The Samsung LN40A550P is an all black, sleek LCD TV. Featured is a large 40 inch LCD screen. Surrounding the screen is a thin glossy black bezel. The controls are located on the side of the screen, which adds to the clean lines of the TV. The speakers are also bottom mounted and kept hidden from view. The Samsung LN40A550P also comes with a matching pedestal base. The Samsung LN40A550P features full 1920 x 1080 resolution. This means the Samsung LN40A550P is capable of display every last pixel encoded on your Blu-Ray player and 1080p broadcasts. Of course it can display all the other available HD formats as well, including 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i. The Samsung LN40A550P features a dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1 to make sure colors are bright and vivid. The brightness is rated at 500 cd/m2. 3 HDMI connections will make sure you can connect all your digital gear the best way possible. Experts who reviewed the Samsung LN40A550P liked the deep blacks and overall picture quality. The setup was easy and the controls were intuitive. The ample HDMI connections were also a big feature for a TV in this price range. Users ultimately purchased this TV based on the overall picture quality. Colors appeared to be natural and accurate. The Samsung LN40A550P proves that you can have a nice TV for not a lot of coin.