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It’s easy to see – and hear – why samsung’s LN-T4042H is an exceptional value. It offers everything you want in a 40″ wide-screen LCD HDTV LCD, including a sleek, gloss-black frame to enhance any décor. The 720p resolution and a 7000:1 dynamic contrast ratio combine in a remarkably crisp, high-quality picture with deep blacks and brilliant color, while its fast 8ms response time delivers smooth action sequences. SRS TruSurroundXT produces full, 3-D sound from two side speakers. Full connectivity, including three HDMI ports, lets you plug in everything from PCs to video cameras and more. Fast 8ms response time Picture-in-Picture PIP Capable – enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources Watts per channel – 10 Watts x 2 with SRS TruSurround XT (a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system) Side speakers Sound leveler Connections – 3 HDMI ? High Definition Multimedia Interface (2 rear/1 side); 2 Component video inputs; 2 S-video inputs (1 side/1 rear); Side and Rear A/V inputs; PC input – RF antenna inputs Includes Swivel stand and Remote Control TV may be mounted at your option and is VESA compatible (wall mount is not included) Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games.Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button Net dimensions and weight (WxHxD) – TV without stand – 42.7 x 25.1 x 3.7; TV without stand weight – 40.1 lbs / TV with stand – 42.7 x 27.2 x 11.8 / TV with stand weight – 47.4 lbs Shipping information (WxHxD) – Dimensions – 47.2 x 31.6 x 15.2; Weight – 60.6 lbs.

Well I’ve had this TV now for about 2 years and It’s outlived my extended warranty. What a great TV, bright vivid colors and deep blacks. Awesome TV!!!


We purchased this TV just after Christmas. It quit working (no signal, could not turn off or on) in April. After several weeks and two visits by the repair people to replace two boards, the TV was finally working again. Less than two months later it quit again – no signal received. This time we have been waiting two weeks again for the repair people and they are supposed to come tomorrow. Each time we have given the repair people our home phone and cell phone numbers but once the parts come in we still have to play phone tag for several days since they won’t call any number except our home phone and we are at work during the day. Samsung tells us that if it breaks once more during the year warranty they will finally replace. My fear is that it will break again just after the warranty has expired. We paid a lot for this TV and I feel that it was wasted and we now have no recourse! Also, when the TV does work the sound is horrible. We have better sound from old TVs that cost much, much less than this one did! Don’t buy a Samsung!


Bought this set last July after 3 months of research. The features that sold me were:



The picture on standard def channels, since I did not plan on paying for digital programming. I hijacked the remote at Sears and flipped back and forth from standard to hi-def on every set they had. While not as clear as my old Sony analog, the clarity is far and above comparable LCD’s.



Looks great with my Samsung upconvert DVD player, and the onboard tuner picked up about 20 hi-def channels over my basic cable. The component connections generate a good picture as well. My kids’ VHS tapes and Nintendo Wii look great.



The low glare screen has been great, since I mounted the set in a very bright room. The high-gloss black finished can cause some reflection, but a small price to pay for a set that looks this nice.





10 months later, I am still extremely happy with the set. Especially since the price hasn’t dropped. Amazon has always treated me well with any purchase, be it $1500 or $5. I was not home for delivery, but my wife said that they were professional and courteous.










I’ll keep this short and sweet. Bought this unit for about 760. They’re still going for 1100 in the stores. Tv works flawlessly. Minor blemish on front side panel – can’t see it 95% of the time. Stand holds tv a few degrees off kilter, but not a problem. I will DEFINITELY buy again from here!


I bought my Samsung TV about a month ago from Circuit City. After considering Vizio very seriously (from Sam’s Club), I decided to go with a stronger brand name and pay a little more. I found this TV on sale for 1100 bucks at Circuit City and I think this is an excellent deal. I am very happy with my purchase even though it was about 200 bucks more than the Vizio model I was considering (a 42 inch for 900 bucks). One factor that swayed me was the warranty and customer service angle. I called Samsung customer service BEFORE I bought the TV and got some excellent information about the TV itself and the warranty. I actually talked to a guy that owned the same model (I actually believed him based on some things he told me). Based on my conversation, I believe that the customer service will be great. I also found out that they have in-home service on the warranty, which is a good selling point. In terms of the TV itself, it has a great picture, nice onboard sound, and a very sharp physical look (in terms of the frame, stand, etc.). The HD channels look awesome without messing with the default picture controls. The SD channels look just OK, but I consider part of the reason I rate it as “just OK” is because it’s in comparison with how the HD looks. The PIP feature is what I read it was…. sort of a cheap PIP feature-set. I would have liked a more feature-rich PIP function. But that’s about the only thing I don’t like about it. Overall, I’d rate this TV as excellent and recommend it to everyone.


This is a great flat screen. All I did was take it out of the box and began watching it. It has great picture quality and color. Recommended over others by a Best Buy employee but Amazon had a much better deal. Great value!


I’m pleased with this tv. For its price, the picture you get is pretty good. I think plasmas might still give a brighter crisper picture, but I liked the fact that LCDs weigh less, are more energy efficient and are less reflective (my living room has a lot of windows). This tv doesn’t blow me away, but it kicks the butt of my 27″ CRT.



Since cable companies and satellite tv feeds only offer a handful of channels in 1080i/720p and HD/BluRay players cost a fortune I saw no reason to jump to 1080p. I’m convinced that clarity is dependent on your viewing distance and screen size. Bigger is not always better (I’m not just saying that for my boyfriend). Even if you have an analog feed, if your viewing distance is proportional to your screen size, the picture still looks OK. Any movie, either broadcast on HD channels or viewed from my DVD player (not an upconverter), is pretty great. But, you shouldn’t be watching it 2 feet from the tv, where the image appears grainy. However, watching live HD sports feeds are AWESOME in quality. Amazing 1 feet to 12 feet from the tv. In order to reap all the benefits of HD, the program must be filmed and broadcast in HD quality. It’s all about the actual feed.



However, Eagle shipping… eh… it was ok. Grant it, shipping was free, but it took 10 days to get here. PA to GA to PA to CT finally to my home. I thought for sure it would be quicker, but, no. Slightly disappointed about that. However, once it arrived in CT, they did call to schedule delivery and it arrived in one piece and fully functioning, which was nice.



Watching sports and movies on my couch has never been more enjoyable. Thank you HD technology.


I bought this back in May ‘07 when it was a few hundred more. Well worth the money. I’ve had absolutely no problems with this TV since I bought it. I researched for months before buying. Screen is incredible for a 720 p, which rivals some 1020s I’ve seen at the big box stores. You can save screen settings for movies or video games and this TV will remember the setting. HDTV reception is very good, depending on your geography and external antennae. Swivel stand comes in handy. Great for movies, video games, and all around TV watching. CONS: the remote is weak, but it isn’t terrible. Shiny black border can reflect light. Despite those minor quibbles, this is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made.


Can’t believe I got this much tv for the price I paid. Very satisfied. Picture is fantastic..size was perfect for my space. A little disapointed with the sound quality but I added speakers and that was good enough. Amazon cust service reps were so helpful, made me feel very comfortable with my purchase…delivery was supper smooth. I recomended this unit to 2 friends. Supper Bowl sunday was a good day in New York…thanks Amazon.


I highly recommend this TV for people who have average room size and will be watching sports and movies. The refresh rate of this TV is high so it provides a much better picture during fast action sports. The TV looks great and a 40″ size fits well in rooms where you can view from 7-12 feet away.



I looked at the same size and brand 1080i tv side by side to this 780i and the difference was so slight that it was not worth the extra money for me. Most people’s eyes aren’t sensitive enough to tell the difference unless the TVs are right next to each other and they are 4 feet away.



I recommend tweaking the color and image settings for your viewing location using a THX certified DVD like “Cars” where there is a calibration guide in the extra features section. It made a real difference in how the TV looked.



I recommend this TV for folks who want a great product at a great price. If you are willing to compromise on a few small things, like going from 42″ to 40″, and going with 780 instead of 1080 you can save a lot of money.

About Samsung LNT4042H 40-Inch LCD HDTV detail

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24000 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: LNT4042H
• Dimensions: 25.10″ h x 42.70″ w x 3.70″ l, 40.10 pounds
• Display size: 40

Features

• 7000:1 Contrast Ratio
• (3) HDMI, (2) Component Inputs
• Side Jack Pack
• SRS Tru-Surround Sound

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