Customer Rating: 
Summary: Great HDTV...We love it
Comment: My Wife and I love this hdtv. I personally think it is one of the best hdtv's I have seen in 40 inches, maybe even any size. Its performance specs are so much higher then other tvs on the market how can it not look good. The red trim around the tv actually looks pretty nice, although we do have red curtains in the room. The tv was shipped much faster then estimated and arrived without any problems.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Better than I Imagined
Comment: This HDTV looks great, both on and off. Sometimes it gives people a 3D effect. It's like being there. It is really bright and clear. Stylish too. I am so glad I bought it.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Works great, I need more hd sources =(
Comment: The tv works great, I really don't mind the red frame nearly as much as I thought I would. Currently running sd cable box, computer via vga, and xbmc with component cables. I wish I had a ps3 or something else to put some real good hd through the tv but I already bought my toy for the summer.
The sd cable box looks much better than I expected, the tv can translate it to look at least half decent and doesn't ditort the image as bad as a lot of tvs ive seen. The computer looks great at 1920x1080, no problems I can find with using this tv as a monitor. The xbmc can put out 1080i and looks pretty good considering its a fairly capable digital media player you can get for ~$50.
I don't really use the network capabilities much, the stock ticker and news widget are decent but not all that useful since I run this tv as a monitor anyway.
For everyone complaining about the wire/fan noise when turning the tv off I don't know if your unit is just a lot louder than mine but it just sounds like a small computer fan stopping and winding down. It really doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but hey to each his own.
Yes, the remote is irritating. I don't bother with the track wheel I just click on it instead. I plan on getting a universal anyway so hopefully I won't have to deal with it for too long.
The IR receiver does seem to be a little more directional than other tvs, but it doesn't take all that much effort to aim a remote...I wouldn't knock the tv a star for that kind of issue.
I ended up paying 1370 for the tv while best buy was trying to charge 1900. I asked them why it was so high and they mentioned that while it is more expensive they allow you to bring the tv in if it breaks and it's not as much of a hastle as dealing with online purchases. Sorry guys, for $500 you better rethink your marketing strategy and perks package. Delivery was great and on time, delivery men took out the tv and made sure it was working properly. Also, the tv comes with a 1 year parts/labor warranty from samsung, so if it breaks you can give them a call and have them come over and take a look at it (depending on where you're at, you may have to send it in).
All in all 5 stars from me, good job on a beautiful TV Samsung and I hope everyone has as good an experience as I have had.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great picture quality
Comment: After having done much research and product comparisons, as well as going to stores and actually comparing the difference in picture quality between the different television set-ups. I came to purchase this TV through Amazon. I purchased it through here because I got it cheaper than I could find anywhere else and with free white glove delivery. I was in all honesty a bit skeptical about the delivery service at the time, but they showed up when scheduled to and helped me take the TV out of the box and place it where it needed to be. They also took the box away for me.
Picture quality:
Full HD is 1080p, which is this TV's native resolution. And let me tell you, the quality of the picture is obvious even for someone who does not care much about it, or just doesn't know much about it. My Dad was instantly impressed when he came to visit me (and he isn't one for technology). Also, the contrast ratio on this TV is just about as good as it gets without going to Plasma or the LCD technology which is backlit by LED's (but this is not popular at all). With the contrast ratio at 50,000:1 the blacks truly seem black and the color variance is something truly to behold.
What some people might consider cons, but I consider pros:
First of let's start with the "touch of color." What this does is create a clean, smooth finish infused with a hint of a translucent red around the edge of the TV instead of the standard "piano black." I personally like the slight variance in color. It gives a certain uniqueness with this specific design element that makes it stand out. However, some people might prefer the smooth "piano black" finish. What I recommend is going to a store and seeing the difference because no pictures online or in any magazine truly do it justice.
The glossy screen is another thing that some people are not a fan of. But, once again I like the appearance of it and after having viewed other TV's with the same contrast ratio and brightness, the glossy screen does seem to give the picture quality an edge. The colors seemed to appear more vibrant as well as the blacks seeming more black. However, I would not recommend putting this in a room that light is going to shine directly on it because there will be some screen glare. So, just be aware of that.
"Auto Motion Plus 120Hz" is something that I was not sure of even when purchasing this TV. I would say that I went with this to "future-proof" my television. All of the higher end LCD's have it now and it does definitely make a difference. It really does smooth out the image but it looks like something you have never seen before. It gives it an almost exactly true to life image. Some people refer to it as almost 3D. It is very good for watching sports. But, I'm not a huge fan of it for regular television or movies (I keep it set to low for these). This is once again one of those things that I would recommend trying in the store to see how you feel about.
The one thing on this TV that many people say is lacking is the speakers, and while I do agree they are not audiophile quality, they sound like any other TV speakers. If this is a big deal to you, I would check out the LN40A750 as it has a built in subwoofer to enhance sound quality. But, if you really want truly good sound, you must dish out the money for a home entertainment system with nice speakers. Simple as that.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Stunning picture quality
Comment: After reviewing almost all the HDTV's in market today for around 2 months, I decided to buy this TV from Amazon, its a master piece by Samsung. I would say its the best TV in its class today.
I was little bit worried about the sound quality after reading some reviews but its very good but picture quality is exceptionally good. I haven't yet played any blue ray movie on this TV but I know that will be great too.....
I bought it when there were 90 customer reviews for this product and just with in a month the number has become 157, no other brand is sold so fast in last month so you can guess....
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