Samsung LN46B640 46″ 1080p LCD HDTV
Sep 16th, 2009 | By SimonAs we enter the fourth quarter of 2009, we’re finally starting to see the products Samsung unveiled to us at CES. There are certainly a wide number of models available and it can be confusing to most consumers. How do I know if I want a 6 series or a 7 series? If you’re lucky enough to have an unlimited budget go to the top end and don’t look back. Unfortunately, most of us can’t do that.
I’ve been asked by many friends if the 2008 models currently on sale are a good buy and my answer is: it depends. If you’re looking for a basic TV and only plan on watching Cable/Digital TV with the occasional movie in between go for what’s on sale as you’ll be happy with it. However, the B640 offers so much more. If you plan on watching more than just the odd HD movie or will be centering your entertainment system around a new TV then seriously consider the B640 as the baseline for comparison.
The pitfall of being more expensive and slower to load is one I’m willing to compromise on for the improved WiseLink, included InfoLink and overall stunning picture quality.
Advantages
- Amazing picture quality
- 2008′s high end Series A features included
- WiseLink upgraded to include movie playback
Disadvantages
- More expansive than typical LCD HDTVs
- Very slow start up
I’d like to thank Samsung Canada for making this review possible.
Nice looking blog. Which template are you using? Nice post as well!
Just hope that more channels could start broadcast in HD. But it’s probably quite expensive to buy all the new equipment needed.
Don’t think we can get the LN46B640 in the UK. This looks like the nearest version to it: http://www.buydigital.tv/Product-show.asp?BigClass_Id=11&SmallClass_Id=300.
Nice review. I just purchased a 640 for the USB. However, mine does not produce sound when playing avi or mp4 from USB. How did you generate the avi file in the first place? Thanks!
Nice writeup!
Wish I had seen this page before I ordered my tv today. Got the same samsung at best buy this afternoon. Out of stock, but delivering it to me tomorrow at noon.
Thanks.
-Mike
Would you happen to know what’s the spece between the bottom of the TV and the stand? I am wondering if the receiver can fit in this space. I bought that TV, it wasn’t delivered yet, but don’t know if the receiver can fit between the TV and the stand. Thanks for a response.
Fanny Fadel wrote:
Off the top of my head I can’t remember but it would only be in the range of 1.5″ or so
What do I require to do to connect my notebook to samsung plasma TV? I wish to connect my computer to my plazma HDTV (Samsung PN58B650 58-In 1080p Plasma HDTV) which has few HDMI Inputs. {What you can advise|What are my selections & what do I need to purchase to connect my Toshiba to HDTV. Want to connect this to the TV so that the movies I usually find in Internet I can watch in my HDTV.
Bring me a tip how to plug-in my Sony notebook with Samsung HDTV? I want to link my laptop to my plazma HDTV (Samsung PN58B860 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV) which has three HDMI Inputs. What are my choices & what do I have to get to plug-in my Dell to HDTV. I’m seeking to plug it to the Samsung so that the movies I enjoy in a net one can see in my plasma tv.
hatsukitemo, terftigtewheat:
You can connect your computer/notebook to the TV with any VGA cable or HDMI cable, depending on what outputs your computer/notebook has. You will also need to connect audio out from your notebook/computer using a 2.5mm to RCA.
Enjoy!
I don’t know how you came with this idea, but is great. Hope you don’t mind if i use it in my projects?
I purchased a Samsung 640 series TV about 8 monthes ago and it is by far the best TV I’ve ever owned. There is one thing about it that concerns me. Two or three times a week I come home and find the Tv “partially on”. The TV has a blueish grey glow and the back of the cabinet is warm. When I left the house the screen was off and completely black. My concern is that the Tv will wear out prematurely. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening?
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