Discount Samsung LN40A650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color

DEAD on Arrival. Highly disappointed.

Price was great. Shipping was great and TV arrived ahead of time through CEVA in great boxed condition. Switched on the TV to find random lines all over the screen all traversing up to the top right hand corner where they clustered into a small bullet hole-like glass shatter pattern. Switched off the TV and inspected to find that the LCD panel looked fine with no scratches but had an internal smear the size of a thumbnail on the top right. Called Amazon, and they promptly agreed to take it back and issue a complete refund.

LCD panels are usually very hardy. So, some robot/widget at the manufacturer that is used to lift and pack the TV used too much force internally shattering the LCD. I really doubt anyone but the manufacturer would have touched this TV after it was packed. So, Samsumg materials handling quality is suspect and I would say dubious.

Overall, highly disappointed though Amazon has been cooperative.Get more detail about Samsung LN40A650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color.