40 Inch LCD TV

40 LCD TV

By Anne Ahira

Televisions are not what they used to be. Remember when the only choice was black and white or color, and then it was either a console or a portable.

Today you can get wide screens, plasma, projection or LCD and they all come in a variety of sizes and price.

For the average consumer a 40 LCD TV is the perfect size, not too big and not too small.

LCD

LCD stands for liquid crystal display. Put simply color and images are seen on the screen because of an electrical current that aligns crystals suspended in liquid. What you see as a result is an image that is crisper and more real life than older technology.

Of course, when it comes to new technology there is always a down side. The main potential flaw in these screens is their propensity for dead or stuck pixels. This is where a pixel is stuck either on or off.

One small pixel may not be enough to disrupt viewing however, these usually occur in clusters. Some manufacturers, such as Samsung, have a zero tolerance policy for defective pixels; however, you should check any return policies to be sure.

Samsung 40 LCD TV

With Samsungs, previous history of commitment to excellence the 40 LCD TV is a good consumer choice. The specifications for this model are:

• 40-inch widescreen
• LCD
• HDMI connectivity
• Stand included
• Resolution 1920×1080
• Viewing angle 178 degrees
• Stereo sound

Bottom line this is a lot of television for a reasonable price. The Samsung 40 LCD TV is priced below $1,000 and has the added bonus of coming with a swivel stand.

It does not however come with a wall mount. This must be purchased separately and will be in the neighborhood of $175.

This is the preferred way of displaying the 40 LCD TV, the thin panel makes it wonderful to hang on the wall for your viewing pleasure. Plus, with a wall stand, you never have to worry about your 40 LCD TV ending up on the floor.

Customer Ratings

Most customer reviews have rated the Samsung 40 LCD TV at least a 4 out of 5. One customer could not find one thing to complain about with this set. Comments included:

• 100% picture clarity even with windows in the room
• Purchased smaller version of same model for bedroom
• Loved the display when used with laptop

Another customer noted that the 40 LCD TV was a great television but they had connectivity issues with an up convert DVD player.

When the situation was thoroughly sorted out it, turns out the units were not compatible with one another. Each one worked fine by itself but would not function properly when connected to each other.

Overall, the Samsung 40 LCD TV has earned great reviews from customers and technical professionals as well. The size is a good mid range and the display is great.

Here's 40 LCD TV Selections:

Toshiba 40E220U 40-Inch 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV...	Customer Review: Click Here for More Info
Coby TFTV4025 40-Inch 1080p LCD TV - Black...	Customer Review: Click Here for More Info	$479.99
Samsung LN40E550 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV...	Customer Review: Click Here for More Info	$649.00
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Philips 40PFL3706/F7 40-inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black...	Customer Review: Click Here for More Info	$549.99