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Samsung LN40A530 comparison

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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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Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround
SRS TruSurround
SRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats480i
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 PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
Weight42.5 lbs
60.8 lbs
61.5 lbs
41 lbs
39.7 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerATSC
ATSC
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty3
Info unavailableInfo unavailable4
Info unavailable
USB PortYes , 1 port(s)
Yes
Yes
1 port(s)
Info unavailable
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMotionflow
Info unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePiano black
Piano black
RadioNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
1x analog/digital combo
1x analog
1x digital
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
MTS
MTS
MTS
DVDNone
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
PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
Info unavailable
BatteryNone
None
None
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size40 in - Widescreen
46 in - Widescreen
40 in - Widescreen
40 in - Widescreen
40 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableMatte finish
Touch-sensitive controls
Matte finish
Touch-sensitive controls
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Display Format1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyWide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
120HzInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailable
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
Product DescriptionSamsung 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 TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
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