Samsung LN55A950 55 1080p LCD HDTV with 120Hz refresh rate and LED backlighting

Sunday, November 30th, 2008 at 8:19 pm

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Samsung LN55A950 55 1080p LCD HDTV with 120Hz refresh rate and LED backlighting

55" widescreen HDTV (54.6") -- 16:9 aspect ratio * Touch of Color high-gloss finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * Ultra Clear LCD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels) *

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5 Stars Great New Generation LED Backlight LCD HDTV!

I've had this for a month now. I also bought the Samsung BD-P1500 with it. I love both units. I connected them to my Sony HT-CT100 soundbar and I am perfectly happy with the sound. Yes, I know the soundbar does not do HD sound,etc,.. but I don't care because the soundbar is quite slick with the TV. Plus, it does what I want it to do so no complaint.

As for the TV. The picture is so crisp and clear and the black level really black that it took a while to get used to watching it. I have a DirecTV HD DVR attached to it too via HDMI and it is an entirely different level of watching TV. The images look so "real" as my daughter said.

I know the TV can do a lot of other things if you attach it to the internet. But, I bought it really for just watching HD TV and movies. So, I was/am not that concern about its other functions.

Right now, DirecTV just upgraded my DVR to 1080p, so I can't wait to see any program or shows in 1080p. But the 1080i resolution is great as it is. So, no complaint in there either.

BTW, the upconversion from the BD-P1500 looks great too. Also, make sure you use HDMI 1.3b cables. I got mine here from BargainCell for < $10 each.

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Sharp Aquos LC52D64U 52 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Thursday, November 27th, 2008 at 4:13 pm

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Sharp Aquos LC52D64U 52 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

The Aquos D64U Series fits a large screen size into incredibly small footprints. The depth of the D64U series is reduced by 30% by changing the layout of the circuits inside the LCD panel. Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel is utilized to provide 10,000:1 Dynamic-Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology and 4ms response time. Place the TV practically anywhere in the room with a 176 degrees wide viewing angle. Enhanced Black Level provides the deepest, most accurate black of any flat panel TV. Aquos engine with ASV technology provides high performance video processing for the brightest, most vivid colors and images. 15 W + 15 W Audio System Tuning System ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuning System 10,000 - 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 4ms response time produce spectacular picture quality 2000 - 1 Native Contrast Ratio 2000 - 1 Aspect Ratio 16 - 9 4-wavelength Backlight System AN-52AG4 Optional Wall Mount Brackets Input Ports - 3x HDMI (1 side, 2 rear), 2x HD Component (1 side, 1 rear), 1x 15-pin RGB PC, 1x S-Video, 3x Composite Video (1 side, 2 rear), 1x RS-232C 9-pin and 4x Audio (L/R) Inputs All inputs are compatible with 1080p sources Dimensions - 48-45/64 x 32-59/64 x 12-13/16 with Stand and Speakers / 48-45/64 x 30-31/64 x 3-3/4 without Stand Weight - 74.9 pounds with Stand and Speakers / 62.8 pounds without Stand

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great picture, but needs some tweaking out of the box
This is a terrific large flat panel TV. The sharpness and color is exceptional. The factory defaults were too saturated, however, and took some adjustment.

4 Stars Could be better
Almost all in this TV is right, the only one problem that I can see is the black color "it have not realism" as the others colors, therefore, for the money that paid I think could live with it.

5 Stars Wow
After it arrived, we could not believe the clarity and the quality it presented. We are very pleased with this purchase.

1 Star very expensive mistake
Sharp Aquos LC52D64U is horrible, it was delivered 3 weeks ago and I have spent all my tv viewing time since trying to tweak it.

Impossible to get colors right and when you get close on one channel, you invariably have to re-adjust on next channel.

Picture is only clear on up close shots, as soon as video switches to a medium to distant shot , all is out of focus. Same for DVD'S. My old Panosonic 32 inch CRT has 10 times better picture and I have never had to adjust the settings....ever!

Sharp support was no help, they stated that this was a HDTV and I could not expect to get a decent picture on non-HD channels. This is unbelievable, why would anyone buy a TV that you can only watch 6 channels or so, out of 200. Besides the HD channels only are clear on close up shots also, anything else is out of focus.

I will give Sharp one more chance/call and then I will send this item back, as my return window will expite shortly.

4 Stars Sharp Aquos LC52D64U
After careful use and adequate shakedown time, I find this LCD TV remarkably great. It is sharp and the visual angels of view are equally great. However, the black shiny plastic bezels is easy to scratch, and cannot be cleaned well due to this fact. Secondly the display is not as bright as it should be. Most images are darker when compared to other LCD screens.

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Samsung LN46A950 46 1080p LCD HDTV with 120Hz refresh rate and LED backlighting

Monday, November 24th, 2008 at 9:23 pm

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Samsung LN46A950 46 1080p LCD HDTV with 120Hz refresh rate and LED backlighting

46" widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio) * Touch of Color high-gloss finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * Ultra Clear LCD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels) *

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great LCD TV
This TV replaces a rear-projection 55 inch Mitsubishi. That TV was bleeding edge at the time, but now its firewire, separate HD input, and lack of 1080p have already made it near obsolete. This new TV operates with its features all streamlined. All channels are on the same input (if you didn't have an older HDTV then this won't mean much).

The picture -- well what's there to say. It looks great. If you're super super nit-picky then you may notice some blooming in dark scenes with white lettering or high contrast. But the deep black level makes up for it. And at this point in time, LEDs are not as small as a pixel - will they ever be? The screen is quite shiny, which causes some reflections during the day.

I don't notice the off-center difference that much as my viewing area is fairly narrow. And by default it comes with auto motion turned on which I personally detest. It makes film look like video. I turned it off for all inputs. I DO like the cinema look and I believe it comes pretty darn close to the settings you'd achieve using a calibration tool like Avia. I have not done this yet, so this is just a guess, but it looks good for a preset!

I hooked up the ethernet cable and the instant weather and news is nice, but the picture slideshow coming from my desktop (this needs software that runs a 'server') doesn't display my 12 megapixel images large enough. They look like tiny thumbnails. The TV is supposed to be capable of much larger images. What gives?

However, those are little annoyances at features. The picture quality is amazing with HDTV and with a bluray player viewing 1080p material. The input selection is huge and works great with my older non-upscaling dvd player and my older 5.1 receiver.

great tv.

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Sharp Aquos LC37D64U 37 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Thursday, November 20th, 2008 at 3:07 pm

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Sharp Aquos LC37D64U 37 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

The Aquos D64U Series fits a large screen size into incredibly small footprints. The depth of the D64U series is reduced by 30% by changing the layout of the circuits inside the LCD panel. Advanced Super View/Black TFT Panel is utilized to provide 10,000:1 Dynamic-Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology and 4ms response time. Place the TV practically anywhere in the room with a 176 degrees wide viewing angle. Enhanced Black Level provides the deepest, most accurate black of any flat panel TV. Aquos engine with ASV technology provides high performance video processing for the brightest, most vivid colors and images. 15 W + 15 W Audio System Tuning System ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuning System 10,000 - 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and 4ms response time produce spectacular picture quality 2000 - 1 Native Contrast Ratio 2000 - 1 Aspect Ratio 16 - 9 4-wavelength Backlight System AN-52AG4 Optional Wall Mount Brackets Input Ports - 2x HDMI (2 rear), 2x HD Component (1 side, 1 rear), 1x 15-pin RGB PC, 1x S-Video, 3x Composite Video (1 side, 2 rear), 1x RS-232C 9-pin and 4x Audio (L/R) Inputs All inputs are compatible with 1080p sources Approximate Unit Dimensions - 35.7 (W) x 25.2 (H) x 10.75 (D) with stand

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Exceeded my expectations
I have been searching for and HDTV for some time now. I had done all my research, and Sharp Aquos always rose to the top of my list every time. My Sharp Aquos LC37D64U far exceeded my expectations. The picture quality and ease of use is great.

5 Stars sharp aquos
easy to install / set up / and great picture and sound....best value for money / sleek slim pleasing design

2 Stars Disappointing audio inputs
I bought this TV because it was the only 37" model that would fit in my older entertainment center. The picture quality is good. And I had the TV up and running within about 30 minutes of unpacking it. It did an excellent job of finding all the channels available on my cable system. After using it a week, I have 2 major complaints: 1. Surfing channels is a painful experience. The reaction time is simply too slow. It just feels like it takes forever to get from one channel to another. 2. I could not successfully connect external devices to the TV and get the audio to produce anything but static. I tried a Wii, XBOX 360 and a DVD player. It did not matter whether I used Inputs 1,2 or 3. And I used 2 different AV cables. The result was the same ... STATIC. The speakers worked OK in normal TV viewing mode. So, I could only conclude that something is wrong with the audio inputs on this TV. The only way I am able to successfully connect an external device to the TV is to take the device through an external sound system first, which is a royal pain. Sharp must have a manufacturing/quality problem with the Audio Inputs and I suspect my TV is not the only one they've shipped with Audio Input difficulty. Unfortunately, it's too painful to have to box this thing up and ship it back, so I am stuck with it. My advice - steer clear of Sharp Aquos if you need to easily connect an external gaming device for your kids.

5 Stars A very nice LCD, good remote, good value
I am happy with this Aquos. it has an outstanding picture, as good or better than my $3500 Sony XBR5. I am sure the sony must have something more, oh, that is right, the sony uses 400 watts of power, my Sharp uses 120 watts of power. Hmmm. guess the energy star sticker is there for a reason. Only problem is had to get a different wall mount, My New Aquos has a non vesa standard bolt pattern on rear. This is not going to mean anything if you just set it on the stand, but if you plan on wall mounting, be sure to get the universal mount. It has a 440 mm blot pattern.

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5 Stars Great picture
The picture is clear and Sharp (pun intended). Product specs were exactly as expected, no surprises. Product arrived two days sooner than quoted.

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Toshiba 32AV502U 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at 3:45 pm

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Toshiba 32AV502U 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

32" widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio) * high-gloss black finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * CineSpeed 8-bit LCD panel (1366 x 768 pixels) *