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Samsung LE40A856S1W review

A good-looking 40" LCD TV with some not-so-useful extras

Our Score 4

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

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Product Summary

LE40A856S1W

Samsung LE40A856S1W-Main

Price at launch

£1,000.00

For

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Appealing design

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Good value

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Vibrant colour

Against

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Contrast-heavy scenes lack detail

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Frustrating remote control

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