I’ve been writing about the 7000 series of Samsung LED LCD HDTVs since April. EngadgetHD was able to get their hands on the UN46B7000 and put it through the ringer. Here is what they came away with:
When it comes down right to it, we like the new 7000 series from Samsung. We like the physical appearance of the TV, we like the menus, we like the added features. In fact other than a few annoyances, we really enjoyed using it day in and day out. But then there is the but, which is of course the price. We get to review TVs for free, but if we wanted to keep it we’d have to pay up like anyone else, and we’re just not sure how we could justify the expense over the competition. That being said, there are plenty of consumers who could care less about color accuracy and contrast, and are more interested in thin, sexy, and internet streaming. And for them, it might be worth the extra money over a traditional LCD or plasma.
They’re right. It isn’t easy to justify paying $1,500+ for a HDTV but this television isn’t mean for everyone. A standard 46 inch 1080p HDTV is going to cost you at least $1,000. Once you add the ability to have a 1.2 inch thick HDTV, 120Hz refresh rate, and the ability to access web content through widgets you start realizing that you pay a little premium for having the latest and greatest but it isn’t that much.
If you don’t need a bunch of the extra bells and whistles, you should consider the UN46B6000.
UN46B7000 is available for $1,899 refurbished, or for $2,049 brand new (free shipping). The UN46B6000 is available for $1,899 new.
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