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Our latest review: Samsung LN40B630 LCD HDTV Consumers looking to purchase this 40 inch LCD HDTV are investing in a high-quality LCD TV that offers top-of-the-line picture quality with 1080p high definition resolution. Our reviewers appreciated the sharpest details and vivid color with an 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio that provides noticeably more realistic images and Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer 3 technology for a more natural rendering of colors. This flat panel also incorporates a number of innovative features to reduce the motion blur and image judder, which traditionally plague LCD HDTVs when displaying fast movement. This B630 series HDTV combines an ultra-fast 4ms (millisecond) response time with Samsung’s Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology, which utilizes a 120Hz refresh rate helps ensure crisp, easy viewing of sports, video games and movies.

Samsung LN40B630

In addition to the Samsung LN40B550‘s excellent picture quality this system is equipped with a variety of additional features that today’s viewers will definitely 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 3 technology gives colors more natural and realistic hues that are sometimes missing with other LCD displays. This flat panel is also equipped with PIP (Picture in Picture) technology as well. 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 LN40B630 are provided with excellent connectivity and networking with two 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 B630 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! This is a great flat panel for those who are concerned about the environment.

Initial consumer feedback on this LCD have been great. If you are looking for a quality 40 inch display with a wide array of features, but don’t want to pay too much, the Samsung LN40B630 is an excellent choice. Retailing at $1,400, we’ve found it at Amazon for just under $1,000. This is an excellent HDTV with the features that today’s consumers demand.

Samsung LN40B630 Specifications

Specifications
Screen Size: 40″
Actual: (39.9″ diagonal)
Native Display Resolution: 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 80,000:1
Full HD-grade pixel resolution (1080p)
Touch of Color™ design with red bezel
Fast 4ms response time
Built-in digital tuner
Energy Star® compliant

Features
- USB 2.0 Movie
- Picture in Picture (PIP)
- Wide Color Enhancer 3
- Single User Interface
-InfoLink™ (RSS feeds of customizable stock quotes, weather and brief news articles)
- 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)
-Stereo broadcast reception
-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: 39.2”x 25.6” x 3.1”
TV without stand weight: 32.0 lb
TV with stand: 39.2” x 27.8” x 10.3””
TV with stand weight: 40.8 lb
Shipping Dimensions: 49.1” x 29.4” x 9.4”
Shipping Weight: 50.3 lb

Warranty
1 Year Parts & Labor

Clever Reviews gives the Samsung LN40B630 a solid 9/10 stars! We would love to hear what you think about this excellent LCD HDTV by Samsung!

(91 votes, average: 7.84 out of 10)

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