Samsung LN40B530

I waited a few months after purchasing this tv, before attempting a review.

MY experiences/opinions are (scale of 1-10, 10 being the best):

Handling, ability to move to desired location: 10 … light, easy for 1 person to move,maneuver, install on stand

Easiness to initially setup/get useful asap: 10 … You really do NOT need the directions, but they are excellent

Connections amount,availability, setup: 10 … I have cable, a PS3, and Xbox360, dvd … too easy if you ask
me !

Viewing: 9 … great from even extreme angles. Adjustments in the menu DO fine tune your individual needs.
: the 1080P shines in action movies, sports, and especially video games … resolution is phenomenal !
: I’ve experienced NO bleeding of colors or blurriness in high speed transitions

Audio: 7 … OK at best, but I bought it for its viewing capabilities, NOT expecting a ‘Bose’ audio capacity.
One of its menu items allows you to keep advertising volumes the same as network broadcast volumes…
Mine does NOT function that way… commercials still too loud

I have it (easily connected to) enhanced by my stereo system, so this is a wash as far as I am concerned
when wanting to listen to a Nascar race, music concert, or other venue.

Price: I did a LOT of homework, and found the price very acceptable in comparison to other tv’s boasting
similar if not identical capabilities… I bought mine on sale at Best Buy, but lucked into a good price

Green : Not much heat coming out of the uppermost exhaust vents

My end result: A great buy.

YES, a thumbs “UP” !

After owning a SONY HD tv, and experienced their lack of customer attention/satisfaction… a
lack of callback on their part force me to forever part with them as a trusted manufacturer.
In my opinion, their (SONY) trusted name is forever trashed/overpriced… if they will not
service what they sell… I want no part of them !

Reviewed by : R. Williams,   Aug 5, 2009