Samsung LN40A550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Product Description
The SAMSUNG LN40A550 delivers the sharpest, most realistic picture quality you’ve ever seen. Full HD (1080p) contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. That means more pixels, more details and a better picture. A resolution that is approximately twice as much as conventional HD TVs creates the most perfect picture imaginable. Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this LCD TV. Watch movies and shows come to life with enhanced details in very dark or bright scenes. Enjoy a more realistic, sharper picture quality that’s sure to catch your eye with 30,000:1 contrast ratio. One of the most important features for an LCD panel is the pixel response time. Response time refers to the amount of time it takes a pixel to “refresh” itself-to go from being active to being inactive, (ready to be re-activated). The lower the milliseconds, the faster the response time. A very fast 5ms response time virtually eliminates any blurring and gives you smooth-motion action scenes. Want to get more entertainment out of your TV than movies and shows? With our Wiselink USB connection, you can easily and quickly hook up your MP3 player or digital camera and entertain family and friends with a photo slideshow set to music. SAMSUNG LCD TVs make your high-definition dreams a reality. With the SAMSUNG LN40A550 HDTV you really get the total package. 30,000 – 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 5ms Response Time 16 – 9 Aspect Ratio SRS TruSurround XT 10 W + 10 W Audio System Input Ports – 3 x HDMI (1 side, 2 rear), 2 x Component, 2 x A/V (1 side, 1 rear), 1x 15-pin VGA PC, 1 x S-Video (side), Wiselink (USB 2.0), RF antenna inputs, Headphone jack (side) Approximate Unit Dimensions – 39.2 (W) x 27 (H) x 11.8 (D) with stand Approximate Unit Weight – 61.5 pounds

Feature

  • Full HD 1080p Resolution
  • Wide Color Enhancer
  • 3 HDMI Inputs
  • USB 2.0 Connectivity
  • HDMI-CDC Compatible

CustomerReviews

Best Bang for the Buck
Have had it for 6 months, everything is perfect. Easily the best $[...] I’ve ever spent. Believed it to be the best value in an HDTV back when I was doing my research before I bought it, now I’m SURE of it. Get off the fence if you’re on it and buy this one!

Very nice TV
We got this TV about 6 months ago and have been enjoying it ever since then. It’s a wonderful product and my wife and I both like it very much. Now we are considering getting an even bigger one in the coming holiday season. Five stars in my eyes, no doubt.

Do not buy this TV!!
After having the television for 6 months, it has died on me! It started with a funky hot pink and green “static” along with a loud noise that can only be described as speaker feedback and it has now died. I cannot even get it to turn on when I press the power button, but if I leave it plugged in it just turns on randomly, sometimes with a picture, sometimes not, but it always ends up going to a weird color and making that noise. Luckily, I am still covered by the manufacturer warranty and have a technician coming out tomorrow to fix it, but what happens if it dies again and I’m not covered?

How can I trust that it won’t happen again? When you buy an expensive television such as this, you want to at least be able to trust it will be working for at least 3-5 years!

I don’t think that’s too much to ask! So please, save yourself some misery and go another route. This is not the TV for you!

Samsung 40in 1080p LCD
The seller shipped this item quickly. When I set it up in my bedroom I was amazed by the picture. The P-I-P worked, wished there was a way to get sound or switch between main image and P-I-P. I’d suggested setting up with external speakers if in a living room. Over all I’m very happy with this purchase.

Best $800 Flat Panel LCD I could find
My goal when my old faithful TV finally gave up the ghost was to buy the best $800 TV I could find. I purchased this Samsung on April 7, 2009 for $849 and I am happy to say I think I succeeded. I was lucky that CR magazine just featured flat panel TVs in the March issue and this set ranked third in its class (first was the 42 inch version of the same TV). It’s sleek and beautiful.

For me, the picture is great. I don’t have any HD, but this set’s standard definition picture quality makes me believe that HD would be awesome.

Audiophiles may not like the sound quality of the speakers, but most of them will channel their sets through surround sound systems anyway.

I think this TV is an excellent value and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

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