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Samsung LN40A550 Review: 40” LCD TV

Up for review: Samsung LN40A550. The new Samsung LN40A550 is a perfect balance between performance and value. With a cost of around $1,049.97, the Samsung LN40A550 provides many high-end features. It has the highest native 1080p resolution available currently. Embedded with Samsung’s innovative DNIe technology, the new LN40A550 LCD TV delivers crisp and real life like images. For an enhanced multimedia experience, the Wiselink USB 2.0 port of this 40″ flat-panel LCD HDTV helps you connect with peripheral digital devices.

Even though the black levels of the Samsung LN40A550 is not as deep as its other high-end LCD TV’s, they are much better than many of its less expensive counterparts. The SRS TruSurround XT™ of this LCD TV delivers a gripping, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system even in absence of full surround sound setup. Some other high-end features of this model are the Picture-in-Picture, the V-Chip control system and the sound leveler. With so many advanced features, the Samsung LN40A550 seems to be a great bargain.

Samsung LN40A550 Features and Specifications Review:

General
TV Type LCD Flat-Panel
Screen Size 40″
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Type Flat-panel LCD
Built-In_DVR No
Digital Cable Ready No
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
Vertical Resolution 1080p
Contrast Ratio 30,000:1
Brightness 500 cd/m²
Screen Refresh Rate 60Hz

Inputs
Media Card Slot No
USB Slot Yes
Picture-in-Picture Yes
HDMI Inputs 3
DVI Inputs No
S-Video Inputs 1
Component Video Inputs 2
Composite Inputs 2
PC Inputs 1
RF antenna Input 2

Audio
Audio Outputs 1
Watts/Channel 10
Speakers 2
Simulated Surround Yes
Sound Leveler Yes
V-Chip Yes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes

Height & Dimension Details
Product Height 27″ with stand (24-7/10″ without)
Product Width 39-1/5
Product Weight 61.5 lbs. with stand (54.5 lbs. without)
Product Depth 11-4/5″ with stand (3-3/5″ without)

Manufacture Warranty
Warranty Terms – Parts 1 year
Warranty Terms – Labor 1 year

With its elegant overlook, the Samsung LN40A550 offers great off center viewing with a no glare screen. Thanks to the native 1080p resolution, 30,000:1 contrast ratio and 500nit brightness, the picture quality of the Samsung LN40A550 is stunning even while watching the standard television content. You can even customize the picture settings to game mode, sports mode or movie mode through the Entertainment optimized modes.

You can enjoy over-the-air digital and analog broadcasts through the built-in tuners of the Samsung LN40A550. And the cable TV subscribers can enjoy seamless high definition content through the “QAM” digital cable tuner without requiring a separate set-top box. With 3 HDMI inputs, 2 Component and Composite inputs, 1 S-Video Inputs, 2 RF antenna Input and 1 PC Input, there is no shortage of connectivity options for the Samsung LN40A550.

HDTVUniverse.com gives Samsung LN40A550 9/10 stars!