Samsung LN40B530

Connectivity Summary
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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Input Ports (4.5)

All the ports on the Samsung LN40B530 are located on the back, which is a little unusual. Most TVs that are not ultra-thin – and the LN40B530 is definitely not ultra-thin – have a few ports on the side for easier accessibility. No so, here.

The Samsung LN40B530 has 3 HDMI ports, 1 component, 1 composite, 1 VGA, and 3 analog audio-ins. 

Analog audio-out

1/8' audio-in

Digital audio-out

Service port

HDMI

PC-in

HDMI

Analog audio-in

Ex-Link

Analog audio-out

AC power

Antenna/cable

Component video-in

Composite AV-in

Output Ports (2.0)

The Samsung LN40B530 has 1 analog audio-out and 1 digital audio-out. 

Other Connections (1.0)

There are no other connections on the Samsung LN40B530. It lacks USB or card slots for showing photos, video clips, and music. It's also missing a LAN port for internet connectivity, which is becoming increasingly common. Granted, the Samsung LN40B530 is a relatively inexpensive TV for its size, so you shouldn't expect too much. 

Media (0.0)

None. 

Placement (5.5)

As written above, all the ports on the Samsung LN40B530 are located on the back. This is unusual, because the TV has plenty of room on the side, but Samsung neglected it as viable real estate space. Fortunately, the TV has a swivel mount that makes it easier to reach those rear ports. 

Other Models in the LNxxB530 Series
This is a review of the Samsung LN40B530. The other sizes of HDTVs in this series should be similar in terms of performance and usability. For details about any differences, click on the image to jump to the Series Comparison page.
Samsung LN32B530 32-inch	Samsung LN37B530 37-inch	Samsung LN46B530 46-inch	Samsung LN52B530 52-inch