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"For the price, it may be the finest 40" LCD for 2008." on by deck797
Pros: 30,000:1 Contrast Ratio, 5mS Response Time, Samsung's DNIe Engine
Cons: Does not have a second "ANT IN" on the connection panel.
Summary: After much research, purchasing the LN-T4069F, returning the LN-T4069F, and determined to buy for the future, I happened upon this new model just introduced by Samsung. A month ago, I was insistent on purchasing a 120HZ, and without actually experiencing it, did so, much to my chagrin. The picture was jumpy, and the "aura" created by the technology disregards that sweet "space" between viewer and TV. I turned the 120HZ off most of the time, and, with no malice toward Samsung, the option is a huge waste of $500.00, unless you really like being on the set with the actors (try it and you'll see what I mean), or watch alot of sports. That said, I needed a 40" that would fit into a certain space (no side speakers) and I also came to realize that a higher contrast ratio and response time were probably the most important factors contributing to a bright, smooth, beautiful picture. (I had the opportunity to compare one of Samsung's 10,000:1 CR right next to a 30,000:1 at the store...whew!) Granted, "contrast ratio" is different numbers to different manufacturers, but when Samsung ups the ante and raises the price a bit, it's worth it(the higher end LN40A650 has even more CR and RT, but was over my price cap, has that ghastly 120HZ option, and a distracting reddish border running the top and bottom bezel of the frame itself). As for the 5mS response time, I haven't really deciphered it yet, and it's close enough to the 4mS that will probably be industry standard before long. Lastly, I would suspect (I'm not a tech) that Samsung's DNIe engine is responsible for the upconversion of the standard definition TV signal, that creates a really rich, HD-like SD picture.
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"The best t.v. available in the $1000 price range." on by DeanMH
Pros: Picture, sound, ease of setup and hook up of peripherals. Excellent and easy to use and understand online menu. Plenty of features. The channel search and channel unscrambling feature is remarkable. Just the right size. I wouldn't want any larger.
Cons: Speakers are good for attached speakers but I will be hooking up my surround sound unit to it. I'm spoiled by my home entertainment equipment.
Summary: I researched this product over the entire internet before making up my mind to purchase it. I visited c-net, consumer reports, the BBB, and other rating and review websites prior to purchasing. The hands up opinion on this product was the same all over--great buy!
I definitely like the 1080p. The other thing that is great is the 30000:1 ratio. Many other 1080p tv's out there have as low as 1000:1 ratios.
This is our second Samsung, flat screen. lcd, hdtv that we have purchased and they are both truly gems. -
"Wiselink is WHOA!" on by Guero06
Pros: 3 HDMIs, WiseLink, Ease of Use on Remote
Cons: Audio.......
Summary: Oh whoa....... My friends all have Samsung products, I knew when it was time for me to get a TV it would be a Samsung. The DLPs have awesome clarity, the LCDs are just clean looking. So I bought this one, I got it for 1099.00 at Frys. I got it home and I couldnt be any happier so far. The screen is awesome, clarity couldnt be better. Wiselink is the coolest, out of curiosity i connected my blackberry curve up to it. The TV friggin pulled my pictures and music up and started playing it. That is def. the coolness factor. Its well worth the money at least to me......
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"Excellent TV for the price" on by 8wire
Pros: The picture quality is outstanding. Has 3 HDMI connections. Speakers are in the bottom of the TV so the out side frame is very streamline. Matte finish reduces screen glare w/170+ degree viewing
Cons: night light under Sumsung logo is distracting.
Summary: This is a excellent TV for the price. I bought this TV online going solely by the specifications with out even seeing it. Sounds strange but I needed a TV for for second family room where I needed it to fit in an armoir. This TV does not have the wide side panels where most TVs contain the speakers. Samsung put the speakers in the bottom of the TV making the outside dimensions of the TV smaller than probably most 40" TVs. That allowed me to get the biggest screen I could within the restricted space I had to work with. I was going to have to buy a 37" or smaller depending on the manufacturer. With that being said when I actually got the TV and plugged it in right next to my 50" projection LCD it made the 50" look like a piece of junk. The LN40A550 picture quality and colors were amazing. I plugged in my PS3 and dropped in a Blu Ray disc of the the latest Simpson's movie and was blown away. I would not tell any anyone to buy a TV with out seeing it first, like I did, but If you go and look at one in the store you will probably agree that it is an excellent TV for the price and features.
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"Fantastic Blacks, great Colour right out of box" on by p5browne
Pros: Bought 1 for my daughter & 1 for my son for early Xmas presents - $998 at FS - they found them easy to adjust & love the quality - upon checking the back panels, they were S panels! Went out and bought the LN46A550 for myself - Yuckk -an A pan
Cons: None so far
Summary: Purchasing Samsung product? - check who made the panels. The S, C or A are stand alone characters on the back info panel of the set. Make sure to get the S panel if you want the best quality.
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