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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Performance Features
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03.Connectivity & Media
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04.Controls, Menu & Remote
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05.Conclusion
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06.Series Comparison
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07.Ratings & Specs
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08.Comments
Samsung UN46B7000
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Connectivity & Media
Performance Features
Display Size & Technology
The Samsung UN46B7000 is a 46-inch LCD HDTV that uses LED backlights instead of the more traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL). LED backlighting offers several benefits, including lower power consumption and potentially more accurate colors. We say potentially because we have not had the opportunity to review an LED backlit HDTV yet, so we'll reserve judgement until we get the UN46B7000 into our labs.
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| The UN46B7000 uses edge LED backlighting. |
In order to achieve the 1.25-inc thickness of the UN46B7000 Samsung used edge LED backlighting. This involves lining the LEDs along the edge of the display and then bouncing the light off of reflective surfaces behind the display.
Formats & Resolution
The Samsung UN46B7000 natively supports 1080p content, with a resolution fo 1920 x 1080. This means it will be able to display the highest quality HD content available without any additional processing necessary.
Brightness, Blacks and Contrast Ratio
Samsung hasn't made any numbers available regarding black level, brightness and contrast ratio. We look forward to getting the Samsung UN46B7000 into our labs to see how it performs in these areas.
Color
On the show floor we noticed that colors on the Samsung UN46B7000 were a bit oversaturated, but without actually calibrating the HDTV and testing it we can't make any definitive conclusions about color performance. Once again this will have to wait until we see the television in our labs.
Motion & Refresh Rate
The Samsung UN46B7000 supports a 120Hz refresh rate, which should provide for better motion performance than the more standard 60Hz refresh rate seen on most HDTVs.
Viewing Angle
On the show floor we were quite pleased with the viewing angle we saw from the Samsung UN46B7000. Colors and blacks both stayed solid throughout a wide range of angles. We looking forward to finding out if this impression is borne out in our testing.
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