With advances in LCD technology, televisions are getting thinner and prices are going up. This makes the purchase of a new television a big decision in most households. In order to make the decision easier, one should read reviews of different models to see their good and bad points before bringing one home. After all, it would not be good to purchase a television only to find that it is not what was wanted. The Samsung UN55C6500 review contains several pros and cons. Here are a few of them.

Pros

This series of televisions features blacks that are a bit darker than some other edge lit LED models. Color reproduction is very good with a linear grayscale for lighting bright areas of the screen. It is a true HD TV capable of handling 1080p content with ease.

The menu features a wide range of tweaks and picture controls. It also has several widgets and handles streaming content through a very well integrated Apps system. In fact, this is the least expensive set from Samsung to offer the Apps function. The set features a sleek style, being just over an inch thick. It is very energy efficient.

The remote does not use flush semi-keys. It features standard raised buttons that are easier to use. It also features a textured finish that does not trap fingerprints the way many of the smoother finishes do.

Samsung UN55C6500 chose to keep the same basic control menus used with earlier models. The graphics are easily read and navigated. Response to commands is actually better than with earlier series of televisions. The menu includes text explanations of almost all of the functions.

Cons

These sets are relatively expensive compared to other sets of the same size and class. The blacks are a little lighter than those attained with local dimming LEDs. The uniformity of the picture is a little off and the picture does not show clearly when viewed from a wide angle. It is good when viewed straight on, but not so much off to the side.

The primary color, red, is not reproduced with complete accuracy. Black areas have a bit of a blue tinge that is noticeable.

The chrome stand may not fit in with all home furnishing arrangements. It gives the set a bit of a high contrast appearance that stands out considering the black cabinet and shiny chrome stand.

Summary

The picture on this Samsung UN55C6500 model faces some of the typical disadvantages common to edge lit LED LCD displays. Despite this, the set has some excellent features and a minimalist style that appeals to a large audience. Samsung sets are among the thinnest sets on the market while being packed with some the most sought after features and apps on the market.

This set costs a bit more than standard LCD sets, but much less than the newer 3D sets that are coming on the market. For those who are not overly concerned about 3D, this is an excellent set for the price.