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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 Sharp LC-40E67UN
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13.Vs Sony KDL40S5100
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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 LN40B610
This review is organized into 18 pages
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Tour & Design
Introduction
Priced at around $1050, the Samsung LN46B610 is a mid-priced 40-inch 1080p LCD that has great performance. It’s a little more expensive than some similar models, but has better performance than most, particularly in our motion tests.
Comparisons
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Editorial Note: This is a review of the Samsung LN40B610. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the LNxxB610 series. The LNxxB610 series includes the following models: LN40B610, LN46B610 and LN52B610. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Tour & Design
Photos of the Samsung LN40B610 Read More... |
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Blacks & Whites
Bright whites. Blacks not as deep as some displays. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Whites are consistent, smooth RGB response curves. Color gamut is a little off. Read More... |
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Motion
Motion is smooth and detailed. Some minor artifacts. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Doesn't show reflections. Poor viewing angle. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Samsung LN40B610 Read More... |
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Remote Control
Remote is comfortable to use with big buttons and a backlight. Can't control other devices. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Plenty of HDMI and analog video inputs. Some ports a little awkward to reach. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Speakers have plenty of volume and good quality sound. Pseudo-surround sound mode doesn't add much. Read More... |
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Formats & Media
Supports every current HD video format. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Costs about $27 a year to run. Costs about $36 at maximum backlight. Read More... |
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Vs Sharp LC-40E67UN
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Vs Sony KDL40S5100
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Vs Samsung LN40B650
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Samsung LN40B610. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the LNxxB610 series Read More... |
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Ratings & Specs
See all the scores for the Samsung LN40B610. Read More... |
Part 18
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Samsung LN40B610 Add Your Comments |
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