Typical price: £1,600
What is it: 40-inch, high-definition compatible LCD TV
What we think: A true bargain for a fully-fledged HDTV, the Samsung 40-inch LCD is an excellent television across the board
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 October 2005
Tags: Samsung, Samsung LE40R51B, speakers, remote control, upgrade
We like:
Styling; high-definition ready; good connectivity; DNIe image processing
We don't like:
Remote control; minor image tearing; not enough Scarts
You might also need:
Component cable, HDMI cable, HDMI/DVI converter, Scart cable, aerial, digital TV box
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung's biggest attraction is its modest price tag. Being an LCD, the attraction is a better picture quality than an equivalent-sized plasma, and the Samsung holds up its end of the bargain. It helps that it's fully high-definition compatible and features the company's acclaimed DNIe processing technology, and that's what makes the price even more remarkable
Full review:
It's not just the TV world that's eagerly awaiting the high-definition revolution -- both Microsoft and Sony are touting it as the reason to upgrade to their next-generation games hardware. And as the first commercial source of high-definition material, Microsoft's Xbox 360 is likely to drive as many flat-screen sales as Sky HD or Blu-ray. Continue Reading...
Samsung LE40R51B History
10 Oct 2005 in Crave
Samsung LE40R51B: Super-size me
There's a lot of buzz around Samsung's newest LCD TVs -- the Korean company is battering down prices while making televisions that ooze style. The biggest in the range, the LE40R51B, can be found for as little as £1,600
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Latest user reviews
September 6, 2006
Posted by: Stephen McFarlane
"Awesome style, not too big"
April 15, 2006
Posted by: Matt Harper
"Xbox 360 has never looked so good on a TV over 37 inch"
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