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| Price | $699.95 to $899.96 | $898.88 to $1,799.99 | $699.95 to $1,499.99 | $797.00 to $1,299.99 | $714.00 to $849.00 |
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| Release date | April 01, 2009 | ||||
| The Bottom Line | CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A530, but we did review a larger model in a different series with similar specs. | The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance. | CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A550, but we did review a larger model in the series. | The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value. | |
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| Sound Effects | SRS TruSurround XT | SRS TruSurround | SRS TruSurround | SRS TruSurround XT | SRS TruSurround HD |
| Input Video Formats | 480i 480p 720p 1080i | 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p | 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p | 480/60i 480/60p 720/60p 1080/24p 1080/60i 1080/60p | Info unavailable |
| Multi-channel Preview | Picture-in-picture (PIP) | Picture-in-picture (PIP) | Picture-in-picture (PIP) | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Analog TV Tuner | NTSC | NTSC | NTSC | Info unavailable | NTSC |
| Weight | 42.5 lbs | 60.8 lbs | 61.5 lbs | 41 lbs | 39.7 lbs |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Digital TV Tuner | ATSC | ATSC | ATSC | QAM ATSC | QAM ATSC |
| HDMI Ports Qty | 3 | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | 4 | Info unavailable |
| USB Port | Yes , 1 port(s) | Yes | Yes | 1 port(s) | Info unavailable |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Motion Enhancement Technology | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Motionflow | Info unavailable |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Speaker System | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty | 1 year warranty |
| Enclosure Color | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Piano black | Piano black |
| Radio | None | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None | None |
| Environmental Standards | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TV Tuner | 1x analog 1x digital | 1x analog 1x digital | 1x analog 1x digital | 1x analog/digital combo | 1x analog 1x digital |
| Stereo Reception System | MTS | MTS | MTS | MTS | MTS |
| DVD | None | None | None | None | None |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 41.7 in x 9.5 in x 26.5 in - With stand | 44.5 in x 11 in x 27 in - With stand | 39.2 in x 11.8 in x 27 in - With stand | 38.9 in x 10.7 in x 26.9 in - With stand | 39.3 in x 10.2 in x 27 in - With stand |
| Power | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | AC 120 V | Info unavailable |
| Battery | None | None | None | None | None |
| Remote Control | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared | Remote control - Infrared |
| VCR | Info unavailable | None | None | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Technology | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix | TFT active matrix |
| Diagonal Size | 40 in - Widescreen | 46 in - Widescreen | 40 in - Widescreen | 40 in - Widescreen | 40 in - Widescreen |
| Digital Television Certification | HDTV | HDTV | HDTV | HDTV | HDTV |
| Progressive Scan | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) | Progressive scanning (line doubling) |
| HDCP Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Additional Features | Info unavailable | Matte finish Touch-sensitive controls | Matte finish Touch-sensitive controls | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Display Format | 1080p (FullHD) | 1080p (FullHD) | 1080p (FullHD) | 1080p (FullHD) | 1080p (FullHD) |
| LCD Backlight Technology | Wide Color Gamut-CCFL | Wide Color Gamut-CCFL | Wide Color Gamut-CCFL | Wide Color Gamut-CCFL | Wide Color Gamut-CCFL |
| PC Interface | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) | USB VGA (HD-15) | VGA (HD-15) |
| 120Hz | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Yes | Info unavailable |
| DVR | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | None | Info unavailable |
| Video Interface | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI S-Video Component Composite | HDMI Component Composite |
| Product Description | Samsung LN40A530 - 40 in LCD TV | Samsung LN46A550 - 46 in LCD TV | Samsung LN40A550 - 40 in LCD TV | Sony KDL-40V5100 - 40 in LCD TV | Samsung LN40B530 - 40 in LCD TV |
| Product Type | LCD TV | LCD TV | LCD TV | LCD TV | LCD TV |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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