Extensive testing has been performed on the Korean manufactured Samsung UE46B7000 and it was found to have natural colours and a good looking picture with sharpness. The screen is a non reflective deep black panel and finer detail looks good when it comes to the analogue picture and cable TV as well as digital.

The network functionality of the Samsung UE46B7000 is the most outstanding feature in that you are able to connect your PC network to the TV via a standard cable. A router is needed which will allow access to a PC network and in addition the router needs a connection for broadband allowing you to access online functions.

You can play back pictures as well as audio on this UE46B7000 TV set that were stored on a PC although the PC has got to be turned on and you will also have to run software. A suitable program is supplied by the Samsung manufacturers and is standard for windows being the PC share manager 2. 0.

The Samsung UE46B7000 comes with all the features expected of a TV and measures just over an inch in depth and is rated one of the top of the ranges of LCD. Behind the resolution glass there is a range of enhanced image technologies including a 100Hz scanning which gives a smoother motion as well as networking and digital media features.

Music and photos are all compatible with this Samsung UE46B7000 TV. The look is quite unique and stunning and the TV can be put on a wall due it being so thin making the crystal gloss black which has a tinge of red to it – elegant and arty. You get two completely different remotes which are small and look like stones that have been polished with a button on top making it really cool.

Instead of the usual full back array of CCFL tubes the Samsung UE46B7000 has edge mounted LED lamps which make it much thinner. Electrical consumption is minimal due to the lamps but in comparison to other TV’s does not allow for localised dimming. There is uniform brightness the back lights cannot shut off. There is no specific contrast ratio that Samsung specifies which cause black levels to drop off should you sit to the side of the TV viewing will be obstructed.

You will almost have a three dimensional effect because of the deep blacks and crisp edge he Samsung UE46B7000 has. If you decide to play games there are different options to choose from. There is also an interface card slot which is additional as well as two UB 2. 0 ports and for networking purposes there is an Ethernet socket. At an extra cost you can have a port for a wireless LAN adapter. Then you have also got a multimedia feature which help with a variety of file types to function smoothly.

All round this Samsung UE46B7000 will provide you with  a stunning picture and is very well priced. The only things that are not outstanding are the speakers, otherwise you can’t go wrong with this elegant TV.

If you’ve been looking at this latest Samsung TV you may be confused by the model numbers – what’s the difference between the UE46B7020 and the Samsung UE46B7000?

The answer is – no difference in specification at all. The only difference is in the line that surrounds the screen -  the UE46B7020 has an all black bezel; whereas the UE46B7000 has a rose coloured (dark pink) bezel. The UE 46B7000 is sold by Dixons, PC World & Currys. The UE46B7020 is available from other stores. And, just to add to the confusion, sometimes the UE46B7020 is also called the UE46B7020W. They are both the same TV.

The Samsung UE46B7000 / UE46B7020 offers a stunning picture with Samsung’s renowned features and build quality.

To help you decide if the UE46B7000 / UE46B7020 is right for you, we have a UE46B7000 Review together with the Specification. In addition we have the cheapest UE46B7000 Price from top UK retailers such as Amazon, Comet, and Currys.

Product Features

* Ultra Slim Crystal TV
* Mega contrast
* Internet@TV
* 4 x HDMI
* 100Hz Motion Plus

* Screen Size 46″

* Integrated Tuner: Analogue & Freeview
* Audio: SRS Tru surround HD
* 24p (Frames Per Second)
* Picture Resolution: 1920×1080

Technical Details

Video
Screen Size: 46″
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: Mega Contrast
1080 24p Real Movie: Yes
Picture Engine: SAMSUNG LED Engine
Wide Colour Enhancer: WCE pro
100/200Hz Motion Plus: Yes (100Hz)
Audio
Speaker Type: Down Firing
Sound Effect System: SRS Trusurround HD & Dolby Digital Plus
Woofer: Yes
Sound Output (RMS): 10 watts x 2
Features
Sleep Timer: Yes
Auto Channel Search: Yes
Auto Power Off: Yes
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): Yes
Game Mode: Yes
Teletext (TTXT): 1000p
Picture-In-Picture: 1 Tuner PIP
Clock & On/Off Timer: Yes
OSD Language: Europe 25 Language
EPG: Yes
Internet@TV: Yes
DLNA: Yes (Wireless)
Content Library (Flash): Yes (2G)
USB2.0: Yes (USB 2.0 Movie)
BD Wise: Yes
Wireless LAN Adaptor Support: Yes
Smart Content Manager: Yes
Remote Controller Type: IR Remote Control
User Interface: Intelligent
Auto Volume Leveler: Yes
System DTV Type: DVB-T/C, MPEG4
DTV Tuner Built-in: Yes
Dimensions
Set Size (WxDxH) with Stand: 1129 x 275 x 767mm
Set Size (WxHxD) without Stand: 1129 x 705 x 29.9mm
Package Size (WxHxD): 1415 x 818 x 260mm
Weight
Package Weight: 28.4kg
Set Weight with Stand: 22.5kg
Set Weight without Stand: 17.7kg
Accessories
ANT- Cable: No
Power Cable: Yes
Batteries: Yes
Vesa Wall Mount: Yes (40-55″ : 400 x 400)
Ultra Slim Wall Mount: Yes
Remote Controller Model: TM970
Simple Remote Controller: Yes
Install CD: Yes (Wireless DLNA)
Slim Gender Cable: Scart / Component / AV IN
Instruction Book: Refer to E-Manual Tab
Power
Power Supply: AC220-240V 50/60Hz
Stand-by Power Consumption: < 0.1 watts
Eco Mark: Eco flower
Series: Series 7
Panel
Ultra Clear Panel: Yes
Additional Features
Hotel TV (RS232 / IR Pass Through): No
Hotel Mode(S/W): Yes
Clone Remote Controller Support: No
Hotel TV Option – External Speaker: No
Hotel TV Option – Clock: No
Input & Output (Back) HDMI: 4
Digital Audio (Optical): 1
Audio Out L-R (Mini Jack): No
PC Input (D-sub): 1
PC Audio Input (Mini Jack): 1
DVI Audio Input: Common Use for PC Audio Input
Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 1 (Mini Jack)
Composite (AV): 1 (Mini Jack)
Ethernet (LAN): 1
RF Input: 1
USB: 2
CI Slot: Yes
Scart: 1 (Mini jack)
Design
Type: SAMSUNG Crystal TV
Colour: Platinum Black
Swivel (Left/Right): Yes (20/20)

Here is the best price from top UK retailers such as Currys, Comet and Amazon, together with less well known, but reputable retailers like 1st Audio Visual.

The Samsung UE-46B7000 (also known as the 46B7020) does cost a bit more than some of the cheapest 46 inch LCD TVs. However it does offer a much higher specification (an internet connection, a multiplicity of ports, including USB, and a Freeview tuner).

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Samsung UE46B7000 Review

There are a variety of model numbers used for this Samsung TV. The Dixons Store Group (PC World, Currys and Dixons) use UE46B7000. Whether its the 46B7000, Currys, style (which has a slim red trim decorating the edging) or the 46B7020 (no red edge, sold by Amazon and other online stores), or, on occasion, the 46B7020W or the 46B7000W, its exactly the equivalent technical specification beneath the surface.

Out of the Package – Initial Views: Wow – most people are astounded by just how slim the UE46B7000 is – in reality less than an inch and a half in depth. Samsung has done well by ensuring that everything you need is built-in in the package, unlike some of its competitors who on occasion move key components out to a separate box you have to find space for. It also looks excellent, with a stunning black border and a slender transparent neck connecting the display and the pedestal.

Audio Quality: On the whole new televisions have poor quality sound outputs and the UE46B7000 is unfortunately  no exception. The depth of the UE46B7000 is not enough to fit in good speakers so it would be a good plan to add on a separate external surround sound system.

Screen Performance: The unique selling point of the UE46B7000 is that, instead of fluorescent tubes to provide backlighting, it uses LEDs. Not everybody realises that the UE46B7000 is still a LCD TV. it’s simply the backlighting that’s changed. LEDs have the following advantages:

* This technology gives a much more constant backlight across the TV, as it uses a lattice system.

* Only plasma televisions have produced complete blacks until now – this enables LCD ones to do so as well.

* The screen responds more rapidly.

* The range of colours that can be shown is better.

Connectivity: The UE46B7000 comes with four HDMI, two USB, and one LAN port – all the connections we are likely to need for several years at least. The LAN one permits the UE46B7000 to retrieve files on your PC that you might want to use. And the USB connections permit many file formats to be played when a USB stick is used. As well as facilitating a wireless link to your home network – a separate dongle is required for this.

The chief remote control is a slightly bizarrely produced gadget, a tad similar to a shoehorn. A little awkward to employ at first, but OK when you are used to it. And a baby remote is also provided – enabling power of and on, together with channel and volume changes.

Environmental considerations: In service the UE46B7000 uses only as much power as a light bulb  (between 100 and 130 W), a great deal less than nearly all modern televisions.

Summary: A great TV in what will definitely be one of a new generation of LED backlit Televisions. Despite just standard sound quality, the image quality of the UE46B7000 is exceptional.

Customer Reviews

This model  is fairly new but has already had great reviews almost everywhere you look. Here is the UE46B7000 review regarded as most helpful by Amazon consumers courtesy of Amazon UK (Amazon reviews are here:

From KR:

New technology – LED back light- has made this TV outstanding. My daughter who has a plasma set, wanted to know why the picture was so clear! Also it’s a beautiful design (didn’t like the red surround of the 40inch model)
I was all ready to buy a Sony – because everyone does – then saw this model, which was just recently on the market. There wasn’t any choice…
Unless you’re ready to pay £2000+, take a look at this TV in action first. You wont regret it.