The Samsung UE40B7000 TV – One For Your Shortlist July 14, 2010

If you are looking for a good television set, then the Samsung UE40B7000 is worth a look. It has consistently been given top ratings by reviewers and owners, and is one of the best of the mid range sets you can buy. It is contemporary in styling, and is done in a platinum black color. While the looks of the electronics are all on par with each other, this one features a clear stem to the stand, making it stand out slightly among everything else, and giving it a more unique look.

These are being marketed as the new LED TVs, and they are an LCD set, with the back lights set around the edge of the screen. This is supposed to make the picture brighter and help with the clarity to the set. Many report that the picture looks slightly soft, and that the lighting is no brighter then a plasma set. The one thing about this new design, is that the set itself measures about an inch wide, so the super slim look is achieved though it.

It is a 1080p HD set, and comes with 4 HDMI slots. It also has 2 USB ports, digital audio jacks and a Scart. This set is also able to be plugged into the internet with the Ethernet slot, and the Free view allows you to watch programming without extra equipment.

The set is helped with high action scenes with the Motion plus technology, which allows you to always see what is happening on the screen. The Mega Contrast gives a deep, rich black, but on very dark scenes, the edge back lights distort this somewhat, with the edges showing some of the brightness through it.

The Samsung UE40B7000 only has a few problems, and these are listed. Many cases adjusting your own settings can help, and the picture is fantastic with rich colors and an image that is wonderful to watch. The brightness is not distracting, and many with plasma sets will not notice a difference at all.

There are plenty of features on this set that make it stand out. One of the major things is the Yahoo widget. An interactive set, widgets can allow you to keep up with stock and sports scores. Other internet content is also available and the options on this far surpass other in its class. You can also add content from your computer and removable media via the USB, letting you see your own pictures in HD clarity.

The only problem with this set is the audio. It is slightly too thin to provide great sound, although the speakers do not distort until up very loud. If you want the full cinematic great sound, although the speakers do not distort until up very loud. If you want he full cinematic experience, then you will need to get an external audio system.

The Samsung UE40B7000 does use less energy to run it. On average, it uses between 100 and 130 W of power, which is considerably less then competitors and this will definitely save you money running it. Over all the quality of the set is excellent from picture and value, and the few minor problems with dimness should be overlooked for all the great extras and additional features you get at this price point.

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