Customer Reviews

Samsung UN40C7000 40-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV (Black)

5 star:		(28)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I have delayed upgrading to HDTV for quite a while waiting for better technology and lower prices. I decided to try the Samsung 40 inch LED HDTV capable of 3D after watching a number of different sets from a number of different manufacturers. I specifically avoided the Plasma type TVs due to the large amount of Radio Frequency Interference that they generate. The Samsung TV has a beautiful bright Clear color picture and meets all of my expectations!! On black and white shows, the picture is almost too good as it is very crisp! On 3D movies, using the required 3D glasses, the picture is just plain astounding!!!!! It feels like you are in the middle of the action. For the price, the 40 inch Samsung is highly recommended as a BEST BUY by me!!! If you want to watch 3D blu-ray movies, you must purchase the 3D specific Blu-Ray player from Samsung, as well as the Samsung 3D glasses. Not inexpensive,but well worth the money!! I LOVE Mine!

Samsung UN40C7000 40-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D LED HDTV (Black)

I had been admiring the new Samsung LED TVs for some time and, when the old TV in our bedroom got struck by lightening, I took advantage of Amazon's great bundle deal and bought this 40" 3D set along with the 36 Blueray DVD player and two pairs of 3D glasses. The TV is pretty much everything I would expect from Samsung. Great styling, amazingly thin and light and a first class picture. I can't comment on the 3D picture because I haven't tried it yet (there isn't much 3D programming around at this point but it's nice to be "future proof"). I would have given it five stars but one of the TVs key features -- Samsung's Internet TV -- is clunky at best and web streaming of movies from Netflix does NOT work at all. After hours on the phone to Samsung and Netflix support I finally got everyone to agree that the Netflix feature just doesn't work with these TVs. Supposedly a software upgrade is in the works but no one would even give me an estimated date.

If Internet TV is your main driver for buying a new Samsung set I would advise waiting a while, this technology isn't yet ready for Broadway!

THIS IS AN EXTREMELY GOOD TV WITH NICE COLOR AND CONTRAST. THE 2D TO 3D CONVERSION ISN'T THAT GREAT BUT REGULAR 3D CONTENT SUCH AS ESPN3D AND 3D BLU RAYS HAVE OUTSTANDING 3D EFFECTS. THE ONLY PROBLEM I FIND WITH THIS TV IS THAT IF THE BACKLIGHT IS SET TOO BRIGHT, YOU GET THE FLASHLIGHT EFFECT IN THE 4 CORNERS AND A BIT OF CLOUDING. BUT IF YOU BRING THE BRIGHTNESS DOWN WHICH HELPS THE PICTURE CONTRAST IT'S NOT THAT BAD. OVERALL I THOUGHT THIS TV WAS A GREAT BUY.

When you look at it, isn't the goal of buying a new TV picture quality. Well, the Samsung doesn't fail in that category. Probably the best picture I've seen anywhere. I wish I could say the same for the balance of the features.

Internet Connectivity: The Samsung was very particular about connecting to the internet. I had one connection that was tested on a laptop that worked fine not be able to deliver an IP address using DHCP to the set.

Internet Apps: Save your money here and go get an Apple TV for $99! The Netflix app didn't work out of the box and the other apps were less than stellar. Not worth the money.

Check your ports: We started with the cable box and a DVD player and everything connected fine. But when we connected to HDMI port 3, no device would work on the connection. HDMI 4 worked fine and everything was running but it will mean a service call. (we'll let you know how that went later).

More ports: Another thing about the ports mounted on the side, make sure you get a 28AWG based HDMI cable to connect otherwise it will be difficult to hide the cables behind the set AND it feels like the ports would be susceptible to breaking if you tried to force the cables to bend.

Software update: Did contact tech support about the HDMI port issue. They sent an update file which by the way wasn't available through software update on the TV. Seems that we should be able to rely on the software update for ANY issues otherwise what's the point.

3D: Haven't had a chance to get to 3D yet, will give you an update when we get there.

Sound: The sound quality and capabilities are fairly good. Sitting 10 feet away the quality of the sound is clear and plenty loud. Always a concern especially on the really thin LED TV's.

Overall the core functions of the TV have satisfied but you may want to reconsider paying for all of those other options and features.

This is an exceptional 2D set with poor quality 3D capabilities. I purchased a Samsung Blu-ray DVD and the expensive Samsung glasses. The movie they ship with the unit was used as well and the 3D quality just wasn't there. I was sorely disappointed with the blurred 3D image, almost as if you had not activated the glasses. After service replaced the main board as well as the 'T-Con' board multiple times, they determined that the unit 'appears to work as intended' even though they agreed the blurred image was not right. I unfortunately had purchased Samsung's UN65C8000 and their UN55C8000 3D TV's as well. All have the exact same issue. Even more disappointing than the 3D picture quality was Samsung's "Executive Support Team" which determined that "we're sorry, but the unit appears to be working as designed and there's nothing we can do for you."

For my money, I'd strongly suggest looking at other brands to determine if anyone has truly nailed 3D yet.

This TV came with a DVD blue ray player and 3d package. I am really impressed. am not good at setting up TV systems but I managed. It would help if they let you know the cables to purchase before the TV was delivered soi you could set it up correctly the first time. Get your HDMI and CAT6 cables ready before the delivery. Best price. Best quality. I shopped for a couple months and Amazon had the best deal by 300.00 plus dollars.

CHECKED OUT TV AT LOCAL STORE. DID NOT GO IN TO BUY, JUST LOOK AT WHAT WAS NEW. ASKED SALESMAN WHAT IN HIS OPINION WAS HIS FAVORITE TV. IT WAS ON AN END BY ITSELF AND BLEW ME AWAY FOR IT'S CLARITY. HOWEVER IT WAS ON A CLOSELOOP SET UP WHICH MADE ME WONDER IF IT WOULD BE THAT CLEAR AT HOME. TOOK A CHANCE WHEN I FOUND IT ON AMAZON.COM FOR LESS AND BOUGHT IT. WOW!!!!!!

COUPLED IT WITH ONKYO TX-SR608 RECIEVER FOR SURROUND SOUND AND WOW AGAIN.

NEEDED A CENTER SPEAKER TO FINISH OFF MY SURROUND SOUND SET UP AND FOUND THE PERFECT UNIT SIZE WISE AND SOUND FROM CRYSTAL ACOUSTIC'S. THEIR LCR SATELLITE SPEAKER WAS PERFECT. YES YOUR RIGHT ANOTHER WOW!!!!!!!!!

THREE WOWS EQUALS A FIVE STAR RATING. YES I KNOW IT IS A 3D SYSTEM, THAT WILL COME LATER. RIGHT NOW I'M GOING WITHOUT THE 3D VIEWING.

This picture is so clear that when I watch a football game, I can count the blades of grass! I've had other hd tv's but this is by far the best clarity. I only wish I was able to get the 46" tv, but I could only fit the 40 in the armoire. The sound isn't the greatest, but who doesn't hook up their tv to a home theater system?? The 3D feature is really cool. It doesn't so much jump out at you when you watch, rather inside, the set gains depth. I watched a half of basketball on christmas and it made it exciting. Do yourself a favor and get the package with the glasses and blu ray dvd player. The 2d to 3d feature isn't quite as good as the regular 3d versions. It's ok but nothing to write home about. The regular picture is so real that, frankly, everything looks almost 3D! The comcast guy who was setting up the tv's when we moved in must've stared at the screen for a half hour. I really thought we would have needed to kick him out!

This tv is amazing especially for gaming . I got it for a cool 1,200 from Amazon. Also this is my first hd tv ever and it's in the bedroom. The souund to me is great. The motion blur makes movies and tv look fake so I keep it off. Blu-rays are fantastic and 3d actually work. Let me say I dont watch 2d-3d conversion never have only real 3d content. Games actually look good in 3d Black Ops, Wipeout, and the few 3d cartoon movies that are out. Picture quality is beautiful after a few tweakin and the widgets are ok if your into that type of thing. Still learning about my tv and overall definetly best purchase I've ever made.

TV was perfect right out of the box. Set up is a snap. Remote is a intuitive device. Super thin design is eye pleasing. 3D feature was for the grandchildren and they seem to love it. Amazon free add-ons and 24 month 0 interest finance was a big plus. Sound was a pleasant surprise, speakers seem quite adequate for our living room. An AV receiver is always an option for audiophiles. All in all a very happy camper.