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SAMSUNG 40" 1080p LCD HDTV LN40B500

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5 out of 5 eggs(7 reviews)

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Great Computer Monitor
4 out of 5 eggs
I bought this TV to replace a 27 inch Viewsonic TV that I had been using as a computer monitor. It far exceeded my expectations ...
— 12/15/2009
Eggcellent!
5 out of 5 eggs
Samsung
Bright
No Dead Pixels
B I G
— P!p 12/27/2009


47% Buy Rate

After viewing this page, 47% of our customers chose to purchase this item.

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Manufacturer Warranty
  • Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
  • Manufacturer Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year


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Learn more about the SAMSUNG LN40B500

General
Brand
SAMSUNG
Model
LN40B500
Cabinet Color
Black
Panel
Screen Size
40"
Maximum Resolution
1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Backlight System
CCFL
Dynamic Contrast Ratio
40000:1
Response Time
6ms
Video
Input Video Compatibility
PC Input: Analog RGB

ATSC, NTSC, QAM Tuner

1080i/p, 720p, 480i/p
HDTV Capability
HDTV Tuner Inside
Audio
Built-in Speakers
10W x 2
Connectivity
Connectors
2 HDMI inputs (back)

1 Component video (back)

1 Composite input (back – shared w/component)

1 Optical sound output (back)

1 PC input (back)
HDMI
2
Convenience
Regulatory Approvals
VESA 200 x 200, ENERGY STAR
Feature
Features
SRS TruSurround HD
Dimensions
Dimensions
39.3" x 3.1" x 24.7"

39.3" x 9.4" x 27.0" with Stand
Weight
Weight
33.3lbs.

39.7 lbs. with Stand
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts
1 year limited
Labor
1 year limited
Connectivity
Video
Component

Customer Reviews of the SAMSUNG LN40B500

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  • P!p
  • 12/27/2009 9:53:01 AM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsEggcellent!

Pros: Samsung
Bright
No Dead Pixels
B I G

Cons: "only" 1/2 dozen input options, as if I need more

Other Thoughts: This tv is great
Perfect number of input options
Couldn't ask for better display options
QAM Tuner means I got rid of my cable box and I only need one remote now (yeah!)

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  • pjoner
  • 12/26/2009 7:20:39 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: less than 1 day
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsjust buy it

Pros: Purchased this as a Christmas gift for my sister. Great for a secondary unit in bedroom. Arrived in one piece with no deal pixels. Free tax and shipping sealed the deal. Cant really go wrong with a Samsung 1080P unit for less then 600 shipped. Stack with sponsor link and cashback credit card to get even cheaper.

Cons: Only 2 HDMI inputs for power users. Still able to support three HD devices which is enough a majority of people.

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  • N/A
  • 12/16/2009 5:54:21 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: less than 1 day
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsAmazing

Pros: Easy too install and looks super awesome.

Cons: Nothing so far.

Other Thoughts: Wish I had more money to buy more like it.

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  • 12/15/2009 6:20:09 AM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
4 out of 5 eggsGreat Computer Monitor

Pros: I bought this TV to replace a 27 inch Viewsonic TV that I had been using as a computer monitor. It far exceeded my expectations for the price. The contrast ratio and color on this TV is great.

Cons: The one that I bought had two dead pixels in the middle of the screen towards the bottom (-1 egg). I ended up returning this and getting the LN40B530 because of the dead pixels and limited connections of this TV. The only audio out option is optical out.

Other Thoughts: To the person who said this TV has ghosting issues when connected to a computer, try connecting through the vga/d-sub port, not HDMI, and make sure you set the resolution to 1920x1080. I connected this through the vga/d-sub and the picture is very crisp. Tested it with CoD Modern Warfare 2 and didn't notice any ghosting. If you have a lot of input devices you should go with the LN40B530.

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  • 12/14/2009 3:43:40 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
5 out of 5 eggsExcellent LCD TV

Pros: Did extensive research before buying this lcd tv and it's definitely the one for me. Very inexpensive and so far reliable. Easy to set up and has lots of customization options. I've been using it as my pc monitor and it works great. Blue ray looks amazing on this tv. The whites are very bright (brightest I've seen on an lcd) and the black level is pretty dark for an lcd. I'd recommend this tv to anyone, it's the best 1080p lcd for the price.

Cons: None

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  • 12/11/2009 10:16:46 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsWorth the money.

Pros: Price is very inexpensive. I consider there to be many features for the price. Good color and contrast when setup well. Use this TV as a monitor and television in my computer room. Definitely a huge step up in color, contrast, and overall quality from my 24" Acer.

Cons: Response time is clearly not up to par with actual purpose built PC monitors, despite the advertised 6ms. If I turn the sharpness setting up to any number above zero (yes, even 1), it ghosts like CRAZY. You can literally see a smear of mouse pointer continuing about 1cm behind the actual pointer. Lowering the sharpness to zero seems to fix that.

In games however, the ghosting is always noticeable, albeit to a lesser extent. Its certainly not enough to counterbalance the positives of such a large viewing area.

Other Thoughts: This TV is clearly not meant to be a computer monitor. I chose to use it as one due to my poor vision, so I can't really knock it based on its performance in this application. Would I trade it for a high quality 24" monitor? Not a chance. Honestly, its hard to justify, on the basis of picture quality, my previous purchase of a $2000 58" Panasonic Viera plasma over something like this. The size is the only thing that makes the plasma TV worth the additional $1400.

For anyone considering such a large display for PC gaming, plan on cranking up the Anti-Aliasing to at least 8x to minimize the relatively low resolution per inch of this TV.

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  • jmick
  • 12/11/2009 7:15:12 PM
  • Tech Level: above average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner
5 out of 5 eggsAwesome!

Pros: Size, sleek general appearance and solid build quality, 1080p rez, easy to use menus.

Cons: Only 2 HDMI ins, no side ins, component and composite video share 1 in.

Other Thoughts: This is the BEST tv I could have bought for $600 period. Nice job Samsung and newegg!!

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