Samsung LN-S4095D 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
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Rating:  158 reviews
Sales Rank: 33075
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 54
Dimensions (in): 39.1 x 12.8 x 27.4
MPN: LNS4095D
Model: LNS4095D
UPC: 036725240957
EAN: 0036725240957
ASIN: B000GDEZLQ
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| Features:
| • | 40-inch LCD Flat Panel HDTV | | • | HDTV Tuner Built In | | • | Display Capability: 1080p | | • | HDMI: 2 Rear Inputs | | • | 3.6 x 25.5 x 39.1 inches (DxHxW) |
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Product Description
Samsung's sleek 40" LCD leads the industry in realistic home entertainment. With its 6000: 1 dynamic contrast ratio, over two million pixel resolution, Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp, S-PVA Panel, and 10-bit processor with 12.8 billion colors, the LN-S4095D delivers a picture of startling clarity that rivals real life. The new, optimized game mode and fast 8ms response time will thrill Xbox fans with its movie-like visuals. The audio system is equally impressive, with hidden bottom speakers that offer SRS TruSurround XT sound.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 158
 Looks Great! November 19, 2006
Timothy Wintemberg (NJ)
70 out of 74 found this review helpful
I've had this HDTV for about two weeks and I love it. I toured various retailers looking at many models before I decided on this unit. To me it looked better than any other model than perhaps one higher-priced (by +$600) top of the line Sony which looked marginally better.
HD programming looks absolutely fantastic especially since I also got a Comcast HD DVR hooked up as well. Broadcast TV looks very good although occasionally certain ads, programs or channels may have more noise (relative to either bandwidth set by digital cable company or original video source settings). Interestingly, the one or two noisy channels (I believe the fault lies with the cable company, not this TV) look better if I switch my input from HDMI to the pass-through coaxial input--this gives a slight fuzz to the image, but largely gets rid of the noise.
Having worked with/ dealt with/ numerous plasma screens over the last 4 years at work, I am wary of claims that they have overcome burn-in issues. The models we bought last year showed significant burn-in from 5 minute video loops (after about 50 hours of pre-conditioning play of non-repeating video) in just a couple of weeks. While video loops are way worse than any normal viewing, I do play games that will have a speedometer, etc. on the screen for hours, so . . . LCD was the way for me.
Coudn't be happier with the TV, my wife is wowed and my 6 year old said it was like we were sitting next to the helicopter pilot during a Discovery HD program.
The price has fallen about $300 since I purchased the unit--so it's a real deal now. I used Amazon for shipping and, other than it taking a few weeks to wind its way here (saved $$), it arrived on schedule, undamadged and was quickly unpacked and set in place by their delivery crew. I had already run my cables and removed the old TV so in literally 5 minutes after they arrived (and I did a quick pixel check, etc.) they were on their way, along with the packing materials.
I'm totally happy with this marvelous device so far, but two tiny things and these may be common to other units but they aren't things that show up on the showroom floor: switching video sources is fairly quick, but it takes a second or two to tune in the HDMI source (maybe it has to wind up signal processing?) and it takes about 5 seconds from when you turn the TV on until it actually comes on (I turned off the little chime that lets you know its doing something)--but I think the in-laws got confused and kept turning it on and off before it finished.
Stunning! October 19, 2006
Worldfalls (Atlanta, GA USA)
34 out of 35 found this review helpful
I purchased this TV via Amazon a week or so ago and the purchase was made through Electronics Expo. All dealings with the purchase and delivery went smoothly.
I was originally planning to purchase the 46", but believe me, these TV's look smaller in the stores than they will in your home. I'm wholeheartedly happy with the size of this TV and glad I made the choice to buy the 40".
You wouldn't believe the picture on this TV. It's just as beautiful as it looks in the stores.
If you're not a huge sports fan, watching football on this TV will convert you! Any kind of sports are unbelievable because the TV's picture is so striking.
I agree with the last reviewer that the lacquer finish is disappointing, not necessarily because of the bling-bling effect (I do live in Atlanta after all ;)), but because it dulls the blacks that the TV produces a bit. Strangely enough, I never noticed that while I was researching which TV to purchase.
Some reviewers have mentioned that this TV makes a clicking noise when it's searching for sources. Mine does in fact do that, but it only lasts for a couple of seconds where two or three clicks will occur. This does not bother me at all, because honestly, I can only hear it if the rest of the house is quiet and the TV volume is turned very low. I wouldn't let that stop you from making a purchase.
As with any other expensive TV, I'd recommend purchasing the right cables for the best picture quality and also investing in an up-convert DVD player if you're avoiding the Blu-Ray/HD-DVD debacle as I am. That way you can enjoy your new TV and movies until the prices on the true HD DVD players come down.
Bottom line: I recommend this TV 100% if you're looking to purchase an LCD TV rather than a plasma as I was. The TV interface is also very sleek and user-friendly. A great option for you if you're in the market for a 1080p LCD TV!
Top of the line LCD panel December 26, 2006
C. Chang (Chicago, USA)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
This TV is equipped with a powerful LCD panel that allows you to exploit the full potential of a HD-DVD player. As a video professional I worked with different LCD monitors over the years. Both my wife and I are very happy with the purchase. The picture quality on this TV when it is displaying a HD-DVD movie in 1080p is unbelievable. Although I've seen 1080p movies almost everyday for work, I am still blown away and has become absessive to this TV like a kid.
I've read a lot of HDTV reviews on amazon and I do not agree with some of the opinions. Here's my thoughts:
1. 1080p vs 720p. If you're buying a TV greater than 37, get a 1080p. The next generation DVDs compression standards are optimized for 1080p. Bear in mind that 1920x1080 has 2.5 times the pixels of a 1280x720 TV, which makes a big difference on a big screen.
2. Many people seem to be confusing video compression quality with a TV's quality. Most of the artifacts we saw on standard definition TV (blocking, ringing, contouring, etc.) comes from the fact that the video signal is heavily compressed. A good monitor will let you see a lot more details than an inferior monitor and as a result, the compression artifact will be more visible. Therefore, it doesn't make a lot of sense to make a purchase decision by just looking at TVs in-store side-by-side. A worse visual quality does not necessarily mean a worse TV.
3. Another factor one should consider is that each TV comes with a lot of tuning options. The Circuit City guy told me they use the out-of-box setting for each TV. Since TVs from different manufacturers have different presets, you're bound to see different qualities. Comparing TV A and B, you may think you like the skin tones better on the more expensive TV A. However, maybe all you need is tune the color on B a little and you may find they look almost the same.
That said, I think a fair way to compare TVs is to have them hooked up to HD-DVD or BlueRay players -- these are the devices that can give you the best video quality nowadays, tune each monitor to make sure that you can't do any better, and then compare them. This may be difficult to do in many stores. So do your research before you go to a store. For those who consider standard definition quality important, do not forget that you can tune your TV. With a good TV, you can always lower the settings (brightness, constrast ratio, etc) to hide video compression artifacts.
On this particular TV, the Samsung 4095D comes with "Dynamic", "Standard", "Movie", "Custom" settings. Personally I think "Dynamic" gives you the sharpest picture, but i wouldn't recommend it for HD TV broadcasting that is in 720p or 1080i. You will be able to see color smears and blockings caused by video compression. "Movie" has lower contrast ratio but it does a real good job in imitating film's look and feel and hiding compression artifacts, which is what I use when watch HD movie channels. Plus it's easy on the eyes when watching TV at night.
When I hooked up the TV with an xbox 360 with HD-DVD drive and put in "Serenity", the picture is absolutely flawless. You can use "Dynamic" setting with HD-DVD movies and you will not be able to see any artifacts no matter how close you're to the TV. That's the beauty of 1080p TV and HD-DVD.
Near Perfect February 19, 2007
Klingon (SF, CA)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
Before choosing the Samsung LN-S4095, I did tons of research and viewing in the stores. It came down between the Samsung and the Sony KDL-40XBR2 and the Panasonic TH-42PX600U. I eliminated the Panasonic because I didn't want to deal with an extended "break-in" period of a couple hundred hours and the possibility of burn-in later. The picture of the Sony appeared a little sharper and a little pushed to the red, both I believe to be artifacts of artificial edge enhancement and color preference on Sony's part. The Samsung's picture seemed more natural and true to life to my eye. Further, a big plus is that the SD channels look very good on the Samsung compared to just barely average on the Sony and until HD becomes universal, SD will be an annoying fact of life. Personal preference: I very much favor the piano-black finish of the Samsung and the thin screen surround compared to the glitzy glass edging of the Sony. Then there's the unmistakable price advantage also. Thus far, the Samsung has been everything I expected. The only "negative" is average-sounding TV speakers. BTW, the 4095 is almost identical to the 4096.
Wonderful 1080p TV February 28, 2007
T. Malone (Boston, MA United States)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
These reviews were a big help to me when I was researching my purchase, so I wanted to join the chorus of praise for the 4095. I've had my set for two weeks now, and am delighted with it - I firmly believe the 4095 offers the best value for a high-quality 1080p LCD. The picture quality is amazing with a good source - I've never been much of a nature show fan, but now I find myself an avid fan of the Discovery Channel and its incredible nature specials. I'm watching basketball for the first time in years, transfixed by the rich colors and dazzling details. Yet I was also surprised by how good standard-definition television looks on this set. Well-produced SD shows such as Survivor look great - just as good if not better than on my previous three-year-old Philips SDTV. And for those of you who have delved deep into the world of HD-forum research: no signs at all of "cloudiness" or any of the other picture problems found on some LCDs. Also, the difference between the 4095 and the 4096 is essentially the ability to use a cable card. I use a HD DVR box from the cable company, so this feature would have been useless to me; if you plan to do the same, save the couple hundred bucks and get the 4095 - you won't be missing out on anything.
As others have mentioned, the only "con" would be the sound quality. The lack of visible speakers make the display look sleek, modern, and classy in its "piano black" frame; but the sound suffers for it - hollow and at times tinny. Of course, a TV of this quality deserves a good surround sound system, so I've already begun researching my next big purchase! In sum, I HIGHLY recommend the Samsung 4095 - beautiful design, amazing picture, and a far better value than comparable sets.
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