The Plasma TV Blog

This model is another example of Samsung’s commitment to providing a wide variety of LCD HDTV units to match any budget. The contrast ratio is 3,000:1 which is about a half less than the higher scale 40 inch models by Samsung. There are a lot of features missing on the 41 series that come with the higher numbered series. The key decision making item should be your own budget. You will not be disappointed with the picture which is always the key issue on a television monitor. Samsung puts its own exclusive DNle technology into its smaller LCD units, and the 10 bit processor helps make the pictures clear and the colors realistic. All the LCD units have a 178 degree viewing angle, and it will certainly handle most HD signals including 480p/720p/1080i resolution.

Another advantage of this 40 inch model is the ease with which it can be located anywhere in your home. It weighs only 45 pounds and is only 3.7 inches in depth. It meets the VESA standard and can be mounted on the wall. The HDMI input allows it to be hooked up with the rest of your Home Theater components with only a single cable. All of this makes it ideal for the den or the bedroom in addition to being the main television in the living room. It is compatible with your PC and has a rear RGB inlet. Although the A/V array makes it fine for video gaming, it does not have Samsung’s Optimized Game Mode feature, and this could be a consideration if you spend more time gaming than watching.

The bottom line of the S4041D is that it is a basic LCD unit lacking some bells and whistles, but most likely also has some hefty savings on its price tag. The thing to do might very well be go take a look at it side by side with some alternative models, and then decide if the savings is worth it. You will most likely be taking this one to the register.