Internet-Ready Devices
Internet-ready devices use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content to your television, whether it’s streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today’s weather forecast.
Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.
Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.
Learn more about Internet-ready devices and HDTVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you’ll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.
February 2011
For the ultimate TV enthusiasts, incredible picture quality and advanced connectivity are just the first step; the Samsung UN55D6500LED TV goes a step beyond, adding elegant design to the formula. The Samsung “One Design” bezel is only 0.2 inches–as slender as they come–for a picture that’s, well, all picture. On that commanding 55-inch screen you can enjoy Samsung’ Smart TV, which puts the web, a wide range of apps, Skype video calling, and plenty more at your fingertips. Or connect a Blu-ray 3D player to get immersed in cinema-quality 3D programming–3D glasses not included in box, must be purchased as optional accessory.
Samsung’s D6500 LED HDTV series offers Full HD picture quality and entertainment possibilities galore.
More Screen, Less Frame
Cinema-quality 3D experience
3-Dimensional TVs add new depth and dimension to create larger-than-life experiences. 3D Active Glasses sync up with the 3D TV to produce 3D images that virtually leap off the screen. Favorite shows can even be transformed to 3D in real time for the ultimate “reality” TV.
Slim and Stylish LED HDTV
LED backlighting is not only more energy-efficient than its CCFL counterpart, it allows for a slimmer television design, allowing the UN55D6500 to check in at just over an inch deep without its stand. Samsung’s ultra-thin bezel design adds to the visual appeal, making this display almost all screen, and a worthy addition to most any room.
The UN55D6500 also features Samsung’s “Touch of Color” design, which blends a hint of amber color into the traditional piano black bezel frame, for eye-catching style even when your TV is turned off.
Experience cinematic-quality 3D entertainment in the comfort of your living room or upconvert regular 2D programming to immersive 3D.
Connect with Samsung Smart TV to easily search for movies, TV shows, explore Samsung Apps, chat with friends and more.
With an incredibly slim half-inch bezel, the D6500 series gives you more screen in a smaller space.
Smart TV with Samsung Apps
Connect with Samsung Smart TV for a wealth of added entertainment options. The UN55D6500 features Samsung’s Smart Hub, a simple menu system for connected features. Easily search for movies, shows and videos via online services and across connected devices, browse the web from your television, chat with friends, and access a wide variety of apps from Samsung Apps.
Samsung Apps is a growing collection of apps specifically built for your TV, connecting you to your favorite digital content like videos, sports, games, social networking, and much more. With web-connected apps on your Samsung Smart TV, you can stream movies from Netflix or Blockbuster, TV shows from Hulu, videos from YouTube, Next Level sports information from ESPN, music from, Pandora and view updates on your Facebook or Twitter accounts. The apps that matter to you, now available on your TV.
Auto Motion Plus 120Hz with Clear Motion Rate
Auto Motion Plus 120Hz brings action movies and sports to life in the living room, thanks to frame-to-frame smooth motion. This technology eliminates motion blur by calculating the image and inserting it, creating a non-repetitive transition from one frame to the next. Blur is virtually eliminated and clarity enhanced, for smooth, lifelike motion.
Skype on Samsung TV
Enjoy the convenience and connectivity of free, IP-based, picture-in-picture video calls via Skype, right from your couch. Skype is nice on a 15-inch laptop, but it’s a whole new experience on a display this size.
1080p Full HD With Four HDMI Inputs
The UN55D6500 delivers Full HD 1080p resolution, for a superb level of detail and clarity in your picture. To connect your sources, four HDMI inputs are provided, for delivering a Full HD picture and audio over a single cable.
Exceeds ENERGY STAR Standards
The UN55D6500 taps into the energy efficiency of LED backlighting, and exceeds the strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy by up to 50%. That means you get lower utility costs, and a smaller carbon footprint.
Built-in WiFi
Access all your Smart TV features or DLNA network content without the need for a wired connection or add-on device. The UN55D6500 has Wi-Fi connectivity right out of the box.
ConnectShare Movie
Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily via one of the UN55D6500′s USB ports. An intuitive, user-friendly interface allows access to videos, music, or pictures via the remote.
Wide Color Enhancer Plus
The challenge of any TV screen is to recreate reality through color and light. Samsung takes on this challenge with their Wide Color Enhancer Pro feature. After analyzing each pixel, it stretches them to their 3-dimensional limit. What you get is the entire spectrum of color and luminance for rich, saturated images with intense detail.
AllShare DLNA Networking
For even more entertainment options, the UN55D6500 lets you connect to your home network and stream music, videos, and photos from other DLNA Certified devices (your computer, network storage drive, etc.).
Ultra Clear Panel
Absorbing ambient light, Samsung’s Ultra Clear Panel eliminates reflections, boosts contrast ratio, and creates a comfortable viewing environment. Enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.
UN55D6500 Select Specifications
| Video |
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54.6 Inches |
| Display Type: |
LED |
| Resolution: |
1080p Full HD |
| Inputs |
| HDMI: |
4 (version 1.4) |
| Component Video (Y/PB/PR): |
1 |
| Composite Video |
1 |
| PC Input: |
1 |
| USB 2.0 Ports: |
3 |
| Component Audio Input: |
1 |
| PC Audio Input: |
1 |
| Outputs |
| Digital Audio Output: |
1 |
| Weight and Dimensions |
| Dimensions (WxHxD): |
50.4 x 30.1 x 1.2 Inches (50.4 x 32.3 x 12.0 Inches With Stand) |
| Weight: |
39.7 lbs. (48.9 lbs. with stand) |
What’s in the Box
UN55D6500 55-inch LED HDTV, Stand, Remote Control, Documentation, AV/Component Adapter, AV Adapter
Samsung 2011 LED/LCD Feature Comparison
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D8000
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D7900
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D7000
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D6500
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D6400
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D6300
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D6000
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D5500
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D5003 |
D5010
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D5000
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D4003 |
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D630
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D550
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D450
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46″, 55″, 60″, 65″
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46″, 55″
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46″, 55″, 60″
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40″, 46″, 55″, 60″
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40″, 46″, 55″, 60″
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40″, 46″, 55″
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32″, 40″, 46″, 55″, 60″
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22″, 40″
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19″, 26″, 32″
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19″, 32″
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40″, 46″
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32″, 37″, 40″, 46″
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22″, 26″, 32″
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Micro Dimming Plus
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| Design |
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High Glossy Black |
ToC
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High Glossy Black |
ToC
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ToC
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ToC
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High Glossy Black |
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Ultra Thin
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Ultra Thin
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* 19″ has 2 HDMI inputs
** 19″ and 22″ have only 1 HDMI input
