Samsung UE-40D6530

Samsung D6530 (UE40D6530) review

Samsung is not a company that likes to leave you wanting when it comes to features. Although a mid-range set, the 40-inch, 1080p, LED-illuminated UE40D6530 LCD TV packs in just about everything you could want from a telly, including plenty of picture-processing options, Internet features and 3D support -- and it still comes in at around £800. Over the last five years or so, Samsung has led the field when it comes to TV design, and the UE40D6530 is another blinder. This is a supremely stylish set, right from the transparent stem on the pedestal stand to the extremely narrow, brushed-metal bezel that measures a little over 15mm thick. Add to this the fact that the LED backlight has helped Samsung to slim the chassis down to just 30mm, and you've got a TV that really is a cut above the competition when it comes to style. The slim chassis hasn't prevented Samsung from adding a copious range of connectivity options. Along with the four HDMI ports, you'll also find connections for Scart and component inputs, although you'll have to use adaptor cables. The set has no fewer than three USB ports too, and, as Wi-Fi is integrated, there's no need to trail an Ethernet cable across the lounge to make use of the Internet features.