Samsung LN-T4065F

The Samsung LN-T4065F is a 40" LCD flat-panel television with Full HD 1080p support and a 1920 x 1080 native resolution. This TV has a contrast ratio of 15,000:1 with relatively deep black levels for an LCD. It has a black glossy finish with sleek styling including rounded corners and hidden speakers. The glossy screen may become a nuisance in a bright room as it reflects quite a bit of ambient light.

Samsung LN-T4065F
MSRP $2,000.00
Release date April, 2007
Brand Samsung
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
3 reviews
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Pros:
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Deep black levels for an LCD
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Accurate color reproduction
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15,000 dynamic contrast ratio
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Good balance of quality and price (value)
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Sleek looking television
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Wide viewing angle - 178°
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Cons:
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Glossy screen can reflect ambient light
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Bulky design
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Features

  • 40" 1080p LCD /w 1920 x 1080 resolution
  • contrast ratio: 15,000:1 dynamic
  • response time: 8 ms
  • viewing angle: 178°
  • brightness: 550 cd/m2
  • 92% wide color gamut (includes xvYCC)
  • inputs: 3 x HDMI CEC, 2 x Component, 2 S-Video, 1 USB 2.0
  • Includes a headphone jack
  • Hidden speakers
  • Glossy finish

The LN-T4065F is part of Samsung's LN-T65F top of the line series that includes 40", 46", and 52" display sizes with model numbers LN-T4065F (MSRP $2000), LN-T4665F (MSRP $2800), and LN-T5265F (MSRP $3500) respectively. The lineup was release in April 2007, and while the LN-T4065F initially sold for $2000, you can find it for as little as $1500.

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Competitors

Samsung LN-T4065F is ranked 8th among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Televisions »
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MSRP  $1,499.00    Released  April, 2007
Pros
  • Slick menu interface
  • Very good picture quality
  • Good standard definition performance
Cons
  • 1 fewer HDMI input than average
  • Reports of "clouding" issues where brightness is uneven across the screen
  • More expensive than average
ProSCORE
4 reviews
75
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Toshiba REGZA 42HL167

Toshiba REGZA 42HL167

MSRP  $1,800.00    Released  March, 2007
Pros
  • Decent price (few hundred $ cheaper than Sony)
  • Wide color gamut (90+%)
  • Easy to use interface/menus
  • Stable sound keeps commercials from blaring
Cons
  • No DVI input
  • Only one Antenna jack. So you can't hook up an antenna and cable at the same time.
ProSCORE
7 reviews
72
Vote! (1 vote)
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JVC LT-42X688

JVC LT-42X688

MSRP  $1,999.95    Released  June, 2007
Pros
  • Excellent picture quality
  • No motion blur which plagues many LCD sets
  • Solid reliability
  • Picture processing technology is very advanced
Cons
  • Only 2 HDMI inputs (many modern tvs have 3 or more)
  • No PC input
ProSCORE
2 reviews
67
Vote! (1 vote)
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Vizio L42

Vizio L42

MSRP  $1,099.00    Released  August, 2006
Pros
  • A lot of value for not much $$$
  • Many different inputs (2 HDMI, 2 Component, VGA)
  • Good black level reproduction for an LCD
Cons
  • Visible edge enhancement that can't be bypassed
  • No native support for 1080p resolution
ProSCORE
4 reviews
64
Vote! (1 vote)
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Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D

Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D

MSRP  $1,999.00    Released  April, 2007
Pros
  • USB connector for your media devices (jpg, mp3)
  • 3 HDMI inputs
  • Ambilight technology (casts ambient light behind the TV making viewing easier on eyes)
Cons
  • Supports only HDMI 1.2 standard
ProSCORE
2 reviews
80
Vote! (3 votes)
vote Samsung LN-T4065F 33% vs. vote Philips Ambilight 42PFL7432D 67%
Sony KDL-40W3000

Sony KDL-40W3000

MSRP  $2,499.00    Released  July, 2007
Pros
  • 24p
Cons
  • Green glow on dark(black) objects on screen.
ProSCORE
1 review
50
Vote! (0 votes)
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Toshiba Regza 42HL67

Toshiba Regza 42HL67

MSRP  $1,399.00    Released  April, 2007
Pros
  • Very good picture quality
  • Little to no image blur
  • A lot of video inputs
  • Dynamic backlight makes for great black levels
Cons
  • No picture-in-picture capabilities
  • Poorly calibrated out of the box
ProSCORE
2 reviews
73
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LG 42LB5D

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MSRP  $2,499.00    Released  April, 2007
Pros
  • Goood connectivity options
  • Good picture adjustment options
Cons
  • Poor black level performance
  • Below average viewing angle
ProSCORE
1 review
50
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Comments

1.  avatar Erik said:

This is a good choice for a sub-$2000 flat panel television. The 46" model is the only LCD to get an 8 on CNET. Personally, I'm still thinking plasma or projector. Waiting for this bad boy to come out in December (and a sudden windfall of cash).
Oct 17, 2007 10:37am
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jona2000

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October 19, 2007
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ProSCORE
71
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5 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Deep black levels for an LCD
  • Accurate color reproduction
  • 15,000 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Good balance of quality and price (value)
  • Sleek looking television

Cons

  • Glossy screen can reflect ambient light
  • Bulky design

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Erik

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October 17, 2007
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ProSCORE
86
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Deep black levels for an LCD
  • Accurate color reproduction
  • 15,000 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Good balance of quality and price (value)
  • Sleek looking television
  • Wide viewing angle - 178?

Cons

  • Glossy screen can reflect ambient light

Comments

"This is a good choice for a sub-$2000 flat panel television. The 46" model is the only LCD to get an 8 on CNET. Personally, I'm still thinking plasma or projector. Waiting for this bad boy to come out in December (and a sudden windfall of cash)."
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Omar

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December 4, 2007
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ProSCORE
80
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Deep black levels for an LCD
  • Accurate color reproduction
  • 15,000 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Wide viewing angle - 178?

Cons

  • Glossy screen can reflect ambient light

Competitors

Omar prefers Toshiba REGZA 42HL167, Sony KDL-40S3000, JVC LT-42X688 over Samsung LN-T4065F
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LN, T, 4065, F, LNT, T4065, 4065F, LNT4065, T4065F, LNT4065F