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Samsung UN40B6000 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV (2009 Model)
Screen Size | 40 Inches |
Brand | SAMSUNG |
Supported Internet Services | Browser |
Display Technology | LED |
Product Dimensions | 10"D x 38.7"W x 27.1"H |
Resolution | 1080p |
Refresh Rate | 120 |
Model Name | B6 |
Included Components | Stand, TV |
Connectivity Technology | RF, USB, Ethernet, HDMI |
About this item
- Ultra-slim 40-inch LED HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest picture possible
- LED technology enables a true-to-life range of picture brightness; uses 40 percent less energy than conventional LCD TVs
- InfoLink RSS feeds of news, weather and sports from your broadband connection
- Inputs: 4 HDMI, 1 component, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 PC, 1 optical digital audio output
- Includes detachable swivel table stand; measures 38.7 x 27.1 x 10 inches (WxHxD) with stand
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Important information
Visible screen diagonal
40" / 102 cm
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Remote Control | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
Smart Features | — | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
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Sold By | — | GlobalRenewedNetwork | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Gralley |
display type | LED | LCD | LCD | FHD | LCD | LED |
display size | 40 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches | 40 inches |
model year | 2009 | 2019 | 2019 | 2023 | 2023 | 2018 |
resolution | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
hardware interface | usb, hdmi, ethernet | usb | hdmi | — | bluetooth, ethernet, hdmi, usb | — |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB, Ethernet, RF | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, HDMI | HDMI | Wi-Fi, HDMI | Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Samsung UN40B6000 40-inch (39.9" Diagonal) LED High Definition TV that features an ultra slim 1.2” depth LED TV delivering breakthrough picture quality. The Samsung UN40B6000 is designed by meeting Energy Star compliance. Unprecedented image quality is achieved through innovations such as a 3,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for incredibly deep blacks and pristine whites, Auto Motion Plus 120Hz motion blur reduction and enriched, more accurate color processing. Samsung LED TVs use 40% less power than conventional LCD TVs and are manufactured with the environment in mind. The Samsung UN40B6000 LED HDTV takes television to a new world of connectivity where InfoLink can access news, weather and sports with real time RSS updates right on your TV. Get more out of television with Samsung LED TV.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 39.3 x 3.3 x 25.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 37.5 pounds |
ASIN | B001UHMV90 |
Item model number | UN40B6000 |
Customer Reviews |
3.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,162,026 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #5,232 in LED & LCD TVs |
Date First Available | August 24, 2009 |
Department | Samsung |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Item Weight | 37.5 Pounds |
Standing screen display size | 40 Inches |
Wattage | 20 watts |
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Customers like the picture quality, ease of setup, and appearance of the television. For example, they mention it produces a very good to excellent picture, the clear screen is very good, and the reflectivity so you can easily view the picture without glare. That said, opinions are mixed on the sound quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the television. They mention that it produces a very good to excellent picture, with no loss of quality when viewing from the side. The clear screen is very good, so you can easily view the picture without glare. The picture has stunning sharpness, excellent overall color, and the quality of anti blur makes watching fast paced sports very enjoyable.
"...Some thoughts and observations:1. The clear screen is very good - I have 3 windows, and a bright ceiling light; there are no reflection..." Read more
"...Pro:1.The UN40B6000 provides a great picture, stunning sharpness, excellent overall color...." Read more
"My first LED TV and I am very pleased. Picture in HD is outstanding. Set up is simple and uncomplicated.Touch of red adds a little class...." Read more
"...Many of the TV's we looked at boasted a high quality picture, but we saw a huge difference when we stepped back from the screen...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the television. They mention that it is an outstanding product, brilliant, and has excellent quality. They also say that it's a superb device for movies, video games, cable TV, and a computer monitor. However, some customers have reported issues with the user tool limitations.
"...Excellent ATSC digital tuner, except for the user tool limitations (see cons).2.Low power consumption...." Read more
"This television is amazing...." Read more
"...The TV is a superb device for movies, video games, cable TV, and a computer monitor...." Read more
"Outstanding product with full documentation on EVERYTHING! Beleieve you would even hook this up to the space station!..." Read more
Customers find the setup of the television to be easy. They mention that the menu is very user-friendly, and the setup is simple and uncomplicated. Customers also appreciate the full documentation on everything.
"...5. The backlit remote is nice for nighttime viewing and is fairly user friendly.6...." Read more
"...Picture in HD is outstanding. Set up is simple and uncomplicated.Touch of red adds a little class...." Read more
"...Set up was easy, it looks great in the room and we are really enjoying our new Samsung.~ Lee Mellott" Read more
"...with the LED with it's sharpness and brightness and the easiness of operation. The adaptability of the other devices is amazing...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the television. For example, they mention it looks great in the room, has a lustrous black finish that sets off the wide screen beautifully, and the touch of red adds a little class.
"...1.The UN40B6000 provides a great picture, stunning sharpness, excellent overall color...." Read more
"...Set up is simple and uncomplicated.Touch of red adds a little class...." Read more
"...In addition the TV offers a sleek design. It has a lustrous black finish that sets off the wide screen beautifully...." Read more
Customers like the brightness of the television. They say that the LED has a sharpness and brightness. They also say that it has the right amount of reflectivity so that you can easily view the screen. Customers also mention that the backlit remote is nice for nighttime viewing and is fairly user friendly.
"...5. The backlit remote is nice for nighttime viewing and is fairly user friendly.6...." Read more
"...The screen has just the right amount of reflectivity so you can easily view the picture without glare...." Read more
"...I'm impressed with the LED with it's sharpness and brightness and the easiness of operation. The adaptability of the other devices is amazing...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the television. Some mention that the sound is ok for in TV sound as a backup, while others say that it's not that great, has horrible speakers, and is a bit tinny. Some customers also mention that there's a buzz from behind the set that was intense at times.
"...that UN40B6000 produces a very good to excellent picture, and the sound is decent for a television set - is it worth the couple of hundred dollars..." Read more
"...which enhanced the quality of the sound considerably as the TV sound is just average. For the price I paid from Amazon it was a good buy." Read more
"...Sound is actually much better than I had expected from some of the other reviews...." Read more
"...There is no bass whatsoever, it is very tinny. Thank goodness we hooked up to a speaker system.* Only one component video input...." Read more
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Some thoughts and observations:
1. The clear screen is very good - I have 3 windows, and a bright ceiling light; there are no reflection problems. In some of my earlier posted Amazon photos, a window reflection was evident on the screen, but not really noticeable in real-life viewing. I found, however, if I looked for the reflection, I could see it. I reshot the photos in lower light to better illustrate the performance of the UN40b6000. The first photo shows how good the screen image is when viewed directly on; this quality remains solid to 15 - 20 degrees of center. The image does lighten but I disagree that it rapidly deteriorates to poor quality even up to a viewing angle of 45 degrees; it's still a good image.
2. Out of the box the picture is good, but after using the settings recommended by CNET, with some slight personal adjustments, the picture for many Blu Ray pictures are as good as I've seen.
3. Despite the stated mega contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1, the gamma setting needed to be adjusted to at least +2 or +3 (highest) values to keep dark scenes properly contrasted. One interesting fact regarding the off-center viewing is that contrast for dark lit scenes actually improves.
4. The sound is NOT bad; the two UN40B6000 rear/downward firing speakers in custom mode produces respectable sound for a television set. Now, if you want theater-quality surround sound, then this TV is going to fall far short of such expectation, but what set would not? My suggestion is to go into sound mode; select custom, select graphic equalizer (set 100HZ to max; 300HZ to 3/4 range); set SRS Trusurround HD to "On" and give a listen. If you're still not happy, buy a sound bar.
5. The backlit remote is nice for nighttime viewing and is fairly user friendly.
6. The Samsung Blu Ray and UN40B6000 automatically recognize one another which may play a role in the exceptional picture that is produced.
The bottom line is that UN40B6000 produces a very good to excellent picture, and the sound is decent for a television set - is it worth the couple of hundred dollars more than its CCFL counterpart? I cannot say with certainty, but my hunch is that it is. However, where its performance may exceed say the LN40B650 is most likely limited to direct viewing +/- 20 degrees off center. After that the CCFL set may hold an advantage.
Update 9/25: I have read the reviews regarding limited viewing angles, but I have not noticed the dramatic degradation that has been observed by others. For comparison, I have placed 3 images under typical dark viewing conditions (note all camera settings are in static manual mode, no photo editing performed). The series of photos uploaded on Amazon do not come close to the actual picture on the screen in terms of quality, but they do demonstrate relative difference in picture color and contrast as the viewing angle is moved from center - please note photo placement captions. Overall, I am VERY happy with the UN40B6000 performance and have every intention of keeping it. The picture is outstanding when viewed directly, and may diminish with increased viewing angle, but it's more of an excellent to good, than a good to terrible. My wife keeps complaining that the picture is too good - that it's like watching a movie being made instead of viewing a movie - it does not make sense to me either.
UPDATE 1/22/10: In the comment section I was asked the set's height with stand. When I performed the required action by using a metal measuring tape positioned on the right side of the TV, the set went into store demo mode that displayed features of the TV - I needed Samsung technical support to get me out of the stored program. On the plus side - at 23:00, Friday night, I had a technician within minutes. Samsung did not understand why it happened but it did, and they directed me out of the program. FYI, I measured over the front buttons on the right side of the TV and I now believe the metal tape simultaneously contacted two buttons which initiated the store demo program - do not take a measurement in that fashion! If for some reason the store display comes on, from menu, go to "plug and play" and advance to section that has choices "store demo" or "home use" select "home use" to exit the program.
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2009
Some thoughts and observations:
1. The clear screen is very good - I have 3 windows, and a bright ceiling light; there are no reflection problems. In some of my earlier posted Amazon photos, a window reflection was evident on the screen, but not really noticeable in real-life viewing. I found, however, if I looked for the reflection, I could see it. I reshot the photos in lower light to better illustrate the performance of the UN40b6000. The first photo shows how good the screen image is when viewed directly on; this quality remains solid to 15 - 20 degrees of center. The image does lighten but I disagree that it rapidly deteriorates to poor quality even up to a viewing angle of 45 degrees; it's still a good image.
2. Out of the box the picture is good, but after using the settings recommended by CNET, with some slight personal adjustments, the picture for many Blu Ray pictures are as good as I've seen.
3. Despite the stated mega contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1, the gamma setting needed to be adjusted to at least +2 or +3 (highest) values to keep dark scenes properly contrasted. One interesting fact regarding the off-center viewing is that contrast for dark lit scenes actually improves.
4. The sound is NOT bad; the two UN40B6000 rear/downward firing speakers in custom mode produces respectable sound for a television set. Now, if you want theater-quality surround sound, then this TV is going to fall far short of such expectation, but what set would not? My suggestion is to go into sound mode; select custom, select graphic equalizer (set 100HZ to max; 300HZ to 3/4 range); set SRS Trusurround HD to "On" and give a listen. If you're still not happy, buy a sound bar.
5. The backlit remote is nice for nighttime viewing and is fairly user friendly.
6. The Samsung Blu Ray and UN40B6000 automatically recognize one another which may play a role in the exceptional picture that is produced.
The bottom line is that UN40B6000 produces a very good to excellent picture, and the sound is decent for a television set - is it worth the couple of hundred dollars more than its CCFL counterpart? I cannot say with certainty, but my hunch is that it is. However, where its performance may exceed say the LN40B650 is most likely limited to direct viewing +/- 20 degrees off center. After that the CCFL set may hold an advantage.
Update 9/25: I have read the reviews regarding limited viewing angles, but I have not noticed the dramatic degradation that has been observed by others. For comparison, I have placed 3 images under typical dark viewing conditions (note all camera settings are in static manual mode, no photo editing performed). The series of photos uploaded on Amazon do not come close to the actual picture on the screen in terms of quality, but they do demonstrate relative difference in picture color and contrast as the viewing angle is moved from center - please note photo placement captions. Overall, I am VERY happy with the UN40B6000 performance and have every intention of keeping it. The picture is outstanding when viewed directly, and may diminish with increased viewing angle, but it's more of an excellent to good, than a good to terrible. My wife keeps complaining that the picture is too good - that it's like watching a movie being made instead of viewing a movie - it does not make sense to me either.
UPDATE 1/22/10: In the comment section I was asked the set's height with stand. When I performed the required action by using a metal measuring tape positioned on the right side of the TV, the set went into store demo mode that displayed features of the TV - I needed Samsung technical support to get me out of the stored program. On the plus side - at 23:00, Friday night, I had a technician within minutes. Samsung did not understand why it happened but it did, and they directed me out of the program. FYI, I measured over the front buttons on the right side of the TV and I now believe the metal tape simultaneously contacted two buttons which initiated the store demo program - do not take a measurement in that fashion! If for some reason the store display comes on, from menu, go to "plug and play" and advance to section that has choices "store demo" or "home use" select "home use" to exit the program.
I really like the TV's design but find that the viewing angle and picture quality issue is probably too significant to compromise. I am surprised that no one else seem to have mentioned this with the exception of the CNet review. Maybe I have a faulty set - but it seems unlikely since the picture is great if I'm dead center-front of the TV.
Pro:
1.The UN40B6000 provides a great picture, stunning sharpness, excellent overall color. Excellent ATSC digital tuner, except for the user tool limitations (see cons).
2.Low power consumption. The load power measured about 65 watts or about 0.095 watts/square-inch for the 40 inch LED-lit screen. By contrast, my Samsung 61 inch DLP HDTV measured about 210 watts or about 0.132 watts/square-inch. Line voltage measured 122 volts at 60Hz. The measured values are from an APC 1300 UPS using the built-in digital load watt meter. The wattage in either case varies according to picture preference settings and scene to scene variation.
Con:
1.Unlike the other Samsung HDTV's I have purchased in the past, the UN40B6000 will not easily combine TV channels from other cities or directions. I live between several cities. I do not have cable or subscription satellite service, only broadcast reception with an outside antenna oriented with a rotor. Every time I want to watch channels from a different direction the auto scan must be run; which first eliminates all previously stored channels. Re-aiming the antenna is quick; but to run the auto scan every time is absurd. Also, there is no method to manually add a real digital air channel should a broadcaster use a virtual channel of the same number. See [...] for definition of a virtual channel.
2.The multimedia USB interface overall does work; however there are exceptions. All my NASA HD recordings, direct from the NASA C band channel on AMC 6, are recorded in mpg format to my PC's hard drive. When transferred, none of these files played with the UN40B6000 USB interface, although they play without problems on my PC. Not too surprising, other mpg recordings do work without problems. I believe the difference is the specific mpeg decoder used to record the files to the hard drive.
3.No S-video input. It would be really nice to play my super VHS tapes with the an s-video connection.
4.The internet connection is useless. While the internet connection does work, accessing weather, stocks, news while watching TV is useless; obviously my opinion.