Samsung LN40D550 Review;When buying a TV, it’s fair to sometimes compromise on the price, but never on the features. Samsung LN40D550 has come out with the HDTV 550 LCD series that is not only affordable, but also delivers Full High Definition resolution, can playback files from any USB drive, offers a few HDMI inputs, etc.- and that too, all wrapped in the eye-catching Samsung design called as the “Touch of Color”.
LN40D550:Solid features include:
• An LCD panel & full High Definition resolution;
• Clear and Crisp Picture Quality;
• Media playback -DLNA/USB
• Full HD 1080p with 4 HDMI Inputs
• Hyper Real Engine;
• DTV Reception;
• Ethernet;
• DLNA Certified All Share
LN40D550:Product Description
• LN40D550 offers a beautiful 1080p resolution Full High Definition, for that fabulous level of clarity & details in picture quality. There are also 4 HDMI inputs to connect sources and deliver a Full High Definition audio & picture over one single cable.
• The design of ‘Touch of Color’ features hints of amber shade which has been naturally blended in the Samsung conventional black piano bezel framework, for that eye-catching statement even when the TVs switched off.
• DLNA in the Samsung LN40D550 allows you to stream content straight from any DLNA Certified device (like a PC, any network storage) over the home network.
• It Exceeds the ENERGY STAR Standard! LN40D550 has exceeded the firm energy effectiveness guidelines, meaning you can now get much lower utility cost, plus a much lesser carbon footprint.
• Connect & Share Movies. You can now connect any thumb drive, a digital camera swiftly and effortlessly using the USB port on Samsung LN40D550. The interface is intuitive and user-friendly which allows you to access music, videos and pictures using the remote.
• The DLNA AllShare Networking offers even greater entertainment options. It allows you to connect with the home network, stream videos, music, photographs from additional DLNA Certified gadgets like your PC, network storage drives, etc.).
• The model features Game Mode that turns off majority of the image processing for much faster video responses. Perfect for all fast-paced sources of videos such as video games, and helps all gamers acquire the performance they desire.
• Audio Performance from the SRS’ Theater Sound is the multipurpose audio suite which directly addresses 3 of the most widespread consumer Television audio problems—inconsistency in volume levels, the unintelligible vocals, plus dimension-less, poor sound. SRS will help ensure that you obtain great audio out of the 2 speakers that are 10-watt each, and added technologies such as Dolby Digital Plus in addition to supporting MTS (multi-channel sounds).
• There’s PC Connectivity via the LN40D550 PC input, as a result you can make use of it like your computer monitor as well.
LN40D550:Technical Details
• The design termed ‘Touch of Color’;
• 1080p resolution;
• Exceeds the standards of ENERGY STAR;
• Offers ConnectShare Movie;
• Offers DLNA AllShare networking.
Pros:
• The Color is extremely accurate;
• The look of Hi-def channels is fantastic;
• Excellent contrast & Rich colors;
• Sturdy stand;
• Samsung LN40D550 is Clear & super rich Sound.
Cons:
LN40D550 is no internet applications.