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Samsung LE40B550 review

This 40" LCD TV is packed with plenty of picture tweaking goodness

Our Score 5

Last reviewed: 2009-09-03September 3rd 2009

Price at launch £580.00
Product Type LCD TV
Scan Format 1080p
Digital Tuner DVB-T
Analog Tuner NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Number of HDMI Ports 4
Number of SCART Interfaces 2
Product Family 5
Brand Name Samsung
Screen Size 102 cm (40")
Aspect Ratio 16:9
USB Yes
HDMI Yes
Weight with Stand (Approximate) 19.40 kg
VESA Mount Standard 200 x 200
RMS Output Power 20 W
VGA Yes
Digital Audio Output Yes
Composite Video Yes
Component Video Yes
SCART Yes
Colour Platinum Black
Sound System Dolby, Surround Sound
Product Series 5
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
Features Auto-off, Auto Program, TeleText
Manufacturer Samsung
Product Model LE-40B550
Product Name LE40B550 40" LCD TV
Manufacturer Part Number LE40B550A5
Manufacturer Website Address www.samsung.com/uk/
Package Contents
  • LE40B550 LCD TV
  • Remote Controller
  • 'AAA' Batteries
  • Power Cable
    		•
    Speakers Yes
    Weight (Approximate) 14.80 kg

    Product Summary

    LE40B550

    Samsung LE40B550

    Price at launch

    £580.00

    For

    >

    Excellent pictures

    >

    Attractive design

    >

    Connectivity

    Against

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    Sound issues

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    No 100Hz

    >

    Limited viewing angle

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