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Samsung LN40A450

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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: LN40A450P

$899.99 1 online store

Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews all user reviews

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Samsung LN40A450

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CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A450, but we did review a smaller model in the series.

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5.0 stars

"Excellent price. Great color and resolution."

by mbalasa on November 21, 2008

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4.0 stars

"I'm impressed!!"

by divuer on September 27, 2008

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4.0 stars

"Excellent Picture"

by FrigginGenius on June 18, 2008

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Samsung
Part Number: LN40A450P

General
Product type LCD TV
Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 39 in x 3.8 in x 25.2 in x 34 lbs
Display
Technology TFT active matrix
LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Resolution 1366 x 768
Display Format 720p
LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
LCD Pixel Response Time 6 ms
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
Widescreen Modes Just, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3
Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Viewing Angle 178 degrees
Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
Max V-Sync Rate 75 Hz
Max H-Sync Rate 60 KHz
Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
V-Chip Control Yes
Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
Additional Features Matte finish
TV Tuner
Digital TV Tuner ATSC
Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Stereo Reception System MTS
Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
HDTV Ready Yes
Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i
Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 1360 x 768, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Surround Mode Yes
Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
Equalizer Yes (5-band)
Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Additional Features Balance control, Auto volume adjustment
Connections
Connector Type 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x USB - Rear
PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Memory Card Reader
USB Port Yes

Remote Control
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Remote Control Model Samsung TM96B
Supported Devices TV
Features Hot keys
Stands & Mounts
Stand Included Yes
Stand Design Tabletop
Stand Features Swivel
Power
Power Device Power supply
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
Power Consumption Operational 200 Watt
Miscellaneous
HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
Width (Shipping) 43.3 in
Depth (Shipping) 10.8 in
Height (Shipping) 30.1 in
Weight (Shipping) 52 lbs
Sustainability
ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9

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Product series

Samsung LN19A450

Manufacturer: Samsung

Specs: LCD TV, 19 in, 300 cd/m2, 3000:1, 1440 x 900, 16:9
Samsung LN22A450

Price: $390.00

Manufacturer: Samsung

Specs: LCD TV, 22 in, 300 cd/m2, 3000:1, 1680 x 1050, 16:9
Samsung LN26A450

Manufacturer: Samsung

Specs: LCD TV, 26 in, 300 cd/m2, 5000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9
Samsung LN32A450

Manufacturer: Samsung

Specs: LCD TV, 32 in, 10000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9
Samsung LN37A450

Manufacturer: Samsung

Specs: LCD TV, 37 in, 10000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9
Samsung LN40A450

Price: $899.99

Manufacturer: Samsung

Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 450 cd/m2, 10000:1, 1366 x 768, 16:9