Samsung LNT4042H 40" LCD HDTV

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The Samsung LNT4042H 40" LCD HDTV is an older version of the Samsung LNT4053H and has a few differences. The chief difference is in the HD quality -- the LNT4053H plays full 1080p, while the LNT4042H plays 720p. Besides that, the contrast ratio for this one is 7000:1, while the LNT4053H's is 8000:1. Aside from that, the TVs are mostly the same, with the Samsung LNT4053H having some minor changes that enhance the image quality.

That said, the Samsung LNT4042H is significantly cheaper than its younger, hipper brother. So, if you don't care terribly about the 720p/1080p difference (which, most people usually can't even tell the difference) this makes a hell of a TV.

For a more comprehensive review, check out our write-up of the Samsung LNT4053H.

Things That Also Make It Special:

1. 720p TV with 7000:1 contrast ratio and an affordable price. Plus, it's older and therefore wiser than the LNT4053H.