Samsung reveals its 3D-compatible edge-lit LCD TVs

by Stevie Smith - Mar 10 2010, 05:18

Given that Samsung’s 3D televisions are about to hit retailers across America, we here at The Tech Herald thought it only right to showcase some of the tech giant’s upcoming wares in order to provide a glimpse of what your (potentially thousands of) hard-earned dollars will bring into the living room.

Our baseline choice of Samsung’s upcoming 3D-compatible models is the UNC7000, an edge-lit LED LCD set equipped with a 240Hz refresh rate, 3D depth adjustment, and an integrated converter that adds 3D effects to traditional 2D content. The UNC7000 line will be available in screen sizes of 40, 46 and 55 inches, with respective prices of $2,000, $2,600 and $3,300 USD. Expect to see the 40-inch version in stores before the close of March.

At the opposite end of the pricing scale resides the sassy UNC9000 series (pictured), which is due to arrive this April in screen sizes of 46 and 55 inches. Tethered to respective prices of $6,000 and $7,000 USD, the 3D-compatible UNC9000 is an ultra thin set with edge-lit LED LCD screen technology, a 240Hz refresh rate, and an appealing touch-screen remote capable of displaying whatever is on the main TV. 

Sitting somewhere in the middle is the UNC8000 line, which may attract the bulk of interest due to the picture control quality open to users via the set’s “precision dimming” feature. As with Samsung’s other UNC offerings, the 8000 series carries edge-lit LED LCD technology and a 240Hz refresh rate. Available in screen sizes of 46, 55 and 65 inches, and accompanying prices of $2,800, $3,500 and $5,000 USD, the UNC8000 sets will start appearing in April.

Of course, the costs don’t stop at the TVs themselves, and those looking to enjoy 3D visuals will need to splash another $150 USD for Samsung’s SG-2100SB 3D glasses, which require batteries and will only work with Samsung’s 2010 LCD and Plasma televisions. Bargain.

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