With a brilliant 1080p display, 60,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and multiple HDMI inputs, this HDTV provides a stunning focus for your multimedia center.
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For the money, and depending on the size of your room, the 40" B Series 530 model is arguably better than all the top 2008 A series models, even those using 120Hz. I concentrated mostly on Blu-Rays (not a big TV sports guy) and even the fastest paced movies e.g, BLACK HAWK DOWN, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, and BATMAN BEGINS, exhibted no motion blur or judder because of the 6ms refresh rate. The resolution and black levels are better than the A Series 650, 750, and 850 models. So you're basically getting last years best Sumsung LCD model with better picture at hundreds of dollars less . 120Hz is still ideal (mostly for sports), but is basically unnecessary with this TV, especially on a 40". Even for the most discriminating eye, it would be very difficult to tell if there are any artifatcs because you'll be fully immeresed in the movie or game you're playing. Samsung has outdone themselves and continues to get better every year.
What's great about it: Picture Quality, Black Levels, Price
What's not so great: I use external speakers -- so nothing really