HDTV Product Reviews

February 2011
Compromise on price but not on features. Samsungs affordable 550 LCD HDTV series delivers Full HD resolution, playback of files from USB drives or over your home network from DLNA Certified devices, a wealth of HDMI inputs, and plenty more, all wrapped up in Samsungs eye-catching "Touch of Color" design.

An affordable 40-inch LCD panel with full HD resolution, DLNA/USB media playback, and other solid features.

Crisp, Clear Picture Quality From a TV With a True Sense of Style

1080p Full HD With Four HDMI Inputs

The LN40D550 delivers Full HD 1080p resolution, for a superb level of detail and clarity in your picture. To connect your sources, four separate HDMI inputs are provided, for delivering a Full HD picture and audio over a single cable.

Touch of Color Design

Samsungs "Touch of Color" design features a hint of amber color naturally blended into Samsungs traditional piano black bezel frame, for eye-catching style even when your TV is turned off.

The LN40D550 lets you stream content directly from DLNA Certified devices (PCs, network storage, etc.) over your home network.

Samsungs "Touch of Color" design features a hint of amber color naturally blended into Samsungs traditional piano black bezel frame.

Exceeds ENERGY STAR Standards

The LN40D550 exceeds the strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy by up to 30%. That means you get lower utility costs, and a smaller carbon footprint.

ConnectShare Movie

Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily via the LN40D550's USB port. An intuitive, user-friendly interface allows access to videos, music, or pictures via the remote.

AllShare DLNA Networking

For even more entertainment options, the LN40D550 lets you connect to your home network and stream music, videos, and photos from other DLNA Certified devices (your computer, network storage drive, etc.).

Game Mode

The LN40D550 features a "game mode," which turns off much of the picture processing for a faster video response. This is ideal for fast-paced video sources like video game systems, and will help gamers get the performance they're after.

Audio Performance

SRS' TheaterSound, available in new Samsung HDTVs, is an all-in-one audio suite that directly addresses the three most common consumer TV audio complaints--inconsistent volume levels, unintelligible vocals, and poor, dimension-less sound. SRS helps ensure you get great audio from the LN40D550's two 10-watt speakers, and additional technologies like Dolby Digital Plus and support for multi-channel sound (MTS) add even more on the sonic side of things.

PC Connectivity

The LN40D550 also features a PC input, so you an use it as a computer monitor.

LN40D550 Select Specifications

What's in the Box

LN40D550 40-Inch Class LCD HDTV, Stand, Remote Control, Documentation

Samsung 2011 LED/LCD Feature Comparison

Series	D8000	D7900	D7000	D6500	D6400	D6300	D6000	D5500	D5003	D5010	D5000	D4003	D4000	D630	D550	D450	D403
Screen Sizes	46", 55", 60", 65"	46", 55"	46", 55", 60"	40", 46", 55", 60"	40", 46", 55", 60"	40", 46", 55"	32", 40", 46", 55", 60"	32", 40"	22", 40"	22"	22"	19", 26", 32"	19", 32"	40", 46"	32", 37", 40", 46"	22", 26", 32"	32"
Full HD 1080p
240Hz
120Hz
3D
Samsung Apps
Your Video
Search All
Web Browser
Skype
HDMI Inputs	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	2	2	2	2	4*	4	4	2**	2
USB Ports	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	1	1
WiFi Built-In
Micro Dimming	Micro Dimming Plus	Micro Dimming Plus
Allshare
Qwerty Remote Included
3D Glasses Included
Design	One	One	One	One	One	ToC	ToC	ToC	High Glossy Black	ToC	ToC	High Glossy Black	ToC	ToC	ToC	ToC	High Glossy Black
Bezel Type	Ultra Thin	Ultra Thin	Ultra Thin	Ultra Thin	Ultra Thin

* 19" has 2 HDMI inputs
** 19" and 22" have only 1 HDMI input