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Samsung LN46B750

Discontinued
Reviewed
November 2009
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Samsung LN46B750

Pros
  • Excellent black levels
  • Excellent color
  • 240 Hz refresh rate
  • Attractive styling
Cons
  • Reflective screen treatment
  • Benefits of 240 Hz hard so see in most cases
  • Uses CCFL backlight
 
 
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Though it uses a conventional, cold-cathode florescent light backlight, reviews rave about the black levels produced by Samsung's LNB750 series of LCD HDTVs, including the 46-inch LN46B750. One reviewer puts the black levels on a par with the much more expensive 46-inch Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR8 (Discontinued), which uses an LED backlight and local dimming technology to produce blacks that rival those of plasma TVs. Colors and uniformity are excellent for an LCD TV. Ample controls are available for those who enjoy tweaking picture quality. The TV offers a 240 Hz refresh rate -- the highest currently available -- though experts say it doesn't notably reduce picture blur compared with 120 Hz TVs. Energy efficiency is excellent and styling is attractive, with a Touch of Color bezel that uses a subtle grey tone instead of the controversial red found on other Samsung TVs, such as the step-down 46-inch LN46B650. Other screen sizes in the Samsung LNB750 series include the 52-inch Samsung LN52B750 and 40-inch Samsung LN40B750.

Professional reviews of the Samsung LN46B750 aren't widespread as of yet, but CNET produces an excellent report on the LNB750 series based on hands-on testing of the 52-inch version. User reviews are more plentiful and you can see lots of them at Amazon.com and BestBuy.com. The Samsung LNB750 series is also the subject of discussion and an extensive owners' thread at AVSForum.com.

     
 
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Samsung LN46B750 46-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV with Charcoal Grey Touch of Color

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Our Sources

1. CNET

CNET bases its review of the 46-inch Samsung LN46B750 on a hands-on evaluation of the 52-inch TV in the series, but notes that aside from screen size, specifications are identical, so performance should be the same. Though the site rates Samsung UNB7000 LED backlit LCD TVs higher, David Katzmaier says that they are outperformed by the LN46B750 (and other TVs in the series) in many areas, including black levels and picture uniformity. However, he dislikes the reflective screen treatment and adds that the benefits of the 240 Hz refresh rate are hard to see.

Review: Samsung LN46B750, David Katzmaier, May 13, 2009

2. Amazon.com

Amazon.com is the best spot to read user reviews of the Samsung LN46B750. More than 40 owners have posted reports to date. Most reviews are short, but a couple are as extensive as those written by some professional reviewers. Though not everyone is completely pleased, no user rates the TV lower than three stars and the majority give it a perfect score of five stars. Countless pros are listed, but owners consistently praise black levels and image quality.

Review: Samsung LN46B750, Contributors to Amazon.com

3. AVSForum.com

Those looking to learn how happy owners are with their Samsung LN46B750 TV and other sets in the LNB750 series can spend hours reading though this 100-page thread. Visitors will find owner impressions, problems and fixes, suggested settings and more.

Review: Official Samsung LNxxB750 Owners Thread, Contributors to AVSForum.com

4. BestBuy.com

There are fewer user reviews of the Samsung LN46B750 here than at Amazon.com and a somewhat lower level of customer satisfaction overall. Customers are asked to say what's great and what's not so great about this LCD TV. Answers vary, but certain patterns are evident: Praise for picture quality is practically unanimous, while many say they're not impressed with the sound. Still, the majority of respondents say that they would recommend the TV to a friend.

Review: Samsung LN46B750, Contributors to BestBuy.com

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