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Samsung LN40A550

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$699.95 - $799.00 5 online stores

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Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 20 reviews all user reviews

Manufacturer: Samsung

Part number: LN40A550P3FXZA

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Samsung LN40A550

price range: $699.95 - $799.00

CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A550, but we did review a larger model in the series.

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4.0 stars

14 out of 15 people found this review helpful

"For the price, it may be the finest 40" LCD for 2008."

by deck797 on March 19, 2008

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5.0 stars

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

"The best t.v. available in the $1000 price range."

by DeanMH on October 1, 2008

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4.5 stars

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

"Wiselink is WHOA!"

by Guero06 on June 17, 2008

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4.5 stars

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

"This is an Excellent HDTV"

by johnnydk on March 24, 2009

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4.0 stars

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

"Excellent TV for the price"

by 8wire on April 12, 2008

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Samsung
Part Number: LN40A550P3FXZA

General
Product type LCD TV
Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 39.2 in x 3.6 in x 24.7 in x 54.5 lbs
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
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30000:1
Brightness (cd/m2) 500
Widescreen Modes 16:9, Just, Zoom, Auto Wide, Wide Zoom, 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 5 ms
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
Max V-Sync Rate 75 Hz
Max H-Sync Rate 60 KHz
V-Chip Control Yes
Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
Additional Features Matte finish, Touch-sensitive controls
TV Tuner
Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
Digital TV Tuner ATSC
Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Stereo Reception System MTS
Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
HDTV Ready Yes
Analog Video Input Signals PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC 3.58
Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 1360 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Teletext 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
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 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - 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, 1 x Digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side
Slot Provided Common Interface slot
PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Memory Card Reader
USB Port Yes

Remote Control
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Supported Devices TV
Features Hot keys
Stands & Mounts
Stand Included Yes
Stand Features Swivel
Power
Power Device Power supply - Internal
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.55
Power Consumption Operational 161
Miscellaneous
HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
Width (Shipping) 42.9 in
Depth (Shipping) 14.9 in
Height (Shipping) 31.7 in
Sustainability
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9

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Product series

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Stands & Mounts

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Product series

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