Samsung LN40C630

review

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.

review

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.

review

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

review

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.

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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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