Samsung LN40B750 40" LCD HDTV 40-inch 240Hz 1080p LCD HD Television

I'm not a techie; in fact, we had the people who did all the sound/security system wiring and initial TV/sound system installation in our new condo come back and install this TV. Shortly after I ordered the TV, I was given a delivery date and 2-hour time window, and the TV arrived right on time in a carton that looked like it'd never been touched. Installation (includind moving the 'old' TV to replace an even older one) took 1 1/2 hours and the finished product is awesome. If you want close-up viewing, the clarity from 18" away is mind-boggling. I'm not much for reading manuals so I'm certain there are key features I'm missing, but for someone who just wants a great picture and ease of operation whenever they want to watch TV, this Samsung is hard to beat. We have another big (~60") Samsung with DLP technology and I contend that it's not possible to get a better picture than that one has, but this 40" LCD may be just a little bit better.
I'm getting to the point -- based on a couple years' experience -- that if I can't buy something on Amazon, I don't want it. It started with the Kindle and spread to a ridiculously limitless array of products.

Great product. Reference Manual helped, but not needed to get going. Picture is very good, but upgrading to the HD satellite receiver makes a big difference from standard receiver. Am now spoiled when I look at a "standard" TV. Product was delivered earlier than expected and delivery service called ahead of time. Great experience and would definitely go this route in the future.

I researched HD TVs for several months before finally deciding on the LN40B750, and I am very, very glad that I waited and got such a good television. Many factors went into this decision:

1. The TV is for my bedroom, so I didn't want one larger than 40".
- This requirement took the Samsung LED 240Hz TVs out of the running, since they only offer those in 46" and 55" at this time

2. I had gone to many, many retail stores to see the screens with my own eyes. I went to so many stores because one store may have the Sony set up to be superior while another might favor the Vizio, while yet a third may favor Samsung. I found the Samsung to have a very clear, crisp picture very comparable to the Sony, but with a lower price point. I also found the Samsung to have a better picture than the Visio. (I also preferred the layout of Samsung's remote over that of the Visio.)

3. I wanted a 1080P, 240Hz, 100K+:1 contrast ratio with lots of HDMI and component inputs.

The LN40B750 hit the money on all marks. It is a very pretty TV, with a shiny, easy-to-clean finish (it even comes with a micro-fiber cleaning cloth), and a gorgeous stand, if you don't want to drill holes in your wall. The 240Hz picture (as others have said) takes a little getting used to. I tuned into USA HD once I had the TV on the stand I bought and hooked it up to my FiOS box and started watching "U-571" in HD. Funny thing: it didn't look right. In fact, it looked as if someone was putting on a live production of the movie. Everything was so crisp and clear, and the movements were so smooth, the entire movie ended up looking as if it were live! Two days later, I visited my father who has an older Sony HD TV (60Hz) and he put his HDDVD copy of U-571 in for me to compare. There was no comparison. As clear as his TV is, it didn't hold a candle to the quality of the picture on the Samsung.

The menus are very, very easy to follow and comprehend. I do not care for the melody the TV makes when I turn it on or off, nor did I want that little light on the bottom to be on while I watch TV. Both were incredibly easy to disable. It is also child's play to bring up the menu for adjusting the video settings such as judder, though I have not yet found reason to adjust them.

So far, I have watched several HD movies, 4 football games in HD, and about a dozen shows filmed in HD. Only the CBS HD broadcast gave me any reason to complain, and I understand that is because of their 1080i cameras. Fox, NBC, and ESPN apparently all use 720P cameras which are vastly superior. (Every time CBS switched to their on-the-field cameras, the entire picture ended up artifacted for a few seconds. Also, whereas I could have counted the blades of grass on the field on the other three channels, CBS' picture was too fuzzy to make out that kind of detail.)

Lastly are the inputs. Ho-lee! *Four* HDMI inputs (three on the back, one on the right side as you face the TV)!! Four! Also, two dedicated component inputs, 1 dedicated composite input, and 1 component/composite input! Add to that the RF and PC (VGA) inputs, and its ability to display pics or videos off a USB drive and there is nothing you cannot play on this TV!

I will update this review later after I have hooked up my X-Box 360 and tried out some of the 1080P games, and after I get a wireless LAN antenna and update the TV.

Oh, one last point: I'd read in a few reviews here about the manual coming on a flash drive. Well, I bought my TV directly from Amazon (not a third party) and I got an actual book for my manual. Not sure what to make of that.

wow this tv is amazing, its worth ur money trust me! i got my xbox with an HDMI cable an man the picture quality is amazing better than my old sharp lcd, not to mention than i got my pc hooked up as well. i would highly recommend this LCD is worth it :)

Overall, love this TV. Incredible picture and realistic movement (240Hz)--almost too good, since the movement of the camera, especially if hand-held for certain scenes is so distinct that it can sometimes be distracting, with all the "jarring" that happens during the filming. So, if that might bother you, stick w/120 Hz or less. We also own the LN40A550, which is also a great set but the jarring isn't as obvious, I think because it's only 60 Hz but great TV too & completely problem-free so far. Might even be nicer with larger than 40" screen.

Caveat: Had LN40B750 about 2 months when picture completely disappears when turn on--now waiting on in-home (warranteed, thankfully) repair next week, which I'm anticipating will result in all being well. Since it's relatively new on market, I am not completely upset about some potential bugs needing to be worked out and still give this tv a high rating--could probably say 5 stars, but will need to see what happens once repaired.

Other pros: I like touch of gray--wasn't too into the red of other models. Screen is slightly shiny but not a problem, despite light from windows, which was a concern prior to seeing it in real life. BTW, you can set it so that the light at the bottom can be on or off, for those who are wondering and might not like that. Looks great w/DVD player and probably fantastic w/blu-ray, but haven't tried that yet.

40 inch screen is an improvement over what i had before. larger size without over-powering the room. needs anti-glare glass for lit rooms.

I'll keep this short - THIS LCD TV ROCKS!!

I have an older & smaller Samsung HD TV that has a 60Hz refresh rate...there is no comparison in the quality of the picture, especially for watching sports. The 240Hz refresh rate combined with the overall high picture quality makes it seem that the characters on TV are coming out of the screen.

I highly recommend this LCD (or any of the B750 models)!

I purchased this Samsung about a month ago. This is my second Samsung. My first Samsung was a 61 in.DLP. Everything about the set is great. I have not had any problems with it. The picture was so great right out of the box that I have not made any adjustments to the set yet. This Samsung with 240HZ is the best picture you will find for the price. My kids say that the picture looks so realistic that movies appear to look like Soap Operas. Live broadcast of sporting events look like you are sitting in a stadium but without the weather. I got it for about $350 less than what it is selling for now. I have been buying from Amazon for a long time and I suggest you hold out for promotions and a lower price like I did. I mounted with a Peerless PA740 Articulating mount which I also bought from Amazon for about $55. I used this mount so that I could place the TV in a corner. IF you want the best, without the Red Touch Of Color, THIS IS IT!

Great picture. Very easy to use. I'm still building my entertainment system, but this TV has plenty of room for expansion. All the core features seem to be performing at the top of the line quality.

Internet widgets on the TV are a promising feature, but most of them aren't very well designed and are frustratingly slow to use via remote control. Also, the Amazon Video on Demand widget has been "temporarily unavailable" for weeks with no explanation online.

Have owned the TV for three months. First TV developed dead pixels from top to bottom in center of TV. Contacted Amazon and after getting a service number from Samsung, Amazon shipped a new TV and picked up the problem TV with in 8 days. Service was great. The new one is working great. Very pleased with the TV and the service from Amazon

I shopped and compared for weeks before buying this Samsung TV from Amazon. When Amazon discounted the price and threw in free delivery, I pulled the trigger on my order. I've no regrets whatsoever. I'd previously owned three Sony TVs and was unsure about switching my brand allegiance. The TV looks sleek, purring in the corner waiting for action. The HD is amazing, especially watching NFL and college football. I've got a Sony Bluray DVD player connected and the picture depth and clarity is eerily crisp and bright. My only regret is that I didn't spend a few more bucks for an LED model, but that's next on my list.

No, I'm not AMAZON employee but let me tell I got the TV during fluctuating Price drop but what really rocked my boat was shipping. From time I clicked Purchase, AMAZOn had it shipped in under TWO HOURS! That's right less than two hours and that's with the FREE SUPER SAVER shipping. AMAZON rocks!

NOW to the TV:

I'll leave to other people to give the ins and outs. Performs flawlessly. One thing I one note to reviews that I felt was missing when I was deciding to buy one that was a big concern was how STANDARD DVDs would look on it. Although I got Blue Ray player at the same time and my BR movies have grown exponentially in the month or so I have the TV, This is the TV to get if you plan on watching SD DVDs. My SAMSUNG TV is 40" and I typically watch at 8 or 9 feet. While I have the JVC upscaler Blue Ray Player XVBP1, it doesn't matter what I set it on as this TV makes it look great. Not BR quality, but very good. Even old TVs shows on DVD this TV makes look great to my eyes. If you have a lot STANDARD DVDs like Airwolf, Star Trek, Magnum PI this TV is one really consider. One very satisfied customer here both for Sam sung TV and to AMAZON.

This television is outstanding. In my opinion it blows away it's contemporaries from Sony, LG, Toshiba. I find it to be as clear or clearer than the Samsung LED television. The end user options and adjustments make this TV easy to configure to the users desires. Deep blacks, vibrant colors. Depending on the source and the content, you may find some of the anti-blur features (240hz) need to be adjusted. On certain sources and or content, the feature can make it too sharp. I know that sounds strange, but it looks more like video than film. But it is easy to adjust by the sets own presets OR it allows you to adjust it to your liking with a custom setting that allows you to adjust the anti-blur and the anti-judder feature.

Looks outstanding with HD cable TV, BluRay, PS3 and Xbox 360. I did 3 months of research and this was the TV that stopped me dead in my tracks. No buyers remorse. If this TV is only your list, then make sure you go somewhere to see it.

Santa (Re: me) bought this LCD after extensive research both online and in-store. I have a 2007 Pioneer 50" Plasma, which probably has the finest picture available for any flat panel, so the bar was high for this LCD. What a surprise. This Samsung LCD far exceeded my expectations, surpassing the competition from Sony, Toshiba, etc. The TV itself is very attractive and totally compliments the knock out picture quality. The only downside is occasional light glare from the shiny screen. Very impressive product from Samsung!

This is my first LCD and I couldn't be happier! Has many great features but most importantly a GREAT picture.

So far so good this lcdtv is amazing delivering sharp image and deepest black. I recommend this TV to anybody and I suggest to use the natural mode for better picture.

Have used the TV for about 1 month now. Picture quality is excellent. Since this is our first LCD HDTV I really don't have anything to compare it to. Blue-Ray movies are fantastic both on disk or streamed over the internet.

The widgets are pretty much useless and since getting a blue-ray player so we could get netflix movies the widgets will not load over the internet. They worked when the TV was connected directly to the router but not since going through the Blue-Ray player. Probably something I could do to remedy that but haven't tried as I don't see much use for them anyhow.

Overall very happy with the TV and would buy it again.

I purchased the LN40B750 before New Years 2009 as a replacement for an old CRT for our main floor living room. I spent a significant amount of time online looking at reviews and going to stores to see the TV and its competition in person. I'll break it down with the okay, the good, and the great (I have nothing bad to say about this TV or anything with Amazon or delivery).

The Okay:
Widgets are slow to load in particular when loading YouTube video. I ran a network cable to the TV instead of spending the $80 on the wireless adapter. This is negated by being able to watch TV while they are loading but it is definitely not a click and go at Internet speeds. I have not yet installed the software on my home PC for photo viewing so I cannot weigh in on that yet. I do like that they offer Amazon VOD which I have not yet used but to plan to (Blockbuster VOD is also offered). It is disappointing that Netflix is not an available Widget and hope that this is corrected soon. The news and sports widgets are okay at best. You can get headlines but you can't get the rest of the story. I also think that the sports widgets should allow you to pick teams to follow and have their scores, schedules and news items available similar to setting up the weather widget (another one where you probably have 10 other quicker choices for a forecast).
Picture in picture is not usable for folks with a set top box and Samsung's implementation is not the best. It does only work on the direct input to the TV (i.e. it does not work through the HDMI inputs).

The Good:
The ultra clear panel looks good and the TOC with Grey is a much nicer than the Red on the 120Hz TV. I keep it as good and not great for the following reasons. The bezel is very thick compared to the competitive Sony. I really like the thin set bezel of the Sony. The Sony looks like a much larger picture than the Samsung due to the bezel. However the Samsung gloss finish especially on the screen creates a better look and picture in my eyes. It will create a glare from lighting and windows. This was a problem with the glass CRTs too though and is easily overcome here. The TV has plenty of contrast to overcome most any glare. Our set has both lamps and south windows directly opposite the TV and we have no issues during the day with glare. Lamps and the sun do reflect off the shiny bezel though so you may find that distracting.
This set also does a good job with non-HD video such as VHS (my complaint here is lack of a Super Video input).
The set is thin but is obviously not as thin as the LED back lit models. However in spending a lot of time in front of both at the store, the picture quality of this model relative to the EDGE lit LED TVs is clearly superior. Now if you really want great picture quality move up to the true BACK Lit LED models. Blacks there look like a plasma but you are going to pay for that step up. This is the best picture quality of any LCD TV I have seen including the Sony XBR TVs.

The Great:
The color level and picture are fantastic. I feel the settings out of the box are great. However, CNet provides some nice tweaks to the movie settings which I have used with a Sony PS3 to show a fantastic picture though I didn't spend time going back and forth to see how much different it was from the factory settings. I like that each input can be adjusted to the settings you want. For example my PS3 retains the movie settings (tweaked per CNet) while my Digital Set top Box is set to Standard, etc.
Automotion Plus creates a beautiful picture. I don't think the 240Hz by itself offers anything over the 120Hz so don't buy this set on that alone. The Grey color pushed me up to this TV. That said sporting events in HD look FANTASTIC. The configuration of how the Automotion is a nice touch and there are built in configurations that allow you to tune for the event you are watching. It does create an almost live feel for normal programming but that can be compensated by adjusting the settings or by turning it off.

For those leery of online ordering, Amazon and the delivery company were both great. Delivery was fast and friendly. This is my second TV that I have ordered online. The first being a 46" Samsung DLP several years ago.

Overall this is a fantastic TV and Amazon beats everyone that I found on price including Crutchfield. Free shipping and no tax make this a very attractive offer. I highly recommend this TV.

My husband and I had a very old tv and said we wouldn't renew it until it died on us. However, we watch a lot of English soccer and decided just before Christmas to get a new tv as a joint Christmas present. I did some research on Amazon and came up with this little beauty! I can't tell you how pleased we are with everything about it and would certainly recommend this to others. Just one little hiccup - the delivery was two days late because the company did not have my contact details to make the necessary delivery arrangements. I called them and they turned up as scheduled and set up the tv for me. The soccer looks fantastic! If we were do buy a larger tv for the living room we would definitely buy another Samsung.

got this tv the friday before supwebowl sunday. it felt like i was on the sideline recording the game myself. this is my third hdtv. and the picture on this tv put my other 2 hdtvs to shame. when i hooked up my ps3 and 360 to it. i seen details that i never seen before. it even helped me get a few extra kills online on modern warfare 2. because on my other 47` 1080p tv it was kinda hard to see on the maps with snow or rain. but everything was really clear with this tv and i could see other players hiding or coming from further away. i always used to think blu ray movies werent that much better then normal dvd. but after watching a blu ray movie on this tv. i changed my mind. i have watched all my older blu ray movies again and plan to never buy another normal dvd again. this is a great hdtv. i think anyone who buys it will enjoy it very much.

Fantastic picture quality. Went from a standard definition television to this set and could never go back. I researched many, many TV's before purchasing this one. The televisions at Best Buy were lower quality (Hz, definition, or size) but of equal price.

Pros: Everything is a pro. 240 Hz isn't for everyone but I think it's amazing to watch movies like Bourne Supremacy where there is lots of action and see every tiny detail of the entire screen not just what the camera is focusing on. Just a fantastic television.

Cons: Can't think of any real cons. Is a dust magnet but could care less when it is so amazing.

Other: Make sure to turn on Game Mode when playing XBOX or PS3 or there will be a significant delay between controller movements. Once Game Mode was turned on it works great.

Still can't emphasize how great of a deal this TV is and how great of quality it is.

i purchased this Samsung 40" LCD 240Hz TV , over a week ago. The Picture quality is stunning. I feel look i'm watching movies & newscast live that's all i can say. when u make the settings right the picture quality will
blow u away. i was going going to purchase a LG 47" LCD 240HZ TV over at frys electronics store i also saw the samsung there as well. the salesman told me that the refresh rate was faster on the LG Than The Samsung But i went
online the day before and i saw that refresh rate was 2ms compared to the 2.2ms refresh on the LG. I did'nt tell
the salesman about that but i came close to buying the LG But then i changed my mind & got the samsung instead.
I would not regret it. i have had tv's in life with great picture quality meaning "samsungs" & i never had an issue with any. it was the best buy i ever made .

I didn't actually think our family would be able to tell much difference between the picture quality of this TV and the slightly lower resolution picture our Samsung 50 inch plasma (with a max 720p resolution). We were totally wrong and pleasantly surprised. The picture on this TV is amazing! If you do get this TV and you like watching movies, I recommend getting a nice high-def DVD player. You will be blown away by the picture!

The Samsung LN40B750 is an excellent tv. I was debating either purchasing this television or the LG LH90 which was priced just a little more. I'm sure I would have been happy with the LG but I do enjoy the widgets on the Samsung. I doubt anyone will be buying the Samsung as it is not being manufactured anymore and is not even listed on Samsung's website. But, if you're looking for an excellent LCD television with lots of bells and whistles for a reasonable price, I suggest you get this TV before they are not available. You'll end up waiting another year before you see television this nice or nicer for this price.

The tv has amazing picture. Video games are also amazing looking on this tv. I have not found anything wrong with it so far but i reserve 5 stars for perfection which i think is very hard to acheave.

Fantastic picture, beautiful design and a fair price from Amazon especially with free delivery and no sales tax. Arrived on time in good condition and delivery people were polite and helpful. Amazon did not disappoint.

TV was shipped DOA. Immediately called Samsung support upon unboxing. After about 45 minutes of convincing them it wasn't user error; they agreed to dispatch a repair company. 2 parts and 3 weeks later I now have the set back.

The picture is crisp and dynamic as usual with Samsung TVs. The widgets and internet apps are neat; albeit somewhat clunky to navigate and customize with the remote. Need a NetFlix widget Samsung!

All in all glad I bought it. Samsung support was a joke, and getting a brand new TV DOA was a pain...

We just love this television. The picture quality is second to none. We did a lot of research and the reviews on this HDTV were all positive. We were not disappointed.

This is my first Samsung and I think it is the best tv that I have ever owned. I have a sony now and the Samsung replaced a Sharp and the picture quality is the best!!!
Wow I think I am watching a live play when a movie is on.

The service from Amazon was also great. I purchased with no cost shipping and it arrived early and the person who delivered it set it up and I was watching it in about 15 minutes.

Thanks Amazon

I have had the Samsung LN40B750 for about a month. Love the picture when I'm watching from an HD source such as cable or Blue-Ray DVD. It has been exactly as advertized - deep blacks, smooth action, excellent color representation across the spectrum. Out of the box, contrast, backlight and brightness settings were too high, but easily adjusted. The only item preventing me from giving 5 stars is that when the source has a different aspect ratio than the native 16x9, picture quality is just OK. This is a limitation of nearly all LCDs I've looked at.

I did my research before buying this one, did a lot of hands on/eyes on at local electronic stores. I'm not overly tech savy, but learned enough through studying to understand the dots per sq. inch, the Hz and so forth, and realized, that with the way technology is changing, buying a TV that's at the high end of the spectrum would mean it would stay contemporary longer. The picture is really great on this, it fits nicely on an old buffet that I've transformed in to an entertainment center. It's lightweight enough that I was able to handle it by myself (I am a woman), and it was easy to connect into my other electronics (dvd, surround sound). I saved several hundred dollars buying on Amazon, plus, shipping was free. All in all, am very pleased with this one.

Bought the TV on Amazon and had a scheduled delivery (CEVA shipping). The delivery came within my window and the TV arrived in excellent condition. When you account not having to pay tax, shipping or CA recycle this TV is a steal if you can wait for it to be shipped.

I've had the TV a few nights now and all I can say is wow. Blu-ray discs look amazing. My friend came over and I showed him Avatar for a few minutes and he couldn't believe how good it looked. HD TV also looks great. Widgets on the TV are interesting but slow to load and I'm not likely to use them ofter.

This is my second Samsung LCD, my other is LN52A550 which is 60 hz and looks nice but nothing compared to the B750 at 240 hz.

One important thing to add is that my TV caused interference with my ATT cable box. When the tv was turned on I had to get within a couple inches of the cable box in order to change the channel. I did some research and it turns out that the backlight on the TV has to be over 5 in order to not cause interference. Once I changed it from a backlight of 5 to 6 it worked perfectly.

Amazon was a couple $100 cheaper than other sellers. Order process was good, and the TV arrived as expected. We are very pleased with the TV. It assembled with a screwdriver and was operational in 15 minutes. Color is wonderful. Highly recommended.

I got this TV to watch streaming video and Netflix says they work with Samsung TV's. This is an old model so apparently it does not support NetFlix and it never will. I wish someone had told me that it would not work.
It still gets 2 stars in spite of the fact I am sending it back because it has a pretty good picture. I am just very upset that even after buying the samsung brand wireless adapter (as standard USB one will not work) I found out that no one mentioned that Netflix would not work.
I don't think Hulu+ will be either.... time to send this one back and shop for a new one.