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Samsung LE40A656 review

A uniquely constructed 40" LCD with 100Hz pictures

Our Score 5

Last reviewed: 2009-03-27March 27th 2009

Price at launch £1,300.00
MPN LE40A656A1
Dimensions 998 x 83.4 x 638
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness 500
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Full HD Yes
Sound Output Modes Nicam Stereo, SRS TruSurround XT
Native Resolution (horizontal pixels) 1920
Native Resolution (vertical pixels) 1080
1080p Output Yes
720p/1080i Output Yes
PC (VGA) Ports 1
HDMI Ports 4
Audio Output Power 20
Display Size 40
Display Technology TFT LCD

Product Summary

LE40A656

Samsung

Price at launch

£1,300.00

For

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Impressive motion handling

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Superb black levels

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Generous connectivity

Against

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Standard def pictures could look a tad waxy

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