Reviews of the Samsung LN40A450
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CNET Review
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The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A450, but we did review a smaller model in the series.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: PCMag did not test 19-inch, black Samsung LN19A450 LCD TV. We did, however, test and review the 22-inch, black LN22A450 from the same series.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The Samsung LN22A450 produces a nicely contrasted picture, but its limited selection of video ports and mediocre color consistency detract from its small-screen appeal.
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washingtonpost.com
Review Summary: As a budget HDTV runs at 720p resolution (1366 x 768 pixels); significantly lower than more expensive 1080p HDTVs. It also lacks some of the higher-end features found on more expensive models, such as the connectivity features like a memory card ...
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: LN40A450P
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 39 in x 3.8 in x 25.2 in x 34 lbs
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
- Resolution 1366 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 450 cd/m2
- Widescreen Modes Just, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 6 ms
- V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
- Max V-Sync Rate 75 Hz
- Max H-Sync Rate 60 KHz
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
- Additional Features Matte finish
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i
- Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 1360 x 768, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
- Equalizer Yes (5-band)
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Balance control, Auto volume adjustment
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x USB - Rear
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Remote Control Model Samsung TM96B
- Supported Devices TV
- Features Hot keys
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Stand Features Swivel
Power
- Power Device Power supply
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 200 Watt
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 43.3 in
- Depth (Shipping) 10.8 in
- Height (Shipping) 30.1 in
- Weight (Shipping) 52 lbs
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9
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