Samsung LN-R408D 40-Inch Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
SAMSUNG 40" LCD
Not sure why the other reviewer was so disgruntled over this TV. We just got it last month and really like it. The display is gorgeous, we have Dish TV, and DVD on S-video and the quality has been fantastic every time we watch.<br /><br />We love the design- it's quite elegant. Compared to the other prevailing technologies- LCD is a good way to go for the $$ spent. The feature sets are robust- amybe too much and it does add to complexity but we familiarized ourselves with it enough to get what we need.<br /><br />To be careful we did by a 4 yr extended warranty -a good idea for any electronics where you are forking over more than 400 bucks. If I see a dead pixel- well then it's covered- so far every pixel appears a live and content.<br /><br />There are many choices out there but 40\\" seems like a good size -beyond the typical old school 32 and 36 in TVs of old and with flat screen- it is an excellent size for movies. Doesn't feel as excessive as going for the really big screens and yet is very satisfying. We liked the overall dimensions- fits perfect in an entertainment armoire. All of the ports/jacks in the rear are abundant and quickly accessible. We looked at a lot of different models and even test drove 3 in our house for a a few days each and this TV simply had the brightness/clarity and design that the others didn't. We tried Sharp, ProView, Toshiba, Phillips- and looked at a dozen more. In the end we were very happy with our selection.