Samsung P2570HD 24.6-Inch Full 1080p HDTV LCD Monitor – Black Rose Review

FIRST a note to anyone trying to use this as a monitor via the HDMI input, this tv is set up for that connection to be used as a ‘tv’ by default, which is why everyone is having issues using the HDMI port as a monitor, it is very easy to fix (but you will lose audio via hdmi, so you’ll have to plug in from the headphone jack). I got this from a review on newegg, and it works perfectly.

-Hit the Menu button on your remote
-Scroll down to Input, Press right.
-Scroll down to Edit Name, Hit Enter.
-Scroll down to HDMI, Hit Enter.
-Scroll down to DVI PC, Hit Enter.

I guess it is a firmware issue, but again, easily correctable, and explains many of the very negative reviews on here regarding image quality as a monitor via HDMI.

Now, onto the review. This thing is incredibly pleasing aesthetically. The touch of red is just nuanced enough to be perfect, and really gives it a nice touch. The bezel itself is fairly narrow (TV standards), although I guess you could consider it thick for a stand alone monitor. It is bright glossy black with the touch of red inlaid along the outside, with a very narrow clear frame that bring the unit together. The actual speakers are invisible, and if one saw this on a desk, they would probably be surprised to hear the sound coming out. Complementing the touch of red are the on-unit controls, which are normally invisible, but light up when you touch the panel, again red to match the darker accents on the monitor itself. The base is of a fairly decent size and is mostly black, with the same hint of red, while the neck to the monitor is clear plastic, which means it usually turns the color of whatever might be behind it.

As far as utility and movement goes, there appears to be considerable confusion: the unit both swivels, and tilts, albeit with caveats. Most other tvs that I have seen, including my parents 32″ 2007 samsung turn from side to side along the neck, e.g., it appears that the tv, when swiveled, is facing off center. This unit has a much better setup, the base and the monitor swivel around an internal, smaller unit, so it appears that the entire monitor is turning along the surface. This is of course, not the case. This works much better than my parents tv and other setups I have seen, because the range of motion is very limited if just the neck is turning, otherwise it becomes unstable or untenable for it to turn further, therefore your range of motion is very limited. Because on this unit, the base itself rotates around a center unit, it can be turned to face completely backwards if necessary, a pretty neat trick, all while looking like it is facing that particular direction. You will know when it has reached the limit of its range, because it will stop turning. The only issue this might cause, if you are turning the monitor on a regular basis, is that you cannot have it resting on a cloth that will `catch’ on the bottom of the rotating base, because it will drag it in-tandem with the rotation of the monitor. I understand how people get confused, I was trying to turn the lcd, like my parents unit, while keeping the base motionless, and it’s not possible, but again, the way it does swivel is quite superior.

Now, onto the tilt. It tilts, but only up from a flat horizontal plane, it cannot be tilted down past where it would be even with the desk underneath it. Not a problem for me, but might be for someone who is sticking it on a shelf on their desk, above their viewpoint. Also, in comparison to some other monitors, it does not have any built in height adjustment. Not an issue if you are using it at a standard desk (it has a fairly long ‘neck’), but something to note.

As far as performance from a , the p2570hd is incredible for the price point. I will address using it as a monitor first. Again most negative reviews involving image quality as a monitor had to do with the HDMI issue, and I admit when you plug in a standard HDMI from a computer, (either hdmi-hdmi or dvi-hdmi), the image looks atrocious, it doesn’t scale right, and is very blurry and pixelated. For whatever reason, you have to do the fix outlined above. Then, like magic, it comes into perfect and absolutely gorgeous focus. It looks stunning, pictures are great, everything looks right, without any adjustments (it is very bright however, might have to turn that down a touch or two.) As a monitor, it also does an incredible job via VGA. If you are worried about your computer not being able to handle it, my parents’ older 2007 dell laptop with just standard graphics (onboard intel), sends VGA 1080P to this unit flawlessly. My 2006 Dell with onboard nvidia 7600 256 looks the same via dvi-hdmi as my parents via VGA—flawless. If you have a computer from pre-2004 (just guessing), you might have some problems. Also, all of my computer were running Windows 7 without installation of any Samsung drivers, so do not worry that Samsung does not have a windows 7 driver out, it’s not necessary and if your computer can run windows 7, it should do perfectly fine with this monitor. Just a note, the HDMI fix is ONLY necessary if you are using the HDMI port for the monitor application. VGA-VGA perfect… DVI-DVI perfect. The speakers are great for monitor use (again MONITOR USE, TV use later in review), because you are sitting close to it.

As far as the monitor’s color production goes, it looks great, as long as you are at, or above eye level. I have a hard time imagining a desk where this monitor would be significantly higher than an individual’s eye level, so you should be okay. That being said, if you are below eye level, you will see the picture darkened somewhat. The viewing angle is definitely slanted towards either eye-level or above, which makes perfect since for a monitor… you will either be sitting in front of it, or if others are around, they would be standing and looking down at it, which actually is not bad at all to do. Horizontal viewing angles are not bad at all, equal to or better than both my 2006 dell laptop’s 17″ with the WSXGA Wide XGA+ resolution, or my parents 2007 dell with a standard WXGA panel. They are however, limited compared to our ollllld dell desktop’s CRT 17″ monitor. But completely useable from a monitor standpoint.

I do NOT, however, recommend using this as a long distance monitor… anything further than about 5 feet out, and you will be squinting big time if you are trying to read text/edit documents. You might be able to boost text size via windows and make it useable, but to be honest, no monitor in this size range can perform any better from a distance. If you are using it to say, pull up Hulu from a distance, you should be fine.

As far as input lag or ghosting goes as a monitor, I have not picked up on any. I have used Netflix (Terminator 2), my computer’s onboard DVD player, and some actual PC games, and everything is silky smooth without any perceived lag or ghosting effects. I know there is supposedly a large difference between the newer 120hz panels and this 60hz panel, but I’m not really buying it. I have never noticed ghosting on my parents 60hz panel, or on other 60hz panels I have seen, or any input lag for that matter, I am guessing the difference is likely techno-hype, or only discernible in very exclusive applications. I imagine some cheaper 60hz panels have some issues with this type of thing, but the Samsung handles it fine.

Now, as far as the TV itself goes, the HDMI is plug and play, and shoots out flawless HD (720p via Dish Network) picture without any issues. I imagine that the port is calibrated for this use (by default), and that is why some people have issues using the HDMI for PC purposes. Monitor also shoots out perfect 1080P via component connection through an xbox 360, a huge bonus for those that have legacy models without HDMI, like myself. The older model of this panel actually had 2 HDMI inputs, this only has one… however on the old panel, one input was in the side and hardly useable, along with the RCA out-jack, so moving everything to the back and losing an HDMI port is fine with me. You should be able to use component video cables to give yourself two HD sources for tv applications anyways. Standard definition looks fine, nothing to really brag about, but nothing to really drag on either, probably slightly below average in relation to set-top LCD tvs, but this monitor also costs over a hundred less, so I consider it a wash. More than watchable. Via TV applications, again, did not pick up any input lag for gaming, or ghosting via tv, even in very heavy action sequences.

The picture itself looks fine, I only turned down the brightness and contrast to get a picture I really liked, either via hdmi or component. The viewing angles that were not much of an issue for monitor application could be trouble here. If you plan on sticking this as a tv unit in your bedroom or up on a high dresser, you will want to buy a wall mount that lets you tilt the tv downwards, otherwise the viewing angle will be too much. Ditto if you plan on have this on an entertainment stand and people will be watching it from the floor. Horizontally it does fine, and even alright vertically if you are above it, both from a distance+close, but if you are below it, then it will not perform well. This fact is probably the single largest detraction of the unit, but when you consider what this panel is trying to do, for the pricepoint and capability it brings, they had to let some things go, and this is hardly a deal breaker. For my personal situation, it does not hurt anything, but some people might think differently. You cannot expect this to be equal in performance to a dedicated tv that costs hundreds of dollars more. The Samsung memorizes your picture settings for inputs (a nice touch), making flipping between them easy and painless.

I personally have no qualms with the sound, it is definitely on the tinny side, but more than serviceable for the average person. If you are used to using a sound system or high cost audio systems that cost more than this actual monitor/tv, than yes, this will be a step down and you will likely be disappointed… but for the size/price, it does fine. If you want to divert the sound to a sound system, it is painless, there is an optical audio out, and a headphone jack out… if you want the standard red/white RCA, just buy the plug (maybe 4 bucks) that converts single headphone audio to the dual setup (green to white/red)… yeah you’ll probably lose a little fidelity in the process, but nothing that 99.99% of the population will be able to pick up on. Either way, if the sound bothers you, it is simple to either hook it up to you sound system (as described), or just use the headphone jack to hook to a pair of computer speakers.

So, despite one drawback (upward viewing angles), when you consider what this Samsung accomplishes for the pricepoint, it is an easy five star rating. 1080P monitors in this size range will cost you maybe 50 bucks less, and will perform similarly, whereas this unit has a fully function tv built into it, and looks incredibly gorgeous to boot.

Hopefully this review helped your decision, and I stress that this text is for a consumer, a visual professional will likely want to look elsewhere to find the minute differences that 99% of the population will never even notice/care about.

Note: I am not a Samsung fan-boy or the type of person that simply gushes over a product because they own it. For example, Samsung impression cell phone, incredibly bad phone that made me regret buying a Samsung. My2570HD (not purchased from amazon) does have one stuck pixel that I haven’t been able to fix, but that’s just the luck of the draw for any manufacturer/tv/lcd, and Samsung is better than most. It is in a not-noticeable spot, so I am not too worried about it.

Samsung P2570HD 24.6-Inch Full 1080p HDTV LCD Monitor – Black Rose Feature

• Built-in full HD 1080p digital HDTV tuner so you can watch both TV and HDTV, play high definition games, and watch blu-ray movies
• 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution delivers sharp, crystal clear images with vidid color, 4ms response time
• The High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connection makes your monitor a multimedia centerpiece
• Clear acryic neck for the appearance of a floating monitor
• 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio gives you sharper image quality that’s sure to catch your eye

Samsung P2570HD 24.6-Inch Full 1080p HDTV LCD Monitor – Black Rose Overview

Now you can take a break from work and watch HDTV. The P2570HD monitor features a built-in 1080p digital HDTV tuner – which means you can play high definition games and watch blu-ray movies. With sharp, full HD images, you’ll be amazed at the quality. It also has a beautiful TOC design and crystal clear neck with ultra-slim dimensions. Plus it’s Energy Star rated so it uses 50% less energy and RoHs compliant since we cut down hazardous materials during the production process. This Samsung monitor gives you something beautiful to stare at, whether it’s on or off.

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Customer Reviews

Refurb or Not? Still a great product – SRB – DAVIS, CALIFORNIA, US
Purchasing refurbished items is ussually frowned upon but I believe Amazon provides the best assurance possible when selecting where to buy the product from. My refurbished monitor is in excellent condition and has been on since I bought it. I am sure it is not true in all cases since the items might have a little more wear but all in all it is a good gamble to save money.

This particular monitor is great. I live in a small apartment and this it my main monitor and TV as well. The color is great and gaming is excellent. Of course I knew this from extensive reading on the monitor.

SRB

Decent Video, Mediocre Monitor – D. C. Sears –
Using as a secondary monitor as well as with my Xbox360. The image is sharp, but the viewing range is pretty limited which means colors can warp from top to bottom screen even when you’re sitting directly in front of it. Do NOT buy this monitor for digital art/design.

The monitor itself is very attractive. The touch sensitive buttons on the front (power on, volume, etc) are pretty useless. I always grab the remote even it it’s farther away than the tv.

It handles tv and film very well, especially from a distance (but that kinda defeats the purpose of the high resolution).

bigger view! – Barbara L. Adams –
i love my samsung monitor! i already had a samsung tv and loved that so when i saw this hdtv/monitor, i didn’t have to look any further, my choice was made. what a difference! don’t find my self moving around to see the monitor or moving in because it’s too small. love the frame too, so classy.

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Samsung LN32C350 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Review

With our Blu Ray set to 720p resolution to match the TVs resolution we were very impressed at the bright sharp images and intense color offered. The TV really has a lot of pop with HD material. We also did not note the negative background judder with HD material and this proved out with our HD HQV processor testing as well. Black levels were deep and occasionally oversaturated but not often enough to really be a strike against. Dark shadow detail was totally acceptable for a TV of this size and price range.

Off center viewing was average on this LCD TV with the contrast and black levels fading at around 35 degrees off angle – again not bad for this price range.

Calibration: Calibration through the menu was easy and the C350 did a nice job calibrating to near D6500K. There are advanced white balance controls included on this TV which is unusual for this price point. There are also many more advanced settings than I would have thought such as Black Tone, Dynamic Contrast, a Gamma setting, and a nifty Flesh Tone setting that will take the onscreen flesh tones from a yellowish to a pinkish appearance at your whim without changing the overall color appearance of the picture much.

Picture settings as calibrated from the Custom Setting:

Backlight: 8
Contrast: 92
Brightness: 46
Sharpness: 10
Color: 53
Tint: Unchanged
Black Tone: Dark
Dynamic Contrast: Low
Gamma: +1
Color Space: Native
White Balance-
Rgain: 27
Roffset: 24
Flesh Tone: +1
Edge Enhancement: Off

As far as aesthetic considerations go, the LN32C350 has straightforward design and better than the other 32″ models on the market except the LG’s. You almost cant believe how light the TV is upon lifting it, a scant 15.7 pounds. The TV is 3.25″ in depth and 8″ with the stand. The included table stand is very light and inexpensive and the TV must be turned on its head and the table stand screwed on upside down to accomplish the assembly. It would be more convenient if Samsung would just include the stand already assembled on the TV, same as some other manufacturers. The table top stand does not swivel side to side. The 2″ bezel framing of the TV is gloss black and non-spectacular but does contain a sloped design element at the bottom.

Audio Output: The two inbuilt 5 watt speakers barely get the job done. From 10 feet the user will need to keep the volume control at 75% of total capacity. The volume quality also is lacking with a tinny character and no base – but that’s about all you can expect from 5 watt speakers.

For more plus the overall ratings see LCD TV Buying Guide.

Samsung LN32C350 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Feature

• 10Wx2 audio output
• Wide Color Enhancer
• ConnectShare
• 2 HDMI (ver 1.3)
• Component & PC input

Samsung LN32C350 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Overview

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung’s LN32C350 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 32-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color’s hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

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Customer Reviews

Great TV! – D. Erickson – texas
What I like about this TV is the info screen, lots of info with next program. Can also show all channels at a glance with what is playing on each – a cool little feature. Very light, great picture sound, and lots of extras like usb for photos/music, easy access buttons on front to turn off – hard to see – which is what you want. Perfect for price.

Only thing missing is built in interent and wireless nic, lol.

Great Bedroom HDTV – Don G. Connell – Lubbock, Texas
I upgraded my bedroom tv to this Samsung HDTV. The picture and quality of a Samsung HDTV is outstanding. I had another brand of HDTV in there first, but with the new HD Receiver I purchased, I couldn’t get a picture on it. I moved it to another room and with the Samsung I had no problem at all. I now have 3 Samsung LCD HDTV sets in my house, Living Room 52″, bedroom 32″ and 23″ in dressing room. I couldn’t be happier with my purchases of Samsung HDTV TV Sets.

I have had several people tell me that they have never seen a better picture on a HDTV than the ones I have.

Samsung 32″ LCD HDTV – L. Smith – Tampa, FL USA
No more Sonys for me. Samsung has the finest quality picture on the market. This is one fine TV.

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Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock Review

Great picture out of the box, even from extreme angles; so far I’ve only upped the brightness. When I get some time, I’ll use “Video Essentials” to set everything correctly. My wife claimed that the previous TV looked fine to her; after two days with this TV she commented that the picture was really clear. She was watching “Sex and the City” on Showtime HD and said it was so clear that she could see all the details in one of Carrie’s jackets, when before she thought it was all black. She also commented on the detail in A Bug’s Life on DVD.

For me the test was Breaking Bad on AMCHD, and although the show’s palette tends toward dark and greenish, it’s far better than the Sylvania I replaced. After having watched an episode of Cougar Town, however, I’m beginning to believe that broadcast TV is a crapshoot in terms of proper color balance. DVDs are far more consistent. Speaking of which, I want to revisit a lot of my favorite movies now that I can watch them on a bigger, wider, clearer screen than I’ve ever had before.

My wife absolutely loves the iPod dock and the ability to control the iPod with the TV remote; I’d love it if my album artwork showed up on the screen. Sound levels from the built-in speakers seem anemic, but since this TV will eventually go into the bedroom, I’ll live with it. That brings me to my one major beef about the set: Although it has three HDMI inputs and various other component/composite inputs, it has no external RCA output (only optical and Viera Link, whatever that is), so I can’t hook it up to either my non-optical receiver or my wireless headphone transmitter.

Overall, though, I’m very happy with this purchase, and will definitely consider a Panasonic Viera for our next (bigger, higher-resolution) HDTV. What blows my mind is that this TV cost about the same as my 25″ RCA did back in 1992. For what it’s worth, I took the RCA to Goodwill; as far as I know it’s still alive and kicking.

Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock Feature

• Universal Dock for iPod
• Viera Image viewer for Photo viewing
• IPS LCD Panel

Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock Overview

Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock

Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock Specifications

Offering excellent picture performance, Panasonic’s 32-inch VIERA TC-L32X2 LCD HDTV provides 720p high-definition imagery and includes a Universal Dock for Apple iPod, which enables you to control and play music and video directly from your iPod or iPhone through your VIERA HDTV. This X2 series model also features 24P Playback function for superb imagery from 24-frame movies on DVD and Blu-ray Disc, Game Mode for faster image response while playing immersive 3D games, a 20,000:1 contrast ratio, and an improved panel with In Plane Switching (IPS) for an ultra-wide viewing angle and higher moving picture resolution that results in clear, bright images.

This and other models in the X2 line offer Panasonic’s VIERA Image Viewer feature, which enables you to play slideshows of JPEG images stored on SD memory cards, as well as the VIERA Link feature for controlling a variety of compatible components–from Blu-ray Disc players to digital cameras–through a single remote.

Adhering to Panasonic’s commitment to the environment, this VIERA model–as well as all 2010 models–features improved power consumption and meets the new, more stringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements.

Key Features

In Plane Switching (IPS): The latest iteration of Panasonics IPS LCD panel features excellent light transmittance and a wide viewing angle. The wide 178-degree viewing angle–both horizontally and vertically–ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle. And the panel backlight’s wide transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, improving motion-image response.   Game Mode: With Game Mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What’s more, VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works with the anti-image retention (wobbling) function, too.   VIERA Link: Allows the interlinked operation of various AV devices–from DVD and Blu-ray Disc players to home theater sound systems to digital cameras and camcorders–using only the VIERA remote control by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable (see pop-up illustration).

Panasonic’s VIERA X2 series LCD HDTV. iPod Entertainment Kit: With the included Universal Dock for iPod, you can control playback of the music and video stored on your Apple iPod or iPhone directly through your VIERA HDTV via the remote control and intuitive onscreen menu system (see more about iPod/iPhone compatibility).   VIERA Image Viewer: View full-HD images with the integrated SD card slot, enabling you to view JPEG photos captured from your digital camera or camcorder on the big screen. Navigate your images via an easy-to-use thumbnail display.

Key Specifications

Series: X2 Screen type: LCD (CCFL backlight) Screen size: 32 inches Filter: Fine Black Panel Native resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels Contrast ratio: 20,000:1 Viewing angle: 178 degrees Receiving system: ATSC/QAM/NTSC HDTV display capability: 720p EDTV display capability: 480p Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power; surround sound capabilities Image viewer: JPEG compatibility Aspect control: 480i/p — Full, Just, 4:3, Zoom; 720p — Full, H-Fill, Just, 4:3, Zoom Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK3L2RW Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French Energy Star qualified: Yes

Connections HDMI: 3 (1 side) Component (Y, PB, PR): 1 Composite A/V: 2 (1 side); each with audio input PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 Digital audio output: 1 Dimensions TV with stand: 31.5 x 21.7 x 8.6 inches (WxHxD); 24.3 pounds TV without stand: 31.5 x 20.2 x 3.3 inches (WxHxD); 21 pounds What size TV should you get?

What’s in the Box

Panasonic X2 series LCD HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions

Panasonic 2010 VIERA Plasma and LCD Comparison

Series:	G25 Plasma	S2 Plasma	U2 Plasma	C2 Plasma	U22 LCD	X2 LCD	C22 LCD
Models:	TC-P54G25 54″ TC-P50G25 50″ TC-P46G25 46″ TC-P42G25 42″	TC-P65S2 65″ TC-P58S2 58″ TC-P54S2 54″ TC-P50S2 50″ TC-P46S2 46″ TC-P42S2 42″	TC-P50U2 50″ TC-P42U2 42″	TC-P50C2 50″ TC-P46C2 46″ TC-P42C2 42″	TC-L42U22 42″ TC-L37U22 37″ TC-L32U22 32″	TC-L37X2 37″ TC-L32X2 32″ TC-L22X2 22″	TC-L37C22 37″ TC-L32C22 32″
VIERA Cast		—	—	—	—	—	—
VIERA Image Viewer	(AVCHD, MPEG2, JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)
VIERA Link	webcam capable
NeoPDP Panel			—	—	—	—	—
THX Display		—	—	—	—	—	—
Contrast Ratio	Infinite Black	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 20,000:1	Dynamic: 20,000:1 22″: 15,000:1	Dynamic: 18,000:1
Moving Picture Resolution	1080 lines	1080 lines	900 lines	720 lines	—	—	—
Anti-Reflective Filter			—	—	—	—	—
Display Capabilities	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	720p, 480p	720p, 480p
600Hz Sub-field Drive					—	—	—
120Hz	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Game Mode				—	—		—
Speakers	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total 22″: 6W	2; 20W total
Surround Sound
HDMI input	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side)	2	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side) 22″: 1	2
Component input (Y, PB, PR)	2	2	2	2	1	1	1
Composite input	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side) 22″: 1	2
PC input	1 (side)	—	—	—	1	1	1
USB	2	—	—	—	—	—	—
Ethernet LAN input	1	—	—	—	—	—	—
Digital Audio output	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
iPod Universal Dock	—	—	—	—	—		—
Energy Star
Series:	G25 Plasma	S2 Plasma	U2 Plasma	C2 Plasma	U22 LCD	X2 LCD	C22 LCD

Learn More

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. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

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Customer Reviews

Nice little TV – PENNAME – VA, USA
Got it for my sunroom. Picture looks great in almost direct sunlight. The controls are pretty basic and the picture controls are too. Not a fan of the matte/glossy finish. Mounted on a white wall so its pretty ugly (from my POV). Cable picture looks great. Feel like I got a great deal. <0

Review – Hector D. Iglesias –
I have no major complains about this TV, just praise in general. It is ergonomically pleasing, its remote control and operations are extremely friendly (as with most other Panasonic products I buy). The image produced in HD is really good. Initially the sound was much different to what I was used to in regular TV’s but eventually I got used to it. If I would have the necessary space I’d have bought a set of speakers and base, as this would surely make a huge improvement in sound.
For what it costs is a great deal.

Well worth the price, Nice features. – T. lindquist – north carolina
I ordered this tv to replace a 20 year old one that I was playing xbox on. I love it not just for the gaming but the other features also. the sd card reader and the ipod dock are a great couple of add ons for a tv. its very easy to use and the menus are very user friendly. I ordered it from abt electronics and received it in 4 days. The picture is excellent. I just had to tone down the picture a little while gaming cause it was a little too sharp. but the adjustments were easy to do. I recommend it to anyone.

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Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Review

Many, many reports have been written about the problem of the LED lighting in the Samsung LED models because they went with a side lighting configuration. The Best Buy salesman pointed out the black problem, and the clouding of light in the corners. He commented that the LG did not have that problem and that the blacks were truly black in the LG. I could clearly see it, and the funny thing is when I compared the LG black level, the Samsung LCD was just as black. No black problem there either. The Samsung that I saw was the [ASIN:B0036WT3SY Samsung LN55C630 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)]] which is the same model as the 650, well almost. Also many complain of when using the LED as a computer monitor, which is side light LED is that the light bursts along the edges as a backlight bleed when using it as a computer monitor, and also during certain types of viewing. I haven’t experienced that myself of course, but many, many independent sources say the same thing.

It would be preposterous of me to assume that Samsung is the only show in town, because it is not. In addition I am bottom fishing, and comparing that level of units. There are LED’s going for 4 or 5 times the amount of money, and I am not doing a side by side with them. So for those who can afford it, maybe they are in a different arena. So onto my enthusiasm.

High def fever strikes home. I bought a couple of Acer H243H bmid 24-Inch Widescreen LCD Display (Black)ACER LCD monitors at 1920 x 1080p and was amazed at the picture. When my friend who bought the LED’s, and then I took him into Best Buy to do an A-B comparison, he returned the LED’s and bought 3 LCD’s, all Samsungs again for the same amount of money. So instead of one 40 inch, and one 32 inch, he wound up with two 46’s, and one 32 for the same money. After I ordered the 55 I couldn’t wait, so I went ahead and bought a 46 the LN46C670 which is equal to the Samsung LN46C650 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) I put the 46 in the bedroom, and the 55 in the living room. I realized that after viewing high def, I wasn’t going to be satisfied with the bedroom set.

I am running my home network with a Multimedia Center PC Windows Ultimate Vista 64, and feeding the TV’s with the Cisco-Linksys Media Center Extender with DVD and they have “up scaling” which gives you a 1080p equivalent. Most all TV stations are broadcasting in 1080i due to bandwidth considerations of having to pump through the enormous amount of data for 1080p, so with the up scaling, to make up for that, you can really see the difference. Unless you have a Blu-ray player, or HD DVD you are probably not getting 1080P. I have an antenna on the roof, and receive all of my programming totally free. Except for when it rains, and you get picture freeze, it is a great setup. My philosophy is to buy the hardware and save the monthly nut. In three years my TV’s will pay for themselves in what I would have spent on cable.

Go for this 55 inch model, it has the extra wattage in the audio, pumping out a whopping (satire) 15 watts a side instead of 10, and yes you can hear the difference between the 46 and 55 because of that. Set it to SRS Surround and tweak the equalizer in both models. Also the internet built into the set is definitely something you want to have. You can see the app’s listed in this product description that are automatically provided. Also with Google TV coming in the fall, they state that TV’s that are already internet ready will be able to take advantage to the integration. They also have partnered with Logitech to create a separate box with keyboard and mouse to integrate the web. I was hoping to get Amazon Video on Demand because they have the latest releases as cheap as 99 cents, and no monthly subscriber fee; so you can enjoy a movie when you want, and not pay for one when you don’t. Google the Google TV feature, it is “Smart TV” and as they claim will change the way we use the big screen forever. Why not integrate our TV’s totally into the mainstream. It’s pretty exciting. I don’t know if the internet TV feature will avoid you having to get the Logitech module or not, but there is a chance that it will. I love the already included in the TV’s Pandora free radio, no commercials, and all my favorite music, old and new pumped into the TV, or you can go online and do it there also. This TV with the ethernet port already has a ton of content built right in. The first time you hit the internet content button it will download the latest apps. There are more apps to come whereas this new medium is an ongoing development. So for the small amount of additional money, move up to the interent TV feature.

TV sizes are deceiving. It is my suggestion to go a little larger than you normally would. There are two main reasons for this; one is that you don’t want to think in terms of old tube sizing dimensions. A 55 inch LCD is only.. what? 33 inches tall, but super wide. So if we had an old square TV, a 35 would seem large, whereas a 32 in an LCD would be much smaller in comparison. Also you need to realize that this is going to be a long term investment, and the experience you want to go for is the feeling like the person on TV is right there in the room with you, or in the action scene you are right there in the middle of it. A lot of people think old TV dimensions so they tend to buy something that in reality has a bigger number attached to it, like a 40, but after getting it home and viewing it for awhile, they wind up wishing they had at least one size larger. Also, another change in thinking is that with old TV’s the resolution was so bad you needed to get real far away from it to make it appear smooth, so with my small room, I am only going to get a 32 for example. With the super high resolution you can get a lot closer. See the chart for see what the range of sizes are for your viewing distance.

To me after owning these, it has created a feeling in me, every time I watch it, and even every time I walk through the room that this is something special. It makes me smile, and I get a lift. I get the feeling in both rooms that I now have a media room. Ok it is not one of those crazy special rooms with the theatre seating, and a whole wall projector screen, but I get some of that same feeling. To me it is a game changer. It is a chin lifter. I know that sounds ridiculous, but that is the feeling that I get. It’s like WOW this is profoundly affecting my fun time, and is giving me something to look forward to. Maybe over time I will grow more accustomed to it, but for now it feels like a real game changer. Check out the photo I uploaded. I know this is a high quality plastic surround but the finish on it looks like a polished grand piano. I tried to capture it on film as best I could. Get the fever, and no matter what set you get and by whatever manufacturer, join the over 60 million people who own high def TV’s in this country.

Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Feature

• 15Wx2 audio output
• Wide Color Enhancer
• 10 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception
• 2 ConnectShare Movie
• 4 HDMI (ver 1.3), HDMI-CEC

Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Overview

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung’s LN55C650 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 55-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color’s hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

Related Products

• SquareTrade 4-Year Samsung/Panasonic TV Warranty (00-2000 LCD, Plasma, LED)
• 3yr Samsung Service Plan providing the ONLY Samsung authorized service and parts network, LCD ,500 to ,999.99
• Samsung WIS09ABGN LinkStick Wireless LAN Adapter
• Samsung BD-C5500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
• Samsung BD-C6500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

Customer Reviews

Great set, bad PIP – Kevin T. Atkinson – greenville, sc USA
Samsung is still behind Sony in use and funtionality. The TV works very well but Samsung engineers made some mistakes. The inablity to not connect a keyboard is a huge issue with the overall ease of use with the internet/web based applications. Another quarky issue i noticed right off the bat is with the “PIP” picture in picture option. I bought this tv on the premise the pip would be fully functional. I’ve used many sets over the years, basially all sony’s and they got the pip right on the mark. Samsung however has opted to only allow the sub picture to use the cable/air input which doesn’t permit you to source any of the hdmi/component devices to it. This blunder is a waste of the pip option. The Coax input will basically be outdated in 2 years which will make the pip feature obsolete on this set. If you want to get a set with pip you’re going to have to look else where as all samsung TVs are made this way.

Samsung 55 inch TV – B. Disbrow –
The TV is crisp clear and the sound is the best I have ever heard from a flat screen TV. I really like the swivel base. It makes it easy to adjust the angle, which I do because I watch it from the kitchen and the living room.

Great buy, great TV – Brian – WA
I’ve had this TV for about 8 weeks at the time of this writing. I felt I should get some usage out of it before sharing my opinions. I finally decided to replace my early model oversized rear projection HDTV that I’ve had for ten years. I knew I wanted a Samsung LCD based on reputation. The lower-end LEDs still have some issues, so I decided to stick with the tried-and-true traditional LCD. This new model wasn’t available in any store yet, so I bought it from Amazon having never seen it and finding no reviews. I also bought the USB wireless internet device to go with it so I could use the integrated Netflix.
The default picture had the much-touted “soap opera effect” and was terribly distracting. Everything was like watching a homemade video. After some fiddling with the settings that I found online for last year’s model, the picture is fantastic. There is some minimal glare from the windows behind me, but not to the point of being distracting. My old TV had much worse glare issues. I’m also pleased with the viewing angle. Yes, I suppose the picture is not quite as sharp as straight-on viewing, but it’s still very good, and nobody in my family has ever mentioned it or attempted to change seating based on the angle.
This model has about a dozen built-in internet applications, including Youtube (cumbersome) and some games (lame), but the real gem here is Netflix. I used to use a Roku box, but this is seamless, and if you’re lucky enough to select an HD title and have adequate bandwidth, the picture is great.
For the time that I’ve had this TV, there is nothing I don’t like about it. It even looks good when it’s off.

*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Jun 08, 2010 10:46:10

Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Review

Many, many reports have been written about the problem of the LED lighting in the Samsung LED models because they went with a side lighting configuration. The Best Buy salesman pointed out the black problem, and the clouding of light in the corners. He commented that the LG did not have that problem and that the blacks were truly black in the LG. I could clearly see it, and the funny thing is when I compared the LG black level, the Samsung LCD was just as black. No black problem there either. The Samsung that I saw was the [ASIN:B0036WT3SY Samsung LN55C630 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)]] which is the same model as the 650, well almost. Also many complain of when using the LED as a computer monitor, which is side light LED is that the light bursts along the edges as a backlight bleed when using it as a computer monitor, and also during certain types of viewing. I haven’t experienced that myself of course, but many, many independent sources say the same thing.

It would be preposterous of me to assume that Samsung is the only show in town, because it is not. In addition I am bottom fishing, and comparing that level of units. There are LED’s going for 4 or 5 times the amount of money, and I am not doing a side by side with them. So for those who can afford it, maybe they are in a different arena. So onto my enthusiasm.

High def fever strikes home. I bought a couple of Acer H243H bmid 24-Inch Widescreen LCD Display (Black)ACER LCD monitors at 1920 x 1080p and was amazed at the picture. When my friend who bought the LED’s, and then I took him into Best Buy to do an A-B comparison, he returned the LED’s and bought 3 LCD’s, all Samsungs again for the same amount of money. So instead of one 40 inch, and one 32 inch, he wound up with two 46’s, and one 32 for the same money. After I ordered the 55 I couldn’t wait, so I went ahead and bought a 46 the LN46C670 which is equal to the Samsung LN46C650 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) I put the 46 in the bedroom, and the 55 in the living room. I realized that after viewing high def, I wasn’t going to be satisfied with the bedroom set.

I am running my home network with a Multimedia Center PC Windows Ultimate Vista 64, and feeding the TV’s with the Cisco-Linksys Media Center Extender with DVD and they have “up scaling” which gives you a 1080p equivalent. Most all TV stations are broadcasting in 1080i due to bandwidth considerations of having to pump through the enormous amount of data for 1080p, so with the up scaling, to make up for that, you can really see the difference. Unless you have a Blu-ray player, or HD DVD you are probably not getting 1080P. I have an antenna on the roof, and receive all of my programming totally free. Except for when it rains, and you get picture freeze, it is a great setup. My philosophy is to buy the hardware and save the monthly nut. In three years my TV’s will pay for themselves in what I would have spent on cable.

Go for this 55 inch model, it has the extra wattage in the audio, pumping out a whopping (satire) 15 watts a side instead of 10, and yes you can hear the difference between the 46 and 55 because of that. Set it to SRS Surround and tweak the equalizer in both models. Also the internet built into the set is definitely something you want to have. You can see the app’s listed in this product description that are automatically provided. Also with Google TV coming in the fall, they state that TV’s that are already internet ready will be able to take advantage to the integration. They also have partnered with Logitech to create a separate box with keyboard and mouse to integrate the web. I was hoping to get Amazon Video on Demand because they have the latest releases as cheap as 99 cents, and no monthly subscriber fee; so you can enjoy a movie when you want, and not pay for one when you don’t. Google the Google TV feature, it is “Smart TV” and as they claim will change the way we use the big screen forever. Why not integrate our TV’s totally into the mainstream. It’s pretty exciting. I don’t know if the internet TV feature will avoid you having to get the Logitech module or not, but there is a chance that it will. I love the already included in the TV’s Pandora free radio, no commercials, and all my favorite music, old and new pumped into the TV, or you can go online and do it there also. This TV with the ethernet port already has a ton of content built right in. The first time you hit the internet content button it will download the latest apps. There are more apps to come whereas this new medium is an ongoing development. So for the small amount of additional money, move up to the interent TV feature.

TV sizes are deceiving. It is my suggestion to go a little larger than you normally would. There are two main reasons for this; one is that you don’t want to think in terms of old tube sizing dimensions. A 55 inch LCD is only.. what? 33 inches tall, but super wide. So if we had an old square TV, a 35 would seem large, whereas a 32 in an LCD would be much smaller in comparison. Also you need to realize that this is going to be a long term investment, and the experience you want to go for is the feeling like the person on TV is right there in the room with you, or in the action scene you are right there in the middle of it. A lot of people think old TV dimensions so they tend to buy something that in reality has a bigger number attached to it, like a 40, but after getting it home and viewing it for awhile, they wind up wishing they had at least one size larger. Also, another change in thinking is that with old TV’s the resolution was so bad you needed to get real far away from it to make it appear smooth, so with my small room, I am only going to get a 32 for example. With the super high resolution you can get a lot closer. See the chart for see what the range of sizes are for your viewing distance.

To me after owning these, it has created a feeling in me, every time I watch it, and even every time I walk through the room that this is something special. It makes me smile, and I get a lift. I get the feeling in both rooms that I now have a media room. Ok it is not one of those crazy special rooms with the theatre seating, and a whole wall projector screen, but I get some of that same feeling. To me it is a game changer. It is a chin lifter. I know that sounds ridiculous, but that is the feeling that I get. It’s like WOW this is profoundly affecting my fun time, and is giving me something to look forward to. Maybe over time I will grow more accustomed to it, but for now it feels like a real game changer. Check out the photo I uploaded. I know this is a high quality plastic surround but the finish on it looks like a polished grand piano. I tried to capture it on film as best I could. Get the fever, and no matter what set you get and by whatever manufacturer, join the over 60 million people who own high def TV’s in this country.

Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Feature

• 15Wx2 audio output
• Wide Color Enhancer
• 10 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception
• 2 ConnectShare Movie
• 4 HDMI (ver 1.3), HDMI-CEC

Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Overview

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung’s LN55C650 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 55-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color’s hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

Related Products

• SquareTrade 4-Year Samsung/Panasonic TV Warranty (00-2000 LCD, Plasma, LED)
• 3yr Samsung Service Plan providing the ONLY Samsung authorized service and parts network, LCD ,500 to ,999.99
• Samsung WIS09ABGN LinkStick Wireless LAN Adapter
• Samsung BD-C5500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
• Samsung BD-C6500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

Customer Reviews

Great set, bad PIP – Kevin T. Atkinson – greenville, sc USA
Samsung is still behind Sony in use and funtionality. The TV works very well but Samsung engineers made some mistakes. The inablity to not connect a keyboard is a huge issue with the overall ease of use with the internet/web based applications. Another quarky issue i noticed right off the bat is with the “PIP” picture in picture option. I bought this tv on the premise the pip would be fully functional. I’ve used many sets over the years, basially all sony’s and they got the pip right on the mark. Samsung however has opted to only allow the sub picture to use the cable/air input which doesn’t permit you to source any of the hdmi/component devices to it. This blunder is a waste of the pip option. The Coax input will basically be outdated in 2 years which will make the pip feature obsolete on this set. If you want to get a set with pip you’re going to have to look else where as all samsung TVs are made this way.

Samsung 55 inch TV – B. Disbrow –
The TV is crisp clear and the sound is the best I have ever heard from a flat screen TV. I really like the swivel base. It makes it easy to adjust the angle, which I do because I watch it from the kitchen and the living room.

Great buy, great TV – Brian – WA
I’ve had this TV for about 8 weeks at the time of this writing. I felt I should get some usage out of it before sharing my opinions. I finally decided to replace my early model oversized rear projection HDTV that I’ve had for ten years. I knew I wanted a Samsung LCD based on reputation. The lower-end LEDs still have some issues, so I decided to stick with the tried-and-true traditional LCD. This new model wasn’t available in any store yet, so I bought it from Amazon having never seen it and finding no reviews. I also bought the USB wireless internet device to go with it so I could use the integrated Netflix.
The default picture had the much-touted “soap opera effect” and was terribly distracting. Everything was like watching a homemade video. After some fiddling with the settings that I found online for last year’s model, the picture is fantastic. There is some minimal glare from the windows behind me, but not to the point of being distracting. My old TV had much worse glare issues. I’m also pleased with the viewing angle. Yes, I suppose the picture is not quite as sharp as straight-on viewing, but it’s still very good, and nobody in my family has ever mentioned it or attempted to change seating based on the angle.
This model has about a dozen built-in internet applications, including Youtube (cumbersome) and some games (lame), but the real gem here is Netflix. I used to use a Roku box, but this is seamless, and if you’re lucky enough to select an HD title and have adequate bandwidth, the picture is great.
For the time that I’ve had this TV, there is nothing I don’t like about it. It even looks good when it’s off.

*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Jun 08, 2010 10:45:57

Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Review

Many, many reports have been written about the problem of the LED lighting in the Samsung LED models because they went with a side lighting configuration. The Best Buy salesman pointed out the black problem, and the clouding of light in the corners. He commented that the LG did not have that problem and that the blacks were truly black in the LG. I could clearly see it, and the funny thing is when I compared the LG black level, the Samsung LCD was just as black. No black problem there either. The Samsung that I saw was the [ASIN:B0036WT3SY Samsung LN55C630 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)]] which is the same model as the 650, well almost. Also many complain of when using the LED as a computer monitor, which is side light LED is that the light bursts along the edges as a backlight bleed when using it as a computer monitor, and also during certain types of viewing. I haven’t experienced that myself of course, but many, many independent sources say the same thing.

It would be preposterous of me to assume that Samsung is the only show in town, because it is not. In addition I am bottom fishing, and comparing that level of units. There are LED’s going for 4 or 5 times the amount of money, and I am not doing a side by side with them. So for those who can afford it, maybe they are in a different arena. So onto my enthusiasm.

High def fever strikes home. I bought a couple of Acer H243H bmid 24-Inch Widescreen LCD Display (Black)ACER LCD monitors at 1920 x 1080p and was amazed at the picture. When my friend who bought the LED’s, and then I took him into Best Buy to do an A-B comparison, he returned the LED’s and bought 3 LCD’s, all Samsungs again for the same amount of money. So instead of one 40 inch, and one 32 inch, he wound up with two 46’s, and one 32 for the same money. After I ordered the 55 I couldn’t wait, so I went ahead and bought a 46 the LN46C670 which is equal to the Samsung LN46C650 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) I put the 46 in the bedroom, and the 55 in the living room. I realized that after viewing high def, I wasn’t going to be satisfied with the bedroom set.

I am running my home network with a Multimedia Center PC Windows Ultimate Vista 64, and feeding the TV’s with the Cisco-Linksys Media Center Extender with DVD and they have “up scaling” which gives you a 1080p equivalent. Most all TV stations are broadcasting in 1080i due to bandwidth considerations of having to pump through the enormous amount of data for 1080p, so with the up scaling, to make up for that, you can really see the difference. Unless you have a Blu-ray player, or HD DVD you are probably not getting 1080P. I have an antenna on the roof, and receive all of my programming totally free. Except for when it rains, and you get picture freeze, it is a great setup. My philosophy is to buy the hardware and save the monthly nut. In three years my TV’s will pay for themselves in what I would have spent on cable.

Go for this 55 inch model, it has the extra wattage in the audio, pumping out a whopping (satire) 15 watts a side instead of 10, and yes you can hear the difference between the 46 and 55 because of that. Set it to SRS Surround and tweak the equalizer in both models. Also the internet built into the set is definitely something you want to have. You can see the app’s listed in this product description that are automatically provided. Also with Google TV coming in the fall, they state that TV’s that are already internet ready will be able to take advantage to the integration. They also have partnered with Logitech to create a separate box with keyboard and mouse to integrate the web. I was hoping to get Amazon Video on Demand because they have the latest releases as cheap as 99 cents, and no monthly subscriber fee; so you can enjoy a movie when you want, and not pay for one when you don’t. Google the Google TV feature, it is “Smart TV” and as they claim will change the way we use the big screen forever. Why not integrate our TV’s totally into the mainstream. It’s pretty exciting. I don’t know if the internet TV feature will avoid you having to get the Logitech module or not, but there is a chance that it will. I love the already included in the TV’s Pandora free radio, no commercials, and all my favorite music, old and new pumped into the TV, or you can go online and do it there also. This TV with the ethernet port already has a ton of content built right in. The first time you hit the internet content button it will download the latest apps. There are more apps to come whereas this new medium is an ongoing development. So for the small amount of additional money, move up to the interent TV feature.

TV sizes are deceiving. It is my suggestion to go a little larger than you normally would. There are two main reasons for this; one is that you don’t want to think in terms of old tube sizing dimensions. A 55 inch LCD is only.. what? 33 inches tall, but super wide. So if we had an old square TV, a 35 would seem large, whereas a 32 in an LCD would be much smaller in comparison. Also you need to realize that this is going to be a long term investment, and the experience you want to go for is the feeling like the person on TV is right there in the room with you, or in the action scene you are right there in the middle of it. A lot of people think old TV dimensions so they tend to buy something that in reality has a bigger number attached to it, like a 40, but after getting it home and viewing it for awhile, they wind up wishing they had at least one size larger. Also, another change in thinking is that with old TV’s the resolution was so bad you needed to get real far away from it to make it appear smooth, so with my small room, I am only going to get a 32 for example. With the super high resolution you can get a lot closer. See the chart for see what the range of sizes are for your viewing distance.

To me after owning these, it has created a feeling in me, every time I watch it, and even every time I walk through the room that this is something special. It makes me smile, and I get a lift. I get the feeling in both rooms that I now have a media room. Ok it is not one of those crazy special rooms with the theatre seating, and a whole wall projector screen, but I get some of that same feeling. To me it is a game changer. It is a chin lifter. I know that sounds ridiculous, but that is the feeling that I get. It’s like WOW this is profoundly affecting my fun time, and is giving me something to look forward to. Maybe over time I will grow more accustomed to it, but for now it feels like a real game changer. Check out the photo I uploaded. I know this is a high quality plastic surround but the finish on it looks like a polished grand piano. I tried to capture it on film as best I could. Get the fever, and no matter what set you get and by whatever manufacturer, join the over 60 million people who own high def TV’s in this country.

Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Feature

• 15Wx2 audio output
• Wide Color Enhancer
• 10 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception
• 2 ConnectShare Movie
• 4 HDMI (ver 1.3), HDMI-CEC

Samsung LN55C650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Overview

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung’s LN55C650 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 55-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color’s hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

Related Products

• SquareTrade 4-Year Samsung/Panasonic TV Warranty (00-2000 LCD, Plasma, LED)
• 3yr Samsung Service Plan providing the ONLY Samsung authorized service and parts network, LCD ,500 to ,999.99
• Samsung WIS09ABGN LinkStick Wireless LAN Adapter
• Samsung BD-C5500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
• Samsung BD-C6500 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player

Customer Reviews

Great set, bad PIP – Kevin T. Atkinson – greenville, sc USA
Samsung is still behind Sony in use and funtionality. The TV works very well but Samsung engineers made some mistakes. The inablity to not connect a keyboard is a huge issue with the overall ease of use with the internet/web based applications. Another quarky issue i noticed right off the bat is with the “PIP” picture in picture option. I bought this tv on the premise the pip would be fully functional. I’ve used many sets over the years, basially all sony’s and they got the pip right on the mark. Samsung however has opted to only allow the sub picture to use the cable/air input which doesn’t permit you to source any of the hdmi/component devices to it. This blunder is a waste of the pip option. The Coax input will basically be outdated in 2 years which will make the pip feature obsolete on this set. If you want to get a set with pip you’re going to have to look else where as all samsung TVs are made this way.

Samsung 55 inch TV – B. Disbrow –
The TV is crisp clear and the sound is the best I have ever heard from a flat screen TV. I really like the swivel base. It makes it easy to adjust the angle, which I do because I watch it from the kitchen and the living room.

Great buy, great TV – Brian – WA
I’ve had this TV for about 8 weeks at the time of this writing. I felt I should get some usage out of it before sharing my opinions. I finally decided to replace my early model oversized rear projection HDTV that I’ve had for ten years. I knew I wanted a Samsung LCD based on reputation. The lower-end LEDs still have some issues, so I decided to stick with the tried-and-true traditional LCD. This new model wasn’t available in any store yet, so I bought it from Amazon having never seen it and finding no reviews. I also bought the USB wireless internet device to go with it so I could use the integrated Netflix.
The default picture had the much-touted “soap opera effect” and was terribly distracting. Everything was like watching a homemade video. After some fiddling with the settings that I found online for last year’s model, the picture is fantastic. There is some minimal glare from the windows behind me, but not to the point of being distracting. My old TV had much worse glare issues. I’m also pleased with the viewing angle. Yes, I suppose the picture is not quite as sharp as straight-on viewing, but it’s still very good, and nobody in my family has ever mentioned it or attempted to change seating based on the angle.
This model has about a dozen built-in internet applications, including Youtube (cumbersome) and some games (lame), but the real gem here is Netflix. I used to use a Roku box, but this is seamless, and if you’re lucky enough to select an HD title and have adequate bandwidth, the picture is great.
For the time that I’ve had this TV, there is nothing I don’t like about it. It even looks good when it’s off.

*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Jun 08, 2010 10:45:50

Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Review

Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Feature

• 50 inch Viera Full HD 1080p Plasma HDTV with VIERA G25 Series Plasma is the center of your entertainment universe
• With VIERA CastTM, enjoy what the web has to offer right on the big screen
• Viera Image Viewer for Image and AVCHD playback

Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Overview

Panasonic TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Panasonic VIERA TC-P50G25 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Specifications

Building on its award-winning 2009 Plasma line, Panasonic’s 50-inch VIERA TC-P50G25 Plasma HDTV features a new panel with NeoPDP technologies that provide the best balance of black and white under brighter environments while also offering higher energy efficiency. The new NeoPDP Plasma panel also further reduces reflections and creates sharper pictures with higher contrast in brighter environments. This G25 series model provides 1080p resolution, full-time 1080 TV lines of moving picture resolution, and 600Hz Sub-field Drive for superb motion clarity.

This and other models in the G25 line offer Panasonic’s improved VIERA Cast functionality, which enables you to stream Internet video and audio programming as well as turn this HDTV into a high-definition, wireless video conference center with Skype capabilities (when using the optional Panasonic communication camera and Wi-Fi adapter accessories). You can also play back JPEG images and AVCHD videos stored on SD memory cards and operate a variety of VIERA Link components–from Blu-ray Disc players to digital cameras–through a single remote. Adhering to Panasonic’s commitment to the environment, this VIERA model–as well as all 2010 models–features improved power consumption and meets the new, more stringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements. And you’ll get a long Plasma panel life of up to 100,000 hours–more than 30 years of viewing when watched 8 hours a day–before the brightness of the panel decreases to half. Key Features

Panasonic’s VIERA G25 series Plasma HDTV with streaming content from VIERA Cast partners.

VIERA Cast: Enjoy a variety of streaming movies, TV shows, and music, photo slideshows, and home video conferencing with VIERA Cast’s assortment of online content–including Amazon Video on Demand, Netflix, Pandora, Twitter, YouTube, and Picasa. VIERA Cast’s addition of Skype (requires optional communication camera; model TY-CC10) enables you to connect and communicate through voice and video calls from the comfort of your own living room. This VIERA HDTV includes two USB ports for connecting a keyboard or a Wi-FI LAN adapter (sold separately) as well as an Ethernet port for wired LAN connection. No PC required.   VIERA Image Viewer: View full-HD images with the integrated SD card slot, enabling you to view JPEG photos and AVCHD videos captured from your digital camera or camcorder on the big screen. Navigate your images via an easy-to-use thumbnail display, and choose from among five types of background music and five display effects. Plus, messages and memos can be added to photos from a PC to create detailed travelogues and original slideshows with messages.   VIERA Link: Allows the interlinked operation of various AV devices–from DVD and Blu-ray Disc players to home theater sound systems to digital cameras and camcorders–using only the VIERA remote control by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable (see pop-up illustration).   Game Mode: With Game Mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What’s more, VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works with the anti-image retention (wobbling) function, too.

NeoPDP: By redesigning the Plasma panel’s cell structure and developing an innovative new filter, Panasonic has tripled the luminous efficiency (compared to 2007 models) of its VIERA Plasma HDTVS–resulting in stunningly beautiful images while also reducing power consumption.   1080 Moving Picture Resolution: With 1080 lines of moving picture resolution and integrated NeoPDP technology’s high-speed drive performance, the display time for each image frame is shortened to minimize afterimages, making decisive calls in football matches and delicate motions in figure skating performances appear crystal clear.   600Hz Sub-field Drive: 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology, which converts the motion in each scene into data. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects (see an illustration of 600Hz technology).   Infinite Black: The luminous efficiency of this NeoPDP Plasma panel has been improved by reducing the electrical pre-discharge that causes graying has greatly enhanced black gradation. The result is crisp blacks with no graying–even in living rooms with bright, afternoon lighting. And minimizing the electrical pre-discharge helps to both raise contrast and save energy.   THX Certified Display: THX reproduces film images as the filmmakers intended them. To receive THX certification, TVs undergo stringent tests to determine, for example, whether the exact same brightness and color are displayed at all screen locations, and whether black levels satisfy standard criteria.

Key Specifications

Series: G25 Screen type: Plasma Screen size: 50 inches Native resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels Contrast ratio: Infinite Black with 5,000,000:1 native/dynamic contrast Shades of gradation: 6,144 equivalent HDTV display capability: 1080p, 1080i, 720p EDTV display capability: 480p Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power; surround sound capabilities Image viewer: AVCHD, MPEG2, JPEG compatibility Aspect control: Normal, Zoom, Full, Just, H-fill for TV/AV modes 4:3, Full for PC mode Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK4P1RW Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French Energy Star qualified: Yes

Connections HDMI: 3 (1 side) Component (Y, PB, PR): 2; each with audio input Composite A/V: 2 (1 side); each with audio input Ethernet: 1 USB: 2 PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 Digital audio output: 1 Dimensions TV with stand: 48 x 31.9 x 13.2 inches (WxHxD); 63.9 pounds TV without stand: 48 x 30.3 x 3.5 inches (WxHxD); 57.3 pounds What size TV should you get?

What’s in the Box

Panasonic G25 series Plasma HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions

Panasonic 2010 VIERA Plasma and LCD Comparison

Series:	G25 Plasma	S2 Plasma	U2 Plasma	C2 Plasma	U22 LCD	X2 LCD	C22 LCD
Models:	TC-P54G25 54″ TC-P50G25 50″ TC-P46G25 46″ TC-P42G25 42″	TC-P65S2 65″ TC-P58S2 58″ TC-P54S2 54″ TC-P50S2 50″ TC-P46S2 46″ TC-P42S2 42″	TC-P50U2 50″ TC-P42U2 42″	TC-P50C2 50″ TC-P46C2 46″ TC-P42C2 42″	TC-L42U22 42″ TC-L37U22 37″ TC-L32U22 32″	TC-L37X2 37″ TC-L32X2 32″ TC-L22X2 22″	TC-L37C22 37″ TC-L32C22 32″
VIERA Cast		—	—	—	—	—	—
VIERA Image Viewer	(AVCHD, MPEG2, JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)	(JPEG)
VIERA Link	webcam capable
NeoPDP Panel			—	—	—	—	—
THX Display		—	—	—	—	—	—
Contrast Ratio	Infinite Black	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 2,000,000:1	Dynamic: 20,000:1	Dynamic: 20,000:1 22″: 15,000:1	Dynamic: 18,000:1
Moving Picture Resolution	1080 lines	1080 lines	900 lines	720 lines	—	—	—
Anti-Reflective Filter			—	—	—	—	—
Display Capabilities	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	720p, 480p	1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p	720p, 480p	720p, 480p
600Hz Sub-field Drive					—	—	—
120Hz	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Game Mode				—	—		—
Speakers	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total	2; 20W total 22″: 6W	2; 20W total
Surround Sound
HDMI input	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side)	2	3 (1 side)	3 (1 side) 22″: 1	2
Component input (Y, PB, PR)	2	2	2	2	1	1	1
Composite input	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side)	2 (1 side) 22″: 1	2
PC input	1 (side)	—	—	—	1	1	1
USB	2	—	—	—	—	—	—
Ethernet LAN input	1	—	—	—	—	—	—
Digital Audio output	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
iPod Universal Dock	—	—	—	—	—		—
Energy Star
Series:	G25 Plasma	S2 Plasma	U2 Plasma	C2 Plasma	U22 LCD	X2 LCD	C22 LCD

Learn More

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. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

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Customer Reviews

Panasonic rules! – isidro garcia – Corpus Christi,Tx.
I own the 50G10 from 2009 but I felt I had to reply to Christians comments on fading black levels. I have now owned this HDTV for 15 months and it has been nothing but a joy. The black levels on my set have if anything gotten better. I use custom picture settings and now that the phosphers have settled in the picture quality is outstanding. I constantly browse the local Best Buy and I am confident that I made the best choice in a HDTV. Until OLED screens are mass market will I feel the need to upgrade. I will monitor the black levels, but after 15 months Christian’s concerns are a non-issue with me.

Great TV – Dennis L. Chojnowski – Inverness, FL USA
This TV is the best I have ever owned. Picture quality is superb. Love the ability to plug in a flash drive or SD card to view photos or video.

Gorgeous Display – J. Rodriguez – Chicago
Just got this TV this past week and it has a gorgeous image. The menu isn’t too complicated and the setup was very easy. The sound does pale in comparison to the rest of the amazing features on the unit. It doesn’t matter though because I have it running through our receiver. I recommend it highly!

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Samsung LN46C650 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Review

Samsung LN46C650 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Feature

• Powerful picture quality, vivid colors and stunning clarity of Full HD 1080p resolution
• Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily
• Up to 43% more energy efficient than ENERGY STAR 4.0 minimum standards
• Delivers the entire spectrum of color and luminance for rich, saturated images with intense detail
• Customizable widgets give you access to BLOCKBUSTER, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Amazon Video On Demand and more ? all on your HDTV

Samsung LN46C650 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Overview

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung’s LN46C650 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 46-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color’s hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

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Customer Reviews

100% Satisfied – stick –
I’ve had the TV for a month now and have been completely satisfied with the purchase. The quality and price beat any other LCD competitors.

I have to look into why the channel info says 60 hertz on the refresh but the TV is supposed to be 120 hertz. It looks like a marketing ploy that it’s 60 hertz but software increases it 120 hertz. Regardless, the HD video looks excellent so not a big deal.

VA Samsung Owner – S. Pace – No. Virginia
The TV is everything I needed plus internet which hasnt been installed yet. Got a Belkin router to run internet movies on the TV. The router is fantastic but needed instruction from maker how to set up with cable internet. Also had to have cable come in (twice) to set up connection for the TV. Cable here makes every thing hard to do. Once everthing was set up the TV works perfactly. Also the delivery provided by Amazon was great. No problem but an optional small charge to put the stand on. It has to be balanced and not good for one person to do alone.
Only one problem and has notheing to do with the TV..
If you get the promo with Amazon Store Card be prepared to have GE charge every fee they can. The promo said 24 month NO INTEREST on payments. Wrong….GE still charged fee. Beware for back and forth resolution. Still not corrected yet. But the TV is everything it said it is.

large and sharp – John D. Vaughn –
great tv really good picture and color is so real actors look like they are in the room with you.

A GREAT TV! ASTOUNDING PICTURE! – Altaf Bhaloo – Dallas, TX.
The TV that makes your jaw open wide with amazement! amazing picture clarity, excellent sound and flawless internet connection makes this SAMSUNG the TV of clearly worth the money spent! I was a SONY fan and now this is my first SAMSUNG purchase makes me proud of myself to have made a wise decision.

Go ahead make the purchase if you are into buying a TV. I am positive you will not regret!, I have had it for a month now and it still amazes me. BRAVO SAMSUNG! keep it up.
Cons: nothing i can think of now but the touch of red is kinda stupid for it never shows and that should never stop you from buying this fine TV

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Samsung LN46C630 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Review

Samsung LN46C630 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Feature

• The Samsung LCD 630 HDTV is a smooth operator
• 120 Hz Clear Motion Rate technology allows you to see fast action with a smoothness that?s clearly ahead of the competition
• The AllShare feature even allows you to sync up your entire household
• A wired or wireless DLNA connection lets you stream your PC audio and video files to your HDTV using your remote

Samsung LN46C630 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Overview

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung’s LN46C630 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 46-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color’s hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

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Customer Reviews

Just ok. – M. Hiner – Bridgeport, WV
I bought this product in April 2010 from Amazon. My first TV of this kind. At that time the price was the exact same as Sears(checked model #) and shipping was Free on Amazon, so I ordered from Amazon. CEVA shipping was Fast and GREAT.

Took me a while to get used to this.

THanks to a previous reviewer, I knew what to do when the room got dark so does the picture (stupid idea); but TBone from CA provided the answer for that turn off the Eco Picture and that solves that problem.

I thought the TV had auto adjust volumn, still have not figured that out. After reading a review, I might have to go back into the settings.

The volumn is poor as speakers are in the back, I do not have or plan to have surround sound, so this is a negative for me. Had I realized this I would have bought a different brand with the speakers in front, of which, now I realize there are plenty of them out there.

I am sure this is a good tv for some, but it does not impress me.
FOund the settings very hard to get thru and set.

These sets all crap out in under two years–buyer beware – Buster Brindle – San Francisco, CA
This set was amazing–great picture quality, worked well, etc., but then at about the two year mark the set simply just started turning itself on then off then on and then off etc. endlessly without even touching the remote control. I did a web search and, apparently, this is a VERY common problem with Samsung LCD TV sets. It appears that inferior capacitors are used and that the tops of the capacitors literally fall off over time, causing the sets to be stuck in a start-up/shut-down loop. This is too bad because, while the set worked, it was the best picture I’ve ever had on a TV set. However, when I spend K for a TV, I expect it to last longer than two years.

Great HDTV – Martin Shultz –
I made this purchase based off the reviews from CNET and Consumer Reports. I must say I’m not disappointed, great picture, good sound, at a good price.

Hard to beat too when you get free shipping to your door and no sales tax.

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Samsung LN46C630 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Review

Samsung LN46C630 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) Feature

• The Samsung LCD 630 HDTV is a smooth operator
• 120 Hz Clear Motion Rate technology allows you to see fast action with a smoothness that?s clearly ahead of the competition
• The AllShare feature even allows you to sync up your entire household
• A wired or wireless DLNA connection lets you stream your PC audio and video files to your HDTV using your remote

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Customer Reviews

Just ok. – M. Hiner – Bridgeport, WV
I bought this product in April 2010 from Amazon. My first TV of this kind. At that time the price was the exact same as Sears(checked model #) and shipping was Free on Amazon, so I ordered from Amazon. CEVA shipping was Fast and GREAT.

Took me a while to get used to this.

THanks to a previous reviewer, I knew what to do when the room got dark so does the picture (stupid idea); but TBone from CA provided the answer for that turn off the Eco Picture and that solves that problem.

I thought the TV had auto adjust volumn, still have not figured that out. After reading a review, I might have to go back into the settings.

The volumn is poor as speakers are in the back, I do not have or plan to have surround sound, so this is a negative for me. Had I realized this I would have bought a different brand with the speakers in front, of which, now I realize there are plenty of them out there.

I am sure this is a good tv for some, but it does not impress me.
FOund the settings very hard to get thru and set.

These sets all crap out in under two years–buyer beware – Buster Brindle – San Francisco, CA
This set was amazing–great picture quality, worked well, etc., but then at about the two year mark the set simply just started turning itself on then off then on and then off etc. endlessly without even touching the remote control. I did a web search and, apparently, this is a VERY common problem with Samsung LCD TV sets. It appears that inferior capacitors are used and that the tops of the capacitors literally fall off over time, causing the sets to be stuck in a start-up/shut-down loop. This is too bad because, while the set worked, it was the best picture I’ve ever had on a TV set. However, when I spend K for a TV, I expect it to last longer than two years.

Great HDTV – Martin Shultz –
I made this purchase based off the reviews from CNET and Consumer Reports. I must say I’m not disappointed, great picture, good sound, at a good price.

Hard to beat too when you get free shipping to your door and no sales tax.

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