Besides the
fantastic picture, the OLED technology allows for several other visible
benefits. Because there is no back light, OLED TV's can be made extremely thin,
even more so than a regular LED TV. As well, because of the lack of back light,
this is the only display technology that allows the screen to be curved. And
well, because they can, they did. This design choice has also been implemented
into the only other on-the-market OLED TV, the LG 55EA9800.
While we could
argue that the curve of the display doesn't actually offer any benefit besides
an eye catching aesthetic, it does in fact seem to benefit an extreme angle
side view of the display. In the end, after watching the display for some time,
the curve went unnoticed. Along with the floating bezel, the display looked
like something in a modern art gallery when turned off.
The floating bezel,
aside from adding further aesthetic, functions as a front-facing speaker, about
which we have no complaints. As most displays have speakers which face out the
back, this is a welcome change, creating crisper and more direct sound.
Amazingly, aside
from its phenomenal picture and one-of-a-kind, eye-catching design, the Samsung KN55S9C offers another unique
feature: the ability to show two different full-HD images at the same time.
Samsung calls this feature "Multi View". Passive 3D televisions can
do something similar targeted towards gamers, but multi view can be used to
watch two TV shows simultaneously. Unfortunately (and obviously), this feature
requires the use of specialized 3D glasses with built-in headphones. The
KN55S9C ships with 4 pairs of these glasses. When multi view is turned on, and
the glasses are not worn, the TV displays the two programs overlaid. Put on the
glasses and you can see only one image, but are able to switch freely between
the two. While the "first" screen is able to watch from any source,
unfortunately the second screen is limited to an external input, such as HDMI,
or the TV tuner. While this feature functions perfectly well, it does
unfortunately again, require multiple live TV sources if both viewers want to
watch live TV. In other words, two cable or satellite boxes.
One more nice
feature the KN55S9C is that it offers a separate breakout box for its external
connections, which include 2 USB and 4 HDMI ports, as well as the other
standard requisite ports. This means that only one single cable connects to the
TV. This single universal cord also supplies power. As well as reducing cable
clutter, this breakout box wards against Smart TV obsolescence, as it can
conceivably be upgraded as need arises.
In conclusion, the
Samsung KN55S9C OLED TV offers a stunning display, undoubtedly better in
comparison to any plasma, LCD, or LED TV. It has a unique aesthetic which you
won't find with any other type of display technology, as well as several unique
features, such as the breakout cable box, and Samsung's Multi View. It also, of
course, hosts Samsung's other high-end features, such as the built-in camera,
voice and gesture control, and a comprehensive Smart TV suite. Not without its
flaws, however, the KN55S9C cannot be wall mounted due to its curved design,
and it is no doubt an expensive new technology. The new Samsung OLED retails
for just under 10 grand, but for that price, you get something wholly unique
and cutting edge.
Pros:
- A cutting edge display technology, OLED lives up to the
hype with a beautifully crisp picture
- A pleasing aesthetic design, as well as incredibly thin
- Samsung's multi view is a welcomed feature
- Breakout cable box
Cons:
- OLED is costly, but unlikely to fall anytime soon due to
long development time of the technology
- Cannot be wall-mounted
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