With a brilliant 1080p display, 60,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and multiple HDMI inputs, this HDTV provides a stunning focus for your multimedia center.
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I purchased this tv for my master bedroom after returning the Insignina 42" 120hz under Best Buy's 30 day return policy and I'm so glad I did. Although the Insigna was good, it wasn't as good as my 52" Samsung LCD 650 in my living room that i purchased a year ago. The color's do not need any calibration out of the box and it appears very true to life, perfect brightness in bright light or dark, great dark scene contrast, and good speakers if you don't plan to use external surround sound. There is NO glare issue with this set and the view angle is virtually unliminted. I know that everyone is marketing the 120 hz refresh rate, and although it makes sense on paper, i'm not sure how necessary it is. I have been watching alot of football and hockey this past year on my 60 hz samsung and i don't recall every losing a puck or having a football 'skipping' across the screen. I am totally satisfied with both of my Samsung 60 hz sets and a year from now 120 hz will probably be the new standard, but i don't see the necessity to pay extra for it now. Once you own a Samsung.. i think everything else will fall just short of meeting your expectations. Highly recommended!!
What's great about it: Out of the box Picture - not color adjustment needed