40 1080p LCD Review

40 1080p LCD

By Anne Ahira

The Good

Great size for most rooms; gorgeous picture thanks to the higher resolution; LCD technology is the best choice on the market

The Bad

May be too small for large rooms; price can be a bit steep for some models

The Bottom Line

If you want the best type of television on the market today but you don’t want a mammoth screen taking over your entire living room, the 40 1080p LCD would be a great choice. Plus, most of the models on the market are high quality, smart investments.

Review

Buying a new television can be a major investment, especially if you’re looking to upgrade the size and resolution of your current model. Depending on your budget, room size, and other preferences, a 40 1080p LCD television could be the perfect choice for you.

First, let’s talk size. So many people want to get the biggest screen that can fit in their homes but they don’t realize the decision is a mistake. Bigger can be better but only if you have the room size to support a mammoth screen.

At 40 inches, one of these televisions could fit nicely into most rooms. You want a viewing distance between your seating and your television of between 6 and 10 feet for maximum picture quality on a 40 1080p LCD television.

Second, let’s look at resolution. As you may already know, 1080p is the highest resolution available. Why does resolution matter? Higher resolution equals a clearer picture that’s going to really let all of the details come through.

It was even rumored that some actors were angry about the switch to these higher resolutions because hiding their facial imperfections would be harder than ever. Regardless, if you want the most amazing picture quality possible on a television and you have the right size room for the set get a 40 1080p LCD.

While we’re on the subject of the 40 1080p LCD, we have to talk about the benefits of the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). When these emerged on the market, many people thought they wouldn’t be the most successful.

Today, they are being hailed as the best screen technologies available and major manufacturers continue to improve the technology. The picture is cleaner, brighter, and crisper than with DLP sets. And they are more energy efficient and lightweight than plasma models. In larger sizes, the prices can be quite high but for a 40 1080p LCD you’ll still find some reasonable price tags.

If all that sounds great and you’re ready to buy, the question is which 40 1080p LCD television to you purchase. You’ll find models from Toshiba, Samsung, Sony, Mitsubishi, and others. Prices range from $900 to $1800 for the same size. Toshiba and Samsung tend to cost less than the others while Samsung also has some of the top features, including built-in USB ports for extra connectivity.

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Here's 40 1080p LCD Selections:

Samsung LN40C630 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Bl...	Customer Review: Click Here for More Info	$899.99
Samsung LN40B630 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV wit...	Customer Review: I love the tv, it was exactly as described; however there is one major issue with the tv that people should know. This tv has the power button on the front bottom part of the tv, but it is not a button you push in; it is a button that is I think heat... Read More	(104)
10ft Advanced 1.3a HDMI Cable, Supports up to 1600...	Customer Review: I recently had the opportunity to test these HDMI cables with equipmentrunning at 1080p 60Hz with HDCP 148.5MHz The results were very positive.Please note that success at 1080p depends on a lot of factors including qualityof TMDS transmitters, receiv... Read More	$75.99 (3)
LG 42LH40 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Blac...	Customer Review: I am very impressed with the picture quality of this TV, but I was expecting that. The sound quality and connectivity options impress me more. It is pretty quick to start up and silent to turn off (no "click" like many TVs). I am competely satisfied ... Read More	(73)
LG 32LH40 32-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Gloss Blac...	Customer Review: like my title says it's my first TV purchase online. i was a little hesitant at first as most people i think would be. but I'm so glad i did. i ordered late Thursday and was supposed to get it anywhere between Monday and Wednesday (standard 3-5 day s... Read More	(22)