even questioning our values. Let me assure you, this was not an easy decision to make, and we made it as a family. Obviously, it’s very personal. But in light of all the second-guessing, I wanted to explain our thinking.

First and foremost, screen size. I really think you can’t go too big. 85” may seem huge, but you get used to it fast. Second, resolution. Is 4K overkill? Please, that’s what they said about 1080P! More dots = better. Period. And as far as this being a $40,000 “dumb” TV, people need to re-read my initial post: WE BOUGHT IT REFURBISHED. It was only $30,000.

Some of you may think I’m avoiding the “elephant in the room”-the real reason why this was such a heart-wrenching choice. So let’s just get it out there. Yes, the 120 Hz refresh rate is a disappointment, especially on a 4K. But life is full of compromises. And frankly, we hardly notice. All in all, no regrets.

P.S., as for our daughter, NO ONE has the right to question our parenting. Totally out of bounds. Amanda was going into 7th grade, so it was going to be a transitional year anyway. Now she gets to see the world. How many kids her age get to go to Bahrain? I sure as heck didn’t, but you don’t hear me screaming “child abuse.” Bottom line: MYOB! Seriously.

Has it been a year already? Wow! I guess that’s what 8 hours a day of immersive TV will do for you! Many of you have expressed your eagerness for an update. Well, here goes.

Generally, the Samsung has held up beautifully. We have noticed a little bit of lag, mostly in multi-player gaming--but not enough to cost us any firefights. There have been some issues up-imaging low rez content, but that’s to be expected when you early-adopt--we’re still “waiting on the world to change,” as John Mayer would say (gosh he’s talented.) On the plus side, we feel like we are now officially part of the cast of GOT. The other night
Peg almost had to open a window to let Daenerys’ dragons fly out!

And you’ll all be happy to know our darling Amanda is back with us, safe and sound. She has changed a little. She’s less talkative than before (though she had some choice words for me when I asked her to clean her room). And she’s started wearing eye make-up, which has Peg a bit concerned. But welcome to thirteen, I guess. We’re just glad to have her home. And she loves the TV. That’s the main thing. In fact, she spends so much time in front of it lately; you’d swear she owns it.

221 of 257 people found the following review helpful

Amazing

By
Darl Sabraw
, January 27, 2014

I was dubious at first about it’s only needing 2 AA batteries, but when they arrived I noticed that they were dilithium crystal based so they could also be used in my Type II Phaser.

312 of 367 people found the following review helpfu

Lead me to a life changing discovery

By
Clark
, December 10, 2013

I didn’t actually purchase this item but Amazon’s “Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed” section allowed me to discover this gem
Male Power Mens Black Collared Body Harness Mankini
that has absolutely changed my life.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

NSA Approved

By
Christopher
, December 11, 2013

Great Purchase. What sold me was the NSA on-call button that is now provided on the TV remote control. One press of the button and I can instantly talk to someone from the NSA…and the best part is, they actaully appear on the tv screen. I was drinking wine the other day and the dog ran in and knocked over my drink…all over my new carpet. I pressed the NSA button and they were already prepared with directions as to how to save my carpet…they even suggested I drink a different wine…

Customer Questions & Answers

Will the Amazon drone deliver this?

Actually, I believe that Optimus Prime will deliver it for you and have Bumblebee set it up for you…

Cjdelcampo
answered on December 4, 2013

Is this TV self-aware?

It adapts. Be careful.

steven stembridge
answered on December 7, 2013

For every person that signs up for Obamacare, we will send you one of these. Will this work?

I’m pretty sure it will, I’ve been seeing that on my Facebook wall all week, so it MUST be true!

Amazon Customer
answered on December 22, 2013

Does this TV come with happy endings?

Yes, the warranty covers this with full service, and all the games viewed will include multiple shots on the goal for the team.

Joseph Vaughn-Perling
answered on February 5, 2014

If I hook this up to cable and turn it on, will it cause another Oblivion crisis?

Actually, with Samsung’s Smart-Stability technology, the chance of completely demolishing human civilization on a power-on event is reduced to a manageable 12%.

Lily Crow
answered on February 1, 2014

Is it compatible with my Atari?

Not only is this model compatible with your Atari but it will signal the REAL Space Invaders; thus bringing a new level of realism and intensity to your gaming experience.

Jessica M.
answered on January 27, 2014.