SAMSUNG LE40A656A

If you want a full HD TV this is the one!! HD pictures are fantastic especially watching the football and wildlife programmes. The motion plus helps here as well to keep the picture pure. The colours are just so vibrant its amazing and everyone who sees the picture is amazed by the clarity. The upscalling on SD pictures is great as well, it does a great job on Flash Gordon on the SCi Fi channel for example bringing it pretty close to what you would expect from a full HD transmision. I have seen some reviews on this TV by 'experts' who have knocked the sound quality, I am absolutely baffled by this because its great with excellent clarity and the ability to set the sound to your liking. Obviously if you want surround sound , like with all TVs, you simply buy a home cinema system although I didnt feel the need to in the end.The rose black colour just rounds off a perfect TV and my advice is if you want a 40 inch LCD TV this is the one to go for!!!

Its manufactured by the company that sponsors Chelsea!!!!

great picture quality,smart design.i thought the glossy screen would suffer from reflections from ambient lighting etc but it does'nt.overall,a very good tv.cannot find any faults with it.well worth its asking price.

it takes a while to set up.each input has it's own settings but it is well worth spending a little time with it.i do not like the game,movie or cinema modes as these settings are locked.dynamic mode is best avoided unless you like a really vivid picture oherwise there are plenty of adjustments to suit everyone.

The picture Quality is reallt impressive, I mean when watching a Blu Ray DVD on my PS3, water, fire and little things like that look real in movies. I done alot of research before I bought this Tv and have to say it had a good reputation and I can see why. Other Samsungs cant compare to be honest if your going to buy a Samsung buy this one, 4 Series and 5 Series are okay but not to this level. If your going to buy anything less I would check out a Pansonic or Sony 100hz instead but the designs of those tv's arent as nice, plus they are lot more expensive for what you get. Quality of picture with PS3 very Good, even with normal DVD quality is very impressive, 100hz and 1080p might not seem important but ive had people round my house who dont know about al that stuff and even they said there's a big difference with my tv and normal (5 series tv). But This Tv you wont be dissapointed, because Im a person who's not easily impressed but I am with this.

The sound is not very loud as some(panasonic) but still very impressive, the good thing is quality of sound is not lost when volume is increased. I have neighbours so I cant have it super loud anyway, but when I plug in my sound system to the tv is sounds very good. Sound I would give 9/10 because the quality of sound is very good.

I was impressed by the clarity of the picture and by the attractive design of the TV. Cable TV looks good (with some adjustment of the default settings) and upscaled DVDs and Xbox 360 games look fantastic.

Selecting a different input source is a bit slow. You have to cycle through all the inputs (including the digital and analogue terrestrial modes, which I do not use).

Breathtaking picture quality that will blow you away, i've never seen a picture so rich in colour and such solid blacks. Gaming through my PS3 is amazing, the picture quality is fantastic. Watching Blu Ray movies is something to behold, This Samsung 1080p LCD is surely the best on the market, with it's super clear panel and subtle rose red surround, and don't forget it's huge 50,000 contrast ratio. So mant different picture moods to choose from, you will not be dissapointed. Absolutely amazing LCD TV that will last me for years to come.

Gets dusty very quickly

Very good picture quality via SD source but with Sky HD and all other HD sources I've tried (Xbox 360, DVD, etc) the image quality and clarity are incredible! Rose Black Design is funky and swivel stand is very useful. Extremely easy to set up and use - no problems experienced at all. Connectivity is impressive with 4 x HDMI sockets - side panel very well designed allowing easy access to HDMI 4, USB 2.0 and headphone socket, etc. WiseLink USB photo viewer / slideshow and MP3 player works really well. Very impressed and would highly recommend the LE40A656 to anyone.

I have to agree with everyone else on the sound quality - it's a little tinny and the limited bass vibrates if you turn the volume up too high. Turning on the TruSurround XT improves the overall depth but I would recommend connecting the LE40A656 to an external surround system to experience sound quality that matches that of the amazing picture quality. I've got my LE40A656 connected to my Harmon Kardon Soundsticks II 2.1 powered sub & speakers and the sound is amazing! This is a very cost effective option if you don't want to go for a full surround system and simply utilises the TV's 3.5mm headphone jack. Awesome sound and they look really cool too! Re: Cleaning - to those owners that have reported smudging or damaging the screen after following Samsung's cleaning instructions, you obviously didn't read them correctly!! The instructions show that the supplied blue cleaning cloth is to be lightly dampened with water and then ONLY USED TO WIPE THE SURROUND - NOT THE SCREEN! The point of this is to successfully remove dust from the surround and stand as they attract a higher than average amount of dust due to their shiny and slightly static surfaces. DON'T USE WATER ON THE SCREEN!

Style, looks and quality

Tends to get dusty quickly otherwise no problem

Once you have taken the time to calibrate this TV correctly, paying special attention to Backlight and energy saving settings, the picture is one of the best I have seen. Custom the sound and this also is very good. A good looking TV with excellent connectivity.Excellent with the integral freeview tuner and Sky+ SD. HD is fantastic. I would recommend this product to anyone

Before any adjustments are made the picture can be very mediocre but the spend the time and WOW!

Brilliant TV. Mind blowing image quality. I have a PC (DVI to HDMI at 1920x1080), Virgin V+ and PS3. Amazing connectivity, even with old Sony 5.1 home cinema the audio was sent down SCART to dolby for surround sound. Virgin HD and upscaled DVD (PS3) look brilliant, who needs expensive Blu-Ray yet! I spent ages weighing up pros & cons of dozens of TV. Samsung won when I saw it in the flesh in fair competition with the Sony and Panasonic rivals. The olympics offered best oppertunity to compare BBC and BBC HD , the difference was phenomenal, it's hard to change the channel!

If you're a Virgin customer, you occasionaly have to fiddle with the settings to compensate for the channels with low bandwidth allocations eg ITV4. More a Virgin fault than a Samsung fault but can be annoying.

EVERTHING IS GREAT WITH THIS TV

NO BAD POINTS AT ALL

Stylish Lightweight Fantastic picture quality when playing back HD or Blu-Ray dvd

Takes a long time to switch between channels

This is a FANTASTIC LCD TV, the picture quality is sooooo much better than the 3 plasmas we've had before. It looks great, and is easy to use....... Would definately recomend!!!

Non that I have found so far!!!!!

Picture quality is great. Even analogue picture is decent. Black levels are great. HD picture is great although i'm only seeing hd in 1080i due to my player, not the tv. Sound is better than I thought it would be from reading other reviews. Set up was easy. Took no time to get everything tuned in and working. Looks good. Would recomend this tv if your looking for a decent mid priced set.

Freeview features could be better. It doesn't display whats program is on when you switch to a channel, it only shows you what channel it is. Cannot rearrange favourite freeview channels into my own order. Picture settings need changing. Default mode is awful. Look on avfotums for settings. Attracts dust. Do not use the cleaning cloth supplied with tv. It scratches the surround.

Good performance for the money, in fact good performance for any LCD. Is brilliant for films from DVD. True 1080p. 100Hz picture is a big plus over many other LCDs. Good connectivity and good sound. Makes a great PC monitor (remember to use Picture Size setting True Scan for this).

Like all LCDs, it needs a bit of setting up to get the best quality from the picture. A plasma can give slightly better picture performance but LCDs use less power, last longer and make better PC monitors.

Image quality is superb. Actually, at first I was using only freeview... and guess what... its pure digital image, better than standard DvD. I am also using it as a PC monitor.. its great.

Extremely smart looking TV. Very easy to set up. Picture and manoeverability excellent. Would definitely recommend it to anyone..

The sound perhaps could be better. My husband is slightly deaf and commented that because the sound comes from the back of the set instead of the side fronts he found it harder to hear, although this point had not been noticed by myself.

Looks like a piece of art and also performs like a masterpiece

Channel Switching is very slow.

Fantastic spec(100 hz,1080p,50000:1 contrast) and great picture quality Plenty of connectivity options including 4xHDMI Impressive HD performance but non HD sources also appear sharper and crisper

Sound is a little disapointing and whilst the surround looks great it is easily scratched if not cleaned with care

Fantastic picture quality from any source, be it, terestrial tv, digital tv or sky. Where this tv really shows its class tho is when you connect a high def source up via one of the 3 HDMI sockets. Blurays look simply stunning as does gaming via a PS3. The only let down would be the in built speakers are a bit weedy, hook it up to a home theater system to get around this. The design factor with the rose black finish is simply superb

As mentioned above the in built speakers are a bit on weedy side.

Beautiful TV and looks very modern and stylish on my wall. Fabulous clear picture.

Sound quality isnt great but may get a surround sound system to sort that out.

Top spec for a cheap price. Crystal clear picture and smoother image with greatly reduced flicker compared to past samsung models when watching DVDs e.g. compred to the samsung le40m87 which I sent back due to fault.

Some very minor image flicker at times dependent on what settings the TV is set to when watching a standard DVD, please note though all tv's have their flaws and this is only a minor issue with this screen you have to be a perfectionist to notice (unfortunately like myself). You will not find a better tv for the price I paid.

Appearance very smart picture quality excellent Amount of (4)HDMI/AVI/Sound connections Etc very good

Sound quality leaves quite a lot to be desired

Amazing picture. Seriously impressive stuff. Looks great design-wise also. Good, clear sound. Best TV I've ever owned by a mile.

Image quality out of the box is not what it should be. Try the HD TV Test website for info on how to calibrate it. Also when you first turn it on it will ask if you want to constantly revert to Dynamic mode, which is dreadful. Normal and Movie are great, however.

DVD images are exceptional

Some of the motion on standard TV output (Sky satellite) is not well defined.

Fantastic Picture quality though - out of this world! Design & looks fab

Dosen't Auto detect HDMI connections, so if you have a DVD player with a scart or Video with Scart you have to keep going into the settings, pressing a dozen buttons before getting back to the HDMI.

Good looking tv - picture good - sound - good - I got what I was looking for Easy setup - Auto power reduce consumption settings - help reduce running costs

Switching channels a bit slower than normal TV but not that bad Only way to switch power off is to unplug from socket Possibly more information on the power usage when on standby

This model has amazing picture quality...i would definitely recommend this if you have a playstation 3 and sky HD. Samsung has really created a masterpiece

NONE!!! really there is none...Totally Satisfied with this product

A great picture and everyone who has seen it says it's really clear. Overall I'm very pleased with product.

The only thing I've found wrong is I thought it had picture in picture. It comes up on the menu but doesn't work.

great value for money stylish good picture highly recomended

no bad points

Picture quality, design

If considering buying this TV don't... Just go out and buy it!!! - It's excellent, you won't beat it for the money!

None - Just wish i had bought it sooner!

Thoroughly recommend it. The TV looks great, it has a superb picture, and sound is fine (although if you're after the full movie experience I recommend also purchasing a home entertainment system).

Great looking TV with performance to match. Linked up with Freesat to get Olympics and home Champions League games in HD. Wow, was not dissapointed. Ideally needs Home Cinema to get full effect. Easy set up and number of HDMi connections a plus. Easy to follow menus.

None as yet just wish I'd bought it sooner!!

Fantastic design which will compliment any living space. The picture is truly amazing and packed with all the features for all of your home entertainment needs. This really is a great TV, you will not be disappointed.

The remote control is badly designed and looks awful especially the light up orange keys. As I am only using the HDMI connections you cannot select the extensions easially and have to cycle through the source selection which is quite annoying.

Clear picture, nice and crisp colors. As they say, the 'black' is coming out in the contrast which makes the quality of the picture much better then others. It looks very good with the red/ dark red edge. The swivel base is very handy too. The remote control is very good, easy to read and large buttons, good for perhaps the older generation too. Good product for the price.

I am not to sure if I like the high gloss frame but I think I have got used to it all ready

Just love it. I would highly recommend buying a Samsung home cinema system to compliment it. I bought both and it makes even standard DVD's look unbelievable! Next step is Sky HD!

None that I've found so far

Innovative and stylish design. Intuitive EPG and menu system. Excellent image and build quality for good price.

While understably placed to be discreet, the side ports (usb wiselink in particular) are not in the most accessible of places. Perhaps better underneath screen or in a more prominent side position. Shiny surfaces attract dust - prefer shiny and dust attractive to non-shiny though :)

Absolutely fantastic picture quality, with all sources. Digital tv is good, and much sharper than I expected. DVD is sharp (even from a dvd player with no upscaling capabilities). PS3 games are breath takingly clear. Cannot recommend this tv enough.

There are some bad points however, nothing to do with the TV but the switch to HDMI and Component video means my AV amp (no lipsync capabilities) must be replaced as there is time delay between the picture on the screen and the sound out of my AV system. If I was going to be picky about the TV it would be the basic imput selector, whereby you have to go through them 1 by 1 until you find the one your after, or access it from the menu, again a fairly long winded process (not as simple as it could be). Also the buttons on the remote feel cheap, but I guess this is to allow them to be illuminated by the back light more effectively.

All round excellent very pleased with it

None what so ever

Beautiful system. Glad I bought it.

None

This is the ultimate HD TV for a great price, it is very elegant and produces the best picture I have ever experienced.

Image is superb once tweaked out of factory/shop settings. Design and build quality are splendid. 4 x HDMI very useful

Downfiring speakers adequate for TV viewing and gaming but not really good enough for blueray movies. Factory Setup is dreadful - worth a trip to AV forums to look at settings and picture tweaking.

Picture is pure liquid wonderment. You will see some complaints about sound...well, dont listen to them. The sound is fine unless you need it to deafen you! Im putting an AV amp through mine - digital output!!! Whoop, whoop!

Switching through AV sources is a bit slow.

Fabulous picture. Great Design. Quality product that looks asgood as it performs.

Non really.

Easy to set up and use. Picture quality excellent. USB jack allows viewing of photos stored on memory stick.

Have not found any.

Looks drop dead gorgeous, Hi def is very impressive, Freeview tuner built in does what its supposed to well also i believe it has a card slot for top up tv but haven't tried that. Picture and sound are great after carefull setting up. Lots of HDMI connections and DV in. No dead lcd spots on this tv which is superb. Sound from tv sounds quiet after you have been listening through the home cinema system, solution get the optical cable to run all tv sound through home cinema system. Watch saving private ryan on this set and be prepared to be blown away on the opening beach scene.

You do need the 2 cleaning cloths provided as the black does show up and collect the dust. Wish the optical cable was packaged with this kit as you definitely need it. Some of the menus or switching freeview channels are a bit sluggish but they do ok. No real bad points just niggles.

Fully featured up with 1080p and 100hz. Lots of options to the adjust picture to get the best from whatever input you are using.

The Picture in Picture only works when viewing an HDMI input first. So I can't watch something on digital and analogue at the same time unless I get an HDMI digibox or SKY HD (only really useful for euro 2008 when two games were on at the same time). Slow to scroll between different inputs, I can't select my PS3 input at the click of one button. Which is frustrating because it's the main reason I have it.

fits in well in my house very modern and great sound and vision

none as yet

Fabulous definition, lovely frame, looks very stylish

The sound is not as good as the sony but great with a surround sound system. Difficult to access leads when it is on the wall, no slot to insert a memory card from a camera for example.

Unique design and appearance with excellent picture quality & smooth motion.

Sound quality could be improved

easy to use and set up. great picture quality

None

Great quality picture, sound and design. In fact the best TV we've ever owned.

I have yet to find one!

great picture and sound. nice sleek design, we love it!

fantastic picture fantastic looks

medeocre sound needed some tweaking to avoid screen flicker on hi def games via ps3 and 360

Once we had worked out how to set the picture (using internet reviews) it became fantastic, so don't be put off by the initial poor quality when you first turn it on, and spend time to get the settings right. An excellent TV for the price, an affordable version of the Sony Bravia. I bought this TV especially for watching the footy, and I was worried that as a mid priced LCD TV it would ghost, but the 100hz function really makes the difference, and there is no ghosting at all, it is perfect for sports.

Sound is probably the only bit that lets it down, it doesn't have much power, but there are plenty of ways around that, picture is the most imprtant part, and that can be fantastic.

Fantastic picture quality and a very good color setup menu. Very stylish design. Image quality is crisp and clear. I have not been able to spot any ghosting during fast action scenes. Contrast is excellent, blacks are rich and deep while whites are truly bright. All in all this set is a wonderful product and I don't think I would settle for anything else at present.

The source button should have a menu system instead of scrolling uni-directionally across inputs. It quickly becomes tedious. Sound lacks a bit of bass, but on the other hand one can never expect decent bass from a TV without an additional sound system.

stylish, excellent picture

sound not loud enough

Great design Tons of features Games do look amazing on it

Had to buy an extra cable to use the surround sound when not watching DVD's Picture at times can be a bit poor though this rare.

The picture, once you've tweaked it a tiny bit, is awesome. Wihout a doubt the best TV I've owned since the CRT I had in the early 90s. It doesn't just feel like a box that shows pictures, it feels like something that adds to your living room. It also has more connections than anyone but the most radical cinema fanatic/gamer could ever need

The sound isn't quite as rich as I'd like when compared to how amazing everything else about this TV is, but I've bought a home cinema system anyway, so that's not really an issue for me.

The series 6 has the clearest, cleanest picture I've seen on any HDTV. The colours are rich and the 100Hz frame rate is great for HD gaming. Plus the thing's beautiful to look at when it's not even on. :)

Seriously?!

Looks good, quality good

Can't turn the televison off completely - needs to be left in standby

TV looks very nice, sound is also good enough for tv viewing, (100htz mode) you will have to adjust this for suitable viewing because when on full mode it tends to look rather artificial, especially if its for 1980s movies, but when watching full 1080p it enhances the image. overall . this TV is as good as it gets for the money.

some slight shades issues when your sitting at some 150° + angle or so, but you won't notice it unless you are very particular. that's it!

Package is great value for money, my friend ordered the same a couple of weeks after seeing mine.

too many cables to hide and remote controls too big lots of menu to mess around with.

Looks incredibly stylish, easy to set up and performs.

Doesn't have a independent on/off switch, so unit remains on standby unless you turn off at the plug socket.

Picture quality in my opinion is fanastic and comes into it's element with my X-Box360. Looks really great too.

Can't really think of anything to complain about this. I'm not an expert but and sure there's people out there disatisfied with the sound etc but for someone like me it does exactly what i want it to do!!

Very stylish TV, picture quality very good, sound from the TV isn't brilliant but is very good with the optional surround we puchased as part of the package.

Disappointed with the fact that you have to purchase the relevant cables seperately. i.e. HDMI and optical.

fantastic look , great picture quality fantastic value for money really pleased

Awesome when playing the Xbox. Vastly better picture even when it's not from an HD source.

No code for the Sky remote so back to two remotes.

Styling, picture quality and value for money.

No cinema sound or HD Freeview, so I need to purchase these separately.

Pretty good TV for your money ...