With a 70,000:1 contrast ratio, the Samsung 40" LN40B550 makes programs come to life with enhanced details in very dark or bright scenes. You'll enjoy a more realistic, sharper picture quality.
The Touch of Color design, a Samsung exclusive, highlights the traditional piano black frame with a subtle hint of color. It makes TV worth looking at even when the set is turned off.
Game mode offers enhanced blacks, a sharper picture and optimum audio. Moreover, it speeds up image processing response to give you an unsurpassed gaming experience whether you're playing a console game or you've hooked up your PC's audio and video for really big screen gaming excitement.
The USB slot enables you to view JPEG photos and MP3 audio files. It also permits upgrades to the TV's own software via download on your pc and transfer to a USB thumbdrive.
Note:Dolby Digital
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen Size (Diagonal) | 40" |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Pixel Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Brightness | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Contrast Ratio | 70,000:1 |
| Response Time | 6 ms |
| Viewing Angle | 178° |
| LCD Sync Rate | 60 Hz |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video System | NTSC |
| HDTV Compatibility | Yes |
| TV Scan Lines | Up to 1080p |
| TV Tuner | ATSC/QAM/NTSC |
| CableCARD Slot | No |
| Speaker | |
|---|---|
| Sound | SRS TruSurround HD, Dolby Digital |
| Power | 10 Watts x 2 |
| Orientation | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs |
HDMI x 4 (3 rear, 1 side) DVI x 1 (shares 1 HDMI Jack) PC Video x 1PC Audio x 1 Coax x 1 (Antenna/Cable/Satellite) AV x 2 Component x 2 USB x 1 (I/O) |
| Outputs | Audio x 1Digital Audio (Optical) x 1 |
| Control Port | Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Picture in Picture (PIP) | No |
| Digital Media Slot | 1 (rear) |
| Menu Language | English, Spanish |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Tilt/Swivel Range | ±20° Swivel |
| Wall Mountable | Yes |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | 120 V AC @ 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Energy Star Compliant | Yes |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Cabinet Color | Piano Black with Amber Touch of ColorTM |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
Without Stand: 38.7 x 24.7 x 3.1" (982.4 x 626.3 x 78.6 mm) With Stand: 38.7 x 26.6 x 10.0" (982.4 x 675.8 x 255.0 mm) |
| Weight |
Without Stand: 32.8 Ib (14.9 kg) With Stand: 39.7 Ib (18.0 kg) |
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Comments about Samsung LN40B550 40" 1080p LCD HDTV:
i got this tv to see the world cup and other sports events, not limited to movies.... I LOVE THIS TV... awesomeness in LCD HDTV and in 40"!!! Simply put...
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Comments about Samsung LN40B550 40" 1080p LCD HDTV:
I was looking to replace a 32 inch tube TV, but looking for a TV that would be flexible as far as placement in the house for a value. The picture is great, the sound is a little weak, but at this price point it is a great deal Would buy it again.
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Comments about Samsung LN40B550 40" 1080p LCD HDTV:
I had been coveting this TV for over a year and finally decided to go for it... B&H always has the best deals and I've used them several times[...]. I am SO pleased with my purchase and even more pleased with the deal I got! I love it!
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Comments about Samsung LN40B550 40" 1080p LCD HDTV:
First, I felt that the price was great for the product. Set up was easy with the informative manual. Overall design is attractive and since this is my first large flat screen I am happy with it's performance and would recomend.
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Comments about Samsung LN40B550 40" 1080p LCD HDTV:
Purchased this TV for my mother-in-law and she has been very happy with the overall quality and performance. Excellent picture, good sound and an adequate number of connections.
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Comments about Samsung LN40B550 40" 1080p LCD HDTV:
Great picture and fantastic value for the money. We use this as a third TV in our master bedroom which gets a lot of watching. The picture quality is fantastic. For the value exceeding my expectations.
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Comments about Samsung LN40B550 40" 1080p LCD HDTV:
Quite a few friends recommended the samsung panels, which is how we ended up going with this product. As a replacement for our old 27" CRT, it's absolutely brilliant. We couldn't go any larger in the small amount of space we had, and were tired of our eyes bleeding every time we played console games.
Practically speaking, the product arrived (shipped) on time and in good condition. We've noticed no dead pixels or other display defects. Colors are sharp and clean, the internal tuner seems to be working correctly, and we have no complaints.
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