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Connectivity
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Key Features
 | Samsung's Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (SPVA) panel provides a 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes |
Audio Features
TruSurround is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels. High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the two hidden, downward-firing side-mounted 2.2-channel dome speakers built into the TV.SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass.
TruSurround XT audio also adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.
- Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
- TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
- The SRS WOW feature widens the sound stage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
 | With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.
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- Series 5 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 32-inch, 37-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models
- Series 6 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 19-inch, 22-inch, 32-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models
- Series 7 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models
Great TV - Audio not great August 24, 2008Carter Bradford (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX)
The picture quality of the TV is great. Vivid colors and dark blacks. My only complaint is that the audio is not great. Compared to my Sony, the audio sounds tinny and cheap. I'll be hooking up some external speakers soon.
Great Purchase August 23, 2008George H. Shapiro (Sun Valley, ID and Atlanta, GA USA)
Based on my technically savvy daughter's recommendation, I purchased this product. It was delivered, unpacked and installed by Amazon's contractor and has worked without a flaw since then. The pictures are clear and crisp. I could not have expected more.
excellent picture, but an inconveinence... August 22, 2008Richard M. Selah
First off, i am not going to write about the sound quality of this samsung tv, bc i hooked everything straight to my surround sound setup.
Next: This tv is well packaged, and came with no scratches, and the white glove delivery service was good overall.
Also, The picture is superb, i dont think you can get a better picture for the price or screen size. The tv looks nice too, it is glossy black and the swivel stand is actually a pretty good one. Ive seen some cheap swivel stands, but this one i actually dont mind having built in to the stand.
The "but" or the "inconvenience":
After doing a "screen check" (checking for any faulty issues with the tv) i found one. On the right side of the tv i found a light area of the screen that looks like a glare circle, but its built into the screen. I called amazon and they were really helpful and told me to contact samsung directly before initiating an exchange, so i called samsung and they were really helpful also and are going to send a service technician out to try and repair the tv.
Final note: i have read many a time that LCD's do sometimes have problems, and that not everyone comes perfect, as long as they get it fixed/replaced and i cant see anything wrong with it, then there is no worry. I will recommend this tv to anyone with about a 1000$ budget, bc you are getting a GREAT picture, with very vivid and detailed colors. Bluray looks amazing on this btw.
I will rate samsung phone support 5/5 stars
I will rate amazon phone support 5/5 stars
(you dont end up talking to a rep in india btw)
Great picture, unimpressive sound, overall good choice August 21, 2008William W. Davis (Boca Raton, FL USA)
Background:
Bought a new LCD TV to watch the Olympics in high-definition. I thought I would buy locally, but I wound up using Amazon instead, mostly because the exact make/model wasn't easily found where I live. I looked closely at all the affordable makes (eg, not Sony or Panasonic, but Toshiba, Samsung, Vizio, LG, Sharp, etc.). I also looked at Consumer Reports to get reliability reports, and decided to not buy an extended warranty as a result (LCD TVs are very reliable). My brother bought a Toshiba TV and really likes it. I thought even the Vizio TVs looked good.
I ultimately chose this particular Samsung model on the strength of my affection for their cell phones and for the very good reviews overall, particular for this particular TV. I needed a TV that would fit my entertainment armoire, meaning either a 32" or 37" (I'm very glad I chose the 37" now that I've got it).
Positives:
The picture really is outstanding, period. By that I mean that, right out of the box, without doing anything except tuning to a digital TV channel, the resulting picture is gorgeous. Flesh tones are natural. Colors are vivid. The whites are WHITE and the blacks are deep ebony. And I didn't touch any of the oodles of control settings that are available (if you are a tinkerer, you'll leave all the settings you can tweak...I just wanted something that looked great without any fuss). I like the side jacks to make hooking things up easy. I only use a digital broadcast TV and DVDs -- no cable or satellite -- and both broadcast TV and the DVDs look great.
The remote control is long and slender -- not particularly noteworthy except is can be illuminated if you want (not a big deal for me). It's much more than what I'm used to.
I haven't used the feature yet, but I like that it's got a USB port -- it'll make showing photos really easy in the future. It also provides an easy way to update the TV's firmware in the future.
Negatives:
If you've read any reviews on this set at all, you'll read that the audio is unimpressive, even disappointing. Mind you, the speakers aren't in front of the set -- I'm not sure where they are, actually -- and the sound that comes out is really inadequate to the picture. Even using the equalizer function, the sound is not rich or inviting at all. So, sound is the weak link for this TV. However, I've hooked my TV up to my stereo, so for movie watching, I'm not using the TV speakers. For watching TV news or a lot of other shows -- even the Olympics -- the TV sound is adequate, just not great. But you already know that by now.
One other thing I don't like is that, when hooked into my stereo, the Mute button on the remote doesn't mute the sound. That wouldn't be a problem if my stereo had a remote with a mute button on it, but I've got an older Yamaha receiver without a remote. So, it's a drawback for me, maybe not for you.
Oh, and I was thrown for a loop by the product dimensions -- the published dimensions don't include the TV base! I estimated a space for the TV that would be less than 24", but with the stand, it's more than 24"! Beware!
In sum, if they had added a nicer, beefer speaker system built-in, it'd be a 5-star product. If you've got a home theater set-up, this is a 5-star TV, hands-down. If you're going to use the built-in speakers, however, it's only a 4-star product. Go to a local electronics dealer and be sure to test out the sound on the TV you want to buy. My brother did this and chose his Toshiba TV on the strength of its picture AND sound.
Awesome Product - timely delivery August 18, 2008A. L. Reid
My wife and I were blown away by the quality of this television. I must say that we were equally impressed with the delivery occuring 2 days earlier than the estimate from Amazon. LOL - a representative with Best Buy tried to tell me that the televisions Amazon sells are used. Having been an Amazon customer for a long time, I knew better. The best price, no sales tax, and free delivery - Amazon is awesome as always!
