Product Description
- 40-Inch (diagonal) LCD Screen with 16 - 9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
- Up to 178-Degree Viewing Angles (Horizontal and Vertical)
- Progressive Scan mode at 480p - 720p - 1080p
- 2 HDMI Connections, 2 Component Video Inputs, S-Video and Composite Video Inputs; Side A/V Inputs, PC (RGB) Input
- SRS TruSurround XT from Bottom Speakers, 20 Watts Power Output (10W x 2)
There are two key things that make the Samsung LN-S4095D way ahead of most widescreen LCD TV models: 1920x1080 Resolution and 6,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio. Look at the specs of other models. You'll see 1366x768 screen resolutions and contrast ratios of about 2,000:1. First, 1366x768 screens can only display 720p and 1080i HDTV modes. Only 1920x1080 can display optimal 1080p HDTV. At a 6,000:1 contrast ratio, this LCD flat-panel screen can bring out better black and white tones thany virtually any other LCD on the market. If you decide to use this screen with your computer, the resolution and imaging is superior to virtually all TV models and most computer monitors.
This has both NTSC analog and ATSC digital TV tuners. The ATSC can already receive free over-the-air HDTV broadcasts (when used with an optional HDTV antenna).
So if you're considering an upgrade to widescreen and HDTV, why go for the middle when you can go all the way to the HD ideal? 1080p is where it'll be. This 40" LCD from Samsung can do it - with the best picture possible. It's a home-theater star! Swivel Stand Included VESA Wall Mount Compatible (200 x 200) - mounting bracket is optional Remote Control Included 6000 - 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) 10-Bit Processor delivers up to 12.8 Billion Colors Built-In ATSC Digital Tuner and NTSC Analog Tuner 8ms Screen Response Time allows rapid video and game display Picture-in-Picture ( PIP ) capability Clock with On/Off Timer / Variable Sleep Timer V-Chip System (Parental Control) Auto Channel Search Multi-Lingual On-Screen Display Menus (English, Spanish, French) Auto Volume Leveler Optimized Game Mode Stereo Headphone Jack Antenna - CATV/VHF/UHF 75-ohm, F-Type Unit Dimensions - 39.1 W x 27.4 H x 12.8 D (With Stand), 39.1 W x 25.5 H x 3.6 D (No Stand) / Weight - 54.0 lbs. (With Stand)
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Great TV - Great Service
Ordered this TV from Amazon on Sunday night October 22. It was delivered on Thursday, October 26. It came direct from Amazon and had free shipping. It's strange, sometimes Amazon has it, and sometimes it's available from a 3rd party. In any event, I paid $1,999 with free shipping. The delivery was prompt and arrived in excellent condition.
My son works with ESPN as a Technical Director and he helped me select the TV. He's a technical whiz at this stuff. We visited several stores and looked at various makes. He was trying to steer me to a DLP but I didn't like the narrow viewing angle and it would not have suited my room. I originally wanted a 42" plasma but discovered I had to stick to a 40" since my TV room is somewhat small. We finally narrowed it down to Toshiba, Sony, & Panasonic. Because I needed a 40", I had to go to an LCD or the Panny 37" plasma, which to me was too small.
Not sorry I went LCD. I has no screen glare or burn-in problems, although I understand the plasmas now have the burn-in under control. And, it seems I sacrificed nothing as far as the picture quality goes. We finally chose the Samsung. The Samsungs have it over the other TV's in the same price range both for features and picture quality. We were almost going to get the LN-S4092D, but then we saw this model which has 1080p capability. While not being used now, it is a feature for the future. Also, look for a unit with dual HDMI inputs. You may not need both now, but you will like it later.
When you go into a store, first thing is to tone down the TV's you're looking at. They have them cranked up to max contrast & brightness. Usually the sets will have a "movie" viewing mode. Change it to that. If they don't have that, cut the contrast and brightness to at least 60-75%, the sharpness to 10% or less, and the color temp to a "warm" setting. That will tone it down to a good level tha will allow you to see the TV's real capabilities. Then, have the salesman put a real SD signal through it. Not a pre-recorded looped signal that splits the screen HD/SD. On some of those they exagerate the SD bluriness to make the HD look better.
This Samsung has a great SD picture. Yes, it's not HD, but it's very acceptable and not much worse than my old CRT TV. The HD picture is fabulous. I am in NJ and we have Comcast Digital cable with a DVR. I was watching the World Series last night and when they had a close up of the pitcher, you could count his wiskers. The side-to-side viewing fades a little when you get too far, but it's not real noticable and who watches from that extreme angle anyway? The swivel stand helps.
The sound is good TV sound. It's not home-theater quality, but it's good. It has a built-in graphic equalizer so you can customize the sound you like. The other thing that I liked about this TV is the limited surround. It made the overall size a little smaller than the other 40" units which helped me out considerably as I mentioned earlier. And the gloss "piano black" gives it a classy look. Nicer than the silver. I didn't give it a 5 rating, because I just got it, and to me nothing is perfect. There is always room for improvement. But, I love it. A great choice.
Stunning!
I purchased this TV via Amazon a week or so ago and the purchase was made through Electronics Expo. All dealings with the purchase and delivery went smoothly.
I was originally planning to purchase the 46", but believe me, these TV's look smaller in the stores than they will in your home. I'm wholeheartedly happy with the size of this TV and glad I made the choice to buy the 40".
You wouldn't believe the picture on this TV. It's just as beautiful as it looks in the stores.
If you're not a huge sports fan, watching football on this TV will convert you! Any kind of sports are unbelievable because the TV's picture is so striking.
I agree with the last reviewer that the lacquer finish is disappointing, not necessarily because of the bling-bling effect (I do live in Atlanta after all ;)), but because it dulls the blacks that the TV produces a bit. Strangely enough, I never noticed that while I was researching which TV to purchase.
Some reviewers have mentioned that this TV makes a clicking noise when it's searching for sources. Mine does in fact do that, but it only lasts for a couple of seconds where two or three clicks will occur. This does not bother me at all, because honestly, I can only hear it if the rest of the house is quiet and the TV volume is turned very low. I wouldn't let that stop you from making a purchase.
As with any other expensive TV, I'd recommend purchasing the right cables for the best picture quality and also investing in an up-convert DVD player if you're avoiding the Blu-Ray/HD-DVD debacle as I am. That way you can enjoy your new TV and movies until the prices on the true HD DVD players come down.
Bottom line: I recommend this TV 100% if you're looking to purchase an LCD TV rather than a plasma as I was. The TV interface is also very sleek and user-friendly. A great option for you if you're in the market for a 1080p LCD TV!
Let the technology just speak for itself
I bought this 1080p flat panel LCD television only yesterday, and probably haven't had enough time to put it through its paces to be writing this review, but I thought some first impressions might be helpful.
I initially bought Samsung's 32" 720p (LN-S3241D), and while I was impressed with the picture and the TV as a whole, I decided it was just a little small for what I was looking for. It was then a slippery slope to the larger and much more expensive LN-S4095D, but owning the previous model for a week makes for a good reference to the upgrade.
Contrast, color, and response time: At 6000:1, the contrast is impressive, most dramatically in regular lighting conditions. Though the blacks still don't achieve the inky blacks of plasma, and aren't nearly as dramatic in a darkened room, they're a substantial improvement over my previous model. Color is vibrant and saturated - I have no complaints here. Response time is good, I've noticed none of the 'streaking' that I've read about in earlier LCD televisions. I have noticed a subtle blurring of detail between things in motion and those that are still, but this is probably to be expected and maybe even preferred. Note that the 8ms response time is the same on the 32" model.
Detail: Actors and news anchors, I can see your pores! The highest detail I've seen, keep in mind that this is interlaced from broadcast 720p to the native resolution 1080p, which means a 1080i picture (where the television 'reads between the lines' to infer the missing data). I have yet to see a full 1080p resolution as I'm not yet willing to drop $$$ for a blu-ray or HD-DVD player - but I'm already impressed.
Physical design: This is where I am most disappointed, and for which I would probably consider returning the TV if it didn't require renting a van to do so. While the shape and proportion is an improvement over the `V' shaped Vulcan style of previous models, I am convinced the piano black lacquer finish is the worst possible surface for any LCD television. Aside from the bling bling styling that is sure to look painfully dated in just a few years, the finish magnifies the televisions contrast issues. Simple rule - if you want to increase the perceived intensity of something, place something of lower intensity next to it. There is nothing with higher contrast than polished black lacquer with swirling reflections, and the picture looks washed and grey by comparison to it. Add to that that the reflections can be distracting and even fatiguing, and you have to really start wondering whether Samsung gave this any thought at all. On the other hand, if you own a Cadillac Escalade with spinning rims, this TV is definitely for you.
One last note: if you're planning on wall mounting your television, which I highly recommend, I found a very nice articulating arm, wall mount system at Costco for $99 (compare to systems at Best Buy that start at $250). It holds up to 80 lbs, has a very nice industrial silver finish, and was very easy to install - the TV was on the wall and on in about thirty minutes.