Updated on Jan 2011: the new Samsung UN60D8000 will be launched in the first half of this year with the new advanced Smart TV and LCD touch pad remote.

Updated on Oct. 11, 2010:   Samsung UN60C8000 was cancelled.  If you are interested in a large 3D TV, please refer to Samsung UN55C8000 or Samsung UN65C8000.

Samsung UN60C8000 is a 60-inch 3D TV featuring built-in 3D processor and 2D to 3D conversion system; Edge-lit LED backlight with Seamless Dimming technology; 240Hz refresh rate; built-in Ethernet connection with Samsung Internet@TV support and Samsung Apps.

The upgraded Internet@TV feature includes Samsung Apps, providing a selection of content and applications from leading services like Accedo Broadband, AccuWeather.com, The Associated Press, Blockbuster, Fashion TV, Netflix, Picasa, Pandora, Rovi, Travel Channel, Twitter, USA TODAY, and Vudu.

According to Crave, SamsungUNC7000 series and Samsung UNC8000 series will have Skype video and voice-calling options.  Panasonic 3D plasma HDTV VT25 series and LG LED HDTVs also have Skype capabilities.

Cnet just posted the full review of Samsung UN55C8000. Cnet rated it as 3.5/5 very good, indicated ” its 3D is still a work in progress and 2D picture quality comes up just in short of the best available”. Read the full review of Samsung UN55C8000. Many users of Samsung UN55C8000 are very happy with the picture quality and there is no flash-lighting associated with Samsung UNC7000 series. Since Samsung UN60C8000 and UN55C8000 have exact same features, Samsung UN60C8000 should have great picture quality.

Samsung UN60C8000 is one of the four models in  Samsung UNC8000 series 3D LED HDTVs.  Samsung will launch three series of 3D LED HDTVs in 2010: Samsung UNC9000 series, Samsung UNC8000 series and Samsung UNC7000 series.

Samsung UNC8000 series includes

• 46-inch Samsung UN46C8000, best price $2206, buy at the best price
• 55-inch Samsung UN55C8000, best price $2735, buy now at the best price
• 60-inch Samsung UN60C8000
• 65-inch Samsung UN65C8000, available in July, 2010.