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What is it: 40-inch, 1080p LCD TV with LED edge lights
What we think: With a fantastic design and truly wonderful picture quality, this is a TV to fall in love with
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 23 March 2009
Tags: Samsung, Samsung UE40B7000WW, memory card, hard drive, plasma
We like:
Excellent picture quality; stunning design; good online functionality; capable of network media playback; impressive sound
We don't like:
Some patchiness when handling very dark scenes
Also known as:
UE40B7000; 40B7000; UE40B7020; 40B7020; Luxia
You might also need:
Blu-ray player; Internet connection; Sky+HD, Virgin HD TV or freesat HD; games console; wall-mounting pack
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung UE40B7000WW is truly wonderful. While we still think plasma TVs have the edge, the UE40B7000WW shows that Samsung is turning sets with LED edge lights into real competitors. We're big fans of the TV's Yahoo Widgets and media-playback capability, and were blown away by the set's ability to play MKV files -- this is truly brilliant, and we're very excited to see a TV with this functionality built in
Full review:
LED backlights are going through a period of flux at the moment. In the past, these backlights have been made by replacing the cold cathode tube used in standard LCDs with an array of LEDs. Now, however, companies are reducing the depth of their TVs by mounting the LEDs at the side of the panel and using some clever diffusing technology to distribute the light evenly. Continue Reading...
Samsung UE40B7000WW History
5 Aug 2009 in Reviews
You no longer have to compromise on screen size or performance to get the eco-friendly TV of your green dreams. With sets that turn off automatically when you leave the room and more energy-efficient backlights, it's increasingly easy to cut your bills, save the planet and enjoy yourself at the same time
18 Mar 2009 in Crave
Samsung 40B7000: Exclusive hands-on photos with the super-thin LED TV
LED backlights may not be anything new, but Samsung has used the technology to create a jaw-dropping TV that's thinner than a supermodel and much less likely to throw a phone at you
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