Samsung LE40A558 40in LCD TV lacks the red-tinged aesthetic flourish introduced by the step-up A656 range. Its screen, meanwhile, boasts the now increasingly de rigueur Full HD resolution, and a very attractive-looking maximum contrast ration of 30,000:1 with the Dynamic Contrast feature activated. However, the various motion issues exhibited by the 40A558’s pictures make it impossible to give it a whole-hearted recommendation, and will likely make it a non-starter for AV purists. The LE40A558 lacks any 100Hz processing to back up the Movie Plus arrangement.

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