Entering the World of HDTV!

With Compusa closing, I had to use a bunch of gift cards that I had so here's what I bought:













Amazon.com Product Description
For anyone looking for a great value on a 720p HDTV, Samsung's 2007 model LNT4042H 40-inch flat-panel LCD is an excellent choice. As Samsung's entry level 40-inch LCD, it offers a 7000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, a 170-degree viewing angle, an 8ms response time panel, 3 HDMI inputs, and SRS TruSurroundXT from two side speakers. Between the design update, the aditional connections, and improved contrast ratio this model represents a distinct improvement on the popular comperable 40-inch Samsung from 2006 (LNS4041D).

The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail.

High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass through hidden side speakers. TruSurround XT audio adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

• Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
• TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
• The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.

Connections:

• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) 3
• RF in 1
• Component (Y/Pb/Pr) in 2
• S-Video input 2(1 side/1 rear)
• A/V input 2(1 side/1 rear)
• PC input 1
• Headphone jack 1

What's in the box: Samsung LNT4042H LCD TV, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power Cord, stand, cleaning cloth, owners manual, warranty card.

Product Description
It's easy to see - and hear - why Samsung's LN-T4042H is an exceptional value. It offers everything you want in a 40" wide-screen LCD HDTV LCD, including a sleek, gloss-black frame to enhance any décor. The 720p resolution and a 7000:1 dynamic contrast ratio combine in a remarkably crisp, high-quality picture with deep blacks and brilliant color, while its fast 8ms response time delivers smooth action sequences. SRS TruSurroundXT produces full, 3-D sound from two side speakers. Full connectivity, including three HDMI ports, lets you plug in everything from PCs to video cameras and more. Fast 8ms response time Picture-in-Picture PIP Capable - enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources Watts per channel - 10 Watts x 2 with SRS TruSurround XT (a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system) Side speakers Sound leveler Connections - 3 HDMI ? High Definition Multimedia Interface (2 rear/1 side); 2 Component video inputs; 2 S-video inputs (1 side/1 rear); Side and Rear A/V inputs; PC input - RF antenna inputs Includes Swivel stand and Remote Control TV may be mounted at your option and is VESA compatible (wall mount is not included) 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 the touch of a button Net dimensions and weight (WxHxD) - TV without stand - 42.7 x 25.1 x 3.7; TV without stand weight - 40.1 lbs / TV with stand - 42.7 x 27.2 x 11.8 / TV with stand weight - 47.4 lbs Shipping information (WxHxD) - Dimensions - 47.2 x 31.6 x 15.2; Weight - 60.6 lbs.