Samsung UN85JU7100 85-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (2015 Model)

After doing a lot of research I settled on this TV. I got the 60 inch model because it fits into my entertainment center. Like most people, I read a lot of reviews here and on places like CNet, Rtings, AVSForum, etc. Yes, there are pros/cons with this set but after looking at about six other contenders they all had their issues as well. So, I finally just bit the bullet based mostly on the brand and the features. I considered the JU7500 but I couldn't see any reason why I would want to spend the extra money on a curved screen. This set replaced a two year old Sony XBR (55 inch) that I'm moving to a bedroom. The Sony is replacing a seven year old Panasonic Plasma (42 inches) that will become a game monitor in another bedroom. It's sort of like musical chairs with TV sets. Unboxing Seemed to go OK, the nice guys from Pilot delivered the TV, unboxed it, attached the stand, and turned it on to make sure it worked. They were happy to move it to my entertainment center but I had some rewiring to do so I did that myself with some help. No, it's not all that heavy but it's very awkward to lift and move. It really is a two person job. Setup Wow, has this ever gotten easier over the years. I plugged the cable from my AVR into the OneConnect box and the supplied OneConnect cable from the box to the TV. I have all of my peripherals connected to my AVR so the only connection to the TV is from the AVR to one of the HDMI ports via the OneConnect box. Side note on the box - some people are complaining about it but I think it's a great idea. I have the box hidden behind the stand but it's easily accessible if I want to plug something in - like a USB device; it sure beats trying to connect something to the back of the TV. After I had everything connected I powered on the TV and followed the prompts. I always hold my breath when something new tries to connect to my WiFi but there weren't any hiccups. By the way, you're going to be forced to use the rather odd remote that comes with this TV. I got fond of it after I adjusted to it - moving the cursor around by pointing rather than using some clunky up/down/right/left arrow (which you can still do) was much easier. Of course, after I answered everything I wasn't getting a signal and all I had was snow. After fiddling with my AVR and changing the source input on the Samsung I got a crystal clear cable signal. And, it was bright enough to be seen from outer space. So, I dove into the settings because I figured the default was "dynamic" which is what you're usually seeing on the demo models. But, nope - it was set to "standard". Brightness aside (see below) I immediately noticed a much sharper picture. My AVR has an upscale feature like most do, but it only upscales sources other than HDMI so it had no affect on my sometimes not so great cable signal. But, the Samsung upscales everything that comes into it so even if I'm sending a 1080 signal from cable to the TV it's going to upscale it to 4K and it shows. Settings I haven't made too many changes but I did get some recommended picture settings from rtings.com and one day I'll play around with them. I did find that the first evening the picture faded significantly. It was still crisp but it dimmed. I seemed to remember something about an automatic dimmer and that was the problem. If you run into this problem and find it as annoying as I did, it's called Eco-Sensor. At first I turned it off but that made the picture too bright in a dark room so I just changed the minimum brightness level and that seems to be working OK. You have complete access to more settings that you've ever dreamed about. The E-manual (it shows up on your TV or you can look at it online or download it to your PC) explains everything so most of us can understand it. The user interface for accessing apps, games, streaming services, etc is outstanding. Press one button on the remote and everything is shown on the bottom of the screen. Move the pointer (or use the arrows) to what you want and select it. It's that easy. Obviously the first time you go somewhere you're going to be asked to sign-in but after that the entire process is simple and fast. I got into Netflix faster than I get in on my tablet. Speaking of my tablet (a Samsung Galaxy Tab S), I was playing around and I mirrored the screen to the TV by simply selecting the icon on my tablet and confirming the connection on the TV. The video wasn't as crisp as HD cable but it was readable. I also connected my desktop PC (a Windows 7 system) to the TV. I was easily able to navigate through my folders and start up a slideshow of pictures. I also used the Samsung's web browser without any problems. No, it's not as full featured as something like Chrome but handy for looking something up. Because I have a Harmony remote, cable, and everything is connected to my AVR I don't use the Samsung remote very much. But, I do use it when I'm streaming music or video directly to the TV, e.g., NetFlix. Like I said before, the pointer function is pretty easy to use for selecting things. You'll also notice that there aren't any numbers on the remote. But, press Menu/123 and they show up on the TV screen. That's cute but I'm not sure I'd want to use that all the time to do things like change the TV channel. A universal remote (like the Harmony) would solve this problem but it would be nice if Samsung also included the old-style remote like they do with some of their higher end models. Overall - I'm happy with my decision. Attractive TV that has more features than I'll ever use (like 3-D). It was easy to set-up, easy to use, and a great picture.

Great TV and easy to set up. Took me less than 10 minutes to get everything hooked up and running. The TV itself has no HDMI ports. There is a "mini-connector" box that has a proprietary plug. Your HDMI cables from your DVR, DVD and Gaming Console plug into the mini-connector box. I only have a DVR and DVD plugged in. This box connects to the TV. The ports are labeled so it's easy to hook up. I searched and sweated over purchasing this TV. There was a lot of discussion concerning the picture quality and how to fine-tune the default settings in order to get high-quality action sequences (sports and movies). I made one minor change... I set both Picture and Sound to "Movie" mode. The picture is AWESOME! The "smart" remote is the only weak spot. It's interesting that the TV and its remote recognize my Directv DVR but, you cannot control the DVR with it. I can turn the DVR on, off, change channels and adjust the sound. I am unable to control any of the other Directv features (Guide, Info, List... etc.). As a consequence, I have set the "smart" remote aside and continue to use the Directv universal remote. The TV has built-in Wi-Fi which allows the TV to directly connect to Netflix. I happen to have a Samsung phone and I can easily connect my phone to the TV as well... very cool. All-in-all, very impressed and very happy.

UPDATED REVIEW: This is an updated review based upon a replacement TV that was sent to us; the original review is still shown below. Amazon was great and sent us a replacement TV without recharging us, although since it shipped freight it took almost two additional weeks to get. Most importantly, the replacement TV actually turned on! It was pretty easy to setup and the picture looks great (color, motion, etc.). The sound is decent using the built-in speakers, although it is noticeably louder when sitting on the sides of the TV versus in front of the TV but that's not a big deal. The apps (e.g. Netflix and Amazon) are intuitive and easy to use. I would prefer built-in connections actually part of the TV versus the SmartHub but again not a big deal. Overall I am happy with the TV and happy with Amazon's customer service, but would have preferred to pay a little less, and I am not happy with the courier or the frustrations associated with the lemon TV we originally received. I give the new (functioning) TV a solid 4 stars; however, I am going to keep the review in the 1 star category because I want other consumers to know about the lemon I originally received. ORIGINAL REVIEW: We purchased this television (Samsung 60" model JU 7100) after much research and viewing it on display in a few stores. It is not the newest model, but we liked how it looked (color and motion) better than the newer SUHD equivalents. This series also came highly recommended from several different salespersons at the different stores. We finally ordered it through Amazon and had it delivered a day earlier than expected, woo hoo! That was the end of our excitement. Here's why: 1. TV: Fail. Fizzle. Flop. The red power light turns on and off and that is the extent of the TV's functions. There is no sound or picture, and this is what happened straight out of the box. I called Samsung to troubleshoot which was worthless. I explained I just had the TV delivered and was able to turn the red power light on and off using both the remote control and the button on the back of the TV but was not able to see a picture or hear any sound. After asking me if the cord was plugged into the wall and the TV (um yes, the red power light is working) and if I put batteries in the remote (yes, I see a red light turn on and off) and if I used the button on the back of the TV (yessssss red lightttt) they told me they would need to send a technician to see if it was a warranty issue. I said this TV is about 10 minutes fresh out of the box, it's either a lemon or got damaged during delivery, and they said I needed to deal with Amazon (a third-party technician actually called me on behalf of Samsung later that day to schedule an appointment, but once I explained the circumstances he said in summary "they just need to send you a new TV!"). I called Amazon and they said no problem they would send a replacement, bad news it will take about a week and a half. I'm really glad Amazon stands by their products and has great customer service, but this TV was not cheap and should be working right now! I should be enjoying some Friday night movies instead of typing an annoyed review! 2. Delivery (Pilot): Oh where to start... The delivery window was ridiculous as they initially said between 9am-9pm. After speaking with the delivery company I said I was not available at 11:30am due to a doctor's appointment and requested a call when they were on their way, which they said they could accommodate. On the day of delivery I got a call at exactly 11:30am that they were at my house to deliver the TV. When I said I had just walked into a doctor's appointment and asked if they could wait about 30 minutes they said they would have to call their office. A few minutes later the office called me and said the delivery person could not wait and had in fact already left, and would not be able redeliver until the following week. After some back and forth, they agreed to have the delivery person wait (come back?) to my house if I could get there in ten minutes. Unfortunately I canceled my appointment and raced to my house, upon arrival I saw my TV sitting on my covered porch (even though it was raining) with one delivery person waiting in his truck. Please note, this is a pretty large TV and it says in no less than three places on the bill of lading that it is a two-person job and that two-people will be sent, there is even a two person sticker on the TV box! But nope, they sent one person. One person who did not know how to put the stand together, one person who did not remove all the large packaging that came with the TV, one person who did not bother turning on the TV to confirm power before he left despite that being part of Amazon's white glove service. He said that he doesn't bother with the power because if there is an issue it is Amazon's problem and not his since he is just the delivery person. Wish I had insisted because he could have taken this oversized and overpriced paper weight right back where it came from! 3. Install: Obviously we can't comment on the actual installation since it hasn't happened yet, but we were very happy with the Amazon Home Services customer service in regards to initial contact, scheduling, and pricing. One out three not bad? I will update this review when/if we get a replacement TV and include what happens with delivery and installation.

came in fast perfect condition and great price no complains!

Great pictures... and 4k upscaling really works!!! I watched my old Star Wars DVDs (original trilogy) and the visual effects are excellent still !!!!