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9.1 out of 10 based on 1492 reviews.

Samsung LE40A656 with 40" Full HD 1080p LCD screen, 4 HDMI ports and Freeview.

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Image quality	9.2
Sound quality	7.8
Design	9.5
Value for money	9.1
Overall rating	9.1

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JoAnne, London N1 Multi-purpose viewer

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: It is beautiful to look at, both on and off. I might be biased as I have just had my cataracts done.
Bad points:: It does attract dust, so just dust it a bit more often!

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Sound quality	9.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 29 Oct 2008

GRAHAM, READING Multi-purpose viewer

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: BEAUTIFUL DESIGN - YOU CAN'T NOT LIKE IT!
Bad points:: IF I'M BEING PICKY.... NONE

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Sound quality	9.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 28 Mar 2009

Lynne, County Durham

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Picture quality is very nice and controls are easy to use. Like the touch sensitive controls on edge of TV.
Bad points:: Difficult to remove fingerprints from screen / surround even with special cloth provided. Can only clean around edges of TV when switched off as the touch sensitive controls change when cleaning over them. If watching a dark image in strong light / daylight - the image becomes almost impossible to make out, but when watching at night or in a darkened room - darker images can be seen no problem.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	7.0
Sound quality	9.0
Design	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 19 Oct 2008

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Fantastic picture in HD and standard definition. Easy to set up and looks great on wall. Very good conectivity, plenty of hdmi ports.
Bad points:: Sound could be better, can not handle loud bass when turned up.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Sound quality	7.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 19 Mar 2009

Peter, London Sports and games fan

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Stunning design, amazing picture especially BD,
Bad points:: avarage sound, lack of automatic input recognition for HDMI's (scart works)

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Sound quality	8.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 12 Jul 2008

Roy, Bournemouth Multi-purpose viewer

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: The red tinge to the surround makes this the most attractive TV of all. The picture quality is superb and even better when you have experimented with the adjustment screen. There have been no problems at all in the six months I have had it. Have noticed that 2 of my friends/family have bought the same one after admiring mine! That's a recommendation on its own! Watching HD and Blu-Ray discs has been a revelation in clarity and I cant wait until all programmes are broadcast in HD. I have added Sky, a Blu-Ray player and surround sound and watching the TV is just great these days.
Bad points:: The only possible downside is the sound level, which, to be fair can be levelled at all other TV's of its kind that I looked at, is not very powerful. However since I added a surround sound system I am left with nothing at all to criticise!

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	10.0
Sound quality	7.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 09 Jun 2009

Paul, Wigan Occasional TV watcher

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Excellent picture quality smooth movement.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Sound quality	6.0
Design	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 05 Apr 2009

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Product Features

Screen size (Inches)	40
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Type of screen	LCD
Most small flatscreen TVs have LCD screens. Some larger TVs have plasma screens. Some very new TVs have LED screens. Traditional TVs are called Standard or CRT.
3D	No

HD TV	Full HD 1080p
‘HD Ready’ is a Europe-wide standard designed to made HD technology less confusing. HD Ready TVs must have • Minimum resolution of 720 horizontal lines (in widescreen format) • Ability to display 720p and 1080i formats • An HDMI or Digital Video Interface (DVI interface) Full HD is a higher standard. Full HD TVs have screen resolutions of 1080p and can output at least 24 frames per second. Full HD is becoming common, but you won’t see Full HD on normal TV channels for a long time, so it remains optional for many people.
Built-in disc player	No Disc Player
Some products come with built-in DVD players or Blu Ray players.
Freeview or Freesat tuner	Freeview
Freeview is free digital terrestrial TV. FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service, which gives you HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You need a dish to receive Freesat but not Freeview. For more information see the Freeview site or the Freesat site. FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service. The main benefit is that you can get HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You’ll need a dish to recieve the signals though.
Number of HDMI ports	4
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
Number of scart ports	2
Scart sockets are places where you can connect other devices to your TV. If you already have a DVD player, a VCR and a Playstation you might want to make sure your new TV has enough Scart interfaces so you don’t have to keep crawling round the back of the TV.
Connections	HDMI

Smart TV	No
TVs with internet capability allow you access to a range of online services.
Frequency (Hz)	100
A TV’s frequency is how often the picture is updated per second, and is measured in Hertz (Hz). A higher frequency, such as 100 Hz, means that a TV is more likely to show fast-moving images with high detail.
Response time (Milliseconds)	4

Screen aspect ratio	16:9
This is a ratio of the horizontal to the vertical size of the screen. 16:9 is standard widescreen format for TVs, replacing the older 4:3 format.
Contrast Ratio (X:1)	50000
This figure is designed to tell you how much difference there is between dark and light colours on the TV. It is quoted as a ratio, between the brightest white and the darkest black. 500:1 means the brightest white is 500 times more bright than the darkest black. Plasma screens have historically boasted better contrast ratios than LCD screens.
Reflection angle	178
Also known as the viewing angle, it’s a measure of how good the picture looks when you are not face on to the screen. Higher is better.
Horizontal resolution (Pixels)	192

Vertical resolution (Pixels)	1080

Brightness (Candela per square metre)	500
Brighter TVs, such as LCDs, tend to provide a better experience in lighter rooms, whereas TVs with a lower brightness, such as many plasma TVs, are often better suited to darker rooms.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)	Yes
TVs with this feature have an on-screen guide to all the programmes that are currently showing or coming up, so you can find your way around all the extra digital channels easily.
Headphone Socket	Yes
Weight (kg)	17

Release date	2008-04-02
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: SAMSUNG LE40A656A, Samsung LE40A656A1FX, Samsung LE40A656A1F, Samsung 'Series, "Samsung LE40A656, Samsung LE-40A656, Samsung 40"

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Manufacturer's Description

40" FHD Ready LCD TV

With exquisite design and unique harmonious qualities, the LCD TV Series 6 reflects nature’s essential elements. Its inspirational design evokes the depths of emotion that have never been seen on a TV screen before. The combination of premuim performance and aesthetic elegance makes for a truly stunning TV that sets new standards.

FHD Ready 1080p
Experience the highest definition possible today with Full HD 1080p. Blu Ray movies and next generation gaming come to life on your screen with the 1 920 × 1 080 resolution providing such a clear image you truly feel part of the action.

50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
With a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 50,000:1, images are presented with power, precision and lifelike detail. The Digital Dynamic Contrast is controlled by a variable backlight behind the panel. The internal dimming or brightening of the LCD backlight creates incredibly dark and bright images making for a clearer natural image.

DNIe Pro
Indulge your eyes with the clearest, most natural images imaginable. DNIe+ produces an incredible depth of detail that captures your eyes and unlocks your senses. Its advanced Colour and Motion Optimisers deliver incredibly lifelike images, and Contrast and Detail Enhancers combine to provide you with deeper depth of colour.

100Hz Motion Plus
100 Hz Motion Plus technology estimates and inserts an extra frame between frames to create a more comfortable viewing experience. The extra frame make images appear seamless to your eyes, and eliminates the motion judder and image blurring that can occur when watching movies and sports. Even the fastest action scenes are presented with precision and clarity.

Ultra Clear Panel
With its combination of high and low reflection layers, the Ultra Clear Panel performs perfectly in any lighting condition. By eliminating ambient light reflection, pictures not only remain pure at all times, but are also comfortable for your eyes. The integrity of the image and high performance of the screen ensure that pictures are always deep and detailed.

4 HDMI
100% pure digital connection synchronises audio and video signals, ensuring no data loss and pure viewing perfection. Equipped with 4HDMI inputs, the SAMSUNG LCD TV Series 6 is more than a sensational TV; it has the ability to be the centrepiece piece of your digital world. The addition of Anynet+ (HDMI CEC) allows you to control all connected AV devices from one remote control, giving you a more integrated entertainment experience.

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