TCL 40” LCD Beauty

TCL L40FHDF12TA 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV with 2-Year Warranty

First this isn’t a bargain, it is a steal. I got it at Amazon for $319 including shipping. It is a measure of TCL’s confidence in their product that they have a 2 year warranty included. Some TV’s have as short as a 90 day warrantee which to me means they don’t have a whole lot of confidence in their product.

Packaging on this TV was superb. It was well protected and if I would have looked at the diagram on the box, I would have just cut the shipping straps and been able to lift the box off. Instead, I pulled the staples and lifted the TV out to discover how difficult I made it. Alas, such is life.

Setup was simple and the picture is excellent. HD is terrific with no adjustments, color calibration or skull cracking needed. I was not seeing the scores on the football game and discovered I had inadvertently zoomed in, once I zoomed out everything was perfect.

The remote has a solid feel but what appears to be a main control is not as main as you would think. That is how I inadvertently zoomed.

There are a wealth of connections on this TV, both on the side and the back.

Overall, this is the best TV for the money I have seen.

I did not get any financial compensation from anyone for writing this review.

Product Features

Plug-and-Play Compatibility for More Entertainment Options
Numerous Inputs and Outputs
Enhanced Picture and Sound Quality
Channel Labeling and Sleep Timer for Ease of Use
Efficient Design Saves Money and Energy

Technical Details

Brand Name: Tcl
Model: L40FHDF12TA
Display Technology: LCD
Display Size: 40.0 inches
Image Aspect Ratio: 16:09
Image Contrast Ratio: 4000:1
Resolution: 1080p
Refresh Rate: 60

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