The sleek design, with its black casing and crystal border, make the Samsung UE46B8000 a very modern looking television. This LCD HDTV is one of two televisions in the Samsung B8000 series, both of which are very high-end models. When mounted on its stand, the slim bezel and transparent shaft really add to the elegance of the overall appearance. This television is wall mount capable as well, even weighing 18kg. The UE46B8000 is only 30mm deep and sticks out just 1. 5cm from the wall when mounted.
The 1080p LCD panel on the UE46B8000 is great for playing games on, there is even a game mode feature on this television. The refreshing ability of this model is 200Hz, which maintains sharper images and eliminates motion blurs. These two aspects are key points when watching action packed movies or sporting events.
Viewing these quality images on a forty six inch screen makes for a truly stunning display. The contrast with this Samsung UE46B8000 is much higher than other televisions, due to the LED technology it houses.
It is also able to use much less power than other models because of this same technology. Picture quality on the UE46B8000 doesn’t falter, even when streaming media from an external hard drive, a memory stick, or via Ethernet.
There are four HDMI input points, full-sized connecting spots for the HDMI and VGA are also found on the UE46B8000. These connections mean that attaching computers, DVD players, and game consoles are able to be done in such a way that no difficulties occur.
A digital output for optics is another feature found on this Samsung model that can be used when attaching the television to a home-cinema device. The slim design of the UE46B8000 doesn’t allow room for the many sockets needed in connecting external units. Due to this, a SCART connector will fit into the space needed for a 3. 5mm headphone jack.
This Samsung UE46B8000 model uses two separate types of technology for backlighting. LEDs are used to illuminate the LCD panel, while the CCFL is behind the panel. The CCFL, or the cold cathode fluorescent lamp, is made of many fluorescent tubes that run behind the panel. The LEDs may be dimmed in order to increase the contrast ratio. Sound quality is sensational, with the Dolby Digital Plus and SRS Trusurround HD features. Gamers will not only appreciate the sound quality of the UE46B8000, but also the game mode feature that allows superb imaging of games. The over all consistency of the picture is amazing, especially in the natural skin tone definition and blending of colour.
Having the ability to set a sleep timer is enjoyed by many, especially for those individuals who need something to fall asleep to. Additional features included on this model are: picture-in-picture, 1 RF input, 2 USB slots, 1 DVI audio input, a CI slot, 1 AV mini jack, and 1 Y/Pb/Pr mini jack. The Samsung UE46B8000 is an excellent investment in quality and style that will continue to provide pleasure in viewing for many years.