The Samsung UE40C5100 is a 40 inch full HD display with LED technology that gives it a razor sharp look both literally and metaphorically. It does not come with a bloated amount of extra features and as such is a great choice for anyone who wants a TV that performs precisely as you would expect and has an appropriately pocket-friendly price.

Note: This telly is the same model UE40C5100Q that you may have seen in-store at John Lewis.

Easy on the eye, on or off wall

The 40 inch widescreen display is about 75 per cent slimmer than other non-LED TVs, which means it will sit well if mounted on a wall and is compatible with the ultra slim wall mounts that have become popular since the first LED TVs emerged.
If you choose to leave it on its square stand it will still look reserved without being bland and its dark grey bezel gives a hint of grandeur to the Samsung UE40C5100 when it is inactive.
You will obviously pay little attention to the look of the thing when it is turned on, but it is nice to know that it should slot comfortably into the decor of most modern living rooms and it will certainly share a general aesthetic thrust with other Samsung devices.

Help the Planet – Low Carbon Footprint

Because this is an LED TV, it uses a significantly lower proportion of energy than its non-LED alternatives and it is one of the many products which Samsung stamps with its ‘Planet First’ badge.
This acts as a reassurance that Samsung has done everything it can to ensure not only that the Samsung UE40C5100 will operate as efficiently as possible, but also that the process of producing the TV and getting it to its distributors has a smaller carbon footprint than you might otherwise have assumed.

4 HDMI plus Freeview HD

You can plug up to four different HDMI cables into the Samsung UE40C5100, which should let you watch movies, play games and view TV all in high definition without having to swap cables around.
If you do not currently own any devices that are compatible with HDMI, then you have the option of using composite and component cables.

There is also an aerial socket and a built-in Freeview tuner, which is one of the latest innovations as it offers compatibility with Freeview HD. This is the high definition, free-to-air service that does not require any other set top box or subscription and is accessible directly on the Samsung UE40C5100. There are high definition channels from the major terrestrial broadcasters and more are planned over the coming months.

Wireless and USB Connectivity

The Samsung UE40C5100 does not support network connectivity via an Ethernet cable as do some of the more expensive additions to the Samsung range.
However, it is compatible with the Wi-Fi adaptor that slots into one of the USB ports and with this you can access a range of streaming potential if you have a wireless network set up in your home. It will be possible to watch videos, listen to music and view photos that you have stored on other networked devices, such as smartphones or computers.
If this all sounds a little above your understanding, you can always plug in a USB memory stick and view content directly. Either of these options will make it easier for you to share media with your family and it is particularly useful to counteract the problem of not finding anything to watch on the TV.

Final Thoughts

This set has become a firm favourite here at ledtvreviews.co.uk . The UE40C5100 offers all that any home desires to upgrade their telly to a Full HD 40 inch model with a stunning picture without breaking the bank.

UE40C5100 Best Price

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This LED TV from Samsung is available in two colour finishes:
UE40B7020 which comes in Platinum Black bezel finish.
UE40B7000 which comes in a Rose Black bezel finish.
They are the same telly with the only difference being the cosmetic finish to the outer casing or bezel of the flatscreen television.
Different stores will sell either the 40B7020 or the 40B7000 model.
Please take note of this when buying online as the model that you saw in a store such as John Lewis (UE40B7020VW) will have a different colour bezel than the one supplied by Dixons (UE40B7000).

For the purposes of this review we shall refer to this particular model as the UE40B7020.

The UE40B7020 LED TV is a 40-inch, 1080p HD TV from Samsung. It is unusual in its use of LEDs to illuminate the TV picture. Whilst these have been used on TVs in the past, Samsung has cleverly positioned the LEDs around the edge of the screen and has somehow evenly illuminated the screen with them from there. The advantage of this arrangement is that it means that the LED TV can be whisker thin, as a result it is a quite stunning and very elegant TV.

Stunning Design – Only 1.2 inches thick

The stylish design of the UE40B7020 LED TV will appeal to many people. However, it will be especially useful for those people who want a large screen TV, but have limited space. It comes with a sturdy glass stand, but it is very easy to attach to the wall and if you do that it will intrude into your living space as much as a wall-mounted picture would, so not much at all!
Happily the UE40B7020 is not a case of style over substance and it is as practical as the next TV, as it has 4 HDMI ports on the back for all your HD devices. It does cheat a little for DVI, scart and composite ports as these require special cables, but it is not a big problem.

Connect to the Internet – Yahoo Widgets – Watch films direct from External Drive

Aside from its looks the other major attraction of the Samsung UE40B7000 LED TV is its ability to stream media directly from the internet. Included in the TV are applications called Yahoo Widgets. These small pieces of software allow you to get live updates on the weather, the latest news, or stock prices, as well as plenty of other online content.
One excellent example is the ability to watch photo slides of pictures from online sources such as Flickr.

As well as this online functionality the 40B7020 can also show music, video and photo content from an external source, such as an mp3 player, external hard drive (via a USB 2.0 port), your home network, or a memory card. This is a wonderful feature if you have a lot of videos stored on your computer or external hard drive, as you will be able to watch them on your TV.

Stunning Picture – Low Running Costs

Even with all these extra features the viewing experience is not compromised, with Mega contrast for all those shades of grey, 1080p 24p real movie mode for watching films how they are supposed to be viewed, 100Hz Motion Plus to remove edge blur and Wide Colour Enhancer for vibrant colour, making for stunning true to life images.
As well as SRS Trusurround HD and Dolby Digital Plus for great sound. Samsung should also be commended for the UE40B7020 LED TV’s green credentials, as it is more energy efficient than a normal TV (giving you a smaller carbon footprint) and is completely free of nasties such as paint spray and mercury.

Conclusion

Overall the Samsung UE40B7020W LED TV is a beautiful and elegant HD TV that uses new technology to make it incredibly slim, yet not compromising on the quality of the images and the viewing experience it creates. The online and media streaming features will be very exciting additions for many people and are surely the future of interactive TV.

Full Specification

Samsung UE40B7020 / UE40B7000 Dimensions On Stand

Product Codes
UE40B7020
UE40B7020VW
UE40B7020WW
UE40B7020W
UE40B7000
UE40B7000WW
UE40B7000W
UE40B7000VW

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Anybody who has upgraded their old CRT TV set for a new LCD or Plasma screen TV set in recent years will have been struck by the thinness of the new TV in comparison to the old. The advantages of a thin TV are immediately apparent as they take up less space, can be easily attached to the wall, are not as heavy and look so much more stylish. Did you ever wonder how thin a TV could be made? Well, as soon as you see the new Samsung UE40B6000 LED TV you will realise the answer is very thin indeed!

1.2 inch Panel for that Picture Frame Look

At just 29.9mm thick (less than 1.2 inches), the Samsung UE40B6000 makes other so-called slim TVs look bulky. The UE40B6000 is incredibly elegant, as it appears as one single piece of seamless crystal rather than a screen, frame and other parts molded together. Of course, the UE40B6000’s 40-inch screen is large in a way we want a TV to be large, so if you use the nice stand supplied with the set it will still take up a bit of space in the living room. However, it is clear though that whoever conceived the UE40B6000 was picturing their masterpiece being wall-mounted. The incredible slimness screams at you to mount the UE40B6000 onto the wall and Samsung have made this very easy to do. It actually only requires a couple of screws when using the optional WMN1000B wall mount, so it is as easy as putting up a picture. The styling of the UE40B6000 is very nice and it is beautifully surrounded by a transparent rose colour that seems to glow.

LED Backlighting offers improved picture quality combined with lower power consumption

The first question that strikes you when you see the Samsung UE40B6000 LED TV is, how can it be so thin? Indeed, you may wonder where the TV actually is. This question is answered by the new technology that Samsung has used in the creation of the UE40B6000. A normal LCD TV uses a constant backlight that is situated behind the screen (and hence requires a bit of space). The Samsung UE40B6000 LED TV uses multiple LEDs (light emitting diodes) around the edge of the screen. Form is not the only advantage the UE40B6000 gains from using LEDs, as (unlike a constant backlight) the brightness of the LEDs can be adjusted and even turned off completely. This avoids the problem of the backlit LCD screen being too bright and blacks appearing washed out and gray. As such, the UE40B6000 has far more authentic blacks and improved colour contrast. The use of LEDs has also enabled Samsung to produce a more eco-friendly TV, with no paint sprays or mercury and reduced carbon emissions.

4 HDMI Ports & USB Connectivity on the UE40B6000

If you are concerned that the Samsung UE40B6000 LED TV may be a case of style over substance, let’s examine its specifications. The 40-inch screen provides Full HD resolution of 1920×1080 at 100Hz using Samsung Motion Plus technology for a judder free picture. It is also capable of working at 24p True Cinema (24 frames per second), for watching films exactly how they were shot. It has a Mega Contrast ratio feature that will bring out all the shades of gray. Connectivity on the rear of the UE40B600 is good, with 4 HDMI ports (for all those HD devices) and a USB 2.0 port. The USB port can be used to plug in a removable storage device and show off your photographs in spectacular fashion, or to connect an iPod to listen to your music through the UE40B6000’s speakers. It also has Component (Y/Pb/Pr), scart and composite (AV) connections, although these all require a mini-jack. Other ports include a PC input (D-sub), DVI Audio input and optical digital audio. The on-screen settings menu and EPG (electronic programme guide) are all logical and easy to use.

Conclusion

Overall the Samsung UE40B6000 LED TV moves the TV on another step from the current LCD generation. Samsung have made a TV that is great to look at when it is both on and off. Its elegant and staggeringly thin form will make it simultaneously unobtrusive and a stand-out feature of your living room. As well as looking stylish, importantly the UE40B6000 does the basics well too, being easy to use and having excellent connectivity for both HD and standard definition devices. The excellent picture quality, improved contrast and good green credentials it gains from the new LED technology show that LED TVs are the future. In short, even disregarding its good looks, the Samsung UE40B6000 is a good all-round TV, but if you are looking for your TV to be a wall-mounted, elegant addition to your living space, then no other TV even comes close.

Full Specification

Samsung UE40B6000 Dimensions

Product Codes
UE40B6000
UE40B6000VW
UN40B6000
UN40B6000VFXZA

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