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Samsung LE40A558

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Specifications
Screen size	40 inches (101 cm)
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD compatibility (1080i/720p)	Oui
HD Ready certification	Oui
Brightness	500 cd/m²
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Contrast ratio	30000:1
Viewing angles (H+V)	178° / 178°
Response time	6 ms
Sound level	2 x 10 Watt RMS
Connectivity	VGA • HDMI (x3) • Péritel (x2) YUV • S-Vidéo • Composite
Dimensions (LxHxW)	996.5 x 686.1 x 300 mm
Weight	21.20 Kg
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Vincent Lheur
Updated: July 02, 2008 - Test date: May 27, 2008

Connected to a PC

It’s becoming common with Full HD TVs: a PC’s 1920x1080 mode fits perfectly on the TV via the HDMI. You simply have to press the "P. Size" button on the remote to set the ratio to "Scan only" and thus benefit from the display of all pixels with no trimming.

This television is the 40 inch version of the 32 inch which we tested: the LE32A558.

Characteristics, the panel and circuitry are identical and only brightness may vary slightly which minimally affects contrast. According to manufacturers (and our tests confirm), results from one diagonal size can easily be extrapolated to identical models of bigger or smaller sizes.

The larger size of this version accentuates the lack of sharpness with SD sources (TVs, Wii-type game consoles, DVD players, etc.) which we noticed on the 32 inch. For other characteristics, it offers a nice display and numerous options. Otherwise, we especially missed an HD compatible digital tuner on this model.

Pluses

Contrast and depth of black

Fluidity thanks to Motion Plus (can be deactivated)

Numerous options

Minuses

Digital tuner isn’t HD compatible

SD rescaling lacks a bit of precision

If it had an HD digital tuner, the A558 would have received a fifth star. Luckily, there is exactly this component on the A568.

STORES	£
Electrical 123	158.00
Appliance Deals	159.00
Electrical coop	159.00
Appliances Online	159.00
Next Domestic Appliances	162.00
Boots Kitchen Appliances	162.00
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