Samsung LN40B630 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color Right now Saturday, September 26, 2009

I am a compulsive investigator. I shopped and studied - I originally intended to get the 37" Samsung, but the price on this one decided me. I went to Best Buy to check out the picture and decided that the 630 was preferable to the 650 because of the matte screen.

I had the box open and the set working within 20 minutes. Just great with factory settings, but I like a more subtle color. I am sure that the numbers on the contrast levels are valid only in comparison with other Samsung models, but however you scale it, this thing has an incredible contrast ratio. If you use the Menu and reduce the contrast and backlighting bit, then play with the color intensity, you will have a picture equal to sitting aross the room from the person on screen.

By the way, I found that HGTV (Home & Garden) and Macy's commercials have the most consistently perfect images for judging color and contrast. What was unexpected was the nearly 3D effect of the picture.

To protect my investment I bought a constant voltage transformer (voltage regulator) that also functions as a surge protector. This also lessens the likelihood of power surge damage (nothing will save you from a direct lightning strike) but it also maintains a constant voltage level so there are no fluctuations in picture color.

All this and I do not have HD, just standard Direct TV cable. I LOVE it! Get more detail about Samsung LN40B630 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color.