Price range: £949.99
What is it: 40-inch ultra-slim 1080p LCD TV
What we think: This remarkable looking TV has some terrific features and solid picture quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 21 October 2008
Tags: Samsung, Samsung LE40A856, excellent picture quality, profile, analogue
We like:
Design; picture quality; InfoLive and Wiselink Pro are nice additions to the feature set
We don't like:
Sound quality; price; menus are a little sluggish
You might also need:
Blu-ray movies; SkyHD, Freesat HD or Virgin HD
CNET UK judgement:
This is a very appealing looking TV with decent picture quality, loads of extra features and very few downsides -- apart from the high price and weedy sound. The best part is that Samsung hasn't sacrificed any features to make the TV this slim
Full review:
If you care about the aesthetics of your electronics equipment, you'll be sure to love the Samsung LE40A856, which is an elegant, slim and very stylish TV going for roughly £1,100. Its thin profile and small bezel make it look much smaller than it actually is, which is great because that means you'll be busy concentrating on what it's showing rather than on the design. Continue Reading...
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