The latest fever everywhere is the Bieber fever, oops, three dimensions and ever since the release if the brilliant movie Avatar. And the wait is finally over! The first 3D TV to hit markets this April was the UE467000 and hence, this is the first one that you will be able to buy. It will not be an exaggeration if we said that the UE467000 will make you feel as though you are not just watching the movie, but are actually in the movie. By now you must be aware of the fact that Samsung won the LED combat in 2009 with their exceptional 7000 series of eco friendly ultra slim LED TVs and are just on the right track to beat both Panasonic and Sony 3D TVs now in 2010.
The Samsung UE46C7000 3D Television TV is absolutely 3D ready and the best part about this TV is that, you will be able to get the whole package with a 3D Blu-ray player and of course, the 3D glasses. Once you are equipped with all these, you can go on and have 3D fun at home and watch some of the best movies and TV shows in the comfort of your lounge and couch. It is good news that many of the famous television shows are gearing up for the 3D TV viewers.
Design:
Size Zero:
The looks of the Samsung UE46C7000 3D LED HDTV too are premium. This thin TV is very impressive and its great looks are well complimented by the black glossy bezel that tapers down to a chrome stand. It is the Full HD 3D logo on the smooth glossy bezel that sets this apart from the other rival flat panel TVs. The all important 46” screen can be either mounted on the wall or just left on the stand. The 7000 series 3D LED TVs are also available in a smaller 40” and 55” sizes. The stand is essentially plastic and we bet you will not be able to guess it in your wildest dreams. An impressive design flourish included by Samsung would be the controls that are touch-sensitive that illuminate from within the mirrored strip below the screen and these controls are visible only when brushed with finger.
The LED Technology:
For your hard earned 2000 bucks, you get a LCD panel that is Full HD with avant-grade LED backlighting, this is exactly Samsung’s secret in having managed to flatten the screen to such an extreme degree. The compromise is made in form of local backlight dimming, but the company had improved the light guide to achieve higher light distribution across the back of the screen. The TV is too thin not only for regular Scart, but for Ariel ones too. Samsung got over this disadvantage by including some dongle adaptors with narrow plugs. When the pack panels are taken off, the UE46C7000 3 dimensional LED TV looks deceptively simple, but we advice you not to do this mainly because only a few multi tasking chips do the job all video processing.
A pair of 3D glasses for you:
We found that a few 3D ready TVs do not come with 3D glasses, which means you have to spend a great deal of time searching for some good 3D Glasses for TV. Fortunately, the Samsung UE46C7000 comes with its own pair of great quality 3D glasses saving you time and money. You do not get just one pair, but two of them and each extra pair costs £129 and they are just 27mm thick. Since Samsung’s 3D glasses are designed according to the specifications set by the Glasses Standardisation Working Group of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and hence, can potentially be used on 3D TVs of other manufacturers.
Features:
Freeview HD Tuner:
The UE46C7000’s 3D features have the amazing capability to truly get you in the middle of all the hot action that would make you feel as though you are very much there. This UE46C7000 46? High Definition TV also has a Freeview HD Tuner added for the UK market that allows you enjoy the amazing High Definition channels with just a terrestrial aerial without any subscription. Meaning you might be lucky enough to grab impending 3D broadcasts from Sky, get to play Wipeout 3D on a PS3 that is updated and yeah, watch Avatar just the way James Cameron intended when he did decide to release the title eventually on 3D Blu-ray. BBC HD looks amazingly rich and detailed in its large screen.
Web Connected Samsung Apps:
Yet another clever feature that Samsung has included in the UE46C7000 is its capability to stream stuff from PC to TV from home network. This feature allows you to access music, pictures and video files from an external hard drive via one of the two USB ports as always. This kind of media juggling often results in failure, but Samsung’s interface is fairly brisk and is bug-free now. Though you cannot really compare it to Sony’s Xcross Media’s slickness, the remote’s chunky metal effect together with the touch-sensitive buttons feel good in the hands and pretty comfy to be used.
What is the future about?
So, if you ask us what does all of this mean for the future television? To begin with, accessing internet television meant getting started independent TV stations which is in better reach than before. Though this was practically possible, it could only be viewed from a PC or a telly that is hooked up to your PC. With built-in access to Samsung 7000 series of 3D TVs, internet station that have done a good job of providing high quality content have bright looking futures. We do not mean that it will be an easy road for them, but now, the barrier of not being able to broadcast to those who watch television will surely be lifted.
Performance of Samsung UE46C7000 3D TV:
How is 3D like on a telly?
We tested the TV with Monsters Vs Alien 3D Blu-Ray disc and played it on Samsung’s own 3D player which is a remarkable CGI movie benefiting significantly from the extra dimension, when watched through Samsung’s 3D glasses it sure does genuinely enhance the viewing experience. The TV automatically detects 3D material and you an onscreen message prompts you to put on the 3D specs. It is the colour field of the panel that stands out immediately.
Colours:
It is the colour field of the panel that sets it apart from the rest. The set’s biggest advantage of deep black levels sure does help a great deal with enhancing hues. Greens and Reds are particularly searing and vibrant despite a thorough calibration. There is always the option to tone them down, but why bother? Vibrancy doesn’t always mean unrealism, and we definitely approve of tasty succulent colourscapes.
No to Aspirin:
The quality of picture and sound is so good that it can have you tuned to it in no time and would not want to stay away from it at all. There is a substantial improvement in white levels and contrast, thanks to the bright backlighting, which also adds a bolder look to colours. With the feed being 1080p at 24fps, the pictures look much better than a similar plasma or a regular LCD TV.
Video Processing:
It is the video processing that makes SD Freeview channels look good on this 3D TV. The upscaling of the picture in order to fit the screen of the TV has been done in a better way than in the previous generation models and naturally the HD images look much better. But still you will be able to see a few soft edges and shimmering video noise.
Acoustics:
The speakers are one physical aspect of UE46C7000 3D TV that Samsung has managed to almost squeeze out of its skinny set. Though the acoustics are just clear enough, even at full volume, the TV struggles to fill a large room with satisfactory sound levels. We would recommend adding an additional speaker or a proper home cinema to do justice to the display.
Warranty:
Samsung offers its Samsung UE46C7000 3D LED TV one year manufacturer’s warranty.
Verdict:
For majority of us 3D viewing automatically would warrant a visit to the theaters, but with this latest technology, you get to have all the awesome experience of movies and much more. This Samsung UE46C7000 3D TV packs all of these together, if anything more together with some amazing features. The stylish design of the model will make you crave for one of these. The fact that you also get 3D content along with the TV through 3D Blu Ray player is an added advantage. But we feel that the 3D glasses that cost £129 each will be the biggest barrier for 3D TV as each person has to be wearing one. We are sure that the prices will come down as the third parties jump into the market.
Samsung UE46C7000 3D TV – Technical Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Model Name | Samsung UE46C7000 3D LED TV |
| Model Number | UE46C7000 |
| Colour | Platinum Black |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 32.9” x 50.5” x 1” |
| Weight | With stand : 54 lbs
Without stand : 14.8kg |
| Design type | Mystic Earth |
| Display Features | |
| Size | 46 inches |
| Technology | 3D LED |
| Panel | Ultra clear |
| Resolution | Widescreen |
| Swivel (left/right) | Yes |
| 3D Glasses | |
| Glasses offered | One |
| 3D glasses type | Active 3D Glasses |
| Picture Features | |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 6,000,000:1 |
| 1080 24p Real Movie | Yes |
| Wide Colour Enhancer | Yes |
| Auto Motion Plus 120/240Hz | 240hz |
| Audio Features | |
| Speaker Type | Down Firing |
| Sound Output (RMS) | 15 watts x 2 |
| Sound Effect System | SRS Trusurround HD & Dolby Digital Plus |
| Woofer | Yes |
| Features | |
| Remote Controller Type | IR Remote Control |
| DTV | Built-in |
| OSD language | Europe 25 Language |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
| Other Features | Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Game mode, EPG, Internet@TV, Caption, Picture-in-Picture, AllShare™, 3D and ConnectShare™ Movie |
| Eco friendly | Yes |
| Input and Output | 4 x HDMI 1 x Digital Audio (Optical) 1 x PC input (D-sub)c 1 x PC Audio Input (Mini Jack) 1 x Component minijack 1 x Ethernet (LAN) 1 x RF input 2 x USB |
| Accessories | Power Cable, Batteries, Vesa Wall Mount, Remote Controller Model, Instruction Book |
| Warranty | One year |
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
