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