Samsung LN-R408D 40-Inch Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV
Great Value and Product for WideScreen flat panel HDTV
I did a lot of research and comparisons before deciding on a flat panel HDTV to buy.  After all this was a huge chunk of change to invest in.  After looking at several models I ended up setting on this model.  It seemed to be reasonably priced and fit my viewing needs. <br /> <br />Actually I was originally looking for a 36 inch TV, 40inch, although very nice seemed a bit \\"too big\\" if such a thing is possible.  But after doing some comparisons with other models, the Samsung 40inch was only a few hundred dollars more than it's competitor's 36inch model and a heck of a lot lighter.  This unit only weighs 60lbs while the 36inch competition weighs nearly 90lbs! <br /> <br />Although it is 40inch it doesn't look that big because it's widescreen.  Comparing it to my old standard 29inch cathode ray tube just isn't a fair comparison.  Television sizes are determined by the length from opposite screen corners.  Overall the picture quality is great!  Unfortunately it really makes you aware of the limitations of your standard cable signal, ugh, how did I ever live with normal non-digital signals before?  Even regulars DVD's show their limitations.  But I guess I'm ready for HD-DVD now!  I hooked up my PS2 and unfortuanately it really made me wish for the PS3 or even the XBOX 360 for HD mode. <br /> <br />Anyway the picture quality was just amazing.  I'm very impressed with the video capabilities.  The menu system is also fairly easy to use and very intuitive.  I was a bit nervous because when I first set it up I had a hard time setting the channels, but I was just too impatient.  It just took a little time for the system to warm up it's auto-channel detection.  When you order the unit from Amazon, the delivery guys helped us plug it in and made sure it was working properly before I signed acceptance.  Make sure you check it out before accepting delivery. <br /> <br />Anyway I highly recommend this great product, I don't think I'll ever want to leave my house for entertainmentnow.  I need to have a flatpanel-warming party now. :-) <br /> <br />But here a couple of caveats before ordering.   <br />1) Don't bother getting the extended warranty.  Your basic warranty covers you for a year and honestly most electronics will break down fairly quickly if there are problems.  But if it helps you sleep at night by all means get the extended warranty. <br /> <br />2) Amazon seems to put TV's on sale a few days out of the week.  After I purchased the TV I checked the web site again and the price fell a couple hundred dollars!  But then the next day the price returned to the amount I paid for.  If you can wait, I would advise you to just check prices every day for a while and get it when it's at it's all time low.  It could save you a few hundred dollars off the price.returned my order