Samsung LN40A750 40-inch 1080p DLNA LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
Samsung LN40A750 40-inch 1080p DLNA LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
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Samsung LN40A750 adds a Touch of Color to a blazing-fast 4ms response time and rich connectivity features to redefine the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward-looking Series 6 (A650) and Series 7 (A750) LCD HDTVs. Utilizing the award-winning technologies found in all Samsung HDTVs, Series 6 and 7 HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity and networking capabilities that create a true entertainment hub for any home. Series 7 takes networking and multimedia management to a whole new level. Consumers can easily enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through a side-mounted USB 2.0, turning their LCD into a full-scale home viewing gallery, or connect their MP3 players for a dynamic audio experience.
Customer Reviews of Samsung LN40A750
Form and Function, no regrets
I’ve had Samsung LN40A750 for about a month now, all I can say is I have no regrets about this purchase. Of course after heavy researching, it came down to this TV based on what I was particularly looking for - form and function. I realized the new TVs Samsung has coming out, but I didn’t want to wait for them to be released and then wait again for it to become affordable, so this was the best. Having a previous Samsung SlimFit TV did sway me to stick with the brand as that TV was beautiful (but TOO heavy).
The pluses and minus:
- BEAUTIFUL
The red finish that borders around the TV is sleek and subtle (and matches the red accents in my living room, PLUS!). Please note that the red on the 650 version is only on the top and bottom, which looked a little odd for me. The 650 also has that (what I considered super ugly) oval shaped stand compared to the rectangle here.
- USB INPUT and DLNA
I can watch movies I save onto a USB that I plug into the TV. And with DLNA, I can just attach a LAN cable to access most of my media files on my computer *from* the TV! Brilliant! Worth the extra money, by not having to pause it from my computer in another room. (Note on this, you can’t rewind and fast-forward computer files after it gets past a certain file size. That means if you are watching a movie and accidentally press stop instead of pause, it’s best to watch the rest on a computer. Samsung needs to work on this for future TVs).
- 1GB BUILT-IN “ENTERTAINMENT” CONTENT
This is essentially pointless-especially the games. I wish I could format it and do other things with that space, but it doesn’t hurt the purchase. I’ll just access it when I want to learn how to make a Salmon Sandwich.
- VIDEO QUALITY
After calibration, HD inputs from a digital antenna and Blu-Ray look stunning. Digital air signals come through flawlessly with the same antenna I’ve been using for a couple of years. As for the viewing angle, I wouldn’t say it’s 178 degrees though. As long as you’re not sitting on the floor to the side or something, you should be fine. The 50,000:1 Dynamic contrast as you know is not the real contrast ratio. That’s like the “digital zoom” feature on a camera, totally a sham. However the contrast is just fine with that feature off. Blacks are deep, whites are light. Beautiful.
- LIGHTWEIGHT
I have the 40″ version which I can lift myself! (It also fits my TV stand perfectly. I would’ve opted for the 46″, but that would require buying bigger everythings, and because of living in New York, you have to make most efficient use of space).
- THINNESS
It’s thin. Which is good and bad. Thin looks great, but now I can’t put my center speaker of my surround sound system on top of the TV because it’s just too thin and not a flat surface to sit on top. I’ve had to put it in front of the TV, which is fine. Again, this is not a flaw of the TV itself, I just have to adapt.
- 120hz AUTO MOTION RUBBISH
2 words, total rubbish, or utterly pointless. Sure the example they give you says it can “intelligently calculate a middle image” between 2 images (using a ball from point A to point B as a simple example), but I don’t know how *any* TV could *ever* predict motion between 2 complicated set of frames. It looks stupid, it looks unnatural for movies, and I have no idea why this is even on here or a selling point for this TV. If anything, this made me *not* want to get the TV, but thankfully, you can turn this “feature” off. Hurray! Likewise DNIe and the “video enhancement modes” are rubbish for regular people that don’t know how to adjust picture quality. Sorry regular people. I turned all these to “off”.
- BACKLIGHT
The other “complaint” is the function of backlight. I like that in the menu you can adjust backlight levels manually, but then, they give you an energy saving option that sort of counter-acts that. It makes you wonder if lowering the backlight and turning off power-saving is the same as turning up the backlight and setting power-saving to maximum. Who knows.
- SOUND
It’s fine. The built in woofer is a plus. The speakers are loud, I never have it above 20 (out of 100). Not so sure on the TruSurround XT, still seems gimmicky to me, but it doesn’t hurt it. Depending on the content, it does sound better with it on. I usually don’t care about TV speakers since I have a surround sound system I use instead.
- THE REMOTE
It looks cool. I’m a bit iffy on the scroll wheel. it doesn’t really work well if you swirl it around, it’s best you just press in the direction you want. The back-lit buttons are a major plus!
I believe I have addressed most things, and most of the things I had concerns with before I bought it. All in all, I’m not really complaining, I like the TV a lot! I don’t want to say I love it because it’s a material object. I’m glad that Samsung gives you the option of turning most of their features off, and being able to customize a lot. The thing that would make it super perfect would be to add an RGB LED backlight, but that would cost an extra $1000 of course. Oh, and if you live in New York, buy it somewhere else online where they don’t charge you that extra 8% for tax. 
The Samsung LN40A750
The Samsung LN40A750 is absolutely the finest 40″, flat panel, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) television (TV) “on the planet”…for every property, every characteristic and every function. I found NO negative aspects about this TV whatsoever nor could I think of anything negative to say about this TV. This just has to be today’s “Gold Standard” of television receivers.
What’s New?
Series 7 Step-Up Features
- Internal flash memory (1GB) with pre-loaded interactive content such as cooking recipes, children’s entertainment, HD artwork and more
- Integrated woofer for an enhanced audio experience
- DLNA-Compatible: for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers
New for all Series 6 and 7
- 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 25,000:1 on 2007 models
- Blazing 4ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
- Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel with infused color creates an ultra-sleek shape and appearance
- InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port
- 4 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models
- Sports and Game modes boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems
- Side-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.
- Compatible with Samsung’s Home Digital Media Adapter (sold separately) for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia
Features Overview
- 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
- Better clear panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors
- Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio
- Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp (CCFL) and Wide Color Enhancer technology offer a wider color range
- Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
- 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.
Sizes
- Series 7 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch (model numbers LN40A750T, LN46A750T and LN52A750T)
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