Samsung UN40ES6500 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz 3D Slim LED HDTV (Black) On Sale

Description : Samsung UN40ES6500 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz 3D Slim LED HDTV.1-Year Parts and 1-Year Labor Warranty. Read More


Features :

• Smart Content with Signature Services
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Web Browser
• Full HD 2D and 3D
• TV with stand (Width x Height x Depth): 36.6-Inch x 24.4-Inch x 9.5-Inch, TV without stand (Width x Height x Depth): 36.6-Inch x 21.9-Inch x 1.9-Inch
• 40-inch LED backlit display
• Built-in WiFi
• Full HD 2D or 3D with Clear Motion Rate of 480
• Smart Content with Signature Services; Smart Hub

Review : Struggle, Pain, and Joy
This review is for the 60" model.

First Impressions
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The box is *huge*. The TV is *thin*. Not even an inch at the edge, and maybe just over in the center. The menus are pretty straightforward. (I don't care too much about the 3D or Smart features of this TV at the moment, and don't have much frame of reference for how to judge modern 3D, so I can't really review these aspects.) The screen doesn't seem too glossy, but it apparently works very well as a mirror because I can see a negative image of my kitchen when it's off.

Struggle
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One extremely annoying "feature" of these TVs that I've found out after purchase is the "CE Dimming" feature. This is not the "ECO Dimming" or anything you can control; It's hard-coded into the certain picture modes (Standard and Native, at least). This feature is something that will reduce the backlighting when there is mostly black on the screen. (For example, if there is 100%...