Customer Reviews

Samsung UN40D5003 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LED HDTV (Black)

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(5)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This TV has one of the smallest form factors of any of the 40" flat screen LED TVs so fit in my rather small space 38 1/2" x 24 1/2". It has excellent picture and sound. The only reason that I rate it 4* instead of 5* is because it has rather limited inputs and outputs on the back panel (2 HDMI, 1 component video which can alternate as a composite video in) there is no VGA in for a computer, no S-video in, no audio out). It think it is an excellent value. Samsung obviously went with less inputs and outputs and putting their priority in the picture and sound quality of this TV.

Because this unit doesn't have any audio outputs, the work around is simple.

All you need is an audio video system with a HDMI input and and one output.

Most A/V Amp's have three HDMI inputs and one HDMI output, so if you have a Blueray, DVR, SAT or DVD players with HDMI ETC. that all use HDMI, you simply plug your Blueray ETC HDMI cable in the input HDMI jacks of the A/V and output another HDMI cable into the TV. Most A/V's passthough function gives audio both to the TV and/or just to your sound system.

So there you are!

Great picture and price. To get a LED Tv for this price is a steal. Picture looks great, can't notice the difference between a $2,000 tv to this $700 tv. You can work around by not having an Audio Output. It doesnt come with a lot of Inputs and Outputs but I think it has enough. It has enough inputs for a blu-ray player, Xbox 360 and my directv box, thats all I need.

Hi! I just returned a 27" Samsung and purchased this 40" one. I actually purchased the 5004 model which is basically the same. The picture and sound is great. But I have a huge problem because I like to watch movies and listen to music loudly and I am living with my elderly mother. I had no problem with the 27" Samsung because it had all the outputs to put in additional speakers and use a headset if I wanted. This TV CANNOT do this. So I will be returning and purchasing one that has more audio outputs. Don't know what else to do. It should have a simple jack to plug in a headset. Doesn't make sense to me.

I purchased this razor thin LED TV for my daughter's apartment and used Amazon points with a promotional offer to cut the purchase price in half from the already low price on Amazon. It is ideal for the intended purpose. Excellent picture and sound, very easy to set up, and very easy to use with the Cable & TiVo already in the apartment. This is a very thin, sleek, and elegant looking TV. For some people the input/output sources available may be a limiting factor but for us this was not a problem.

I bought this on special during black Friday (Black week?) and paid a mere $500 dollars for it. That said, I still considered returning it after hearing how terrible the stock speakers are.
Being rear facing speakers, the sound is diminished 10 fold already, and at this slim of a form factor the speakers aren't big enough to handle anything bigger than conversation (and even THAT is incredibly thin). That disappointment was curtailed with the addition of a Sony HT-CT150. To circumvent the lack of optical cable hook ups on the TV, I just ran my PS3 by HDMI to the back of my Soundbar's sub and connected the HDMI out from the sub to the TV. It works like a charm and sounds pretty great for a sound bar (but that's another review ;)
The picture is outstanding. I'm upgrading from an old CRT so pretty much anything would have provided better HD picture, but I did alot of research before choosing this particular television. For those curious the break down of my research is as follows (not a professional, just did a lot of research and made my decision based on these points, take them as you will):

LED/LCD- (what this TV is) is the newest technology available. These edge-lit models allow for super thin form factor and the LED lights are very bright. They're optimal for a brightly lit room, handle blacks better than their LCD counterparts and are sold at a premium for that extra brightness that comes with LEDs (and apparent bragging rights over having the newest toy). Keep in mind that this UN40d5003 is only 60hz, that means fast motion can look a little sketchy at times (hardly noticible without side by side comparison or a previous TV that handles better), if you go to a store and notice yourself bothered by motion you may consider a 120hz TV instead. Long explanation made much shorter: it(120hz) handles pictures at a faster refresh rate and can "correctly portray Blu-Ray content that was filmed at 24 frames per second because 24 divides evenly into 120, and not 60. Again, this can be tough to catch but may bother those more sensitive, or those desiring the absolute truest representation of their films on their new TV. In my experience with this particular model, I notice a little motion blurring at times during slow, lengthy pans in very busy scenes but for the most part never even think about this being a 60hz TV. In addition to handling motion better, the 120hz requires extra processing which can (especially in Samsungs) create a bit of input lag. This can mean alot if you're a gamer (as I am) and should be taken into consideration. You may even consider taking your console to the store to test the TV you'd like for changes in your game play. With this model, I notice absolutely zero input lag when playing COD Black Ops(online and off), Heavy Rain, or Uncharted. It's been an incredible experience each time as I enjoy how crisp and clear these new visuals are.
LCD- Basically the same as the LED televisions but not quite as bright. If you took one home you more than likely would never notice, but side by side comparisons expose slightly richer colors in the LED (IMHO). LCD can save a bit of money though and should be considered as pretty much equal in all aspects to the LED models. (the blacks on LCD appear slightly more "washed out")
Plasma- In every forum I read, these were the king pin TVs. The best of the best. Store lighting is purportedly awful for viewing these sets due to how florescent light effects the glossy screen and how the picture is displayed. I agree. In store, I hated these models. The blacks looked washed out more than any other set and the picture wasn't anything to call mom about, but at a friend's house I watched SALT on a 46 inch Panasonic plasma and was very impressed at the black levels and fluidity of the picture. It was impressive. These don't suffer from the motion blur and stutter that effects LCD and LED and provide the best black levels of any of these sets (CRT maintains its seat as king for blacks and is apparently the standard of comparison but also weighs more than 15 plasmas;).) That true-ness of picture, rich, inky black levels, and lack of issues with motion make it appealing to videophiles and even gamers. Burn-in that plagued sets years ago is almost entirely absent from newer models but should still be considered. Using newer technologies can only reduce the risk. HUDs from games like Gears of War 3 (Horde mode with HORDE on screen for long periods of time) risk burn in and can be a serious deterrent for gamers considering this technology. Do your research.

The picture on this set is beautiful. The only bother is that during very dark scenes (almost black) there are soft cones of light that expose the hint of edge lighting in the top two corners. This is distracting at worst and some may not notice it(my girlfriend is unbothered by it). It can be reduced by turning the contrast down but is apparently a known issue in lower end LED/LCD flat panels. The blacks are impressively rich, the detail of the picture is crystal clear with 1080p showing up beautifully. Call of Duty really looks fantastic on this screen. I can't over-emphasize how incredibly rich the color is. Compared with Toshiba, Sony, LG, RCA, and Panasonic models in this class I chose Samsung every time. Again, go compare at Best Buy and see what picture is most to your liking.

Long novel cut very short: If this is under $600 dollars, buy this TV. It has great picture quality and if coupled with a sound system via HDMI (no optical cable may irk some but didn't bother me with my set up) it serves as a phenomenal set for living room or bedroom. However, if you are looking for even decent stock sound without an interest in purchasing or setting up external sound LOOK ELSEWHERE. The stock speakers are so bad it's not even worth purchasing. They are easily the worst I've heard on any flatpanel. And if image uniformity might bother you, check out a store model and see if you notice the cones I spoke of in the corners on black scenes.

Four stars for picture quality and my price of $500 (when coupled with soundbar). Anywhere past $600 and you can do much better. Hope this helps!

Bought the Samsung model UN40D5005BF which is identical in specs to this one IDENTICAL JUST TAGGED DIFFERENTLY A KOREAN MARKETING PLOY TO PREVENT PRICE MATCHING! Needless to say the lack of HDMI PORTS and audio out of any type was/is wrong. But the work arounds are as follows buy a HDMI multi-port switcher for approx. $12.00 from amazon several to choose at reasonable prices. As for audio issue just ran everything through my Sony Surround Sound receiver directly from other devices, just have to switch through remote control to the correct devices input. This is not to say the Samsungs speakers are bad. Definitely not, the speakers are quite good. Highly recommended ...for the price you are buying a quality LED panel/screen/TV. Check my review about this link 3 Port HDMI Pigtail Switch with 50 cm HDMI Cable

This is my first big-O led lcd anything tv it has everything I wanted 40" display 120 motion rate great for gaming and its a crystal clear LED lit display here's the break down nice and easy.

The Good

Big picture low price
great graphics better than others in the same price range
thin not paper thin but wai thinner than my old camel hump tube TV
loud awesome for gaming
many features timer turns off if there's no action after a period of time. and other great ones too many too list...i like the timer..

The Bad

only two HDMI inputs good enough for me not so much for others maybe
no way to connect a sound system easily
shiny plastic in front gathers dust really fast
back side is a bit odd might have trouble installing it in most wall mounts get universal one might help
it lags a little every once in a while nothing major
may not be good for big open spaces because of sound range

The Neutral

it has touch sensitive buttons for vol channel power etc. while this is a badass feature it might be annoying for others speacially since they dont light up so if you're in the dark it does tend to bug you a bit
volume is loud but not great there isn't a nice range in sound while for example watching movies, while gaming it sounds amazing though

Conclusion

Get one for you, get two one for you and the parents, get three one for you, the parents and the cat
the point is get one you will be happy it has a simple yet elegant look..looks great next to a 1st gen ps3 ;)

first of all, this tv's picture is just amazing! we are new to hd tv's and every time i walk by i seem to mutter"wow" under my breath. i did my research and decided that Samsung led was the direction we wanted to go. this TV was delivered to our door with 2-day shipping and we got it Wednesday before thanksgiving. price was great at $499.00. we had also purchased a Panasonic 5.1 surround sound system with a bluray player. there was some confusion as to whether or not this TV was 60hz or 120 Hz. hd programs usually list 720-1080 pixels at 60hz.there is a box in the upper left hand screen that shows what the program was filmed in. this TV is actually 120hz, but not all programs are filmed at 120hz. this has not been a problem so far, but i was expecting 120hz based on the Samsung info for this tv which is correct! we also had to run hdmi cables from the hd cable box to the bluray player and then through the tv to get surround sound.it was basically plug and play! there are only 2 hdmi ports on the back, but once we figured it out there were no more problems. all in all we are very happy with our purchase. bluray disc's are just incredible as is the sound. if you have a limited budget-we paid right under $1000.00 for all-this just can't be beat in our opinion! do your homework and just enjoy!

Snagged a Samsung 5003 on Black Friday and I couldn't be happier. Picture quality is amazing especially when playing Elder Scrolls: Skyrim. The stock audio is rather poor as other reviewers have said however I was able to I fixed my audio output problem with the Sony HTCT550W 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System with Wireless Subwoofer. Simply connect to to your tv via HDMI cable to the receiver (comes with the home theater system) and then you can plug your blu ray player, cable box, or game console (using hdmi cables) into the receiver.

1) Buy this TV if you don't care about the poor audio quality
2) Buy if this is on sale
3) Buy this TV if you are going to purchase a home theater system regardless of anything else! :)