Best Rated 40-inch HDTVs Reviews and Comparison for 2010
May 23, 2010 by SmartReview
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Best Rated 40-inch TVs – This page contains a roundup of the best top-rated 40-inch LCD and LED HDTVs, presented here for a comparison of price, features, and reviews. This size is good for small to medium living rooms. You can check what size you need by consulting our HDTV Sizing Guide. For 2010, we are seeing more 120Hz and 240Hz models. Click on the reviews link underneath each TV to see owner reviews and ratings for each model for easy comparison.
| Samsung LN40C630 | Samsung LN40C650 | Samsung LN40B750 | Samsung LN40C530 |
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1080p LCD TV 40-inch TV 120Hz 120,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA - – - 2010 Model |
1080p LCD TV 40-inch TV 120Hz 150,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA Internet Ready 2010 Model |
1080p LCD TV 40-inch TV 240Hz 150,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA Internet Ready 2009 Model |
1080p LCD TV 40-inch TV 60Hz 80,000:1 contrast 3 HDMI - – - - – - 2010 Model |
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| Samsung UN40B7000 | Samsung UN40C6300 | Sony KDL-40EX700 | Sony KDL-40V5100 |
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1080p LED TV 40-inch TV 120Hz 3,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA Internet Ready 2009 Model |
1080p LED TV 40-inch TV 120Hz 4,000,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI DLNA - – - 2010 Model |
1080p LED TV 40-inch TV 120Hz **not published 4 HDMI DLNA Internet Ready 2010 Model |
1080p LCD TV 40-inch TV 120Hz 50,000:1 contrast 4 HDMI - – - - – - 2009 Model |
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LED HDTV = Instead of a conventional fluorescent backlight, these HDTVs use LED lights for backlighting. This dramatically improves picture contrast, colors, and overall picture. LED TVs also use about 40% less electricity. 1080p = (1920×1080) with 2 million pixels resolution (Maximum Blu-ray quality) 720p = (1366×768) with 1 million pixels resolution (Standard broadcast HD) Contrast = refers to dynamic contrast. Higher is better. More contrast allows more shadow details in the picture. 240Hz = 240 hertz anti blur technology. Eliminates blur on LCD TVs during high action sports and movies. The latest technology. 120Hz = 120 hertz anti blur technology. Eliminates blur on LCD TVs during high action sports and movies. 60Hz = 60 hertz normal TV without anti blur technology HDMI = HDMI inputs allow you to connect devices to your HDTV such as DVD and Blu-ray players and game consoles. Internet Ready = This means that this TV can give you content from the internet. Content varies with the manufacturer. This TV will provide an ethernet port to connect an ethernet cable. Or you can buy an optional Wifi USB plugin device to send the internet wirelessly to your TV. Some provide Netflix and youtube content. |
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