Samsung LN40A330 40-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 42.7 x 3.7 x 25.1 inches ; 40.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 54 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001418XH6
• Item model number: LN40A330
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,878 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description, May 5, 2008

For anyone looking for a great value on a 720p HDTV, Samsung's entry-level Series 3 LCD HDTVs are an excellent choice. Crisp, clear 720p resolution offers outstanding HD image quality; the 8,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio ensures vivid colors and deep, dark blacks. Two HDMI inputs provide hassle-free connection to your DVD player, Blu-ray player, or other devices. Call up a variety of on-screen menu options and preferences via a smart user interface. Samsung combines HD fun and functionality in an attractive design.

What's New?

• 8,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 7,000:1 on 2007 models (Learn more)
  
• 6ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
• 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (up from 170 degrees on 2007 models) (Learn more)

Features Overview

• 2 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant (Learn more about Connectivity)
• Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio (Learn more)
• Wide Color Enhancer technology and Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) offer a wider color range (Learn more)
• V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
  
• Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals.
• Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV’s remote control; no external IR receiver required.
• PC Input Port
  
• Swivel stand included
• 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support

Which Samsung LCD HDTV is Right for You?

• Click here to see step up features for Samsung Series 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 HDTVs.
• What size TV should you get?

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8,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

8,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio will give you a superb picture, with whiter whites, blacker blacks and subtle gradations in between. As two of the most important determining factors in overall picture quality, contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this latest generation LCD panel. Samsung’s new LCD TV’s give the most stunning realistic picture quality ever. Note: models 26 inches or less have lower contrast ratios 32-inch, 37-inch, and 40-inch models = 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 26-inch model = 5,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 19-inch and 22-inch models = 3,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio

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Wide Color Enhancer/Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp

The NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) has established the color standards all TVs in America try to meet. And typical LCD TVs only meet about 72% of this standard. Samsung LCD HDTVs use Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp back lights to give you 92% coverage of the NTSC standard, ensuring truer, more breathlessly vivid colors. Samsung’s exclusive Wide Color Enhancer technology delivers more brilliant colors, even in bright areas of the picture where blues and greens are washed out on conventional screens. The system displays wider color reproduction, showing you truer colors – the fresh green of spring foliage, the intense blue of the summer sky.

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Connectivity

A wide variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through two rear Simplay compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs, and the handy HDMI-CEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote. Connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders, and laptops. HDMI is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV. Once connected, users can easily access device menus and manage and display content through the newly redesigned Wheel Key Remote control and the HDTV’s sophisticated content management interface. All Connections 2 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) 2 rear Component video: 2 rear (Y, Pb, Pr) Composite Video: 1 rear PC D-sub: 1 rear

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Super Patterned Vertical Alignment

Samsung’s Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (SPVA) panel provides a 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes

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Audio Features

TruSurround is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels. High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the two hidden, downward-firing side-mounted 2.2-channel dome speakers built into the TV.

SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass.

TruSurround XT audio also adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

• Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
• TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
• The SRS WOW feature widens the sound stage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.

Stereo broadcast reception is offered for MTS and SAP with 181-channel capacity. A sound leveler keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing.

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Which Size HDTV is Right for You?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

Which Samsung LCD HDTV is Right For You?

Series 3 Look at Series 3 LCD HDTVs	19- and 22-inch Models 3,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (Learn more) 8 ms response time HDMI 1.3 port: Simplay compliant (Learn more about Connectivity) PC Input port 2 Hidden 3-watt speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio (Learn more) Wide Color Enhancer technology and Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) offer a wider color range (Learn more) V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content. Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French. Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals. Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV’s remote control; no external IR receiver required. 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support
	26-inch Model Adds 2 HDMI 1.3 ports 5,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 5-watt speakers
	32-, 37- and 40-inch Models Add 8,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 6 ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment Swivel stand included
Series 4 Adds Look at Series 4 LCD HDTVs	10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio Third HDMI 1.3 port (3 total, 2 rear/1 side) A/V inputs: 1 rear/ 1 side DNIe Digital Natural Image Engine improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, and white balance (Learn more)
Series 5 Adds Look at Series 5 LCD HDTVs	50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio AutoMotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation for smoother motion 4ms response time Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel Ethernet port with Infolink free RSS feeds 4 HDMI 1.3 ports Compatible with Samsung's Home Digital Media Adapter for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia
Series 6 Adds Look at Series 6 LCD HDTVs	19- and 22-inch Models New -- Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel with infused color creates an ultra-sleek shape and appearance (Learn more HDMI 1.3 port: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models (Learn more) 5,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (Learn more) 8 ms response time 720p HD Stereo Speakers (3 Watts per channel)with SRS TruSurround XT audio (Learn more) Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp (CCFL) and Wide Color Enhancer technology offer a wider color range (Learn more) V-Chip system1 allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content. Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French. Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals. Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV’s remote control; no external IR receiver required. Swivel stand included 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support. Rear-mounted USB 2.0 port: connect USB devices directly to your HDTV to view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV's audio system or your home theater system.
	40-, 46-, and 52-inch Models Add New -- 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 25,000:1 on 2007 models New -- 4 ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal New -- InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port Full 1080p HD Automotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation technology provides smoother motion 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment Ultra Clear Panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors Hidden, downward-firing speakers Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources Sports and Game modes boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems
Series 7 Adds Look at Series 7 LCD HDTVs	Full 1080p HD up to 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 5 ms response time USB 2.0 port: connect devices directly to your HDTV--view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV's audio system or your home theater system
Series 8 Adds Look at Series 8 LCD HDTVs	super-slim 1.9-inch profile
Series 9 Adds Look at Series 8 LCD HDTVs	Coming Late 2009

Product Description

Samsung's brilliant LCD TV technology gives you all the HD thrills you're looking for. Crisp, clear 720p resolution offers outstanding HD image quality; the 8,000:1 contrast ratio ensures vivid colors and deep, dark blacks. Two HDMI inputs provide hassle free connection to your DVD player, Blu-ray player, or other devices. Call up a variety of menu options and preferences right on the 40-inch screen via a smart user interface. Samsung combines HD fun and functionality in an attractive design.
* Fast 6ms response time * Smart user interface * Watts per channel: 10W x 2 * SRS TruSurround XT * Side speakers * Sound leveler * 2 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface (rear) * 2 Component video inputs (rear) * A/V input (rear) * PC input * Net Dimensions (w/o stand): 42.7" x 25.1" x 3.7" * Net Weights (w/o stand): 40.1 lbs. * Net Dimensions (w/ stand): 42.7" x 27.2" x 11.8" * Net Weights (w/ stand): 47.4 lbs. * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV. Great Price, June 16, 2008

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Zack (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung LN40A330 40-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I wasn't really planning to purchase a TV for another six months, but I happened across this model at 900 bucks on Amazon and decided to pull the trigger. For a 40 inch TV, 1080p is unnecessary.

I knew I wanted one of the Name Brand (Samsung, Toshiba, Sony, Sharp, LG) TVs because of some poor experiences my friends have had with other brands like Vizio and Dynex.

And while this is the older entry-level model from Samsung, the major differences (in addition to 720p vs 1080p) between this model and the more expensive ones largely came down to one fewer HDMI inputs (2 vs. 3), a lower contrast ratio that is still good enough to clearly distinguish many shades of black in a brightly lit room, and a slower refresh rate that might matter if I were playing a fast-paced video game, but hasn't been noticeable at all for watching TV (including sports) and movies.

All in all, for a price that comes in 30% or more below similar sets, I couldn't be happier.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value, May 24, 2008

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Mary S. Venable "charltonsilvey" (Kingsport, Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung LN40A330 40-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I bought this for my 84 year old very techno Mother just days ago. I recently bought a Sony XBR4 52" from amazon with the white glove delivery and everything was perfect. This crew was not so great but we adapted and the TV set was really great despite the delivery crew. I would highly recommend this set. The 40" set really does not have to be 1080P, esp. since cable cannot deliver anything in HD this set can not receive.If you go to a 46" set; you definitely need to go to 1080P. Buy this set! Mom has this in her living room and absolutely loves it!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gets 5 due to price, July 3, 2008

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John Grace (Ada, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung LN40A330 40-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

For the price, at the time of purchase, you couldn't beat this TV. Delivered to your door, and taken out of the box which also is a big plus.

The TV is large, the image is crisp and clear, bottomline is that it works. If you've been reading TONS you'll notice that there are some slightly brighter screens that produce deeper blacks etc. So yes, you CAN get a slightly better image but at a much higher price. I've had it for several weeks now and have never said, "oh, that black isn't as deep as I want". Fantastic product.