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An excellent set!
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 e...
[Samsung LN40B550 40" LCD TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Very, Very Pleased!
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 oth...
[Samsung LN40B550 40" LCD TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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04/22/2009
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98%
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Nicest one I saw
Tech Level: average
Ownership: less than 1 day
Pros: Very bright when bright is required and does not wash out in the sunlight.
In a side by side comparison, this TV has much darker blacks than the 42LG50, my second choice. That pretty much did it for me.
Very sharp picture that allows graphics to "stand out".
The TV is light. So light, in fact, the 20" tube TV it replaced felt like a brick compared to this new unit.
The ...
[Samsung LN40B550 40" LCD TV review by Indy Couch Potato"e" can be read at Newegg.com]
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04/07/2009
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95%
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Feature packed and really good picture quality for a decent price
I had been eyeing upgrading to an HDTV of some sort for about three years. I had been researching and dreaming about it for the whole time. Samsung was always on the top of my list, and when they came out with this model, which has a lot of features for a comparatively reasonable price tag I finally decided to take the plunge.
I have the most basic Cable service imaginable, so most of the time I am viewing SDTV (480i) stretched to 1920x1080. Considering this enormous stretch, it lo...
[Samsung LN40B550 40" LCD TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Great TV
I received the TV yesterday from CEVA. No problems in the delivery and set up. He unpackaged it and set it in place and connected the cable and put batteries in the remote. He offered to remove the box but I thought I'd keep it for a while just in case. I had to go get a Comcast HD DVR box. And I had also purchased a Samsung blue ray DVD player. I connected them all up but have not tried the DVD player yet. I still need to program the Comcast remote to control the TV. We got the 40" so it would ...
[Samsung LN40B550 40" LCD TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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04/24/2009
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92%
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Excellent product for the price
I have had this HDTV for a week and I really enjoy watching it. Delivery was supposed to be by Monday April 27th but I got it on Friday April 24th. Delivery man brought it inside but did not offer to wait and set it up. He asked me to sign a paper saying I waived plugging the set in to see if it worked. I asked him about it and he said I had to contact Amazon for a return anyway so I agreed setup wasn't necessary.
I have two complaints about the set. First, I get a lot more...
[Samsung LN40B550 40" LCD TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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05/02/2009
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Disappointing at best
Well, had the LN40B550 foracouple of days, and must say was very diappointed with the picture quality. I did some more research outside of Amazon, and found this thread on AVSForum (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1126988&page=6), where many other users are experiencing the same picture quality issues, mostly blurring and ghosting (using digital cox cable with component connection). HD content looks good, but still grainy for some reason. Also, many other users has had requested ...
[Samsung LN40B550 40" LCD TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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Tech Level: somewhat high
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
Pros: Had this tv for a couple months now and i love it. Looks really good with my directtv HD, Xbox360 along with my HDDVD player. Colors look amazing out of the box but still looking for tweaks online for this tv. Well worth the $1000 range my wife said i had to stay in. But if you can spend a few extra bucks get the 120hz. Doesn't make a huge difference but if your picky go for the 120hz. The sound...
[Samsung LN40B550 40" LCD TV review by don can be read at Newegg.com]
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Really stylish
After a lot of research finally decided on this new model 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 1080 p(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 n makes it look gorgeous.Not too much red but just a tinge of it makes it look beautiful.Light weight n its swivel f...
[Samsung LN40B550 40" LCD TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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I will never buy Samsung again
I purchased a Samsung TV and I had done alot of research before. I thought I was getting a great TV. Wow, was I wrong. About a month ago, the screen went blank and all I had was the audio. I called Samsung and they contacted some fly by night TV shop to fix the problem. Guess what, the problem is still there and the TV shop damaged the TV. Samsung doesn't want to know anything about the damage. They are not standing behind the TV. From now on, it is Sony all the way. I am very surprised...
[Samsung LN40B550 40" LCD TV review can be read at Amazon.com]
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46%
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