Samsung LE40F86 - Expert Reviews

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Screen size: 40'', Aspect ratio: 16:9, Frequency: 50 Hz, HD Support: Full HD, Audio type: Nicam Stereo ...
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- 16:9
- LCD TV
- 40''
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9.6 out of 10

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What is the Product Score ? The product score is an objective rating for relative product quality provided by alaTest. The scale is from 0 - 10 where 10 is the highest and 0 the lowest.
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- - Review summary of Samsung LE-F86 Series LCD TV (37",40",46",52") Evaluation 5 out of 5
  - Source: alaTest.co.uk
- December 2008
  Review summary of Samsung LE-F86 Series LCD TV (37",40",46",52")
  By alaTest
  
  Review summary: alaTest has collected and analysed 203 reviews of Samsung LE-F86 Series LCD TV (37",40",46",52") from international magazines and websites.
  
  Verdict: The average review rating is 8.55/10. Comparing these reviews to 138304 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 96/100 (or 9.6 out of 10) = Excellent Quality.
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- - Samsung LE46F86BD Evaluation 5 out of 5
  - Source: techradar.com
- January 2008
  Samsung LE46F86BD
  
  Review summary: Samsung joins the 100Hz party with its first Full HD LCD TV to use such processing, the LE46F86BD
  
  Pros: Excellent specs and connections, Superb HD picture quality
  
  Cons: Occasional flaws with 100Hz processing
  
  Verdict: Next stop is black level nirvana: Samsung's use of Super Clear LCD panel technology has resulted in some of the most impressive black levels in LCD land, and the LE46F86BD is no exception. Night sequences look a treat, revelling in their realism and cinem
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- - Samsung LE46F86BD Evaluation 5 out of 5
  - Source: homecinemachoice.com
- December 2007
  Samsung LE46F86BD
  
  Review summary: Not one to stand on the sidelines too long, Samsung joins the 100Hz party with its first Full HD LCD TV to use such processing, the LE46F86BD. As ideas go, 100Hz is up there with the wheel, crisps and the iPod, as a bloody good one.
  
  Pros: Gorgeous looks, Lively sound, Good voice band, Sweet top end, Spectacular picture quality, Plenty of features, Attractive design, Fair price, Great set of features, Very high image quality, Good value for money, Lovely design, Excellent connectivity, Good
  
  Cons: Impractical plinth spikes, Sensitive to placement, Quite big, Doesn't have a 12V trigger output, Controls take a bit of getting used to, Black levels could be a tad better, Not enough bass, Problems with 2.35:1, Minor niggles with fast-moving obj
  
  Verdict: Stunning high definition images mark a new high for Full HD LCD technology
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- - Samsung LE46F86BD 46in LCD TV Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: trustedreviews.com
- October 2007
  Samsung LE46F86BD 46in LCD TV
  
  Award: Recommended!
  
  Award: Recommended!
  
  Review summary: Samsung bolsters its already impressive LCD range with 100Hz processing.
  
  Verdict: Provided you put the effort in up front to get the 46F86BD's pictures looking their best, it will reward you with a truly scintillating LCD performance that gets closer than arguably any TV before to laying to rest those -LCD is only good for PC monitors'
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- - Samsung LE46F86 Evaluation 4.5 out of 5
  - Source: cnet.co.uk
- October 2007
  Samsung LE46F86
  By Ian Morris
  
  Review summary: We're not surprised to find the LE46F86 up to Samsung's stylistic standards. The smooth lines of this TV fall into the season's latest fashions. Besides looking its best, it helps films to their most beautiful with Motion Plus, smoothing the picture. Try
  
  Pros: Design; 1080p; better than average sound; HD and SD picture quality
  
  Cons: Remote control is sluggish and ugly; Freeview could look better
  
  Verdict: The Samsung LE46F86 is an excellent television with everything you could possibly need, including 1080p, Motion Plus to make films look smoother and a great selection of inputs. Be prepared to spend a bit of time setting the TV up when you get it out of t
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