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Up for Review: Samsung LN40B550 LCD HDTV Consumers looking to purchase this 40 inch LCD HDTV are investing in a high-quality LCD TV that offers excellent picture quality with 1080p high definition resolution. Our reviewers who researched this flat panel agreed that picture quality was excellent regardless of the definition settings (from standard definition 480p to full HD 1080p). Much of this can be attributed to the television’s 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio designed to provide more realistic images and a 6ms (millisecond) response time, which virtually eliminated any blurring and providing smooth motion while watching fast-paced sports, gaming, and action movies.

Samsung LN40B550

In addition to theSamsung LN40B550’s excellent picture quality, it comes with a variety of additional features that today’s viewers will appreciate. Samsung’s Anynet+ technology allows the TV’s remote control to operate at the push of one button, peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player featuring HDMI-CEC. The HDTV’s game mode function enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds quality when the system is used with HD gaming systems. The incorporation of Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology gives colors more natural and realistic hues that are sometimes missing with other LCD displays. In addition to these features, Samsung’s initial set up was simple and straightforward and provided our reviewers well optimized picture and sound settings.

Owners of the Samsung LN40B550 get superb connectivity and networking with a single USB port–for playing MP3 audio and displaying JPEG/MPEG files–and four HDMI 1.3 ports, and it also provides ample sound thanks to dual 10-watt, two-way stereo speakers and an integrated subwoofer. This HDTV is accented by Samsung’s TOC (Touch of Color) bezel design, which offers a hint of red translucent color around the edges of the unit that completes the panel’s cutting edge design. And as with all B550 series LCD televisions, this LCD is Energy Star 3.0 compliant, which has increased the energy efficiency of this model over last year’s model by a solid 25 percent!

Initial consumer feedback on this LCD have been great. If you are looking for a quality 40 inch display without a steep price, theSamsung LN40B550 is an excellent choice. Retailing at $1,100, we’ve found it at Amazon for just under $900. This is an excellent HDTV with the features that today’s consumers demand.

Samsung LN40B550 Specifications

Specifications
Screen Size: 40″
Actual: (39.9″ diagonal)
Native Display Resolution: 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 70,000:1
Full HD-grade pixel resolution (1080p)
Touch of Color™ design
Fast 6ms response time
Built-in digital tuner
Energy Star® compliant

Features
- USB 2.0 Movie
- Wide Color Enhancer 2
- Game Mode
- Crystal Neck Swivel Stand

Video
XD Engine
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Aspect Ratio Correction 6 Modes
Just Scan (1:1 Pixel Matching)
- HDMI 1080p/1080i/720p
- Component 1080p/1080i/720p
- RF 1080i/720p
Enhanced Noise Reduction (Video Noise Filter): (3D & MPEG)
Intelligent Sensor Mode
xvYCC
DTV Signal Strength Indicator

Audio
Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP)
SRS TruSurround HD™
Integrated woofer
Watts per channel: 10W x 2

Connectivity
4 HDMI (3 rear/1 side)
Anynet + (HDMI-CEC)
USB 2.0 Movie (2 side)
PC input (rear)

Power
Voltage, Hz 100V – 240V, 50/60 Hz
On Mode (Average) TBA
Stand-by Mode 0 W
ENERGY STAR 3.0 Compliant

Dimensions & Weight
TV without stand: 38.7” x 24.7” x 3.1”
TV without stand weight:32.8 lb
TV with stand: 38.7” x 26.6” x 10.0”
TV with stand weight: 39.7 lb
Shipping Dimensions: 49.1” x 29.0” x 9.4”
Shipping Weight: 49.6 lb

Warranty
1 Year Parts & Labor

Clever Reviews rates the Samsung LN40B550 a solid 9/10 stars! We want to hear about your experience with this great Samsung LCD HDTV!

(26 votes, average: 8.73 out of 10)

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