Samsung D7000 Series 3D LED Television Review
UE40D7000
UE46D7000
UE55D7000

The Samsung D7000 television series which incorporates the UE40D7000 , UE46D7000 and UE55D7000 follows on from Samsungs previous LED range. With stunning styling that pushes the boundaries of design and technology. The set we reviewed was the Samsung UE40D7000.

The 5mm clear bezel that surrounds the screen this TV D7000 is almost none existent allowing the television to be all about the screen and no other distractions, this will make the TV perfect for wall mounting. This leads us to the actual physical size of the UE40D7000 being comparable to the previous year’s 37 inch LCD model, potentially you will be able to fit a larger TV in the same space. If you’re looking at a 42” Plasma television there is a potential to upgrade to the UE46D7000 LED model. To add to the stunning bezel design of this LED television Samsung have also managed to keep up with the amazingly thin depth of just 24mm.

As with any LED television the colour clarity is outstanding and an extra level of vividness that was not present in last year’s models, this is due to Samsungs LED micro dimming technology. This enables the TVs to reach levels not seen before in any preceding LED. The UE40D7000 has outstandingly rich black levels without losing any contrast, the colours this can produce enables more natural tones and skin textures. The viewing angles are perfect for family watching as the image can be seen from almost
any position, up to 178˚ with almost no panel bleed. The set incorporates 3D viewing not only from a 3D source but the TV also has a 2D to 3D upscale element that is accessed via a dedicated button on
the remote. The upscale feature is an excellent addition when watching any sport or movie giving that extra dimension to normal viewing. When watching the UE40D7000 with a 3D Blu-Ray source the leaps taken over earlier LED models are a step in the right direction, the images are smoother and the flickers are less prominent.

Incorporated in the set is not only a Freeview HD Tuner (T2) but a new addition to the UE40D7000 the other LED panels in the D7000 range is a Freesat HD Tuner. Both tuners performed well under our rigorous testing.

In past LED models the sound has always been a slight problem due to the physical space allocated to the speakers. Speaker technology has not differed greatly over the last 10 years so including this in such a slim TV has been difficult. A new addition that really impressed on testing was the 3D sound feature, which seems to project the sound in the direction of the 3D image. The Samsung UE40D7000 has improved over previous generations, add to this the 3D sound and Samsung are moving in the right direction.

The Smart Hub that has been introduced is a key feature of the Samsung range, this incorporates Samsungs apps. There are numerous apps pre installed on the TV including, Facebook, Twitter and Picasa with new apps being added daily. There is also a dedicated web browser included in the Smart Hub,  this is able to browse any website including flash based sites. Although this will not replace your PC, as the input method is via the standard numeric remote control, it is an amazingly impressive new feature. The D7000 Series enables connection of a flash drive via USB, this means programs can be recorded directly onto the drive for future playback. Personal images and videos can also be viewed from the USB drive which
supports numerous codec’s. Included in most of this year range is Samsungs allshare technology which allows streaming from a PC or compatible mobile device to you TV wirelessly which is a feature that is quite underused but we feel an important feature.

* 3 USB Ports
* 4 HDMI Ports
* Optical Out
* Freeview HD
* Freesat HD
* PC Input
* PC Audio
* Power Input
* Component Adaptor
* 2 Scart Adaptors
* 1 Pair Glasses


Style 5
Picture 4.5
Sound 4
Features 5