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By Brian Thomas

It’s no secret that Samsung has the market cornered when it comes to LED backlit LCD TVs. They have no fewer than 3 complete lines that feature LED. The Samsung UN55B7000, like its older brother the 8000 series, features a simple design. The high gloss bezel that surrounds the TV gives a sense of class to the set. The Samsung logo is displayed in its usual location, centered below the screen. The screen is supported by a matching pedestal base for those who choose to not wall mount the screen.

Standout Features

• LED Backlighting
• 120 Hz Refresh Rate
• 3,000,000:1 Mega Contrast

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Features:

By using LED backlighting the Samsung UN55B7000 is able to claim a whopping 3,000,000:1 Mega contrast ratio. It is important to note that this is a dynamic contrast ratio and one could never hope to actually see such contrast while watching their TV.

One of the biggest differences between this model and its bigger brother the 8000 series is the 120 Hz refresh rate. The UN55B8000 features a 240 Hz refresh rate. 120 Hz is still twice as fast as your typical LCD TV. This allows the TV to reduce or eliminate motion blur that can occur while watching anything with fast motion.

The Samsung UN55B7000 is only 1.2 inches thick. When combined with the optional Samsung wall mount it is possible to hang the TV and have it protrude less than 2 inches from the wall. Truly a work of art.

Expert Reviews:

Expert reviewers liked the slimness of the Samsung UN55B7000. For many it was the slimmest set they had ever reviewed. The Samsung UN55B7000 comes with two remotes, a small one used for primarily changing channels and a larger one that controls all other functions. The sound quality was adequate but not quite as good as other LCD sets, certainly not sets that cost this much. However, the overall picture was excellent. When used with an external home theater system this combo is hard to beat.

User Reviews:

Users were very impressed with the Samsung UN55B7000. The dark detail was simply amazing. The glossy screen seemed to help the picture quality although those who put it in a bright room were not too pleased. The menu system was a little cumbersome. There are a minimum of 3 buttons to press to simply change inputs, not a big deal but annoying.

Summary:

The Samsung UN55B7000 is one of the better TVs from the largest LCD manufacturer out there. The Samsung UN55B7000 packs many features into a very slim design sure to please many.