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Samsung LN40A550

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on 08/11/2008

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Quick specs
Product type: LCD TV
Diagonal size: 40 in
Brightness (cd/m2): 500
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CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A550, but we did review a larger model in the series.

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CNET editors' take

Reviewed by:
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Reviewed on: 08/11/2008

Although CNET did not review the 40-inch Samsung LN40A550 we did review the 46-inch Samsung LN46A550. Judging from their specification sheets the two Samsung flat-panel LCD TVs are basically identical but for screen size, so we expect the review of the 46-inch model to give a good indication of how the 40-inch model will perform. For more information, refer to the full review of the Samsung LN46A550.

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"For the price, it may be the finest 40" LCD for 2008."

by deck797 on March 19, 2008
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"The best t.v. available in the $1000 price range."

by DeanMH on October 1, 2008
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"Wiselink is WHOA!"

by Guero06 on June 17, 2008
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"Very happy with a good 1080p bargain"

by DiscoStu1977 on August 6, 2009
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"Programmed to Fail a Few Days After Warranty?"

by teelondon on June 24, 2009
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"Picture = 9; Sound = 5; ease of use = 10"

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