Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV by Samsung
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Digital camera reviews of Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Digital camera Review: A great TV!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this TV as a birthday present for my wife. We got it in May so we've had a chance to watch it for a while. Firstly the delivery worked flawlessly. The TV was delivered about a week before the scheduled date. The delivery people (there were 2) brought the TV in, unpacked it and hooked it up. It worked perfectly. We got the 46" TV and sit about 9 feet away from it.
Originally we had it connected to Direct TV, digital but not high-def. The picture was great and the color was wonderful. The sound was very good. I don't know about the technical details of the TV but it has worked well for sports. We can see all the action. Recently we upgraded to hi-def and since then the picture has been truly amazing. You can see the weave of the clothing the actors wear, each hair on their head, and sports action in perfect detail. The sound is better with high-def too. It is so good that our dogs are fooled, they think the doorbell on the TV is our doorbell.
Setting up the TV and adjusting display options are easy as well. The menus are clear and logical.
We are very pleased with our TV and glad we purchased it through Amazon. I watched the price for 30 days following the initial purchase and got refunds on the price we paid when the price dropped. A good price became even better after the refunds.
Digital camera Review: A great picture, sound not so good
Summary: 4 Stars
We purchased this TV based on a Consumer Reports favorable review. We are very impressed with the overall quality of the picture. Our only complaint is the sound. CU rated the sound very good, but we find it to be muddy and muted. Probably because the speaker is behind the TV and has to bounce off the wall. Fortunately, we plan to upgrade the sound, so this is just a temporary problem for us.Digital camera Review: A possible problem
Summary: 4 Stars
I had to turn off the energy saver feature. Otherwise, the TV somehow interferes with the infrared signals of the remote for my AT&T U-verse cable box.Digital camera Review: A step down for Samsung TVs
Summary: 2 Stars
Like most everyone who buys a new HDTV, I did a ton of research before taking the plunge. I finally decided to buy this model from Amazon. The specs looked great. I run a technology company, so I am no stranger to marketing vague features that nobody understands. Regardless, this seemed like a great set, and the reviews by other Amazon customers, which are generally more reliable than reviews from the press, were very strong.
Setup was relatively easy, and this being my first HDTV, the picture looked great. Then I turned up the volume. The sound was shockingly bad - like a clock radio really. Like others with this model, I played with settings, but the sound never got substantially better. After some deliberating, I decided to return the TV and buy the smaller LNT4069FX, which was rated #1 by Consumer Reports. I am MUCH happier now.
Here are the results:
1. Sound - Really a world apart. The 4069 sounds terrific. It's hard to believe the same company designed both these sets. I know many people run their HDTVs through a surround sound system, so sound is not always an important feature.
2. Picture - As good, if not better, even without engaging the 120hz chip.
3. Setup & Menu - Much better. Easier setup, much easier menu navigation.
4. Look - This TV, IMHO, looks a lot better. The 550P looks cheaper.
5. Size - I hope this doesn't discredit me completely, by I found the 40" much easier to look at. I sit about 12' from the TV, and most guides tell you to get 46" for that distance. But I found 46" overwhelming, almost like sitting in the first 3 rows at a movie theater.
Finally, let me say that Amazon is a great place to buy a HDTV. The return was a breeze, and they didn't charge me for return shipping. Highly recommended.
Digital camera Review: A very nice mid range LCD TV
Summary: 5 Stars
After reviewing a lot of information, I was deciding between A550 and the higher version (A650 and above). The higher versions had 120 Hz but I was put off by the red Touch of Color in the bezel. So, I finally decided against the A650.
Having read the reviews on amazon.com about the sound quality of the A550, I was a bit apprehensive but I found it good enough. I usually set it to 'Speech' and it sounds good- though it could also have to do with the room in which the TV is.
Feedback on delivery- My TV was delivered by CEVA and the delivery worked very smoothly. Though it was scheduled for another day, I called them directly to see if it could be delivered earlier and they had an open slot. I am on the 3rd floor and the stairs are narrow, but it was in my room in less than 5 mins!
Suggestions- I have been trying to follow some of the advice in the TV manual-
1) There is an option for energy setting that saves energy and also avoids strain on the eyes
2) If the picture size does not fill the whole screen, I change the picture size so that the burn-in is even
3) I try not to leave a static image on the screen for too long e.g when I am playing something recorded through my DVR and have paused the program
A friend of mine showed me optimal settings for picture quality for Samsung LN46A550 on CNET and it did make a lot of difference. So, be sure to look into that and use those settings.