Samsung LN40C630

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The Samsung PN42C450 is a 720p entry-level plasma that fails to dispel the notion that Samsung is an LCD-maker first, followed – at some distance – by plasma manufacturing.

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The 40G300U offers surprisingly deep black levels, but we noticed issues with color temperature consistency.

legacy

In its favor, the Panasonic TC-P42U2 is pretty inexpensive for a plasma.

review

An average plasma TV with a few notable problems, but some real bonuses, as well.

review

Not the best budget TV we’ve reviewed, but it gets the job done for a reasonable price.

legacy

An entry-level LCD that provides fair performance for a good price ($629 MSRP) with some design flaws.

legacy

Okay for a novice, but those demanding more than minimal performance might want to explore other options.

legacy

Not the best budget TV we’ve reviewed, but it gets the job done for a reasonable price.

legacy

At this price, we expect more than a 42-inch screen, decent performance, and some local media playback.

legacy

Despite some flaws and lack of internet access, it stacks up well against more expensive competitors.

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The Samsung LN40C630 is a 40-inch 1080p HDTV with some nice media features, and above average test results.

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We were curious to see what Panasonic could do with a mid-level LED-backlit LCD TV. As it turns out, not much.

review

If you’re looking for a simple TV that doesn’t need all the networking bells and whistles, you’ve got a winner here.

review

At this price, we expect more than a 42-inch screen, decent performance, and some local media playback.

review

An entry-level LCD that provides fair performance for a good price ($629 MSRP) with some design flaws.

review

Okay for a novice, but those demanding more than minimal performance might want to explore other options.

Close-up of the cooktop on a stainless steel induction range.

Ovens & Ranges

Samsung LN40C630

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The Samsung PN42C450 is a 720p entry-level plasma that fails to dispel the notion that Samsung is an LCD-maker first, followed – at some distance – by plasma manufacturing.

The 40G300U offers surprisingly deep black levels, but we noticed issues with color temperature consistency.

In its favor, the Panasonic TC-P42U2 is pretty inexpensive for a plasma.

An average plasma TV with a few notable problems, but some real bonuses, as well.

Not the best budget TV we’ve reviewed, but it gets the job done for a reasonable price.

An entry-level LCD that provides fair performance for a good price ($629 MSRP) with some design flaws.

Okay for a novice, but those demanding more than minimal performance might want to explore other options.

Not the best budget TV we’ve reviewed, but it gets the job done for a reasonable price.

At this price, we expect more than a 42-inch screen, decent performance, and some local media playback.

Despite some flaws and lack of internet access, it stacks up well against more expensive competitors.

The Samsung LN40C630 is a 40-inch 1080p HDTV with some nice media features, and above average test results.

We were curious to see what Panasonic could do with a mid-level LED-backlit LCD TV. As it turns out, not much.

If you’re looking for a simple TV that doesn’t need all the networking bells and whistles, you’ve got a winner here.

At this price, we expect more than a 42-inch screen, decent performance, and some local media playback.

An entry-level LCD that provides fair performance for a good price ($629 MSRP) with some design flaws.

Okay for a novice, but those demanding more than minimal performance might want to explore other options.

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