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Samsung LN40B530

Television Review

October 01, 2009 By David Kender 0 Comments (add your own)

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Introduction

The Samsung LN40B530 ($899 MSRP) is a decent television that’s low on frills. There’s no special motion processing features, no multi-media playback, and no internet connectivity. There are definitely fancier models out there, but you can watch TV on it just fine.

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Editorial Note: This is a review of the Samsung LN40B530. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the LNxxB530 series. The LNxxB530 series includes the following models: LN32B530, LN37B530, LN40B530, LN46B530 and LN52B530. Read here for more details on series differences.

This review is organized into 18 pages
Page 1 Tour & Design Photos of the Samsung LN40B530 Read More...	Page 2 Blacks & Whites Very bright whites and good contrast ratio. Less than ideal black levels. Read More...	Page 3 Color Accuracy Smooth color curves. Color temperature consistency falls off in the shadows. Read More...
Page 4 Motion Decent motion smoothness. Some artifacting, no special motion processing features. Read More...	Page 5 Viewing Effects Good job fending off reflections from nearby lights. Less than stellar viewing angle. Read More...	Page 6 Calibration Learn about the calibration settings for the Samsung LN40B530 Read More...
Page 7 Remote Control Comfortable and well designed. Not programmable for non-Samsung devices. Read More...	Page 8 Connectivity All the necessary ports. No multimedia ports, no internet, only one composite AV port. Read More...	Page 9 Audio & Menus Poor built-in speakers. Great menus. Read More...
Page 10 Formats & Media Plays all types of HD content. No multimedia playback. Read More...	Page 11 Power Consumption Modest power consumption requirements. Read More...	Page 12 Vs RCA L40FHD41 We compare the LN40B530 to the L40FHD41. Read More...
Page 13 Vs JVC LT 42P300 We compare the LN40B530 to the LT-42P300. Read More...	Page 14 Vs Samsung LN40B650 We compare the LN40B530 to the LN40B650. Read More...	Page 15 Conclusion Read our final conclusion of the Samsung LN40B530. Read More...
Page 16 Series Comparison Read about the difference between the models in the LNxxB530 series Read More...	Page 17 Ratings & Specs See all the scores for the Samsung LN40B530. Read More...	Part 18 Comments Read what people are saying about the Samsung LN40B530 Add Your Comments

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