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Samsung LE40A856 review

We definitely think Samsung's skinny new screen measures up

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-01-29January 29th 2009

Price at launch £950.00
MPN LE40A856S1MXXU
Additional Information Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 70000:1
Colour Black
Description Series 8 LCD TV
Dimensions 986.7 x 265 x 668.7
Features 100Hz Motion Plus, Full HD 1080p, Ultra Clear Panel, Wiselink Pro, InfoLive, Contents Library and DLNA connection
Weight (kg) 19.4
1080p Output Yes
1080p/24 Output Yes
720p/1080i Output Yes
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Auto-tune Yes
Display Resolution 1024 x 768
Freeview Yes
Full HD Yes
HDMI Ports 3
Max Power Consumption 240
No of Component Inputs 1
No of Composite Inputs 1
No of Digital Optical Audio Outputs 1
No of HDMI Connectors 4
No of S-video Inputs 1
No of Scart Connectors 2
No of Tuners 1
PC (VGA) Ports 1
Remote Control Yes
Tuner Yes
Widescreen Yes
Audio Output Power 20
Display Size 40
Display Type Backlit LCD
Flatscreen Yes

Product Summary

LE40A856

Samsung LE40A856

Price at launch

£950.00

For

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Good all-round picture quality

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Beautifully thin design

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Connectivity

Against

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Disappointing audio

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Ponderous menus

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