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Reviews of the Samsung LN40B550

  • 9.2

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.

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  • 10

    devhardware.com

    By wubayou | April 10, 2009

    Review Summary: The only down side to the LN46A750 is its high price, which is currently as low as $1,650 and as high as $3,200 depending on where you shop. Nonetheless, the Samsung LN46A750 is a high-quality and feature-packed LCD that should at least garner your ...

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  • No Rating

    reviewed.com

    By Alfredo Padilla | September 15, 2008

    Review Summary: The Samsung LN46A750 is an excellent 46-inch LCD HDTV, but quality will cost you as the unit starts at $1900. In addition to solid performance the Samsung LN46A750 is also an attractive unit, sporting a smoky glass bezel, glossy finish and smooth ...

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  • No Rating

    washingtonpost.com

    By Alfredo Padilla | September 15, 2008

    Review Summary: The Samsung LN46A750 is an excellent 46-inch LCD HDTV, but quality will cost you as the unit starts at $1900. In addition to solid performance the Samsung LN46A750 is also an attractive unit, sporting a smoky glass bezel, glossy finish and smooth ...

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  • 9.5

    televisioninfo.com

    By Alfredo Padilla | September 8, 2008

    Review Summary: The Samsung LN46A750 is an all-around winner. In our tests, we found excellent image quality and a good selection of features. Some of them feel somewhat tacked on (such as the proprietary streaming video; we would have preferred YouTube support), and ...

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Manufacturer: Samsung

Part number: LN40B550

General

  • Product type LCD TV
  • Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 38.7 in x 3.1 in x 24.7 in x 32.8 lbs, Panel with stand - 38.7 in x 10 in x 26.6 in x 39.7 lbs
  • Enclosure Color Piano black

Display

  • Technology TFT active matrix
  • LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
  • Resolution 1920 x 1080
  • Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Pixel Response Time 6 ms
  • Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
  • Analog Video Signal Composite video
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Additional Features USB, Ultraslim design

TV Tuner

  • Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
  • Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC
  • Stereo Reception System MTS
  • Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-125
  • Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

Video Features

  • Video Interface HDMI, Component, Composite
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • 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 HD
  • Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
  • Output Power / Total 20 Watt

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, 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x USB
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Network & Internet Multimedia

  • Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback
  • Connectivity Wired
  • Connectivity Protocols USB

Memory Card Reader

  • USB Port Yes

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Supported Devices TV

Stands & Mounts

  • Stand Included Yes
  • Stand Design Tabletop
  • Stand Features Swivel

Power

  • Power Device Power supply
  • Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star

Miscellaneous

  • HDCP Compatible Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

  • Width (Shipping) 49.2 in
  • Depth (Shipping) 9.4 in
  • Height (Shipping) 29 in
  • Weight (Shipping) 49.6 lbs

Sustainability

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9

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Buying Choices

LN40B550 40" LCD TV from 8 online stores: Lowest Price: $702.98

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Samsung LN40B550

Buying Choices

LN40B550 40" LCD TV from 8 online stores: Lowest Price: $702.98

See prices from 8 stores

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