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from Atlanta, GA
We bought this TV in the store yesterday. For less than $650 including tax, this TV is great. Easy to set up. Fits great in our old entertainment unit with a 40" wide opening. The sound quality is poor. We're hooking it up to our surround sound tonight.
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from Ridgeland, MS
I got this for my mom since I have a similar model. First of all, plasmas are better than LCD's in my opinion. If someone tells you plasmas have issues with burn-in, then slap them. Okay, don't slap them, but don't believe them. I don't think they can burn in any more than a tube TV could. This Samsung has a great HD picture. The SD quality isn't bad, but that's not why you bought this. If you buy an HDTV and don't have HD going to it, then that's like buying a Corvette and never driving over 20 mph. My advice is to go to CNET's site and put in your model # and "calibration" to get a starting point for the best specs for your viewing pleasure. Watching an HDTV straight out of the box will probably blind you in a matter of months. LOL! The TV collects dust like no other. Having said that, it's easy to get rid of it. The sound isn't overwhelming, but it's not that bad at all. The menu has a lot of options, but the instruction manual really doesn't help you figure out what they're for. Sure, there's a description, but most people haven't a clue on when to use it. I hate I don't have anything groundbreaking about this TV, but it is what it is: a solid, excellent quality, great price TV that your friends will envy.
What's great about it: The picture, which is the most important thing.
What's not so great: It doesn't do anything special. Collects dust.
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from rainsville,al
great picture quality,easy to use.Did research , for the price this proved to be the best all round choice.Have used it for 60 days no problems at all.
What's great about it: easy use simple menu
What's not so great: only one (rca) input, but has three hdmi
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from Hazel Park, MI
I checked out several HDTV's prior to settling on this Samsung. There were many good deals out there so I did my homework on what brands were the best. I narrowed it down to 3 manufacturers but the Samsung had the right features for what I was looking for. First off, the HDTV tuner is great. I use an antenna for my local channels and this tuner pulls in more channels that are far clearer than the tuner box I previously used. The picture on this tv is crisp bright and clear. It is by far the best picture I have had in home. Every signal I use from DVD's to Netflix streaming video ( thru my xbox 360 ) look fantastic. The remote is a large and easy to use. I especially like the source menu. I have a number of components hooked up to this tv including my pc, cable, xbox 360, DVR and a blueray player. The source menu shows you a list of your component inputs and when to arrow up to a specific input it shows you what that component is and what is currently showing on that component before you choose it. Very nice. I paid $700 for this TV and am very happy with the purchase. Highly recommend looking at Samsung for your next HDTV LCD purchase.
What's great about it: Great price. Fantastic picture
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from Los Angeles, CA
Great product for the price. The picture and sound quality are excellent. The HDMI connectors on the back are a little fragile and i've had some issues with losing connection.
What's great about it: The picture is excellent
What's not so great: The connectors on the back are very fragile
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from Brooklyn, NY
this is my first experience with HDTV, so my excitement is not only about this particular model. I have optimum cablevision HD hooked up. The picture (except for the caveat below) is amazing - just breathtaking. The machine has a sleek look, is light and easy to move, has a built in swivel of appx 20-25 degrees. I would have liked the remote to be able to control my cable and DVD. it doesn't. so i programmed my cable remote to control the tv.
switching from cable input to DVD input should be easier. 1) it needs the TV's remote 2) it takes way more key strokes on the remote than it should
the picture looses a lot of it's sharpness when there's fast action
What's great about it: excellent price, easy to set up, easy to operate
What's not so great: the picture looses a lot of it's sharpness when there's fast action
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from Salem, NH
Got this TV during one of the Holiday sales, and love it. Beautiful picture, easy setup, sound is very good. Just wish Samsung had made a more responsive remote.
What's great about it: great picture
What's not so great: remote buttons not as responsive as I'd like
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from South Dakota
I bought the 40 inch Samsung TV in December after considering other brands and having a Samsung 32 inch that was a great purchase. There was a good promotion on the TV. I wanted something that has a good track record and is reasonably-priced and bigger for the living room in the new residence. This TV has decent sound , dependable and great picture along with being dependable. It is fun to watch ball games on the TV. Setup was a breeze. Overall, I am happy with the TV and would recommend the product to others.
What's great about it: Picture, reasonably-priced, good sound