In the world of LED TV technology, Samsung is king thanks to the fact that it took the initiative and began producing a wide selection of options to suit different budgets and needs.
The Samsung UN40C6500 is a capable HDTV that uses LED technology to augment the LCD display, producing a design and level of performance not matched by those that have come before.
40 inch TV with 1.1 inch deep wow factor
The Samsung UN40C6500 measures 40 inches across the diagonal, which should be large enough to suit medium to large size living spaces, although it is always worth doing some research to check precisely what size screen you require for your particular setup.
The design of this TV is sleek and modern and it is just 1.1 inches thick so it will be well suited to wall mounting for example.
The simple dark grey bezel is rimmed in a clear strip which shows a little of the design flair for which Samsung is known, presenting a very aesthetically pleasing package overall.
Hook up to 4 HDMI devices to the UN40C6500
You can hook up a total of four HDMI devices to the Samsung UN40C6500 thanks to its array of inputs and it will also accept a connection from your PC or laptop to act as a stand-in for a monitor.
Show all your media content wirelessly
The presence of the AllShare wireless syncing system means that you do not have to use cables if you want to stream movies, pictures or music direct to your TV from various devices including smartphones and PCs.
Samsung TV Apps for instant online content
The Samsung UN40C6500 is compatible with Samsung Apps, so if you connect it to your broadband router with an Ethernet cable or buy the Wi-Fi adapter, you can enjoy a host of impressive services.
Video streaming site YouTube has its own app, as does Netflix and Blockbuster.
You can check out the latest tweets on Twitter, read the news from USA Today or check up on any items you are buying or selling on eBay.
This will save you having to whip out your laptop every time you want to go online – this is definitely the future of TV, Samsung is ahead of its time and is a market leader.
Energy efficient LED TV
Many people are more concerned about energy efficiency and the environment than ever before, so if you buy an Samsung LED TV such as the UN40C6500, you will be doing your bit to reduce your carbon footprint without having to make any concessions in terms of viewing experience.
This TV comes with Energy Star 4.1 certification, which indicates that it is 43 per cent more energy efficient than the devices which match up to the very basic Energy Star rating.
If you are replacing your old HDTV, then looking for an LED TV is a real must because it is the only way to lessen the impact your viewing entertainment has on the planet.
Final Thoughts
The Samsung UN40C6500 is a well-built, fully loaded HDTV, which is easy on the eye thanks to its wafer thin design and offers excellent additional content via the integrated apps and services.
Pros:
- Super thin 1.1 inch form factor
- Enhanced picture clarity due to a 120Hz refresh rate and 5,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio.
- Wi-fi ready
- Power saving features.
- 4 HDMI ports, 2 USB, PC input (D-sub) plus Audio Digital Optical Out allows plenty of connections to your equipment.
Cons:
- Lack of HDMI support for Apple computers.
Product Codes
UN40C6500VF
UN40C6500
