Samsung LN40A550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
–March 24, 2008
Samsung’s 550 Series is a perfect way to step up to Full HD 1080presolution. A fast 5 ms response rate produces smooth-motion scenes for sports and action movies, and a dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1 makes for deep blacks and crisp lines (15,000:1 in 32-inch and 37-inch models). Superb connectivity and networking with a USB port and 3 HDMI 1.3 ports with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) means these HDTVs play well with all of your other electronics. 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.Key Features New — 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 15,000:1 on 2007 models (15,000 on 32-inch and 37-inch models) (Learn more) New — Fast 5ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal Full 1080p HD (Learn more) 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (Learn more) 3 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant (Learn more) USB 2.0 port: connect devices directly to your your MP3 player or digital camera and entertain family and friends with a photo slideshow set to music. DNIe Digital Natu (more…)
June 20th, 2009 at 11:51 pm
6ave may ship you the “B” model.
I ordered the LN40A550 from this page, and I actually received the LN40B550 from 6ave. This is indeed a “newer model”, but the B-type does not have picture-in-picture, and it has…
June 21st, 2009 at 4:09 am
Great TV… but do not order from “”ELECTRONICS EXPO” from NJ
Excellent TV. But watch who you are ordering from. I have a problem with the TV that came damage during shipment.
June 21st, 2009 at 5:16 am
Very Satisfied
I walked out of Best Buy with the LN40A550 for $720 brand new so that go me started on the right foot! I have had this TV for a week and absolutely love it.
June 21st, 2009 at 12:34 pm
PIP feature
I ordered the product hoping the PIP feature would be the same as what I’m used to but it is not. It’s useless for the application I’d hoped for.
June 21st, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Unbeivable Picture Quality for the price
This is the most beautiful picture quality I have ever seen. I knew Samsung was the best, but the price was so worth it.
June 21st, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Broken TV took 3 weeks to fix
Samsung sent me a tv that worked for the first 3 days and then broke all on its own. When I asked for the repair, it took 3 weeks before they could repair it because they have to…
June 22nd, 2009 at 12:33 am
Samsung LN40A550
A couple of nonclaimers I want to put out there. I have yet to calibrate the TV and Comcast compression sucks.
June 22nd, 2009 at 4:15 am
Good TV for the money
Bought this with Samsung Bluray player. Great deal from Amazon with free shipping. Picture quality is very good,I’m not even sure I miss the 120 MHz refresh.
June 22nd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
great tv
Very pleased – my husband loves the big screen and beautiful picture for all sports! 1080p definitely worth it.
June 22nd, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Incredible color … superior price … PERFECT!
I purchased a SAMSUNG LCD HDTV on the recommendation of several prople in the television business. I was not disappointed. What amazing color!