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(April 20, 2009)With the Samsung 40-inch LN40B550 HDTV, you’re investing in a high-quality LCD TV that offers top-of-the-line picture quality with 1080p high definition resolution. Enjoy the sharpest details and vivid color with 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for more realistic images and a 6ms (millisecond) response time–virtually eliminating any blurring and providing smooth motion while watching fast-paced sports and action movies. Superb connectivity and networking with a USB port and four HDMI 1.3 ports with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) means this HDTV plays well with all of your other electronics. The stylish Samsung LN40B550 1080p HDTV with innovative Touch of Color design. This HDTV is accented by Samsung’s TOC (Touch of Color) bezel design, which offers a hint of red translucent color around the edges of the unit for a uniquely fashionable look. Plus, it’s Energy Star compliant, which helps you be green while saving on your electric bill. In addition to this 40-inch model, the Samsung B550 series also includes the 32-inch LN32B550, 37-inch LN37B550, 46-inch LN46B550, and 52-inch LN52B550. (Learn more about what size TV should you get.) Key Features Screen Size: 40 inches Full 1080p HD (Learn more) Fast 6ms response time minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs. Mega dynamic contrast ratio (Learn more) HD-Grade 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) pixel resolution: High-resolution pixel density is combined with a built-in image scaler to handle inputs from a variety of digital and analog audio/video sources. Built-in digital tuner: No external box needed Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) allows the TV’s remote control to operate at the push of one button, peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player featuring HDMI-CEC. 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 t

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