Experience HD video in all its splendor thanks to the LN40C630's Full HD 1920 x 1080p LCD panel equipped with Clear Motion 120Hz processing for smooth and lifelike video. Further, an ethernet port teams up with AllShare technology, allowing you to connect this Samsung LCD to your home network, making it possible to stream audio and video directly to the HDTV. Finally, while an ENERGY STAR qualification ensures energy-efficient performance, four HDMI inputs offer optimal HD system connectivity.
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For being my first HDTV, I am more than happy with my purchase. I was debating for months to get the LN40B630, but the price didn’t come back down to below $800. Searching Amazon, I saw this year’s model for less than last year’s model, so I decided it was time to get one. I’m more than impressed by what this TV can do: already I have hooked my PS3 and DVD player up to it. The visuals are absoulutley outstanding — I feel like I’m actually there. Reading reviews from last year’s model, I saw negative comments about sound quality; this year’s model, in my opinion, exceeds expectations.
Amazon had this delivered to me in under a week with super saver shipping — I couldn’t ask for better. Out of the box the stand was easy to install: just slip the TV over the guide stand, screw in, and you’re good to go. Setup up was easy; the only thing I have an issue with so far is that you can’t go directly to a different source/input unless the TV is picking up a signal from the device. Starting up other equipment and then having to select the input again is a bit annoying because you miss the start up unless you leave it on that input. Not sure if I’ve calibrated it right though, at this point, it seems fine and looks fantastic with some of the default settings. The manual isn’t very informative in setting most of the options; still being new to HDTV’s, I have to look up guides on how to optimize it for different viewing situations.
I can’t say for sure if this TV is better than all the rest or how it matches up, but side to side at electronic stores it had the best picture in mine and my spouse’s opinions. The Allshare feature is also a nice addition: I am able to stream files from my network devices on to the TV with only having to run an ethernet cord to the router. In conclusion, I beleive this TV will be more then enough for at least the next 3 years until I consider an upgrade, and I mean a BIGGER upgrade ^.^ Thanks Samsung!
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I have literally been following the prices of HDTV’s for about a year now, and there is no better time for an upgrade! Samsung just released their new “C” series, and somehow they are remarkably less expensive than their pre-existing models! The majority of the websites are selling this HDTV for $800+, Amazon’s lower-than-low price is less than the rest of the market. I purchased it here on Amazon, and received my HDTV in 5 days (could have been 4 days, but I had school all day). CEVA did the shipping for my HDTV, which I was wary at first because I have only dealt with UPS and Fedex. However, CEVA provided excellent customer service as they did contact me and I verbally specified a delivery time. Packaging was very efficient, and surprisingly light too!
For those who prefer using TV stands, you do have to assemble it on your own. Extremely easy to assemble though! All it took was 9 screws (already in the box) and I recommend using a power-screwdriver. Directions said it required two people, I did it solo! I was just eager to hook up my PS3 via HDMI cable and experience the wonderful world of 1080P.
Okay, now for the specifics and why this HDTV deserves a spot in your living room – As I mentioned before, right up to my purchase I extensively followed the quality and price of several HDTVs. The Samsungs 530, 550, 630, 650. The Samsung 630 is the best deal for your money, here’s why: The 5 series is less expensive, but only offers refresh times of 60Hz as compared to the 630 which is 120Hz. This is a big difference, and means that your HDTV with 120Hz displays at least twice as many frames-per-second which makes movies, not only sports, very fluid and more realistic. Another difference is the response time, where as the 5 series has a 6ms response time, the 6 series has a 4ms response time. And if you are a gamer, a difference of 2ms can make a big difference. So why the Samsung 630 and not the 650? The only difference now is the contrast ratio. The 630 comes with a 80,000:1 contrast ratio which in my opinion, still creates an extraordinary depth to the display. TV contrast ratio’s are starting to become stable around the 70,000 – 100,000 range (or much higher for LEDs). Whereas, 3 years ago the highest was around 10,000 but kept constantly rising. So this HDTV is very much future proof. Yes, the 650 has a higher contrast ratio, but is it worth the extra $200 something dollars?
All in all, if you’re not worried about price, go all out and purchase a LED HDTV. But if you want to shop smart, this HDTV is the way to go.
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I researched my first purchase of an HDTV extensively over the last 4-6 weeks. After a couple of disappointing experiences related to models and brands other than this one (one TV I ordered never arrived, one came defective and had to be returned), I discovered the Samsung LN40C630, which was recently released by Samsung. It is an amazing TV and it almost made the problems with the other TVs I previously ordered worth the pain. This TV was easy to set up, has nice sound, beautiful picture, and user-friendly menu options. It also looks really nice in my home. I was not a big fan of the red trim (Touch of Color) on some of the other Samsungs, so was pleased to see a model that had nice, less gimmicky esthetic details. I LOVE THIS TV.
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Had good luck with a previous Samsung LCD TV. Was thinking of going LED this time, but the prices are still a bit high. We found a good deal on this TV, through Amazon, and even thought it didn’t have any reviews at the time we purchased it, we took a gamble.
Glad we did. The picture is SOO crystal clear…much better than our previous Samsung TV (which is still really good mind you). Sound (without additional external speakers) is pretty decent, too.
If you can get this TV for under $800, it’s well worth the price. Very good. Highly recommend it.
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After shopping around a while for a 40″ lCD for the bedroom, this Samsung hands down is the best… It rates top in the picture quality, sound and inputs. I looked at the Sony KDL40ex500 but for the same price for the Samsung it was a no brainer. The Sony Bravia is a good TV but Samsung is the best. Please, please get a service aggreement no matter what TV you buy because things happen as you may know. I recommend trying Square Trade Warranty it’s half the price of all other warranties and they offer four years. I asked a lot of questions and compaired the service agreement with all other competitors and I was very confident and satisfied that they will hold up to all the others. They will come to your house you don’t have to ship it etc. Most of all the concerns of the TV if something were to happen would be covered. Remember no warranty is going to cover 100% if you neglect the TV. But anyway, be smart! get the Samsung!!!! you ‘ll be happy have fun…
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I went to Brandsmart, and I was expecting to buy a Sony BRAVIA EX 400 Series 40-Inch LCD TV, Black. The associate told me though it was a 1080p LCD, it was 60hz LCD. Therefore, it would not show as good as an LCD with 120hz. Then, I was looking at the LG 37LH30 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black. It was very reasonable. However, it was a little out-dated. I was then looking at the Samsung. The associate told me it was the top of the line. Of course, I know Samsung is a great brand, though I bought the LG 37LG30 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV last year because it was cheaper. When I bought that LCD, I knew it would not show as good, but it has been good enough.
While making a decision, I found that pixels AND the hertz DOES have an affect on how good an LCD resolution can be. The associate told me the difference between a 60hz and a 120hz LCD is an 120hz shows more of a live picture. This means, there is no blurriness on moving objects, and everything moves increasingly fast, as if in real time. I decided to purchase the Samsung. When I hooked this LCD up, I noticed how sharp the moving objects were. It was unbelievable. All I could say was, “wow”! The subjects, and the movements are almost 3-D like. That is the best description, which I can give. While watching some movies, it actually felt as if I was on a live set. I no longer felt as if I was watching actual TV. This is thanks to the 120hz. The picture is one of the most amazing features I have ever seen on a TV, albeit the HD features. Right out of the box, it showed great. I had to make no adjustments. I also noticed how the LCD is user-friendly. Though I am pretty good with gadgets, I don’t know what every feature means. At least, every feature has an explanation of what it is at the bottom of the screen. The sound it pretty good, as well. I could not say the same for the LG.
For those, who have a PS3 or Xbox 360, the featured Game Mode takes HD gameplay to a whole new level. The graphics, sharpness, sound and movements are enhanced by the 120hz LCD. I highly recommend playing a 1st person shooter, such as Modern Warfare 2. I was playing a Team Deathmatch, and the sound was superb. While playing, I could clearly hear every footstep, which my team, nearby enemies, and I were making. The gunshots sounded increasingly crisp and authentic. The gameplay experience has a lot more to offer on this LCD than playing on my LG. Also, be sure to switch the Game Mode off, prior to watching regular TV!!! If not, the screen will shake lightly per user manual.
Also, if you buy the LCD, it will seem as if it does not swivel. However, the LCD actually does. Prior to placing the LCD to the base, look at the base bottom. You will see some screws underneath. Take all, but one of the screws out. This keeps the swivel stand in place. You should now be able to spin the swivel stand. Then, put the same screws back into the base. The LCD will then be able to swivel. Overall, the Samsung is great. It is worth the price. I did not feel bad about spending a little over seven “big ones”. This is coming from someone, who is frugal, and tight with money. If you are looking for a top-notch LCD TV, look no further than the Samsung LN40C630 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black).
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I did a lot of research for TV’s in this price range. I’ve bought a few plasmas and LCD’s previously, and this TV blows them all away. This is a great price point, size and brand name TV. You can’t go wrong really, you will most certainly be satisfied. The 120hz setting on Clear works best, otherwise gives your TV content a weird soap opera look, so either set it to Clear or turn it off. This LCD works great with a PS3 also, and supports 1080p/24hz resolution, so when you watch blurays, the picture is crystal clear. If you experience any input lag when playing games (delay from button press to action on screen), try setting the source name of your PS3 to PC, it seems to fix that issue pretty well.
The sound on this TV is very robust and clear, although when watching blurays I have to turn it up to hear dialogs, which then makes action sequences really loud, but it’s not a big deal.
The design of this TV is just awesome. It has the glass bezel and gloss table top, definitely one of the best looking TV’s that I’ve ever seen. The stand also swivels, which is something every TV should have, but usually don’t.
The remote works well, and is very sturdy. The onscreen menus are very clear and even provide descriptions to most of the settings so you don’t need to try and figure out what certain settings do.
Its a pretty thin and light panel too, so if your mounting it, it should stay pretty flat on the wall.
I’ve got nothing but positives to say about this set, its worth every penny, and I’m usually very critical about electronics, but I’d recommend this LCD to anyone. It doesn’t look that great out of the box, but after a week of playing with the color settings, I think the picture has been perfected.
UPDATE
Here are my picture settings for anyone that needs a little help getting started
Mode: Standard
Backlight: 14
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 40
Sharpness: 20
Color: 51
Tint: G48/R52
Eco Solution: all off
Edge Enhancement: off
Digital Noise Filter: Low (though I’m sure auto is about the same)
MPEG Noise: Low
Color Tone: Normal (some people seem to like the Warm settings)
Auto Motion Plus 120HZ: Clear (though some people might like this more OFF)
If you have any adjustments to these, let me know
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Picture Quality –
Pros – The picture on the samsung c630 looks very good right out of the box. Watching Avatar on Blu-Ray is simply amazing. Playing PS3 on this TV looks equally amazing and with no noticeable input lag. I haven’t had chance to switch to HD cable programming yet so can’t comment on that but standard cable still looks pretty good on this 40 inch tv, a solid 8/10. Watching standard DVDs through an upconverting 1080p DVD player also look very good. You can see some graininess if you’re within 3 feet or so of the TV but any further than that and the picture looks crisp and clear 9/10. Blu-Rays just look phenomenal, no other words to describe it really. 10/10. This TV has plenty of video adjustments to tinker with make the picture suit your taste. I actually turned the contrast and backlighting down a hair on my set because it was a bit too good. The TV will also save your picture settings for each input device.
Cons – One of the main reasons I went with the c630 model was for the 120hz capability. I wasn’t really sure how much better the picture quality was with the 120hz over the older 60hz models so I decided I’d be better off safe than sorry. I can say now that the 120hz feature on the newer model LCDs seems more of a gimmick than anything. Within the first few hours of watching my new tv I turned off the 120hz and set it back to 60. This can be done by changing the Auto Motion Plus setting in video options(settings are standard, smooth, clear, custom and off). The 120hz feature does indeed give the picture a clearer almost 3D like appearance, however the soap opera effect caused by it unfortunately makes watching movies very distracting. You feel more like you’re watching a live stage show than a film. It’s good for watching sports and some other live broadcasts and events but bad for pretty much everything else. Another comment i have about this tv is with the viewing angles. While the picture remains clear even at the widest angles, the colors get a little washed out when viewing from the sides…although not to a huge degree. Overall the picture looks great from all angles but you will probably notice a slight difference in color saturation depending where you’re viewing from. Color Reproduction overall on this tv is very good. Colors are accurate, whites look white, blacks look black. If I had to pick a weakpoint however it would be with the grayscale. Some grays may appear fuzzy or grainy if you look very closely. This should be unnoticeable however from normal viewing distance.
Features –
Pros – The Media Play and AllShare features are quite nice. you can plug a flash drive right into your tv and play a variety of video files, mp3s, jpgs with easy to navigate menu’s. Playing files from your PC works in the same way. You do have to download a file sharing server app from Samsung (it’s called PC Share Manager) for it to work but it’s fairly straight forward to set up. You just install the app and choose which files/folders you want the samsung TV to be able to browse on your computer.
Cons – I was unaware of this before purchasing the tv since the product description says you can connect wirelessly to your PC but I have since found out wireless network connection is not built in to this tv. To connect this tv wirelessly to the internet or to your pc, you need a seperate wireless LAN adapter from Samsung which costs about $60 on Amazon. So now I either have to purchase another 25 ft of ethernet cable or cough up 60 bucks for the adapter.
Another problem i have with the Media play feature is it can only handle a limited number of files. I have a 16Gb flash drive with over two thousand mp3s on it but the tv will only read the first 999 of them and the rest cannot be played. Also for playing music or video files there is no shuffle feature. You can sort files a number of ways but Samsung left out a random playback ability.
Sound –
Pros – Sound on the Samsung c630 is decent although not spectacular. It’s about what I would expect from built in speakers which there is little room for in many of these newer and thinner LCDs. I haven’t seen an LCD tv yet that had amazing sound quality right out of the box. There are plenty of Surround Sound presets and an equalizer to fine tune the audio to your liking.
Cons – To get the true movie theater experience with this tv, unfortunately you’ll have to hook it up to an external home theater system. Built in speakers are adequate but certainly don’t raise the bar for LCDs. I purchased the Phillips DVD home theater HTS3371D.F7 along with the TV and it sounds spectacular for only $160 extra.
Overall –
For the $800 range the Samsung C630 seems to offer the best picture along with the most features and 120hz capabilities compared to other sets in the same price range. The internet capabilities and media player of the C630 are very handy and this set has easy to navigate menus with plenty of audio/visual settings to tweak. The casing of the TV also looks very sleek and stylish. The 120hz in my opinion seems like a limited use feature and may not be worth the cost over a 60hz set if you’re not also looking to get the additional features many of the newer LCDs have as well. Although that and most of the other negative comments I had aren’t even knocks on this TV set in particular but issues with LCDs in general. The only true complaint I have with the Samsung C630 is that it requires a seperate adapter to connect wirelessly to the internet which is not what the product description would have you believe. Some of the features I might be nitpicking about aren’t even offered on other tvs in this price range. Overall, unless you’re willing to invest a couple hundred more to make the jump to the new LED backlit LCDs, this is one of the highest quality TVs you’ll find for the price.
Other notes –
The C630’s Energy Saving features allow it to automatically adjust screen brightness to fit room lighting. Although it’s not as energy efficient as the newer LED tv’s, the C630 doesn’t seem to be generating too much heat.
The box that the Samsung LN40C630 came in was about half the size as the box the for an LG 37″ LCD I had bought my parents the year before. Not much packing in the box besides styrofoam holders on the top and bottom end of the tv.
Recieved the TV one day prior to estimated delivery with the free super saver shipping. Was shipped via Pilot Freight and then transferred to another regional freight service which did not show up in tracking information. I only found out by calling Pilot to try and schedule a delivery time.
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Pro
Totally easy set up, just plug it in, attach an HDMI to it and then to your cable box and it’s on. Immediately a stunning picture, great clarity and beautiful deep colors. It has a matte screen to cut down on reflection. Very nice remote too with big buttons.
We purchased this tv for the bedroom after buying the Samsung LN52B750 for our living room and loving it. This one does not have all the bells and whistles (widgets and DNLA) that the B750 has but has 2 USB movie inputs which I wanted because I download a lot of movies and tv broadcasts from Europe. I have not yet found a codec that these tvs will not play. We paid $809 with free shipping and no tax thru Amazon. I consider it a great buy.
HOWEVER…….
We had it installed on the wall at a horrendous price – articulating wall mount $92, installing the wall mount to the wall which had to be reinforced because no studs could be found $346, parts to finish off the reinforcement of the wall with moldings, wiremold to cover the wires and a shelf to hold the bd player and cable box, $99, + $100 labor = $637!!!!!!!!! OMG unless you can do it yourself, think twice about wall mounting your tv!!!
If you are installing this tv on the wall, think too about how you will get to the inputs which are mostly located in the back of the tv, ie home theater, audio and components, as well as extra HDMIs. You will need to access these inputs from time to time so make sure you have the room to move the tv out and turn it to reach these inputs. That is why we bought an articulating mount. Still we have to move some furniture out of the way to get at the back of the tv. Hopefully we will not need to do this often.
Con
The shortest power cord in the market I am sure, at most 3 ft. You will need an extension cord.
Alana NYC
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“I’m an everyday user, i.e. NOT a technophile. I did some research before buying, but at the end of the day, I wanted something I could enjoy without spending a fortune, and I’m happy with what we got. Some tips on buying your TV, whether this one or another:
1) 120 Hz refresh rate — great for future-proofing, but realize that your cable box may not yet transmit in anything faster than 60 Hz. I don’t know if this is different for satellite or antenna transmissions. Also, make sure you buy an appropriate HDMI cable that supports 120 Hz…this should be listed on the package. (Although it may not be needed now, it will be when the cable boxes update again.)
2) 1080p — crystal-clear picture when watching 720p or 1080i programming (nothing on cable is shot in 1080p yet) or 1080p Blu-Ray video. The picture is almost kind of eerie at first, sort of like a soap opera-type appearance, which can be unusual if you’re not used to it. I adjusted to it quickly, but it took my wife some time. In the store, ask them to show you something on the airwaves in full HD, or have them run a standard DVD if you think you’ll be watching that some via your Blu-Ray player. It is definitely an adjustment.
3) Sound — always a knock on TVs, though for my purposes, it’s fine (it’s in our living room, not our media room). I really like the “night” option for the sound; it keeps the sounds from ebbing-and-flowing as dramatically, i.e. from conversation to a car chase, which is nice when you have kids in bed.
4) Computer connectivity — I have a laptop with HDMI output, so we have connected that the TV and watched something streaming from websites. You can pay extra for “internet connectivity” applications like Netflix, Blockbuster, etc., though since we already had that with our Blu-Ray, we didn’t duplicate with the TV. The easy computer connectivity is a nice feature.”