Samsung LN40B550

If you are looking for a television that lets you watch the smallest details in the picture then the 40-inch Samsung LN40B550 is indeed the right choice. A leader amongst HDTVs, this television has 1080p display, which means you can see incredible details if you feed it with a good hi-def source. Wide-screen televisions like this LN40B550 showing high-resolution HD content look better than regular sets, allowing you to sit closer and experience a more immersive, theater-like picture.

Key Features

In 2008, Samsung created its unique Touch of Color (ToC) design, which uses dual-injection molding to coat a translucent, colored surface to achieve an attractive crystalline appearance. The latest evolution of Samsung’s ToC design begins with a deep piano black bezel that fades into distinct chrome that finishes as light ruby highlights. The intensity of the color subtly changes depending upon the viewing angle, and further accentuates these TV’s slim bezels. The look of Samsung LN40B550 is pretty contemporary and the TV has a mere hint of the red color at the gloss black bezel’s edge at the bottom.

The Samsung LN40B550 has one of the latest 1080p image processors from Samsung. You will enjoy the clean, sharp and high resolution image sans the noise. Black tones and shadows are strikingly superb, thanks to the 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.  Colors are natural and rich thanks to the Wide Color Enhancer which aids in optimizing every hue.

With the Samsung LN40B550, you can be rest assured that there will be no blurring for fast paced sports and action movies thanks to its fast response time of 6ms. 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 6ms response time virtually eliminates any blurring and gives you smooth-motion.

Actual user review:
“After a lot of research finally decided on this Samsung LN46B550 with TOC. Happy with the delivery as it arrived before expected with installation done. The picture quality is really good esp the HD Channels. My DVD plays too good in it. It has 1080p(Full HD) with resolution 1920 x 1080 and dynamic contrast ratio is also high compared to LN40A550. Sound is pretty ok.TOC is really glamourous and makes it look gorgeous. Not too much red but just a tinge of it makes it look beautiful.Light weight n its swivel function is an added feature which makes it more lovely. Overall an amazing set with a very stylish look.A good set for the price.” – M.Kumar (USA)

 

Connectivity for a TV this size is more than adequate with the four HDMI ports, 2 component video inputs, 2 composite video, a PC input and a USB port as well. So, accommodating your DVD player, cable or satellite HD box, or Blu-ray player is not a problem. The Samsung LN40B550 is gamer friendly as well. It has got a set of pre-defined options that configure the TV for optimal ease of use with a game console. And thanks to SRS TruSurround HD technology, all the game and movie excitement sounds as incredible as it looks. It has built in digital tuners for added convenience as it obviates the need for a separate set top box since it has a “QAM” digital cable tuner.

The Samsung LN40B550 complies with Energy Star, an international standard for energy efficient consumer products. You will save on the electrical consumption and cause less pollution to the environment.

Samsung LN40B550 allows you unlimited viewing since you can connect your TV with a number of other gizmos and gadgets as well. You can connect cable boxes, video game consoles and even satellite receivers through the HDMI ports. There is a PC input which can help you to connect your television to the laptop and a couple of HD capable video inputs. You can even view photos on your television with the help of the USB input port.

The best part about this television is that you can control all these devices connected to your Samsung LN40B550 with the help of a single remote thanks to the CEC control capability.

Conclusion

The Samsung LN40B550 is an excellent blend of display size and features and quality. With top-of-the-line picture quality, superb connectivity and built-in digital tuner, it’s a bargain for its $1000 price tag.

• “I was undecided between this 2009 model and last year’s LN40A550.The features are substantially identical, but after figuring that the difference between best prices for the two, which I could find after extensive shopping around, was only $50, I went for newer one for its updated look and lighter weight. In the reviews, one of the principal complaints for 2008 was the sound quality. I can’t directly compare 2009 and 2008, but found 2009’s LN40B550 to have perfectly adequate, if not excellent speakers, as far as TVs go. Picture quality, menus, setup are excellent as expected.” – Piagikos (USA)
• “Only the second night with this set and I can’t unglue myself from it. This is a great sub-$1,000 set that will please all but the most hardcore videophiles. This set is also very light, I tucked it under my arm to move it up and down the stairs. ToC is subtle, almost invisible, so those who don’t care for last year’s ToC, don’t worry, you can barely see it the color on this TV. The swivel stand makes it easy so access the rear of the TV to hook up the cables that it makes you wonder why other manufacturers make stands without the swivel feature.” – Chinee (FL,USA)

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