Samsung UN46B8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV Review

Samsung UN46B8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV Review



Redefining the standards for viewing quality, energy-efficiency and home entertainment decor, the Samsung 8000 Series LED HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity while also helping you reduce your carbon footprint with the reduced power consumption of the LED screen. Using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as its primary light source--rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL)--this cutting edge HDTV also offers the benefits of an ultra-high contrast ratio and a slim depth that allows for a more artful design.

To battle motion blur and image judder that can plague LCD displays when displaying fast movement onscreen, this 8000 Series LED HDTV utilizes Samsung's Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology with an ulatra-fast 240Hz refresh rate--four times that of other TVs. It also boasts high dynamic contrast ratios, complements of the ground breaking LED light source.

The 8000 Series features Samsung's new Internet@TV online content service. Developed with Yahoo!, Internet@TV uses either a wired or wireless Ethernet connection to access content onscreen from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube and more with the push of a button. The widget-based interface and scrollbar run along the bottom of the screen for easy browsing of the latest programs and content. And this HDTV is accented by Samsung's TOC (Touch of Color), which offers a hint of a translucent color around the edges of the unit for a uniquely fashionable look.

• Screen Size: 46 inches
• Full 1080p HD
• Breakthrough LED picture quality with true-to-life brightness ranging from the purest black to pristine white.
• Energy Savings: Samsung's LED TVs use up to 40 percent less power than conventional LCD TVs.
• Ultra-slim Design: 1.2-inch depth
• Ultra-quick 2ms response time minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs.
• Mega dynamic contrast ratio (5,000,000:1)
• HD-Grade Pixel Resolution: High-resolution pixel density is combined with a built-in image scaler to handle inputs from a variety of digital and analog audio/video sources.
• Auto Motion Plus 240Hz: Advanced processing that reduces blur and enhances image detail when viewing fast motion video sequences.
• Ultra Clear Panel: Advanced LCD technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.
• Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
• Wide Color Enhancer Pro optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors.
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient, simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC content sources.
• Audio: Two down-firing stereo speakers (10-watts each, for 20 watts of total power) with subwoofer
• SRS TruSurround HD creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.
• Content Library (2 GB Flash Memory): Built-in library contains photo art gallery, games, workout routines, recipes, and other interesting digital content. Additional items and updates are available from Samsung.com.
• DLNA-compatible for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers
• Anynet Plus (HDMI-CEC) allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control.
• Energy Star Compliant: Reduces energy consumption by up to 25 percent compared with standard TVs.
• V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by a parent to contain objectionable content.
• Crystal Neck Swivel Stand
• Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.
• Medi@2.0 lets you enjoy more with Internet TV, allowing you to receive content via Yahoo!, Flickr, and more via on-screen TV widgets.

Samsung UN46B8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED HDTV Review by Customer

"It plays Divx video files from a USB stick", 2010-05-31 By Andrew Mountain (Vancouver, BC Canada)

I just discovered this thing plays Divx files from a USB stick (see page 53 of the instructions for a full list of supported video codecs). It plays them full screen and the quality is very impressive considering the video files I was playing were only 640 x 480. Somehow this TV is able to scale by a factor of 3 and still maintain a crisp image.

"Terrif!", 2010-07-20 By R. McKnerney (South Windsor,Ct)

This TV exceeded my expectations from the moment we unpacked it! Amazon's free shipping, the prompt delivery, the easy set up all were pluses.
Picture is extremey sharp!It even wowed my son who's really into electronics.

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Samsung UN40B6000 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Review

Samsung UN40B6000 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Review

Redefining the standards for viewing quality, energy-efficiency and home entertainment decor, the Samsung 6000 Series LED HDTV deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity while also helping you reduce your carbon footprint with the reduced power consumption of the LED screen. Using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as its primary light source--rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL)--this cutting edge HDTV also offers the benefits of an ultra-high contrast ratio and a slim depth that allows for a more artful design.

Samsung's 6000 Series LED HDTV line-up boasts high dynamic contrast ratios, complements of the ground breaking LED light source. It also incorporates a number of innovative features to reduce the motion blur and image judder, which traditionally plague LCD HDTVs when displaying fast movement. The Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology utilizes a 120Hz refresh rate helps ensure crisp, easy viewing of sports, video games and movies.

The 6000 Series also includes access to Samsung's InfoLink RSS service, which can instantly display updated news, sports, weather and stocks information with a touch of the remote. And this HDTV is accented by Samsung's TOC (Touch of Color), which offers a hint of a translucent color around the edges of the unit for a uniquely fashionable look.

Key Features

• Screen Size: 40 inches
• Full 1080p HD
• Breakthrough LED picture quality with true-to-life brightness ranging from the purest black to pristine white.
• Energy Savings: Samsung's LED TVs use up to 40 percent less power than conventional LCD TVs.
• Ultra-slim Design: 1.2-inch depth
• Blazing 4ms response time minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs.
• Mega dynamic contrast ratio
• HD-Grade Pixel Resolution: High-resolution pixel density is combined with a built-in image scaler to handle inputs from a variety of digital and analog audio/video sources.
• Auto Motion Plus 120Hz: Advanced processing that reduces blur and enhances image detail when viewing fast motion video sequences.
• Ultra Clear Panel: Advanced LCD technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.
• Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
• Side-mounted USB 2.0 port: connect USB devices directly to your HDTV to view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV's audio system or your home theater system.
• Touch of Color (ToC): Samsung's unique manufacturing process accents the surrounding bezel with a stylish red tone.
• Wide Color Enhancer Pro optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors.
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient, simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC content sources.
• Audio: Two 10-watt stereo speakers (for 20 watts of total power)
• SRS TruSurround HD creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.
• InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port
• Anynet Plus (HDMI-CEC) allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control.
• Energy Star Compliant: Reduces energy consumption by up to 25 percent compared with standard TVs.
• V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by a parent to contain objectionable content.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
• Variable sleep timer can be programmed to turn the TV off at different time intervals.
• Crystal Neck Swivel Stand
• Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.

Connections

• HDMI (version 1.3): 4 side
• USB: 2 side
• Component video: 1 bottom
• PC input: 1 bottom
• Ethernet: 1 bottom
• Optical digital audio output: 1 side

Dimensions

• TV without stand: 51.5 x 32.1 x 1.2 inches (WxHxD); 48.5 pounds
• TV with stand: 51.5 x 34.4 x 12 inches (WxHxD); 60 pounds

Samsung UN40B6000 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Review by Customer

"Looks amazing, even when it's off!", 2010-04-03 By Rodney Eddi (West Paterson, NJ)

I purchased this set from [...] for $899.00 (after $300 coupon) and received it last week. First of all, it's a pleasure to just look at this set on the stand. It looks stunning. Turn it on, and it will blow you away. Setup was quick (maybe 10 minutes tops, including installation of the base). I am using Amazon HDMI cables ($6). Picture quality is superb. Cable channels look amazing. Even cable news channels look like a piece of art! Pop a blue-ray disk, and the clarity of picture will blow you away. The TV is extremely thin. Sound quality is pretty good (I don't agree with previous reviewers). Samsung menu system is pretty organized and easy to use. I haven't tried the network option, so I can't comment on that.
The superior quality of the picture takes some toll on movies. Most movies lose their "movie look". It is like watching a show on broadway. I guess this is the problem with HD. You can adjust the mode and play with the settings to somewhat decrease this effect, but it will take time to get used to it.
there are multiple options for changing the settings. You can change picture mode, color warmth, darkness, black level, and many more settings.
Overall, this is a technological masterpiece at a bargain price. If you are looking for a TV with superior quality and technology without breaking the bank, get this one. You won't regret it.
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UPDATE (April 13, 2010): I did some research on movies losing their "movie-look" and looking like soap-opera. This is mostly related to 120 Hz effect. If you turn off this option, movies look more natural.

"just the facts", 2010-03-16 By Chris Ward

just wanted to commment on my new purchase of the the un40b6000. I have been holding off for several years before taking the high definition plunge. I decided on purchasing the samsung edge lit led tv versus just the lcd version. I have to say for the most part I have been very impressed with the picture. right out of the box the tv was easy to setup and not that confusing on the menu options. Everything was pretty straight forward. HDMI cables are so much easier than having to mess with with all of the component and fiberoptic cables. Just plug and play. The picture quality is great and like many other comments have stated it might be to good. I have noticed especially on blue ray movies that the shows have lost their movie look. The picture is so clear that the movie looks like it is being performed on a stage. It is hard to describe in words seeing is truly believing. The only problems that I have run into with this tv is when I hooked up a samsung blueray player. It seems that there is a default program called samsung anynet+. If you dont disable the program from the blueray player it locks up the blueray player. Easy fix if you know the solution. Anyways if you are on the fence with a tv purchase this is a good product. If you can wait on purchasing like any electronics everything will get better and cheaper. The only advice I can give you is that get ready for some extra expenses. HDMI cables are not cheap. However the cheapest cables work just as good as the most expensive. If you are an existing customer with dishnetwork you can negogitate the service fee for having your hd service turned on. Go aheah and get a blueray player with the tv. Even the standard dvds look awesome on it. good luck and hope this review helps.

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Toshiba 40UX600U 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Net TV Review

Toshiba 40UX600U 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Net TV Review



Enjoy a stunning picture bursting with color and clarity as well as a wide variety of on-demand entertainment with the 40-inch Toshiba 40UX600U HDTV with LED backlighting, which features a 1080p Full HD resolution. The stunning 3M:1 dynamic contrast ratio LED backlighting produces a clearer, crisper image and is supported by Toshiba's CrystalCoat high contrast screen coating and AutoView ambient room light analyzer. It also boasts Toshiba's ClearFrame 120Hz feature, which doubles the video frames from 60 per second to 120 per second to virtually eliminate motion blur--making this a perfect set for watching fast action movies and sports.

Toshiba's Net TV provides on-demand entertainment from such Internet sources as VUDU (with over 3,000 1080p HD movies) and Pandora for streaming of personalized music channels. You can connect the set to a wired home network via the Ethernet port, or connect to a Wi-Fi network using an included Wi-Fi adapter .

This UX600U Series HDTV provides a number of convenient home entertainment options and key picture quality features, including DynaLight dynamic backlight control for deeper black levels and four HDMI digital inputs for simple high quality connection to cable/satellite boxes, DVD players and more. Plus, the HDMI ports feature fast InstaPort switching for quick changes from one source to another. With the Gaming Mode function, you'll experience reduced game control delay and improved reaction time--perfect for PC gaming--and the Photo Frame capability with Auto Slide Show enables you to display slideshows of your favorite images when not watching TV programming.

Offering an ultra-slim Air Lagoon design that's less than 2 inches deep, this UX600U Series HDTV also features MP3 playback via the integrated USB port, a PC input, a removable stand, and Energy Star 4.0 requirements.

Toshiba Net TV

Enjoy a new level of on-demand, Internet-based entertainment with the UX600U's integrated Toshiba Net TV capabilities, which includes a wide variety of entertainment and social networking applications. It provides access to VUDU Movies, which offers true 1080p HD, 5.1 surround sound and gives you access to over 3,000 HD movies on demand.

Additionally, video and photo services such as YouTube, Flickr, and Picasa Web Albums let you share content with friends and family wherever they live. News services including the New York Times, AP, National Weather, and more, provide up to the minute information about the world around you. And, the customizable Ticker available at the bottom of the screen allows you to keep up to date with information from Twitter, News, Weather, or Stocks, automatically.

In order to provide simple and instant access to the Internet, the UX600 Series comes equipped with its own Wi-Fi adapter (compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n networks), delivering the latest content right out of the box and eliminating the need to purchase additional accessories. You can also connect to a home network via a wired Ethernet port.

Key Features

• 1080p HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)
• PixelPure 5G 14-bit internal digital video processor increases gradation levels (4,096 levels, or 16x that of a standard 8-bit processor) to create smoother, clearer images.
• ClearFrame 120Hz screen refresh rate virtually eliminates motion blur, making this HDTV a great choice for fast action movies and sports. Toshiba's ClearFrame 120Hz system doubles the frame rate of an LCD TV from 60 frames per second to 120 frames per second using superior Motion Vector Frame Interpolation technology.
• Resolution+ super resolution technology upconverts and enhances 480i/p and 720p input signals for a more detailed picture.
• CrystalCoat prevents ambient room light reflections from washing out the television picture, creating up to 30 percent better contrast in bright rooms and allowing you to enjoy a deep, high contrast picture in all lighting conditions.
• AutoView helps ensure an ideal image at all times for the day by combining an ambient room light sensor with incoming video content monitoring. AutoView automatically sets most of the TV picture parameters for you.
• DynaLight Backlight Control utilizes advanced image processing to monitor the brightness of each video frame, and adjust the backlight intensity accordingly. This precision creates seamless transitions with deep blacks for increased detail and depth analysis.
• Photo Frame capability allows this HDTV to act as both a TV and a digital photo frame. You can showcase your favorite memories as a clear, crisp slide show on the high-resolution television screen--all controlled with just the TV remote.
• Gaming Mode takes the gaming experience to a new level by reducing game control delay, thus giving the player improved reaction time and a more realistic playing experience. This is great when used with popular gaming consoles, or with PC games using the TVs PC Input.
• Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuning allows for tuning of standard cable channels as well as off-air digital broadcasts, in addition to digital "cable-in-the-clear" broadcasts.
• Native Mode restores the size of the picture by the 3-5 percent that is generally lost during the normal over-scanning that occurs on traditional sets.
• Cinema Mode 24 fps (3:2 Pulldown): This HDTV performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, too--a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. To adapt 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video, frames in the original movie must be duplicated; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this duplication by removing the redundant information to display a frame-accurate picture.
• Color Temperature Control enables you to adjust white balance to achieve the best television picture possible in any viewing environment, or simply adjust the picture to suit your personal tastes. The "Warm" setting delivers a redder image that is ideal for display in a dimly lit room, while "Medium" and "Cool" provide a progressively bluer image for the best picture as room light levels are increased.
• Three TheaterWide modes are ideal for displaying HDTV signals as well as enhanced for widescreen television DVDs.

Toshiba 40UX600U 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Net TV Review by Customer

"Great LED TV at a great price", 2010-07-10 By John Viera (Miami, Florida)

This TV has an amazing picture. Great deep blacks and vibrant colors. You must have a good clean HD signal to fully appreciate this TV. I have an RCA amplified HD antenna (rabbit ears) and the World Cup 2010 games are superb. I leave the settings on SPORTS mode and play with the brightness and color settings depending on the content. The NET TV feature is nice. It requires an internet connection through WIFI (wireless) or ethernet (wire). VUDU is great for instantly renting movies and the quality is excellent. The other content needs better programming in the future.

PROS: Great dynamic picture, Low power consumption (1.3 AMPS), Aesthetically pleasing beautiful design, only 2 inches thick, great menus, good remote control unit, low price.

CONS: NO ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT JACK.

"Nice monitor for my MacBook", 2010-06-28 By lexuz (Vineland, NJ, USA)

This is our first LCD TV. I was not playing a lot with it, but after hooking it up to our MacBook Pro 17" (via mini-display to HDMI adapter and HMDI cable) I was blown away with the quality of picture. Then we've watched the movie played from MacBook to this TV and the picture was very good, sharp and clear and rich in colors. What I also found out is that the view angle is pretty good. While my family was sitting on the sofa in front of TV, I was watching from the side and didn't find any differences in color.
There are a lot of different picture settings, so you can adjust all of them to your personal preferences. If you make them wrong, you can easily reset them to manufacture settings.
Also, I've tried to play games from MacBook on this large screen and wasted in the game for about 5 hours, because the picture quality was very good and screen refresh rate is not visible at all.

With that said, I just want to conclude that I am satisfied with our new LCD LED TV.

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Sharp AQUOS LC40LE700UN 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Review

Sharp AQUOS LC40LE700UN 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Review



With the introduction of the LC40LE700UN, Sharp combines its legendary AQUOS LCD panel technology with a newly developed, proprietary Full Array LED backlight system to create picture quality that is second to none. The LC40LE700UN illustrates Sharp's LCD technology leadership while also demonstrating its LED engineering advantages. Sharp's Ultra Brilliant LED system illuminates the TV to extremely high brightness and contrast levels and enables significant environmental benefits such as longer life expectancy, no heavy metals and lower power consumption. At the same time, the new XGen LCD Panel utilizes an ingeniously devised pixel design that permits more light to pass through even while minimizing light leakage, with the result being the deepest black levels that AQUOS has ever achieved. Overall, the LC40LE700UN shows that with Sharp, it's not just LED… it's AQUOS LED.

• 40" Full HD 1080p HDTV LED-TV with 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced
• 10-Bit processing and Crystalucent coating Technology
• UltraBrilliant LED System
• 4 HDMI terminals, PC input, RS-232C Input
• 4ms response time

Sharp AQUOS LC40LE700UN 40-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Review by Customer

"Great TV, but lacks two basic features", 2010-08-20 By Tom Brusky (Milwaukee, WI)

I bought this TV because I wanted two things: a good-quality picture, and the ability to play game consoles without any noticeable lag. This TV does both very well. It has stunning picture quality, and the game mode handles my old 480i XBox console, connected via component inputs, with no noticeable lag.

On the downside picture-wise, I am not 100% satisfied with how the TV reproduces mostly-dark levels. Black is plenty black, but dark gray, dark blue, dark brown, etc. also get "sucked" into black. The average person probably wouldn't be bothered by this, but it can be a little annoying to the discerning eye. Adjusting contrast and brightness helps, but only at the expense of lightening the deep blacks. If you love sharp contrast between dark and light, you'll love this TV. If you're picky and want to see, for example, details in shadows, give this TV a test-run before buying it.

I was quite surprised to see that this TV lacks two of the most basic functions of a TV: it has no clock, and the remote has no program guide button. Obviously, this TV is intended for people who have satellite/cable since those services have programming guides. But over-the-air digital TV also broadcasts program information, and there's no way to access that information on this TV. So if you watch over-the-air TV, you'll still need to have a clock and a TV Guide nearby.

Despite these drawbacks, I'm giving this TV 4 stars because of the excellent picture quality overall, and how well it handles my antiquated game console.

"Great Picture", 2010-07-21 By Cat (USA)

After looking at several LED LCD televisions both online and in person, my husband and I finally decided on the Sharp Aquos LC40LE700UN. Now that we've owned it for a couple of months, I can see we made the right choice. The picture quality is excellent. Much better than the Sony Bravia. If you are looking for an outstanding LED TV at a great price, look no further.

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Vizio 19" Class 720p 60Hz LED LCD HDTV (M190VA) Review

Vizio 19" Class 720p 60Hz LED LCD HDTV (M190VA) Review



VIZIO M190VA 19" Razor LED LCD HDTV features Razor LED backlighting for brilliant color and contrast in a razor thin design that's less than 2.29" thin (max depth 5.51" with stand). Includes SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurround HD audio for advanced virtual surround sound, and exceeds Energy StarTM 4.0 guidelines to reduce energy consumption.

• Razor LED backlighting
• Less than 2.29" thin (max depth 5.51" with stand).
• SRS TruVolume and SRS TruSurround HD audio
• Built-in ambient light sensing technology
• Exceeds Energy StarTM 4.0 guidelines

Vizio 19" Class 720p 60Hz LED LCD HDTV (M190VA) Review by Customer

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LG 42LE5400 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Review

LG 42LE5400 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Review



There's no better LCD display technology than LED and the LE5400 delivers that along with a whole lot more. You can tap directly into instant movies and entertainment with NetCast and cut free of your cable box and messy wires with Wireless 1080p.
Offering energy-saving LED backlighting, 1080p Full HD resolution for crystal-clear detail, and TruMotion 120Hz technology for virtually no motion blur, the 42-inch LG 42LE5400 LED LCD HDTV is also great for watching sports and movies with fast action thanks to its 2.6ms (millisecond) response time. The latest in HDTV technology, LED delivers deep blacks, bright colors and crisp images to rival any display category, and are the slimmest, most energy efficient televisions available. Improved motion capture allows smooth, natural pictures, even with fast paced action.

With LG's NetCast, you get access to TV shows, movies and more, streamed directly from the Internet to your television screen. And the LE5400 series also provides compatibility with Wireless 1080p Connectivity (wireless media kit required and sold separately).

Other features include an incredible 4,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for more stunning colors and deeper blacks, two USB ports for connecting external drives for playing back MP3 audio, JPEG photo and DivX HD video files, stereo speakers with 20 watts of power and Dolby Digital decoding, and four HDMI inputs.

• Screen size: 42-inch class (42 inches diagonal)
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p Full HD)
• Dynamic contrast ratio: 4,000,000:1
• Viewing angle: 178 degrees horizontal/vertical
• Response time: 2.6ms
• Built-in tuner: ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM
• Audio output: 20 watts (10W x 2)
• Speaker system: 2-way, 4 speakers
• Dolby Digital decoder: Yes
• Surround system: Infinite Sound
• Input labeling: Yes
• Swivel stand: ±20 degrees
• VESA compliance: 200mm x 200mm
• Warranty: 1 year parts and labor

Connections

• HDMI (version 1.3, HDCP): 3 rear, 1 side
• Component: 2 rear, 1 side
• Composite A/V: 1 rear, 1 side
• RF: 1 rear
• PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 rear
• PC audio input: 1 rear
• Digital audio output: 1 optical, rear
• USB: 2 side
• Ethernet LAN: 1 rear
• Headphone out: 1 side
• RS-232c input: 1 rear

LG 42LE5400 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Review by Customer

"Good Choice", 2010-08-19 By Elroy Jetson (USA)

The TV was very easy to set up. Laying it face down on a side by side pair of couch cushions (thus elevating it above the floor) made attaching the pedestal super easy. Lifting it onto the stand was easy too, it's a heck of a lot lighter than the behemoth tube TV it replaced.

Once all connections were made and the unit was powered up, it immediately detected the wired internet connection and requested permission to download a software update. And another update. And another update. And another update. I think there were four. I use an outdoor antenna instead of cable, the tuner pulls in all the channels my converter box did, and then some. If there is a broadcast signal strength indicator, I haven't found it. A broadcast signal strength indicator is very important for aiming your antenna. Digital signals don't fade if you turn the the antenna the wrong way, the picture simply disappears. I'll be keeping the converter box around for antenna alignment purposes. There is a bit of a delay when changing channels - I suppose it takes a moment to lock in and start decoding the new channel. My old decoder box had a similar delay when changing channels.

The remote's fairly intuitive, and even has light-up buttons (they time out in about five seconds). The "Netcast" and Wigets" buttons are too close to the up and down on the four way rocker button that's used for navigating setup, Netcast, and Widgets menus - care must be taken when tweaking settings, or you find yourself kicked out of your menu unexpectedly. I already had a Netflix account, so all I had to do was click on Netflix, get the TV's code number, log into Netflix with my computer, and enter the code there. My Netflix cue was up on the TV within thirty seconds.

The picture looks really good. I only have one analog broadcast channel, and that one even looks fairly good. The digital broadcast channels look great in SD, and the HD channels look fantastic! Netfilx movies play beautifully. I tried out a preview on VUDU in full 1080, and it was as smooth as silk! My living room gets lots of sunlight, but the TV shows up clearly. At night, during dark scenes, there is a tiny hint of a light glow on the lower right edge, but it is very, very minor (I probably wouldn't have noticed it at all if I hadn't learned of the phenomenon from other reviews).

Aside from the aforementioned lack of a broadcast signal strength indicator, I'm very pleased with my LG 42LE5400. So far.

"Nothing tops this TV", 2010-08-01 By Allen J. Levinsky (Palm Beach, FL USA)

When it came down to shopping for a new TV, I compared several models from several manufacturers, including, Sams**g, S*ny, Pana***ic, Tos**ba, etc..... and from reading all of the reviews, this model had excellent reviews from top to bottom. And boy were they right. After calibrating the TV, which takes just a few minutes using the LG wizard, I saw the most incredible looking High Definition that I have ever seen. And that was just using my Comcast cable box. Then I popped in my Avatar Blu-ray and I was BLOWN AWAY!!!! I've never seen a picture more perfect in my life. No motion blur, no microblocking, absolutely nothing flawed whatsoever, even while watching fast actioned sports. The TV's speakers work pretty good for such a thin set. Even the streaming video from Netflx is awesome. I haven't tried any of the other optional internet based addons. If you're looking for a stunning picture that will not break the bank, I highly recommend getting this TV. 1080p, 120hz, what more could you ask for around $900?

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Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV Review

Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV Review



Redefining the standards for viewing quality, energy-efficiency and home entertainment decor, the Samsung 8000 Series LED HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity while also helping you reduce your carbon footprint with the reduced power consumption of the LED screen. Using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as its primary light source--rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL)--this cutting edge HDTV also offers the benefits of an ultra-high contrast ratio and a slim depth that allows for a more artful design.


To battle motion blur and image judder that can plague LCD displays when displaying fast movement onscreen, this 8000 Series LED HDTV utilizes Samsung's Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology with an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate--four times that of other TVs. It also boasts high dynamic contrast ratios, complements of the ground breaking LED light source.

The 8000 Series features Samsung's new Internet@TV online content service. Developed with Yahoo!, Internet@TV uses either a wired or wireless Ethernet connection to access content onscreen from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube and more with the push of a button. The widget-based interface and scrollbar run along the bottom of the screen for easy browsing of the latest programs and content. And this HDTV is accented by Samsung's TOC (Touch of Color), which offers a hint of a translucent color around the edges of the unit for a uniquely fashionable look.

• Screen Size: 55 inches
• Full 1080p HD
• Breakthrough LED picture quality with true-to-life brightness ranging from the purest black to pristine white.
• Energy Savings: Samsung's LED TVs use up to 40 percent less power than conventional LCD TVs.
• Ultra-slim Design: 1.2-inch depth
• Ultra-quick 2ms response time minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs.
• Mega dynamic contrast ratio (5,000,000:1)
• HD-Grade Pixel Resolution: High-resolution pixel density is combined with a built-in image scaler to handle inputs from a variety of digital and analog audio/video sources.
• Auto Motion Plus 240Hz: Advanced processing that reduces blur and enhances image detail when viewing fast motion video sequences.
• Ultra Clear Panel: Advanced LCD technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.
• Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
• Wide Color Enhancer Pro optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors.
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient, simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC content sources.
• Audio: Two down-firing stereo speakers (10-watts each, for 20 watts of total power) with subwoofer
• SRS TruSurround HD creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.
• Content Library (2 GB Flash Memory): Built-in library contains photo art gallery, games, workout routines, recipes, and other interesting digital content. Additional items and updates are available from Samsung.com.
• DLNA-compatible for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers
• Anynet Plus (HDMI-CEC) allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control.
• Energy Star Compliant: Reduces energy consumption by up to 25 percent compared with standard TVs.
• V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by a parent to contain objectionable content.
• Crystal Neck Swivel Stand
• Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.
• Medi@2.0 lets you enjoy more with Internet TV, allowing you to receive content via Yahoo!, Flickr, and more via on-screen TV widgets.

Connections

• HDMI (version 1.3): 4 side
• USB: 2
• Component video: 1 bottom
• PC input: 1 bottom
• Ethernet: 1 bottom
• Optical digital audio output: 1 side

Dimensions

• TV without stand: 44.5 x 27.1 x 1.2 inches (WxHxD); 39.7 pounds
• TV with stand: 44.5 x 29.8 x 10.9 inches (WxHxD); 50.3 pounds

Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV Review by Customer

"GLAD I WAITED!!!", 2010-07-13 By Happy Shopper!!! (Lagos, Nigeria)

I am so glad i waited long enough to buy this TV. I have wanted to buy a Samsung TV since the series 6 Touch of red but kept pushing it forward as a new always came out just before i made up my mind.
I finally bought 5 March, 2010 when the C series was released and the price crashed to $2096.98. I got the last one available on that day. The picture is so clear it hurts the eyes, takes some getting used to.
The speakers are not the best, so one needs to buy external speakers to be able to really enjoy the sound, but picture wise it is spot on.
Glad i waited!!!

"Amazing TV", 2010-07-11 By Jim

I've been wanted to buy this new TV for over a year. Now that I have it (June 2010) I can't get enough of it. The clarity and color is staggering. At first my wife said it almost hurt her eyes as it was so clear. Now she's used to it and can't believe the picture quality either. This TV especially watching a Blu Ray movie is breath taking. I took it right out of the box and only changed one setting for the color to Dynamic instead of Standard. It did make a difference in picture quality otherwise I've done no tweaking. I can't imagine a better TV. I'm extremely happy with this purchase through Amazon.com.

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Samsung UN46C6300 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Review

Samsung UN46C6300 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Review



Samsung LED HDTVs combine breakthrough picture quality and advanced connectivity options that will keep you entertained 24/7. This UN46C6300 LED HDTV also makes it easy to be green, and will save you some green, by being ENERGY STAR compliant.

• Screen Size: 46 inches
• Full 1080p HD resolution: Enjoy the powerful picture quality, vivid colors and stunning clarity of Full HD 1080p resolution.
• 120 Hz Clear Motion Rate: Samsung 120 Hz technology allows you to see fast action with a smoothness thats clearly ahead of the competition.
• Ultra Slim Design: Stunning ultra slim depth – includes tuner (no external transceiver box).
• Ultra Clear Panel: Advanced technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.
  
• Touch of Color: Exclusive Touch of Color design combines texture and color that can complement any room.
  
• ConnectShare Movie: Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily. User-friendly interface allows access to videos, a music playlist and pictures via the remote.
• Exceeds ENERGY STAR Standards: LED Energy Efficient, up to 50% less than the latest ENERGY STAR specification depending on series and screen size in standard mode.
  
• Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
• Wide Color Enhancer Plus delivers the entire spectrum of color and luminance for rich, saturated images with intense detail.
• AllShare: 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.
  
• 10 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception: Supports multichannel sound (MTS)and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity.
• DNSe: Delivers high-quality sound with more natural effects than conventional methods by reproducing the "genuine" stereo sound.
  
• Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), backed by Samsung toll-free support.
• Swivel Stand

Samsung UN46C6300 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV Review by Customer

"A Best Bet, Samsung and Amazon", 2010-08-17 By Art Kretzschmar (Brick, NJ, US)

I don't have any complaints... this TV is better than expected, and I expected a lot after reading the reviews... the first TV showed up with a smashed screen, Amazon initially said it would be a week or more to replace, but they actually had a new one set up in my house in 4 days, (probably would have been faster but there was a weekend in there)... great product and very courteous and attentive service.
So far as the 120hz versus the 240hz issue, this 120hz leaves nothing to be desired.

"An outstanding TV", 2010-08-10 By G. Morefield (Alabamastan)

When it came time to part with our three year-old Toshiba 42" LCD due to excessive accumulation of burn-in zones, the choice of a replacement caused many hours of auditions in the stores. I kept coming back to the Samsung 46C6300 LED LCD because of its amazing picture and, due of our intent to wall-mount, the great accommodations for compact cable management. In a way, it was a shame that we abandoned using the supplied stand since cables are nicely handled and essentially invisible.

A note here about cables and this machine: forget using the really big Monster and AR HDMI cables. They simply can't be made to fit the routing detents on the back of the TV. I used CablesToGo HDMI's which are much cheaper, more flexible and totally adequate.

For wall mounting, we used a SolidMounts UT-600 (which provides 15 degrees of tilt we didn't require) and the resulting assembly is only about 3 inches screen-to-wall. This mount will hold 175 lb. of weight which is very adequate for the 35 lb. Samsung.

The TV has a great range of settings for tweaking picture characteristics but, so far, the factory settings are adequate for us. The fact that the screen is glass and our Toshiba was a non-glare material caused some worry about reflections of room lights but Samsung has worked some kind of magic with their glass which seems to eat reflections.

All in all, I'm very pleased with the TV, and the price and shipping from Amazon were outstanding.

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Viore LED24VF60 24-Inch LED 1080p HDTV (Black) Review

Viore LED24VF60 24-Inch LED 1080p HDTV (Black) Review

Product Description

The VIORE LED24VF60 is a 24-Inch 1080p (Full-HD) LED Television. The TV has 1920 x 1080 native resolution for Full-HD (1080p) performance and wide-screen (16:9 aspect ratio) for a complete home theater experience. The super high picture quality has been realized by VIORE engineering with high brightness for a vivid and brilliant picture and with high contrast for deeper blacks and brighter whites. The ATSC TV tuner is integrated for over-the-air HDTV broadcast reception. HDMI inputs are provided so that the digital signals for both video and audio will be transferred without any degradation from Blu-ray Disc Player, DVD Player, Game Player, or Cable/Satellite Box. The VGA port is provided so that you can use the TV as a computer monitor. Comonent Video, Composite Video, and S-Video inputs are available.

Features

• TV weight is 15 lbs.
  
• 24-inch wide screen (measured diagonally) for a complete home
  theater experience
• Super slim LED backlight TV, only 49mm thick
• Energy Saving Eco TV with LED backlight. More natural colors
  and better picture quality than conventional LCD TVs with less
  power consumption
• 1920 x 1080 native resolution for Full-HD (1080p) performance
• Integrated ATSC TV tuner for HDTV broadcast reception
• Deeper blacks with a contrast ratio of 1000:1
• High luminance display for brighter picture (300 cd/m2 )
• HDMI input for true digital connections
• HDMI and component video inputs provide HDTV support
• S-video and composite video inputs available
• VGA port for connection to PC
• Built-in speakers (3W x2)
• Full-function Remote Control
  

Viore LED24VF60 24-Inch LED 1080p HDTV (Black) Review by Customer

"Great Buy", 2010-08-16 By E. Klein (Western PA)

A great buy. Makes a excellent low cost computer monitor. Also very good for HD television. I have both the 22" and 24" Viore LED/LCD televisions. No problems.

"Excellent TV for the price.", 2010-08-11 By M. Spring (Portland, OR USA)

Other than the sound quality (which is lacking in almost all flat-panel TVs) this television works wonderfully. Picture is crisp and brilliant, the controls are easy to utilize and functionality is great. I would definitely recommend this product to others that are looking for a mid-sized television for a decent price.

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VIZIO VM230XVT XVT-Series 23-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV Review

VIZIO VM230XVT XVT-Series 23-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV Review

With a profile that tapers down to less than an inch, the 23-inch VIZIO VM230XVT Razor LED LCD HDTV offers full 1080p High Definition resolution for crystal clear images, brilliant color, rich detail and deep contrast, all in a sleek, razor-thin design. This HDTV is a pleasure to look at on or off, with a full edge-to-edge cover glass and invisible proximity touch controls that illuminate as your hand draws near (and fade away once you're done). The LCD LED TV also includes an ambient light sensor, ensuring you always get the best picture and most efficient energy use by adjusting the TV's brightness based on the lighting conditions of your room. And when you're not watching TV, the VM230XVT can be used as a digital picture frame to enjoy a slideshow of your family and friends. Advanced sound technologies from SRS Labs and green, energy-saving technologies seal the deal.

Razor LED
VIZIO is the first to bring LED technology to smaller-sized LCD HDTVs. This mercury-free, energy-efficient, razor-thin HDTV achieves a 20,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites.

1080P Full HD
Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.

Slim Profile and a Clean, Contemporary Look
These TVs have an ultra-slim profile, tapering down to less than an inch thick, and just 1.65 inches at their thickest point.

They feature a stylish, modern aesthetic with full edge-to-edge cover glass, and can be tilted up to 25 degrees

Illuminated Touch Controls with Proximity Sensor
The VM230XVT features proximity sensitive touch controls that illuminate when your hand draws near, and fade away once you're done, adding further to the unit's sleek and buttonless design.

Ambient Lighting
Energy efficient sensors auto-adjust brightness for the perfect picture regardless of room conditions.

SRS Audio Technologies
SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming. SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit's two speakers.

Green Technologies
VIZIO's Eco HD models exceed the current Energy Star guidelines by 56% below Energy Star 3.0, which saves you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.

Thought was put into construction as well--the display's LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance used in other backlights.

Digital Photo Viewing
The VM230XVT also lets you enjoy a slideshow of your family and friends (via USB Drive).

VM230XVT Inputs

• HDMI with HDCP: 2
• RF Connector for Internal Tuner: 1
• Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 1
• S-Video: 1
• Computer RGB: 1
• USB Port: 1

VM230XVT Outputs

• SPDIF Digital Optical: 1
• Headphones: 1 (side)

One-Year Warranty
VIZIO provides a one-year warranty on its products for extra peace of mind in your purchase.

What's in the Box
Vizio VM230XVT XVT-Series 23-inch 720p LED LCD HDTV, Remote Control, Power Cable, Stand, User's Manual

VIZIO VM230XVT 23-Inch 1080p LED LCD HDTV Review by Customer

"VIZIO VM230 23 JNCH SERIES 23 -1080 LED LCD HDTV", 2010-08-14
By WILLIAM GOSSELIN

Excellent purchase,
Exceeded my expectation, the 240 hertz gave superb sharpness, clarity and color intensity right out of the box. The size was perfect for my home office and would also be great for a bedroom. I am connected to DIRECT TV Satellite service. I would honestly recommend this HDTV to anyone that would want a smaller TV for the home

"Excellent Choice", 2010-07-26 By blackopsrngr666

I currently use this TV in Afghanistan with my PS3 and Xbox 360. It is very compatible with the PS3, when you turn on the PS3 it turns the TV on and changes the channel to the HDMI input. I use it with Triton 5.1 Dolby Digital Headphones through the optical out. Set up is very convenient, the 12V DC adapter supports 110/220v inputs, and the TV is extremely light (a small child could carry it easily). Recommended for small rooms, dorms, etc where larger TVs would not be practical.

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