Typical price: £2,600
What is it: 1080p projector designed using DLP technology with Hollywood colour tuning
What we think: There's enough quality to suggest that Samsung has the potential to make a truly great projector one day -- but not yet
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 17 July 2008
Tags: Samsung, Samsung SP-A800B, brightness, UK, Hollywood
We like:
Impressive detailing; pitch-perfect colours; exceptionally quiet runner; good price
We don't like:
Visible DLP rainbow effect; lack of depth in black levels; slightly blurred motion
CNET UK judgement:
It's clear that Samsung has nurtured the A800B into being with plenty of love and devotion, even going so far as to call in a renowned picture quality expert to help them 'tune' its colour performance for movies. But although the A800B certainly sparkles in some ways, it feels just off today's fast-moving projection pace
Full review:
With the projection market getting ever more cut-throat, it's perhaps rather surprising that Samsung should decide now to hit the UK with the £2,600 SP-A800B. If any brand has the muscle and know-how to make an impact, though, it's got to be Samsung. Right? Continue Reading...
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