Samsung LN40A550

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Product summary

CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A550, but we did review a larger model in the series.

Specifications: Product type: LCD TV ; Diagonal size: 40 in ; Brightness (cd/m2): 500 ; See full specs

Price range: $759.95 - $1,099.99 check prices

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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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Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 19 reviews
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4.0 stars

14 out of 15 people found this review helpful

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

by deck797 on March 19, 2008

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5.0 stars

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

"The best t.v. available in the $1000 price range."

by DeanMH on October 1, 2008

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4.5 stars

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

"Wiselink is WHOA!"

by Guero06 on June 17, 2008

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Where to buy

Samsung LN40A550: $759.95 - $1,099.99

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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 94

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 381 reviews of Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 181064 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.
pcworld.com

Summary: Samsung added picture-in-picture to this television, but the feature is severely limited. The remote lacks a PiP button, so you have to go to the main menu for access. And PiP works only with an outside source (such as a DVD or Blu-ray player) in the ...

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pcmag.com

Editors' rating: 70

Summary: The Samsung LN52A550's matte-finished screen delivers a detailed HD picture, but stumbles in some fast-motion scenes. And color consistency within the darkest picture details is lacking when compared with that of the competition.

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quickshortreviews.com

Summary: Overall, this HDTV provides a very vibrant image that is enjoyable to the eyes. Not to mention its easy accessibility to all the functions available

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