Samsung LNT4042H 40 inch 720p Flat Panel LCD HDTV- New
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I bought my Samsung TV about a month ago from Circuit City. After considering Vizio very seriously (from Sam's Club), I decided to go with a stronger brand name and pay a little more. I found this TV on sale for 1100 bucks at Circuit City and I think this is an excellent deal. I am very happy with my purchase even though it was about 200 bucks more than the Vizio model I was considering (a 42 inch for 900 bucks). One factor that swayed me was the warranty and customer service angle. I called Samsung customer service BEFORE I bought the TV and got some excellent information about the TV itself and the warranty. I actually talked to a guy that owned the same model (I actually believed him based on some things he told me). Based on my conversation, I believe that the customer service will be great. I also found out that they have in-home service on the warranty, which is a good selling point. In terms of the TV itself, it has a great picture, nice onboard sound, and a very sharp physical
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I bought this back in May '07 when it was a few hundred more. Well worth the money. I've had absolutely no problems with this TV since I bought it. I researched for months before buying. Screen is incredible for a 720 p, which rivals some 1020s I've seen at the big box stores. You can save screen settings for movies or video games and this TV will remember the setting. HDTV reception is very good, depending on your geography and external antennae. Swivel stand comes in handy. Great for movies, video games, and all around TV watching. CONS: the remote is weak, but it isn't terrible. Shiny black border can reflect light. Despite those minor quibbles, this is one of the best purchases I've ever made.
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The 40'' Samsung LNT4042H is the first HDTV I've ever purchased, and I am very happy about this purchase. I did a ton of research on many makes and models.
First decision I had to make is 720P or 1080P. After good amount of research I decided that 720p is perfect for my 40inch TV for two reasons.
a) We won't be able to see any difference between 720p and 1080p if the screen less than 50inch
b) Currently there are no 1080p transmissions on air. They are not scheduled to be in near future due to bandwidth issues. don't be fooled by people trying to sell you on 1080p
So I think it's a waste of couple of hundred dollars for un-used 1080p option.
Pros.
a. HDTV quality is excellent
b. 3 HDMI inputs
c. USB input for firm ware updates
d. Sound quality is very good. I am using TV sound rather than my home theater for normal TV viewing
e. High contrast ratio 10000:1
Cons
a. It takes well 3-4 seconds to switch on
b. It takes about 2 sec to change between inputs
SD programming looks surprisingly
First decision I had to make is 720P or 1080P. After good amount of research I decided that 720p is perfect for my 40inch TV for two reasons.
a) We won't be able to see any difference between 720p and 1080p if the screen less than 50inch
b) Currently there are no 1080p transmissions on air. They are not scheduled to be in near future due to bandwidth issues. don't be fooled by people trying to sell you on 1080p
So I think it's a waste of couple of hundred dollars for un-used 1080p option.
Pros.
a. HDTV quality is excellent
b. 3 HDMI inputs
c. USB input for firm ware updates
d. Sound quality is very good. I am using TV sound rather than my home theater for normal TV viewing
e. High contrast ratio 10000:1
Cons
a. It takes well 3-4 seconds to switch on
b. It takes about 2 sec to change between inputs
SD programming looks surprisingly
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My need was simply for a flat panel TV that I could hang on the wall...a tube TV and stand would take up too much floor space. So, High Definition (HD) was not important to me. But, just try to find a flat panel that is not HD...nearly impossible.
I have this TV hooked up to a satellite service that is broadcasting in Standard Definition (SD) and connected by a coaxial cable. I have left my tube TV hooked up beside this TV for comparison purposes. So, my observations are based upon a side-by-side comparison of a 27" tube TV and this 40" flat panel. I have the flat panel set to the 4:3 picture size, since my reception is in SD. So, the picture sizes of these 2 TVs are very close.
Satellite Service - Standard Definition (SD) - Coaxial Connection Pros and Cons
Pros: More vibrant colors than the tube TV, although skin tones were difficult to tune in...it is possible, but requires some patience. Picture is much brighter than the tube TV, though this is adjustable to suit your needs.
I have this TV hooked up to a satellite service that is broadcasting in Standard Definition (SD) and connected by a coaxial cable. I have left my tube TV hooked up beside this TV for comparison purposes. So, my observations are based upon a side-by-side comparison of a 27" tube TV and this 40" flat panel. I have the flat panel set to the 4:3 picture size, since my reception is in SD. So, the picture sizes of these 2 TVs are very close.
Satellite Service - Standard Definition (SD) - Coaxial Connection Pros and Cons
Pros: More vibrant colors than the tube TV, although skin tones were difficult to tune in...it is possible, but requires some patience. Picture is much brighter than the tube TV, though this is adjustable to suit your needs.
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This TV is Perfect for what it is advertised to do. I compared this TV and a 1080p next to each other in the store and there was absolutely no difference and I was 2 feet away from each TV.
Some reviewers complain about it looking so much better in the store and the stores have fake High Def signals going to the TVs to make them look better. This TV looked just as good in my home than it did in the store. REMEMBER that in order to get the High Def from a DVD player or other Video source, you need to use a HDMI cable which you can get here on Amazon for only a few dollars or in store for about $39. All these complainers have to do is read the instructions to realize that a HDMI cable is what is needed for the high def.
It is also worth getting a DVD player that will up-convert your older DVDs to High Def. I highly recommend the Samsung 1080p7 DVD player which costs only $89. Make sure that you get a HDMI cable at the same time or you will not get the better picture.
AWESOME TV and well
Some reviewers complain about it looking so much better in the store and the stores have fake High Def signals going to the TVs to make them look better. This TV looked just as good in my home than it did in the store. REMEMBER that in order to get the High Def from a DVD player or other Video source, you need to use a HDMI cable which you can get here on Amazon for only a few dollars or in store for about $39. All these complainers have to do is read the instructions to realize that a HDMI cable is what is needed for the high def.
It is also worth getting a DVD player that will up-convert your older DVDs to High Def. I highly recommend the Samsung 1080p7 DVD player which costs only $89. Make sure that you get a HDMI cable at the same time or you will not get the better picture.
AWESOME TV and well
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I bought this TV from Amazon, after reading lot of good reviews, and I am happy to say that my decision till date has proved to be good. I got this TV delivered by Amazon on time. The person who delivered the TV opened and assembled the TV stand and checked everything was ok and the TV is perfectly delivered.
I have Comcast network, so after getting the tv I initially connected it through the normal "small box" (without displaying date and time in front, which Comcast is giving these days free with its digital comcast subscription) directly through the RF wire (Coaxial) cable and I was really scared to find that the picture quality was very pathetic. After researching somewhat on internet, I found that there is a separate box which you need to rent from Comcast to see the HDTV, which I finally got from Comcast with an additional $7.00 every month. This will also enable you to see HDTV and on demand channels.
After plugging in this box my TV's picture quality is perfect and I think its
I have Comcast network, so after getting the tv I initially connected it through the normal "small box" (without displaying date and time in front, which Comcast is giving these days free with its digital comcast subscription) directly through the RF wire (Coaxial) cable and I was really scared to find that the picture quality was very pathetic. After researching somewhat on internet, I found that there is a separate box which you need to rent from Comcast to see the HDTV, which I finally got from Comcast with an additional $7.00 every month. This will also enable you to see HDTV and on demand channels.
After plugging in this box my TV's picture quality is perfect and I think its
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I spent a lot of time researching TV's and ended up picking this one based on the great reviews and the low price. So far, I couldn't be happier. When I looked at it in the store, I wasn't impressed with the picture, but read that the settings could easily be adjusted to make it a lot better. That was definitely the case. Out of the box, the HD picture was too bright and didn't look good at all, which was the same as in the store. But setting in on the "movie" mode lead to a perfect picture.
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I did a ton of research on all different kinds of TVs, from DLP to LCD to Plasma, as well as Sony vs. Samsung vs. Panasonic, etc. I decided that I wanted to stay at about the $1,000 price range, which I thought meant that either I could get a smaller version of a really nice TV, or a bigger version of a not-so-good TV. As I found out, this wasn't the case. I ended up finding a great TV for a reasonable price.
I decided against DLP, partially because of the screen door effect (when you're close enough, gridlines are very visible), and also because you have to replace a bulb every 6,000 hours or so (about every 3 years). Plus, DLP and LCD rear projection TVs only last about 40,000-45,000 hours. Compare this to LCD, which will last 60,000 hours (about 30 years) without ever having to pay for a bulb.
I decided against Plasma, partially because of the burn-in issue, and the fact that they're heavier and less energy-efficient that LCDs. I also believe LCDs have caught up in terms of picture
I decided against DLP, partially because of the screen door effect (when you're close enough, gridlines are very visible), and also because you have to replace a bulb every 6,000 hours or so (about every 3 years). Plus, DLP and LCD rear projection TVs only last about 40,000-45,000 hours. Compare this to LCD, which will last 60,000 hours (about 30 years) without ever having to pay for a bulb.
I decided against Plasma, partially because of the burn-in issue, and the fact that they're heavier and less energy-efficient that LCDs. I also believe LCDs have caught up in terms of picture
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I just got this TV set up in my home last evening and I couldn't be more pleased with it. For an "entry level" LCD HDTV, it displays an excellent picture- even on the standard cable channels! The High-def channels are absolutely beautiful. Overall the picture is very crisp and bright (VERY bright at the factory back light setting of 10; had to turn it down a few notches) and the colors are perfect as far as I'm concerned. While I'm sure extreme videophiles will disagree, I can't find any faults with this TV and would recommend it to anyone who's in the market for a flat-panel HDTV in this size and/or price range.
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This is my first review but I did a lot of research. Trust me. I returned a 42" 1080p Vizio for this model. I know I stepped down in resolution but resolution doesn't mean much when you don't have a good contrast ratio. And like others have said most can't tell the difference between 720p and 1080p at this size. I have this hooked up to my PS3 and it looks so much better than the Vizio. I highly recommend this tv. I got it at best buy for $1538.00 after tax, a mid range hdmi cable, and a four year in home service plan. I would also like to say that having 3 hdmi connections pushes it over the edge. I now have my digital cable, dvd player, and PS3 all hooked up via hdmi. PlayStation 3 (60GB)
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I spent months researching other TVs. I first bought Samsung's 42 inch plasma, but ended up returning it for this due to the glare off the plasma's glass display.
I bought this at CC for 1400. Its been 3 weeks since my purchase and I found out the price dropped to 1250 and with an online coupon offer on the CC website I got the price down to 1150.
It is a great deal! The money spent for this HDTV went a long way. I use it mainly for my Xbox 360 and HD DVD. It looks amazing. It pays a compliment to any room you set it in.
The one downside is the front panel around the power on button is loose. I went back to CC to see if there were any TVs that did not have the problem, but the other two the guy at the store and I looked at had that same problem. It is not important though, I'm just nitpicky.
Over all great buy! I encourage you to go with this one.
I bought this at CC for 1400. Its been 3 weeks since my purchase and I found out the price dropped to 1250 and with an online coupon offer on the CC website I got the price down to 1150.
It is a great deal! The money spent for this HDTV went a long way. I use it mainly for my Xbox 360 and HD DVD. It looks amazing. It pays a compliment to any room you set it in.
The one downside is the front panel around the power on button is loose. I went back to CC to see if there were any TVs that did not have the problem, but the other two the guy at the store and I looked at had that same problem. It is not important though, I'm just nitpicky.
Over all great buy! I encourage you to go with this one.
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PROS:
* Beautiful picture, even from non-HD sources
* Full color, contrast, brightness and backlight controls
* stylish design
* Good selection of inputs
CONS:
* Glare off of plastic frame. It doesn't affect the picture, but can be distracting.
* Slow response time when flipping between input sources
* # of inputs is misleading (some connections are actually the same input, sharing a single audio-in)
OVERVIEW:
In the store, this was clearly the best picture in the price range, and even competed with some more expensive models from other brands. The whole Samsung line was a step above the others. At 40", it's perfect for a bedroom or a medium sized living room.
The key for me is how well it handles an SD picture. We have yet to take the plunge and get any HD components, so this was important. It does a fantastic job, beyond pleased with the results.
Can't recommend this TV strongly enough.
* Beautiful picture, even from non-HD sources
* Full color, contrast, brightness and backlight controls
* stylish design
* Good selection of inputs
CONS:
* Glare off of plastic frame. It doesn't affect the picture, but can be distracting.
* Slow response time when flipping between input sources
* # of inputs is misleading (some connections are actually the same input, sharing a single audio-in)
OVERVIEW:
In the store, this was clearly the best picture in the price range, and even competed with some more expensive models from other brands. The whole Samsung line was a step above the others. At 40", it's perfect for a bedroom or a medium sized living room.
The key for me is how well it handles an SD picture. We have yet to take the plunge and get any HD components, so this was important. It does a fantastic job, beyond pleased with the results.
Can't recommend this TV strongly enough.
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I just got it from CC for 1340. I am very happy with my new TV. It is big enough for our LR - I was planning to get 42", glad did not. I highly recommend it.
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I did a lot of research on TVs in this price range and size. I chose this TV based on the reviews and specs of this product compared to many other comparable LCD / HDTVs. The Samsung LNT4042H delivers picture and sound at a terrific price. After all the research, this TV has all the bells and whistles and even Samsung does not list all the important features on their website. Amazing in every way!
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I compared this tv to just about every other 720p on the market and basically there is no comparison. This one beats them all. Only the 1080p Samsung was better. The picture quality from all the input sources produced above average to excellent results even without HD. The only HD source I have right now is over the air antenna and wow what a picture! The sound quality is much better than the Sharp products but a home theater makes it much more enjoyable. For the price you can't go wrong. I highly recommend this unit.
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I bought this item here on Amazon for a few hundred cheaper than at the best electronics store and I have to say that it is a great buy for the buck. This TV is not the best LCD out there, since it is not 1080P with the highest contrast ratio, but for someone who does not care to have the best resolution, you woudn't even notice that it is not 1080P. It has sharp contrast, great picture (as long as the program/DVD is in HD), and even 480i broadcasts/movies look quite good. If you're not looking for the state of the art item, but rather a good quality TV at a good value, I would highly recommend this TV.
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3 HDMI, QAM tuner, Great picture quality, great price, etc..... I could go on and on with this TV. I use this mainly for HD-DVD and Xbox 360 and the picture is amazing. It's not 1080p but i really don't see the difference. I'm picking HD broadcast thru analog cable and it works great. 1080p can wait especially when the prices go down. But if you need an HDTV now, pick up this one, you won't regret it.
