To start off I want you to know that when I first seen the WD82838 model back in March of this year i was Hooked and wanted to get one right away but I had to run it by My better half to get her onboard first. I constantly looked at product reviews and youtube'd testimonials about the 82838 model, i soon realized that to watch 3D content i had to get the 3d starter pack which was an additional $250.00.So i decided to wailt until Black Friday to snag mine from Amazon soon as Midnight hit. Fortunately around September of this year while scrolling through Mitsubishi's TV website i happen to stumble upon the WD 82840 model and the (92840 which is ridiculously BIG!!!)and quickly compared both the 838 and 840 model's. I was extremely excited to read that the 840 model had the built in 3D emitter so I didn't have to get the 3d Starter Pack (YEAH BABY!!!), all i had to get was the XPAND 103 3D glasses which was a huge sigh of relief for my wallet. after locking my sights on the 840 model I... Read more

A great TV at a great price. We paid $2399.00, from Paul's TV, here on Amazon. We ordered it just before Christmas and it arrived about 7 days later, which we thought was impressive, given the holiday - California(?) to Ohio in a week! It was an easy set up and its light weight too. My wife and I easily, albeit nervously..., lifted it onto the TV "stand". We bought (2) blk/ brwn Besta Jarga($99 ea.)TV stands from Ikea to put the TV on - both side by side w/o the included castors. This unit works well and was recommended by a TV owner on another Amazon review. While it is not glossy, we think the color is a-okay, and we're generally picky types... I like it better(looks & feature wise) than the Tech Craft stand that Mitsubishi is pushing, plus the price is good. I'm sure there is something nicer out there if you look...FYI, the Mit TV built in/on 'stand' is for stabilizing only.

We have not done any sort of fancy or complicated set up or calibration yet. I'll update, when we... Read more

Overall: Awesome!
Pros:
- picture is crisp, clean and bright. colors pop
- integrated subwoofer out on the TV eliminates the need for a receiver as most TVs don't have a subwoofer out and it is usually only available on a receiver. I have 2 Sunfire SDS-12 dual drive subwoofers (these rock!) that merges seamlessy with the integrated soundbar
- soundbar is awesome! the 16 speakers really add depth and definition to the audio. I can clearly hear five different channels of full surround sound. I have have a Yamaha RXV-3900 receiver, with a complete 7.2 surround sound system and I actually enjoy the sound coming from the stock soundbar. I can honestly say that if I already didn't have all the gear I would scrap it all to simplify the wiring and set up, as well as save myself some space.
- 3D with integrated IR emitter. There is no need to purchase a 3d starter kit, all you need are the 3d glasses and you are set. (I don't have any 3d content to review it yet)... Read more