Here we have an HD Ready, 40-inch, Liquid Crystal Display, digital television set that delivers a sharp and smooth image at a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels in a generous 178-degree viewing area. Included is Samsung’s DNIe, or “Digital Natural Image engine,” designed to optimize motion, improve color, reduce noise, and improve image clarity.

In the ever-vital audio department this unit is equipped to provide you with high quality audio options. With two 10-watt audio outputs and SRS TruSurround XT surround sound processing for up close and personal surround sound and even a three dimensional stereo or mono experience, you’re truly going to enjoy the audio that this television set puts out. If you want to use headphones while watching your television, you’re out of luck with this model as there is no headphone connection.

In terms of connectivity the LE40R87BDX delivers both quality and quantity. The unit serves up three HDMI connectors in all, one component connection, RF in, a PC video input port, an S-Video input, two SCART ports, and even an optical out for high-end sound systems. Replete with connectivity options you are likely to find what you are looking for with the LE40R87BDX from Samsung.

An expected lifetime is strangely missing from the full specifications given by the manufacturer’s website. While plasma televisions tend to outlive LCDs, it’s hard to image a television set manufactured today that can’t endure standard wear and tear. There will almost certainly be new television options available before this unit reaches the end of its useful life.

Capping everything off for this model are a handful of fairly standard Samsung features such as Picture In Picture, Game Mode, an auto volume leveler, Anynet+, and more. This television also comes with a <1-watt energy saving standby mode. In the end, this model should really meet your needs quite nicely.