Compare Prices : Samsung LE-40M86BD

Review summary: Samsung's bid for flatscreen domination shows no sign of losing momentum - the LE40M86 is yet another stylish, high-quality telly at a very attractive price

Pros: Looks the part. Sharp, detailed picture. Plenty of kit

Cons: TV tuner could be better. Lacks the black depth of the best. Needs more contrast

Review summary: We live in an age where competition between established CE marques and ascendant Chinese manufacturers has now become so intense that each is trying to outdo the other with fancy-sounding proprietary technologies

Pros: Strong picture quality, Impressive black levels, Good design and connectivity

Cons: Motion blur, Some of the optional features are flawed

Verdict: Sometimes manufacturers can try too hard. Forget all the fancy features - this is a great LCD without them

Review summary: Given its advanced specification, the 40M86/87BD certainly looks good value at around £1,200

Pros: Strong picture quality, Impressive black levels, Good design and connectivity

Cons: Motion blur, Some of the optional features are flawed

Verdict: This latter feature is because the 40M87BD's trio of HDMI sockets are all high-spec v.1.3 affairs rather than the still-common v.1.2. As such, the LE40M8 range can handle the extra colour range of the DeepColor system that HDMI 1.3's extra bandwidth ...