Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV by Samsung
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Digital camera reviews of Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV
Digital camera Review: Samsung 46" LCD
Summary: 5 Stars
Can't think of any negatives. Worked great right out of the box. Fantastic picture with my Directv HD set up. Will have to buy a blu-ray player at some point to see what 1080P is really like. Hard to believe the picture can get any better. Digital camera Review: Excellent TV with a few minor issues
Summary: 4 Stars
I was one of those people who purchased this TV and then realized that a newer one was available (and cheaper). However, I decided to wait until I could see how the TV looked before deciding if it would be worth the time and trouble in trying to exchange it for the newer model. Overall, this TV is phenomenal. There are a few issues (explained below), but if you are considering purchasing this TV, it is definately a good buy.
Note: TV was color calibrated from the default settings. Viewing distane for me is 8.79 ft from the TV at an angle of 0 degrees with a -1 degree tilt (due to my sitting arrangment actually having me places at 1 degree below the center of the TV).
Input Sources:
Dish Network Satellite - 1080i HDMI
Xbox 360 Pro Value Bundle - 1080p Component
Apple TV with 40GB Hard Drive - MA711LL/A - 1080i Component
Samsung BD-P1400 Blu-ray Disc Player - 1080p HDMI
HDMI Devices Connected Through:
Samsung HT-AS720 HTiB System
HD Viewing:
When looking at HD content (720p, 1080i, and 1080p), the picture is unbelievably beautiful. Compared to my old TV which was stolen, an Olevia 337H 37" LCD HD Ready Monitor, the lines added from a 1080p screen are easily noticed. However, it's this fact that also fuels some of the newer negative reviews for this TV (especially the later models made this year which feature a newer, but poorer performing Cortez board). I can't speak for all content providers out there, but for Dish Network, not all of the HD content is in 1080i. In some cases, you get mixed content (in that the show is in one resolution and the commercials are across the board in various resolutions). The result is HD that looks good at one momement and completely terrible at another. For comparison with the 720p Olevia I had:
720p on Olevia - Content looks great
720p on Samsung - Content looks good, you can tell that picture is upconverted as MPEG square pixelation is noticeable
1080i on Olevia - Content looks like 720p
1080i on Samsung - Content looks great
1080p on Olevia - Content does not display as screen cannot handle 1080p
1080p on Samsung - Content looks great
Standard Viewing:
As with most LCD HDTVs, looking at standard definition content results in a poorer quality picture. This is due to the fact that LCD screens have only one native resolutions (unlike CRT and DLP) and do not scale well with other resolutions. With my older TV, watching standard definition was poorer. On the Samsung, standard definition can range from absolutely terrible to just plain old terrible. In my setup, I watch standard definition in 4:3 mode (set from my Dish Receiver). While the picture isn't stretched to wide screen, the 640x480i resolutions are just to stretched on the 1920x1080p screen. It is still watchable, but don't expect it to blow you away. After all, standard definition is not the intent of this TV. For comparison:
480i on Olevia - Ok picture
480i on Samsung - Terrible picture
480p on Olevia - Ok picture
480p on Samsung - Better than 480i, but still terrible
Blu-ray, Apple TV, and Xbox 360:
Watching Blu-ray movies on this screen is almost indescribable. Native 1080p content shines on this screen. You have to almost see it to believe it. With native Apple TV content (movies and rented SD), the picture is about what you would get with what I described 480p above. With Apple TV HD and my own personal digitized DVD collection (all have been rescaled to be anamorphic), the picture is slightly better than what was stated for 720p (there isn't noticeable MPEG pixelation). For my Xbox 360 (TV in Game Mode), the game play is much better than my Olevia was. Some of the older games that are 720p can be noticed a bit, but my Call of Duty 4 and Gears of War are awesome when played on the Samsung.
Issues with the unit:
While the TV is very good (which is why there are 4 stars given), it does have a few issues that may bother some of you.
Anynet+ - I have yet to be able to get Anynet+ to work with my TV and Receiver. Both support Anynet+ and can be detected, but I cannot control it from the TV's remote.
Multi-upconversions - The TV upconverts anything that is not 1080p. While this is good for lower definition content as it helps to make the content look better, the TV will also upconvert 1080p content as well. Upconverting MPEG video too much can lead to pixelation.
Single Tuner PIP - The PIP function does not allow for you to view multiple channels (if using cable, for example). Rather, the PIP allows for you to view multiple sources. So, if you are watching something on the HDMI port, you can hit the PIP button and watch something on the tuner. Likewise, PIP will only show you something on the tuner. You cannot have PIP show you something on another input.
Detailed Adjustments Not Available in Dynamic Mode - If you have the screen set to dynamic mode for for the picture, you cannot modify any of the detailed picture settings. The screen has to be in standard or movie mode to make the adjustments.
Conclustion:
Overall, this is a great TV. HD performance is awesome. SD content is so, so at best. If you are considering purchasing this TV, I would definately recommend it. I'm not certain about the newer model, but this model will serve it's purpose for several years into the future.
Digital camera Review: Sadly... disappointed.
Summary: 3 Stars
Well, i have to say i was quite excited when i finally placed my order on
this tv. It took me almost a month to sit down and finally spend a great
deal of time with this set. Unfortunately, the result is quite
disappointting. The first thing i realized was that most of the HD
channels don't look sharp at all as many others have pointed out. True
that not all HD channels are in 1080i but usually you can tell the diff
right away between a regular and a hd channel right away. But not on this
set. For cable viewing, i noticed quite a bit of static in the
background, which can be quite distracting. When it comes to hooking up
to my PS3, the picture and color on the NBA 2k8 is horrible and a lot of
motion blur. I highly doubt if it has anything to do with not being
properly calibrated. Lastly, the contrast ratio of 15,000:1 to 10,000:1
is really not something you can tell with bare eyes. So don't get so
bugged over it.
Digital camera Review: Unbelieveable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Picture
Summary: 5 Stars
If you are looking for an amazing TV with excellent picture quality, then look no further then this TV. It is everything I expected and more. The TV was in excellent condition upon arrival. I've had this TV for two months now, with no problems. My dad bought the LG 47 inch. Comparing the two I'll say the Samsung has a better picture quality hands down. IF you are undecided than don't be. This is the TV to get. Also I must say my experience with Amazon have been straight forward. I ordered the TV, I got a confirmation email with date of delivery, and the next thing I knew I had a man knocking on my door with a TV on his truck. That simple!Digital camera Review: Disappointed and Mad
Summary: 1 Stars
I thought I was buying the best TV for the money. Little did I know that Direct TV and Samsung have compatability issues with the new 1.3 HDMI format. I can't use the HDMI cable (even the $130 Monster Cable) with my set. I have had Samsung out to look at the TV and they have replaced some internal board - so great my brand new TV has already been taken apart and put back together. I have had Direct TV out and all they can say is that some TV brands can't use the HDMI cables and mus use components - sounds like a pile of **** to me. If I knew these issues I would not have bought the newer model Samsung. I am truely disappointed.