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Samsung HL-R5688W 56-Inch HD-Ready DLP TV Review


Manufacturer: Samsung
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Model#: HLR568.8W
Weight: 137..6lbs
Height: 58.40"
   Width: 21.90"
Length: 58.70"

Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars

Retail Price: $5,199.99
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Features:
  • 56-inch projection HD-ready DLP TV with unique built-in pedestal; measures 52.4 x 15.3 x 37.9 inches (WxHxD)
  • Digital Light Processing technology features better color uniformity over time--no burn-in, screen aging
  • Built-in HD/Digital tuner (ATSC), 181-channel tuner (NTSC), and Digital Cable Ready; 16:9 widescreen picture aspect ratio
  • Includes 3 composite, 3 S-Video, 2 component, 1 DVI, 1 HDMI, 1 PC (D-Sub), 2 Firewire, 1 Monitor, and 2 RF inputs
  • Two stereo speakers, 15 watts apiece (30 watts total)
Samsung's HL-R5688W is a cable-ready, HDTV-ready TV monitor that makes a fine centerpiece to any home entertainment system. The TV is based on DLP technology, the same kind used in the sharpest digital theaters. The powerful light engine brings you more vibrant colors and lighting than you've ever seen outside of real life, while preventing burn-ins, screen-aging, color-shifting and other common digital TV issues. The groundbreaking Digital Natural Image engine(DNIe) creates true-to-life colors and ultra-sharp contrast while removing digital artifacting. The HDMI connections offer audio & video transmission through a single digital connection, while Anynet lets you link up to your PCs with a minimum of trouble. The TV comes with built-in 30 watt audio, to enhance your viewing experience with stronger, crisper sound. Lamp Power(standard/dynamic) - 100W/120W Resolution - 1920 x 1080 Contrast up to 2500 - 1 Built-in Analog/Digital tuner (NTSC/ATSC) 3D Y/C Comb Filter Ultra-Fine 0.155 mm Pitch Screen Sound Output(RMS) - 15W x 2 Picture-In-Picture display with 2 tuners TV Guide onscreen interactive program guide DNie Replaceable bulbs Rear Connections(1 each) - Digital Sound Out, G-LINK, Anynet, PC In(D-Sub 15-pin), POD Slot(CableCARD), HDMI, DVi Audio In, Component Rear Connections(2 each) - 480i/480p/720p/1080i(smart input), D-Net(IEEE 1394), Monitor & Sound Out (RCA), S-Video In, RF In TV Dimensions(screen to back) - 58.7 x 21.9 x 58.4 Stand Dimensions(WxDxH) - 59.6 x 20.2 x 21.8 Upper/Lower Shelf Dimensions(WxDxH) - 18.1 x 15.7 x 6.8 / 18.1 x 17.7 x 7.6 Weight - 137.6 lbs (Stand - 75 lbs.)

User Submitted Samsung HL-R5688W 56-Inch HD-Ready DLP TV Reviews
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Date: 2007-08-10
1080P IN TITLE ONLY
BOUGHT MINE ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO. NO PROBLEMS SO FAR. I BOUGHT A SAMSUNG BLU RAY SEVERAL DAYS AGO AND WANTED TO HOOK UP TO GET TRUE 1080P. HAD SOME ISSUES WITH SETUP SO I CALLED SAMSUNG. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS MODEL OF 1080P CANNOT ACCEPT TRUE 1080P PICTURE. I HAVE TO WATCH MY BLU RAY ON 1080I SIGNAL. WHY THE HELL WOULD SAMSUNG MARKET A 1080P TV THAT DOES NOT GET TRUE 1080P PICTURES? I WAS TOLD THAT IT UP-CONVERTS PICTURE FROM 1080I MAXIMUM RESOLUTION. I WAS NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS. IF ONLY I HAD KNOWN WHEN I BOUGHT IT. SO IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR TRUE 1080P, DO NOT BUY THIS TV!!! BUYER BEWARE.

Date: 2006-09-20
Awesome TV , Problem with Component 2
I have this TV for almost 4 months, Recently colors on component 2 set started to look greenish and blueish, I tried every possible option on TV menu to adjust it but no luck :( I tried PS2 , DVD and Cable when pluged in Comp 2 show the same effect and as soon as I switch back to Comp 1 no problems.. I love this TV but it really sux when something does not work properly, maybe somebody can help, maybe Im doing something wrong ?

Date: 2006-08-24
Samsung HLR5688W Amazes Everyone Who Comes Over
I bought this HDTV even though samsung no longer makes it. I love the look even before you turn, it on it screams "i am awesome" then you turn it on and see HD, even more awesome. I have a brother who has 2 plasmas in his house, He came over and saw my 56" and was blown away, he thought it was a plasma! DLP's never look as good in the store as they when they are in a home.

Samsung did an awesome job here, from the first time I turned it on I got perfect color and picture, I did not adjust anything. The HDTV channels are awesome perfect, when it comes to Standard TV channels it does a good job but the blacks and ghost images are more noticable. The sound from it is not bad at all, but I still recomend a quality surround sound to complete the package.

More than enough inputs, for me, all the features you could want, and ready for the future with 1080p.

I love my tv, and recommend it. If you want to make your friends jealous this TV will do it.

Date: 2006-04-21
greatness
i, like all others who have purchased this t.v. am so impressed with it i would buy another one. i dont think i can add much more to anyone else's comments except to say if you have the money to spend this t.v. will not dissapoint.

Date: 2006-03-30
razor sharp pic, built for the future,classy design
Crystal clear HD picture, easy set up, its bigger in your house then it looks in the stores. Its funny that people complain about bad picture quality on non HD channels, but ALL big screen TVs are like this, reguardless of manufacturer. Make sure you have the correct HD set up from your cable or sat. provider..stores dont tell you this and you think all your channles will look as good as the do in the store display. They all take 30 sec. or so to power on. 1080i input with 1080p out put,over the years 1080p should happen, with 3:2 pull down feature (which this set has) its barley a change in the Pic quality. There will always be something better that comes out. There are a few lip sync issues but most occur with optical audio set up. It can be corrected with a Home theater system, it is also a common prob with many HD tvs, it is why Home theater recievers have a delay mode to correct this. Bright beautiful colors, extra fine detail and enough inputs for stuff you done even own, but if you do..this set has it. This Darth Vader looking set is probaly one of the best looking cabinets and you dont have to spend the extra 300 bucks for the stand. Its impressive looking in both style and PQ. Samsungs DLP do show why they are the better manufacturer. They pioneered this and it definatly shows. I had a few questions before I bought it and called cust.svs. they were more then helpful..and they werent even from India. Sometimes its hard to see how good it looks in the store, because they have the reception form a roof top ant. split off to 10 other TVs. It comes down to what your eyes like, what your wallet likes,etc. Whether u like, samsung,toshi,mitsu,fords or chevys. Great set, great style,great buy.


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