Samsung 8000 Series UN46ES8000 - 46" 3D LED Smart TV - 1080p - 240 Hz 220-Electronics.com& more Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
: 4 HDMI ports and at least one USB port were the standard for a high-end unit.
: Even in 2012, experts from Wired and Best Buy noted that thin TVs had poor speakers, making a soundbar a near-mandatory accessory. buying guide for tv 2012
: Used lightweight, polarized glasses (like in cinemas). Popularized by LG (e.g., ) and Toshiba.
The choice in 2012 fundamentally came down to picture purism (Plasma) versus brightness and efficiency (LED). Samsung 8000 Series UN46ES8000 - 46" 3D LED
Manufacturers heavily marketed two features that defined the 2012 "deep" buyer's guide: : Active 3D
The peak of LED technology for 2012, featuring a dual-core processor for Smart features and built-in cameras. Panasonic VT50 Series : Used lightweight, polarized glasses (like in cinemas)
: Used battery-powered shutter glasses to provide full 1080p resolution per eye. Standard in high-end Samsung and Panasonic models like the Samsung ES8000 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.