The LE46F86 is more-or-less Samsung's statement set, and it shows. First and foremost, it looks superb. While Samsung's glossy black finish has been aped by many rivals in the last few years, this set still has an elegant, sculptural form that belies its considerable bulk, aided in no small measure by the addition of transparent 'wings' to each side of the screen.
There's substance to match the style, too. The LE46F86 isn't so much 'well-specified' as 'loaded for bear'. We can't think of a rival TV that offers more features for your cash.
This 46in full HD set includes 100Hz picture processing to help deliver smoother motion and less visible flicker with off-air TV, and its three HDMI 1.3 inputs (one usefully mounted on the side for gamers) all accept 24fps video from Blu-ray or HD DVD.
There's also Samsung's DNIe system for boosting sharpness, contrast, motion handling and colour; an Edge Enhancer for crispening contours; and oodles of fine-tuning flexibility in the onscreen menus, with highlights including a black level booster, gamma control, and white balance adjustment.
Setting the 46F86 to work on a few of our favourite things, one simple fact becomes immediately, blindingly obvious: the set's picture quality is really superb.
Overall the 100Hz system produces a clear picture quality benefit without adding any negatives, and you can't ask for much more than that.
Other aspects of the picture are outstanding too. The brand's adoption of Super Clear LCD panel technology has resulted in some of the deepest, most natural blacks yet seen on an LCD TV, and that trend continues here.
Colours are rich and vibrant too, with Star Wars' light sabres exploding off the screen, and skin tones benefit from pleasingly natural hues. HD animated fodder, meanwhile, looks simply sublime.
HD fine detail levels are immense. You can clearly - some might say alarmingly - make out, for instance, every tiny ridge and pore in Uma Thurman's big feet as she tries to wiggle her big toe in Kill Bill.
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Samsung |
| Graded
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This means the TV is either an end of line, surplus stock item. Fully inspected and technically perfect with 12 month warranty. The item may not be supplied in original packaging* but is otherwise in excellent condition. *Packaging will be supplied for safe transit. See the About Us and FAQ pages for more information.
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Yes |
| Full HD 1080p
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1080p refers to the number of horizontal lines whioch can be displayed by the TV screen. In order to view high definition images from your Blu-ray player or Playstation 3 at their very best you will require a TV capable of diplaying 1080p images
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Yes |
| 100Hz Clear LCD
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100Hz Clear LCD for superb motion sharpness. 100Hz Clear LCD gives you clear and vibrant images even in fast motion. It gives high contrast with a flickerfree, quiet image, and increases the LCD displays viewing angle.
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Yes |
| Contrast Ratio
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This is the measurement of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black. The higher the contrast ratio the better the picture quality
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25,000:1 |
| 3 HDMI
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Yes |
| 100Hz
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100Hz technology reduces blurring on fast moving scenes by displaying 100 images per second compared to standard sets which display only 50. New frames are created by the process and inserted between each original frame to create smoother motion and improved picture quality.
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Yes |
| Get Digital
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Inclues a digital tuner capable of receiving up to 40 free channels with no monthly subscription or need to add a set top box
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Digital tuner with all Freeview channels |
| Wide 178 Degree Viewing
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VIERA LCD IPS alpha panels have a viewing angle of 178 degrees both vertically and horizontally, eliminating faded images that can occur by viewing the panel from certain seating positions. The extra-wide viewing angle makes VIERA LCDs perfect when watching TV with the entire family or a group of friends.
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Yes |
| Wall Mountable
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Yes |
| DNIe
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Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe™) is Samsung TV\'s unique image processing technology that includes Motion Optimiser, Contrast Enhancer, Detail Enhancer, Colour Optimiser and Image Optimiser. The processed picture is free from noise or unwanted defects and all the details are well expressed, making the picture clean, sharp, and closer to the real world.
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Yes |
| Pixel Resolution
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Measures the number of vertical lines by the number of horizontal lines which can be displayed by the TV. A TV with a high pixel resolution will have more pixels on screen making images appear sharper and clearer.
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1920 x 1080 |
| Super Clear Panel
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This is Samsung\'s cutting edge technology that, combined with 1080p Full HD, gives you the most realistic black reproduction you\'ve ever seen. Blacks will never again appear greyish and you will see fantastic details even in dark scenes.
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Yes |
| Television Type
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LCD |
| HDMI Connection
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HDMI is a digital connection which carries sound and picture signals from peripheral devices (like a DVD recorder or Home Cinema) to your TV. If you want to watch High Definition programmes (eg from Blu-ray player, Playstation 3 or Sky HD Box) you will need to use the HDMI connection
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3 |
| SRS Speaker System
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Yes |
| Incredible Surround
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Incredible Surround™ is an audio technology from Philips that dramatically magnifies the sound field to immerse you in the audio. Using state-of-the-art electronic phase shifting, Incredible Surround™ mixes sounds from left and right in such a way that it expands the virtual distance between the two speakers. This wider spread greatly enhances the stereo effect and creates a more natural sound dimension. Incredible Surround™ allows you to experience total surround with greater depth and width of sound, without the use of additional speakers.
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SRS Trusurround XT Inputs |
| Brightness
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500 cd/m2 |
| Swivel Stand
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For optimal viewing angle
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Yes |
| Screen Size
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40\\\" |
| Movie Plus
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Samsung\'s exclusive Movie Plus completely eliminates judder, presenting smooth action, no matter how fast it is going.
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Yes |
| Wide Colour Enhancer
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This exclusive technology delivers more brilliant colours, even in bright areas of the picture where blues and greens are washed out on conventional screens
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Yes |
| Picture in Picture
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Yes |
| Dimensions
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54.6cmX82.9cmX12.5 (HxwxD) |
| Auto Set Up
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Automatically tunes in and sets up the channels at a touch of a button
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Yes |
| Audio Power Output (RMS)
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A larger output results in greater volume
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2 x 10W |
| AV Inputs
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Audio and video inputs (also known as Composite connectors) carry anaolgue audio and video signals. For improved picture quality you may want to consider upgrading to HDMI connector which carries digital sound and picture signals.
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Yes |
| Game Mode
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Can’t get enough of video games? Game Mode enhances the excitement of the game with exhilarating graphics and awesome sound that makes you feel like a character in the game. When the game mode is turned on, the contrast in dark areas is amplified, the bass sound is enriched, and the response time to game console\'s movement is shortened, creating the best environment to enjoy fast-moving video games.
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Yes |
| Headphone Socket
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Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio
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Image ratio refers to the relation of the width of the image to the height. While you can change the size of the image, the ratio stays constant.
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16:9 |
| Response Time
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6ms |
| S- Video Connection
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Uses an anologue connetion which carries picture signals that have been split into colour and brightness. For an improved picture you may want to consider upgraging to HDMI connector which carries digital picture and sound signals.
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Yes |
| Sleep Timer
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Can be set to switch off automatically
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Yes |
| Teletext
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Access to ceefax and teletext services
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Yes |
| Scart Sockets
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The analogue scart connector carries analogue sound and picture signals in 1 cable. Scart is currently the most popular way of connecting TVs to other AV equipment. For improved picture quality you may want to consider upgrading to HDMI which carries digital sound and pciture signals.
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2 |
| USB Port
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The USB connector allows access to jpeg photos and mp3 music of most USB-sticks (USB memory-class device). Plug the USB into the slot at the side of the TV and access your photos or music files. You can easily view and share your photos and music.
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Yes |
| Use as PC Monitor
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This screen will receive RGB PC in signals
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Yes |
| Guarantee Period
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The length of time your TV is covered against technical faults. The guarantee covers all parts and labour costs involved in the repair. The guarantee is back to base which means in the unlikely event of a fault you can take the TV back to any of our 5 branches for repair.
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12 Months |
Graded : Yes
