Wednesday 22 August 2012

Samsung UE40ES6710 40-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 3D Smart TV with Built-in Wi-Fi and 2 Pairs of 3D Glasses - White (New for 2012)

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Samsung UE40ES6710 40-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 3D Smart TV with Built-in Wi-Fi and 2 Pairs of 3D Glasses - White (New for 2012)

Samsung UE40ES6710 40-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 3D Smart TV with Built-in Wi-Fi and 2 Pairs of 3D Glasses - White (New for 2012)

Feature

  • 1920 x 1080 Pixel Resolution
  • 400 Clear Motion Rate
  • 40" 3D LED SmartTV
  • Freeview HD Tuner
  • USB Media Player

Product Overview

Choose an elegant 3DTV that offers outstanding viewing for your family. The Samsung ES6710 Smart 3D Full HD TV features attractive One Design, with a minimal bezel that not only looks great but maximises the viewing area and minimises distraction. The ES6710s HDMI inputs also mean you can connect games consoles and other devices and enjoy high definition sound and vision. You can also access a range of online Smart Hub content and services. Its all delivered with vivid clarity and detail thanks to Wide Colour Enhancer Plus.


76 of 77 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a stunner, 28 May 2012
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This review is from: Samsung UE40ES6710 40-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 3D Smart TV with Built-in Wi-Fi and 2 Pairs of 3D Glasses - White (New for 2012) (Electronics)
I did a fair bit of research before buying this TV, and in my opinion the Samsung super slim LED TV's are the best looking on the market at the moment. I opted for this model because of the functionality and also because of the white/clear bezel that is very thin and it blends really well with the neutral colours in my room.

Buyer's remorse is a common thing when you get an expensive item home and it doesn't quite live up to your expectations however this TV has exceeded my expectations time and time again. I received it on a next day Amazon Prime delivery and out of the box it was very easy to attach the base, the menus and setup procedure was very intuitive and after it had scanned for channels I was ready to go.

I'll try give you an overview of my experiences so far

Setup and connectivity
Without using the written instructions the basic setup was very simple, I picked up 97 free view channels all excellent quality. It was also very easy to link it to the internet, it picked up my Virgin router with ease and I just had to enter the internet key code.

Picture quality
Simply stunning and that's on Free view, I can't wait to watch a BluRay movie.

Internet functions
Getting access to the internet / Smart functionality is very easy from the remote. Accessing the apps was very easy to do:
Facebook - A bit basic looking on screen and quite clunky, very nice to use as a side bar when watching TV and checking the facebook news feed at the same time.
Netflix - The choice of films looks a little limited (lots of classics) being able to watch a film seamlessly from the internet without any buffering was amazing. The first time I used Netflix I did it wirelessly connecting to my virgin box (30mbs connection) I've since hard wired a network connection into the TV's LAN port.
Web browsing - This was painfully hard work using the cursor on the remote, I may invest in Samsungs wireless keyboard to make things a little easier. If you have a laptop or an IPad you may never use the web browser but if this was your only means of accessing the internet I'm sure it would be a very welcome addition to most households all wrapped up in this TV.

There are many other apps still to try, my kids are very keen to try out all the games. I haven't yet experienced downloading more apps and I can't figure out how to delete apps that I don't want, the instructions provided don't show you how to delete them either.

3D
After trying 3D TV's in retail outlets I really wanted to go with passive technology but I really wanted this TV so I've got active. The glasses were easily paired with the TV and I streamed some of the 3D content that I found in one of the menus. It was late at night and I was really tired and I have to say I wasn't really that impressed with the results, there did seem to be lots of layers of depth but things didn't look to be coming out of the screen (as I say I was really tired and I will try it again with a full movie)

Wall mounting
I went for one of the new style wall mounts that takes the screen very close to the wall, using two of the VESA mount holes the TV is basically hung on a piece of wire like a picture. The result was amazing, all the wires were neatly concealed and the TV looks very classy. (I didn't pay the premium for the Samsung wall mount, £15 on Amazon bought me one that seems to have done the job perfectly).

In summary this is one of the best purchases I have made in some time, I genuinely believe it warrants the 5 star review I have given it and the few slight niggles I have with it are far outweighed by all the positives.

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Update

After some frustration I have now learned how to delete apps that aren't wanted (not all can be deleted though some are fixed and permanent).

When downloading new apps I have also found the selection available very limited and not very UK specific. I'm nearly at the end of my Netflix 30 day free trial and I was very keen to give LoveFilm a try, however after trying many search terms I've found its not yet available, neither is BBC iPlayer, 4OD........and many other apps you may expect to see.

After doing lots of online research this is the only info I could find, which will hopefully offer the solution I want and a better app package, I'll just have to wait a while -

"Several apps are currently undergoing development ahead of a firmware update and are currently unavailable on 2012 Samsung TVs. The BBC iPlayer and Blinkbox apps are in testing and will be available in early June, with the LOVEFiLM app to follow by 30th June."


17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing TV for both 3D and 2D, 5 Jun 2012
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This review is from: Samsung UE40ES6710 40-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 3D Smart TV with Built-in Wi-Fi and 2 Pairs of 3D Glasses - White (New for 2012) (Electronics)
I bought this TV after doing a lot of research and am very pleased with it. One of the best looking sets out there for the price.
In the interest of time, I'll keep it brief and to the point.

+ives
-Stunning 2D in HD. I have used for sky HD channels and the results have been mind blowing. Watching Formula 1 was a pleasure on this Tv as you really see the 400hz at work.
-Standard definition is very good and better than other TVs I have seen.
-The TV looks stunning and is so sexy in white
-Smooth Gaming when using Xbox 360
-3D while using Sky 3D channel was amazing. Loved every bit of it. No ghosting issues at all. Very smooth and pain free experience.
-2d to 3d conversion is not mind blowing but still amazing quality
-very comfortable and easy to use 3d glasses

-ives
-Slight led bleed in very dark scenes. Noticed this on Harry Potter (deathly hallows)
-2d to 3d conversion could be better. It is still great but not mind blowing

-smart tv function can be very slow to respond at times

Overall
£700 well spent. This tv is worth every penny. I am so glad to have it.
Every one I have showed this tv to is so impressed with the picture quality.
100% recommended.

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This TV has won my heart. It wirelessly connects to my IPAD , IPhone , and Laptop. Amazing connectivity.
The picture quality is amazing amazing amazing! Both 3D and 2D
I have got so many compliments for the TV in the past week.
Having said above, the smart features are terrible! Extremely slow to respond and the apps available are so rediculous.

Verdict. Get HD channels and Get this TV!


59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Quality, value and performance in one!, 13 May 2012
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Paul Madge (West Sussex UK) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung UE40ES6710 40-inch Widescreen Full HD 1080p 3D Smart TV with Built-in Wi-Fi and 2 Pairs of 3D Glasses - White (New for 2012) (Electronics)
After having owned a first generation Panasonic 32" LCD (which cost much more than this Samsung - 6 years ago) we are delighted with this upgrade. The Samsung UE40ES6710 ticks all the boxes for us - the size at 40" is just right - you'll be surprised at how quickly you get used to the new larger size of TV. Remember, this is a full HD TV (as opposed to an HD ready type) which means the screen is a much higher resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels @ 400Hz), plus, you'll save on electricity bills as this "new generation" set uses only 40W max thanks to its LED lighting (our old LCD set used over 100W).

The picture quality from all sources (Digital/HD/Freesat/Internet are built in) is excellent. The LED lighting makes the picture look much sharper, and, the colours more vibrant due to significantly better contrast. There is also a feature called "Wide Colour Enhancer" which really does seem to make the picture even better, increasing the detail without making it look artificial. Fast motion is no problem for this set, and, gone are the days when "motion smears" were common around fast moving areas of the picture on an LCD screen. The set can also "upscale" non HD content. Another very positive aspect of this TV is that it is already fully wirelessly enabled, unlike some other brands, you do not have to buy an additional dongle to use this feature which can run to an additional £80 plus. We were surprised at the amount of internet content available, plus, the ability to access Facebook etc. on your TV is great. There is a Samsung App Store where you can download applications, many of which are free such as Skype etc.

We had been warned that the sound on these new slimmer sets is inclined to be tinny, but, on this set it is much better than we expected, although, in the longer term, we aspire to buying a sound bar or 2.1 sound system to get the most out of the sound capabilities on offer. Options on this Samsung set include a wide range of effects including Dolby SRS and Theatre Sound. The UE40ES6710 also has a generous selection of inputs - 3 HDMI ports, 3 USB ports, 1 SCART socket, although, it does not have an SD card slot which would have been welcome. You can use a USB memory stick to record and replay TV programmes plus there is ample connectivity for the Wii (via supplied adaptor), XBox etc. The set also sports a Digital Audio output and headphone socket.

We haven't really explored the 3D facility very much, but to cover a query raised on this page, the set comes with two sets of glasses which synch with the TV wirelessly. We are not too struck by 3D TV and find that once you are absorbed by the content of programmes the novelty soon pales - but, I accept, we are probably in a minority. We'll think again when "glasses free" 3D TV is established.

The aesthetics of this set are good too. It has a neat pedestal stand which can be removed for wall mounting, plus, we love the fact that the bezel round the screen is so narrow - despite being a 40" screen the set only takes up about 41" in width on our TV unit.

Unless you want absolute ultimate performance, which will only represent a proportionately small improvement on this set, I think 95% of households will be delighted with it. In summary, we think the Samsung UE40ES6710 is a very well balanced purchase - it is reasonably priced, offers excellent quality pictures, versatility in connections (including the internet) and looks good without overpowering a modest living room - we love it. Recommended.

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