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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

Price at launch £1,000.00
MPN LE40A856S1MXXU
Colour Black
Description Series 8 LCD TV
Features SlimFrame / InfoLive / Full HD 1080p / Ultra clear panel / 100Hz Motion Plus / Content library / DLNA / WiseLink Pro (MPEG) / ECO flower
Weight (kg) 19.4
1080p Output Yes
1080p/24 Output Yes
720p/1080i Output Yes
Additional Features Dynamic contrast ratio: 70,000:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Auto-tune Yes
Clock Yes
Digital Text Yes
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Freeview Yes
Full HD Yes
HDMI Ports 3
PC (VGA) Ports 1
Parental Lock Yes
Remote Control Yes
Speaker Details 10watts X 2
Tuner Yes
Video Source NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Widescreen Yes
Display Size 40
Display Technology LCD
Flatscreen Yes

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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