Samsung HLN617W 61-Inch Widescreen Projection HDTV with DLP Technology Review
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Manufacturer: Samsung
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Model#: HLN61.7W
Average Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars |
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Features:- 61-inch DLP-based high-definition widescreen projection television; 56.5 x 40.2 x 19.4 inches (W x H x D)
- 13 video inputs, including DVI-HDTV, PC, and DVD (480i/p)
- 1,280 x 720 resolution for a clear, detailed picture
- 2-tuner PIP with side-by-side split screen
- 20 watts per channel x 2; Virtual Dolby surround simulates theater sound through any two speakers
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User Submitted Samsung HLN617W 61-Inch Widescreen Projection HDTV with DLP Technology Reviews (cont...)
Date: 2004-03-13
Not so good
DLP does not have good color contrast and black level, the black color on dark scenes came out as greyish/patchy shadow on the one I bought. The dark scenes are awful on the DLP. Tried to watch 28 Days Later on the DLP and the picture quality is just horrible. Looks like watching dot matrix picture quality. All these happens even though I have Monster component cables and progressive scan DVD player. The sales guy told me to move back my 6 feet viewing area and get the top level Samsung DVD player and use DVI cable, which will set me back 500-600 dollars more. Returned my DLP and got Sony Grand Wega XBR LCD. It's 300 bucks more if you bargain right plus it has the HDTV tuner built in and it's the same level of quality as plasma and the dark scenes on movies are excellent.
Date: 2004-02-28
happy with the 56" one - assume this will be great too
After long and arduous search for a big-screen TV, and having bad experience dealing with RCA's Scenium model (avoid at all cost!), we finally settled on the Samsung DLP. The technology is great. Pictures are crystal clear and much brighter. Best TV for Monday night football (with an antenna) and the great DVD movies you have. Network broadcasts of sports events are a whole new experience with this TV. Plus you can't beat the light weight. Highly recommended. The only drawback is that this TV makes those channles with poor signals that much more difficult to tolerate. To find out more about the DLP technology, you can visit:
www.dlp.com
Date: 2004-02-26
This is home theater
This is the first review I have ever posted on a product I have purchased. I am so impressed with this TV that I had to post a positive review as a public service. I know the time I spent researching big screen TVs and hopefully I can help somebody shortcut that time. This is the most amazing picture I have seen on any screen including LCD, plasma or anything else. I enjoy DVDs and HDTV more than the theater experience. I highly recommend this set.
Date: 2004-02-21
Well worth it
Looked at both the Sony LCDs and Samsung DLP. Samsung picture sharper and brighter (for my taste). Oversaturation of greens was not an issue and not distracting. Noticed it more where scenes were darker. Samsung 931 DVI works very well. Onkyo 701 receiver along with Polk Audio and Velodyne speakers sound great. Other concerns mentioned in other reviews I have not found to be an issue such as "fan noise" and "rainbows". Overall a very theatre-like experience and well worth the money.
Date: 2004-02-20
Cost effective technology and a great picture.
The DLP system produces a stunning picture for the price. Another important feature for those with kids is that unlike a plasma or LCD, you can't "burn in" an image by pausing a playstation game, etc. Set is amazingly light. Purchasers need to understand up front that eventually you will have to replace the bulb, generally at 3-4 years. Get a service warranty that includes coverage for a bulb failure. Also recommend purchase the Samsung (or other) DVD with a DVI interface. Movies are stunning with this feature.
* Price is subject to change.
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