Samsung LN40A550 40 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

The SAMSUNG LN40A550 delivers the sharpest, most realistic picture quality you’ve ever seen. Full HD (1080p) contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. That means more pixels, more details and a better picture. A resolution that is approximately twice as much as conventional HD TVs creates the most perfect picture imaginable. Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this LCD TV. Watch movies and shows come to life with enhanced details in very dark or bright scenes. Enjoy a more realistic, sharper picture quality that’s sure to catch your eye with 30,000:1 contrast ratio. One of the most important features for an LCD panel is the pixel response time. Response time refers to the amount of time it takes a pixel to “refresh” itself-to go from being active to being inactive, (ready to be re-activated). The lower the milliseconds, the faster the response time. A very fast 5ms response time virtually eliminates any blurring and gives you smooth-motion action scenes. Want to get more entertainment out of your TV than movies and shows? With our Wiselink USB connection, you can easily and quickly hook up your MP3 player or digital camera and entertain family and friends with a photo slideshow set to music. SAMSUNG LCD TVs make your high-definition dreams a reality. With the SAMSUNG LN40A550 HDTV you really get the total package. 30,000 – 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 5ms Response Time 16 – 9 Aspect Ratio SRS TruSurround XT 10 W + 10 W Audio System Input Ports – 3 x HDMI (1 side, 2 rear), 2 x Component, 2 x A/V (1 side, 1 rear), 1x 15-pin VGA PC, 1 x S-Video (side), Wiselink (USB 2.0), RF antenna inputs, Headphone jack (side) Approximate Unit Dimensions – 39.2 (W) x 27 (H) x 11.8 (D) with stand Approximate Unit Weight – 61.5 pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Just what the doctor ordered
I checked out the Samsung LN40A550 at both Best Buy and Circuit City and really liked the picture it was delivering. I have a 50″ Samsung DLP and really love it. So going after another Samsung was a no brainer. One just has to be patient (about 4 months)and keep checking the sites looking for that right price and Amazon came through for me. It was delivered on time, the delivery personnel removed it from the box and set it up for us in our bedroom. The picture was great with regular cable hook up and if you go through the channel set up it via cable it will pick up HD programing for a lot of channels. Gives it a weird channel number i.e. 5-1 and that picture was great at 720p. Once I installed the HD box AWESOME. For the geeks out there the set has plenty of options to improve the picture, sound etc. Highly recommend this set and my dealings with Amazon have all been positive.

4 Stars WOW!!!
I’ve owned this set for a little over a month, I’m almost afraid to write the review because I haven’t had the best luck with electronics and I don’t want to jinx it, but it’s honestly been one of the best purchases I’ve made. Prior to purchasing, I did some research on the net, and Samsung consistantly came up as one the best HDTV manufacturers and this model particularly ranked high. Originally, I was looking at the 32″ HDTV but the 40″ went on sale a couple days later, it had all the right bells & whistles, and for the money I couldn’t ask for better. The shipping was free and superfast (within days), the delivery men brought it up to the second floor, took it out of the box and set it down on the stand. The set up was quick and easy. The picture is just amazingly beautiful. After reading other reviews, the sound quality was of some concern but it sounds as good if not better than other TVs I had checked out. Believe me I’m in no hurry to set up the Surround Sound system. I’ve gone to a few friend’s homes and overall their higher end sets just don’t compare. You won’t be disappointed.

3 Stars Beautiful TV until it stopped working
This is a beautiful and sleek TV with a great picture and lots of nice adjustment features. Only problem was that it stopped turning on less than one month after I bought it. Not what you would expect from a $1000 TV.

Waiting for a replacement from Amazon right now–I will give Samsung one more try.

4 Stars Keeffy
Great Item! Could have done with a HDMI cable inclusive in the package. Easy to install and very good clarity of picture/video.

5 Stars LOVE IT!
I bought this for my parents after their 12 year old 32″ TV went out and they had to use a little 19″ for a while. We were going to get another 32″ but talking to my siblings and researching online and at stores we decided on a 40″ so I started to look for the best price and I found at it here at Amazon as usual. We were not looking at Samsung’s because they were on average $[...], but then I found this one for $[...] less and I am so happy with it.

The sound and picture is great, the glare is minimal. The viewing angles are really great. I can’t think of any negatives on this TV it is great quality for a great price I highly recommend it if you are not looking for the most updated technology.

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