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Samsung 46-inch D7000 3D LED TV - Smart Screen

By Andy Sim - 22 Aug 2011
Launch SRP: S$4499

Conclusion

The Final Word

The odd thing about televisions is they all seem alike at the onset. But once you start to investigate their picture quality and features, that's also when their true mettle (or flaws) begin to manifest. This is mostly true with the 46-inch Samsung D7000. On the up side, this TV is extremely slim, beautiful, and a simple joy to gawk at even without any images onscreen. The Smart Hub platform is also one of the most impressive by far, with Samsung's (and Singtel's) arsenal of online video streaming services as well as social applications too. Then again, this Smart TV is not without its kinks. We would have preferred a more responsive web browser for starters, while Samsung might want to consider a point-and-click remote with the next iteration.  

It will be hard for competitors to match Samsung's "smart" content and sexy styling as delivered by their Full-HD D7000 model. However, its inconsistent illumination and high price point may dent its otherwise respectable reputation among the LED brethren. 

Real-world performance was above average, given the D7000's finesse for detailed and vibrant images as witnessed during our playback tests. But as DisplayMate would concur, Samsung will have to improve on their backlights uniformity in order to preserve black levels performance in future. The D7000 was also able to handle the increased framerate (LED Motion Plus) without introducing judders or anomalies. Then again, it's best to do without it to avoid surreal-like movements during film playback. Samsung's endeavors in 3D tech has paid off too. Crosstalk was evidently reduced, and a 3D movie was actually tolerable (we won't say enjoyable as yet) on the Series 7. As with most active-shutter breeds, we can't deny experiencing this faint sense of eye fatigue after prolonged viewing. Still, there's that price hurdle to overcome, for the TV's steep $4429 asking price may invariably cause consumers on a tighter budget to shy away. 

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8.5
  • Design 9
  • 3D Performance 8
  • HD Performance 9
  • SD Performance 8.5
  • Features 9
  • Value 8
The Good
Impressive HD and SD performance
Sleek and stylish design
Extensive Smart Hub features
Improved 3D display
The Bad
Patchy backlights
Expensive
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