Typical price: £800
What is it: 40-inch 1080p LCD TV
What we think: A good solid performer at a sensible price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 7 December 2007
Tags: Samsung, Samsung LE40M87, budget, HD, standard definition
We like:
Styling; picture quality; ease of use; connectivity
We don't like:
Sound is weak and unimpressive; remote control is slow to respond
You might also need:
HDMI cables; Sky or Virgin HD; HD DVD or Blu-ray; PS3 or Xbox 360
CNET UK judgement:
If you want a 1080p screen at a remarkably low price, this is probably the TV for you. It's a good performer and beautifully designed. It has a few annoying quirks, but it's a solid LCD television
Full review:
If you still have a CRT TV you'll probably be used to looking at a screen that's around 20-28 inches. There were CRTs made that were larger, but they generally weighed the same as your house so weren't enormously practical. These days, someone with only moderate strength can easily pick up a 40-inch TV on their own without risking a hernia. How times have changed. Continue Reading...
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