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Date: 2006-01-16 Great TV. Wonderful for video games!!! I am flabbergasted at the reviews describing "lag-time" on video game play for this set. It is totally incorrect. If you are playing legacy consoles such as PS2, Cube or first gen X-box some of the games cannot be played in 16:9 ratio because the stretching to fit this view distorts certain aspects of the game making it seem to lag. For instance if you are familiar with Mario Golf on the Cube, there is a power bar at the bottom of the screen that determines the strength of the swing. As the meter crosses the screen you have to push the 'A' button at the yard mark for your shot. If you are playing in 16:9 mode it looks like there is lag from the time that you hit the 'A' button and where the meter shows that you hit it, it is just due to the stretching from 16:9 mode. Just change the view to 4:3 and the "problem" is solved. DLP sets are perfect for gaming because of the no 'burn in' design. This is really a great set that looks good and has A+ picture quality. If you are in the market for this type of set I would definitely recommend it. Date: 2006-01-11 I can't believe this TV is rear projection This TV has an incredible picture. I was am blown away by the picture quality. Of course I was nervous about buying such a high priced item on line from Amazon but I have always had good luck with Amazon. And no you can't beat their price. This TV delivered was still about $700 cheaper (can pay for two bulb replacements)than Circuit City and Best Buy. Delivery only took six days and the guys who unloaded it were very professional and neat. I had it up and running in about five minutes. I just had the cable card installed yesterday to do away with another box and it works awesome. The HD channels are insane!! I wish there were more but in due time. The regular digital channels come in good not nearly as good as the HD channels but that is nothing against the TV. It is my cable providers siganal (Cox). The only two gripes I have are the TV guide system does not put the channels in the numerical order that I receive them from Cox. They are all over the place so I have to sit down and put them in the order I want one by one unfortunately. And I wish they had a swap button for the picture in picture. You have to go through the whole menu to swap the channels but very minor complaints considering the overall package. This TV in a wall entertainment center looks like a flat panel and people do not believe it is a rear projection. Got it just in time to see the Patriots in the play-offs in HD. Date: 2006-01-08 Awesome and worth the price Based on the ticket price for this item I really shopped around and read reviews comparing Samsung to Sony. The deciding factor was PIP and cost. Couple of key notes that I learned: A) Both pictures are comparable - it's personal preference B) TV is larger then you think (50 or 56 is plenty) - 10 to 12 feet is needed for viewing C) Amazon has a better price then the others (BB, CC, etc) Ok, here are my toughts on the Samsung 56" HDTV after two weeks: A) Awesome picture (through Directv) using HDVI and DVD player using Component B) Wow factor is there for HD broadcasts! Regular broadcast is limited to reception but mine is great so the picture is great. C) Average - Remote control is ok, I don't like the tv guide option as I have satelite and they don't work together. D) PIP - Does not support PIP for Digital broadcast. E) Slight lag in timing for certain Video games but nothing major (The kicking meter in Madden is slightly off). F) No problems with the DNie G) Amazone was the best price and delivery was quick - No problems - Give them your cell so they can call you otherwise they leave a message on one number. H) Delivery guys moved my existing 36 Sony to another room and placed the TV on stand. Basic instructions (20 mins and they were gone). Date: 2006-01-03 Too bright picture... I bought this TV from BrandsMart. I found picture quality good. One thing I really got annoyed that picture is too bright which gave me headache. I was watching from distance of 12 to 13 feet. When I decreased brightness, I faced problem of dark picture which I couldn't see. Even after two weeks I could not feel comfortable and so I returned this TV. I will recommend to watch DLP picture little longer time to check whether it makes any strain to eyes before making decision. I don't think watching TV at showroom helps. Date: 2005-12-28 Great TV, HDMI and PC Inputs I purchased this TV about a month ago. I have owned many TVs in the past, sticking mostly to the Hitachi brand name because of the success I have had with it over the years. This was the first time I had purchased a TV over the Internet. Prior to purchasing, I went to a local store and previewed the TV. I then purchased the TV on Amazon for $1,999, which was significantly less than anywhere else. This is a TV that is feature-rich, well built, with good sound and a great picture. The TV's PC input is exceptional, blowing up the computer screen to 56 inches and making the online experience almost presentation like. My only frustration is that 95% of cable channels are either standard definition or digital, neither of which support the TV's 16:9 viewing angle. The TV (or some cable boxes) will stretch the picture to fit the "wide screen" format, but it clearly disorts the picture and stretches everything. Hopefully, a great deal more HD channels will be added in the near future. As far as the TV goes, I would recommend it to anyone. It is a superb TV at a wonderful price. * Price is subject to change. |
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