Samsung have updated their TV range across the board, with teh focus on their top-end M8 and mid-range designer R8 models. Remember the R7’s V-shape base? Now it’s become a silky smooth curve with a little light in the middle. Is that going to make you upgrade? No? How about some tasty spec upgrades and some delicious price downgrades. Like 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Yeah, that’s right. Taste the black. Oh yeah, and FINALLY we get 3 HDMI inputs in a panel, along with a rainbow of other connection options.
Panels are expected to land in June. Details (and pricing) after the jump.
M8 Series LCD: True 1080p panel
- Contrast: 15,000:1
- Response: 8ms
- CCFL Backlight
- HDMI 1.3 (and Anynet + HDMI-CEC)
- 3 HDMI inputs (2 rear / 1 side)
- 2 component; 2 composite; 1 PC
- HD Tuner
- Swivel stand
- Auto wall mount support
- 40-inch: $4,399; 46-inch: $5,499; 52-inch: $8,799
R8 Series LCD: Designer mid panel
- 1366 x 768
- Contrast: 8,000:1
- Response: 8ms
- CCFL Backlight
- HDMI 1.2 (and HDMI-CEC)
- 3 HDMI inputs (2 rear / 1 side)
- 2 component; 2 composite; 1 S-Video; 1 PC
- HD Tuner
- Swivel stand
- Auto wall mount support (40-inch)
- 26-inch: $1,799; 32-inch: $2,199; 40-inch: $3,299
S8 Series LCD: Value range (but still damn good)
- 1366 x 768
- Contrast: 7,000:1
- Response: 8ms
- CCFL Backlight
- HDMI 1.2 (no HDMI-CEC)
- 2 HDMI inputs (2 rear)
- 2 component; 2 composite; 1 S-Video; 1 PC
- HD Tuner
- Swivel stand
- Auto wall mount support (40-inch & 46-inch)
- Prices TBA
Prediction: The R8 is going to rule the school. If I’m wrong, may I lightning let me pick one up at warehouse prices.