Typical price: £2,700
What is it: LCD TV with 46-inch 1080p resolution screen
What we think: Great for watching high-definition video, but ordinary elsewhere
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 7 November 2006
Tags: Samsung, Samsung LE46F71BX, digital photos, performance, analogue
We like:
1080p resolution; seamless design; hi-def connectivity; photo and MP3 playback; usability; exceptional hi-def performance
We don't like:
Single RGB input; no integrated Freeview tuner; average standard-definition performance and sound
You might also need:
2x HDMI cables; component cable; RGB Scart cable; USB cable; memory cards
CNET UK judgement:
Samsung's LE46F71BX is a 'Full HD' display designed for watching high-definition sources using all formats, including the latest 1080p. If you want to see Blu-ray at its best, then this is one of the more affordable models on the market, but standard-definition performance is average and it doesn't include a Freeview tuner
Full review:
To get the best output from next-generation devices such as Samsung's BD-P1000 Blu-ray player and the forthcoming PlayStation 3, you'll need a display that accepts a 1080p hi-def input. Samsung's LE46F71BX meets this challenge with a 1,920x1,080-pixel native resolution and support for all currently available high-definition formats. Continue Reading...
Samsung LE46F71BX History
10 Nov 2006 in Reviews
Just when you thought it was safe to assume that any TV screen adorned with an HD Ready logo guaranteed complete high-definition support, the goal posts have moved. Let us put you in the picture with 'Full HD'...
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February 1, 2007
Posted by: Kim Johansen
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January 4, 2007
Posted by: Greg McKinnon
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