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Samsung - 40" Class / 1080p / 60Hz / LCD HDTV

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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Good Entry Level LCD

on March 13, 2009

Posted by: ZombieFever

from Elkton, MD

I have owned a Vizio VX37L for 2 years and was ready for an upgrade. After doing some research and hearing excellent word of mouth from various sources on the internet that Samsung is of good quality, I decided to go with the very wallet friendly LN40B530.

Upon unpacking the Samsung i discovered that there is some assembly required with the attaching of the stand to the TV. So make sure you have a partner ready to help you with the setup process. Its was very easy to attach so it could probably be done solo. After the a lengthy channel search and short base configuration everything was up and running.

Just like with every HD Television, SD was not amazing. Very acceptable though. When it came to movies though i was blown away. The blacks are very good and everything looks crisp and colorful. I had the chance to test the tv out with Matrix Revolutions through my Xbox 360 Netflix Instant View. If i was amazed by a movie through a lower quality source such as that, i can only imagine how great a SD DVD or even a HD DVD will look. Video games look and play excellent. Although i did experience a bit of blur and trailing, i think that is a trait found in all LCDs and is unavoidable. So if your looking to use this as your main gaming setup, it might be best to test it out and see if you notice any issues.

If you get this TV is insist that you have a external sound system to connect it to. The sound is one of the worst that i have heard from an LCD. This mostly is attributed to the fact the speakers are slightly covered and pointing downward. With tweaking I'm sure it is possible to get acceptable audio though.

Lastly the remote is atrocious. Far to difficult to switch between inputs and just basically poorly laid out.

This would be an ideal TV for the first time buyer. Those looking for an upgrade would probably be best to save money for a higher end system.

What's great about it: Excellent PQ. Great Colors And Black Level

What's not so great: Horriable Sound. Remote

I would recommend this to a friend!

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