Samsung LN46A850 46 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color

Samsung LN46A850 46 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color

Samsung’s thinnest LCD TV with a built-in tuner is also beautiful with exclusive Touch of Color design. You can also stay updated even when you’re offline - Samsung’s Infolink feature streams customizable content from the web right to your HDTVs screen. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology practically eliminates any motion blur so your action-packed movies are more realistic, more thrilling, more exciting to watch. The Samsung LN46A850 redefines your home entertainment experience.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars The Difference
So you wanted to know the difference? Here it is. It’s THINNER. Actually the thinnest Samsung has ever made @ 1.9″ Other than that nothing has changed between 750-850.

However the 950 there has been a substantial change. LED SmartLighting as been added to the 950 which according to Samsung it only brightens the areas of the screen that need to be, in short this addition gives the 950 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

1 Star Buyer beware!
New LN46A850 creates conflict with remote to cable receiver. When TV turned on, remote stops working. No fix to be found.

5 Stars Best 46 in LCD
I just got this TV set up and going last weekend and after tweaking all of the settings, this is truly the best TV I’ve ever owned. I previously had a 30 in tube HDTV. The 850 equals all the best qualities of the CRT and has dozens of tweaks to zero in on the best picture for each type of input.

I’m getting my HD signal over the air with a UHF antenna. I have my basic cable running through the S Video input since I don’t have any HDMI outputs from my cable box. HD is awesome and standard definition is excellent.

What sets this set apart from many others is the USB input. I’ve put my pictures on a thumb drive, plugged it in and wow. My pictures have never looked better and I’ll never look at a 4×6 print again.

I have yet to hook up my PC to the TV through the wiselink, but that’s next where I’ll be able to browse and play all of my movie files. Of course you can put your movies on a thumb drive just get an 8 gig for the movie files.

This TV does it all and with style. The screen is very good at holding down room reflections and I am not bothered by the reflective trim.

This is a great LCD and only a plasma or LED model at twice the price would beat it.

5 Stars How thin is it really, wall mounting
Perhaps most people will use the included stand, and set it on top of a console that is 18″-20″ deep, so the thinness is more wow factor (the 950 LED is actually thicker). But when wall mounting, chosen to balance the height between seated and standing (centerline above floor 55″), thin was an important factor in my install. The side of the TV will be visible in the normal traffic flow through the house, so I wanted to get this mounted as cleanly and closely as possible so it wasn’t going to shout “I have a wall HDTV” the second someone walked in the house. I had some challenges.

There are wall mount brackets that are 1/2″ thick (they don’t provide tilting adjustment). Since the power cord and patch cords project out the back, I tried to accomodate that by using a recessed AV mounting plate. In the end, I was able to get the TV to sit just 1″ from the wall. Routing 2 HMDI, component, SVHS, and audio cords behind the set was also a challenge. For those who are wanting to take this on, get the shortest AV cables you can find, and ones with the least amount of meat near the jack so that the cords bend freely (the more you pay, the more room the cable requires). Position carefully a recessed AV plate (I just couldn’t leave an open hole behind the sets for the cords). Watch the location of your studs, since the mounting plate and the AV panel will, most likely, span several studs. Patch cords with 90 degree cords would have been great, but I couldn’t find them.

The end result is the face of the bezel is a respectable 2.9″ from the wall, about the same depth as a quality picture frame.

4 Stars My Adventure - Samsung LN46A850
I finally purchased the Samsung LN46A850 after a year plus of research and searching. I had narrowed the search at first between a Sony, Sharp, Samsung, Vizio and Panasonic. I decided to go with Samsung because of the structure of the TV, the features offered and the research (it relate that it was a top of the line brand).

For the details on the TV check http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=televisions&type=televisions&subtype=lcdtv&model_cd=LN46A850S1FXZA or PDF format http://www.samsung.com/us/system/consumer/product/2008/07/22/ln46a850s1fxza/ln46a850_spec.pdf .

I cannot find an official review on this TV yet - CNET & ZDNET have reviewed the 56″ so I guess it could be the same.

There are so many features on this TV; I suggest reading about it and then comparing it if you are not sure. Some features I like are the swivel stand, the headphone, subwoofer/ 10w speakers, the 4hdmi port, slim 1.9″ depth and thin LCD with build-in-tuner, auto motion plus 120hz, ultra clear panel, 4ms response time, many plug in components etc., mpeg & jpeg files access and mp3 player on the TV. I’m also partial to the color around the bezel.

I had two major issues, first the price and then the size. I didn’t want to spend more than $3K and I needed something that could fit on my old stand. At first I was interested in a 40″ which was cheaper and then the 46″ that was featured more in the store.

The next step was deciding between the Samsung 6 and 7 series. They both had features I liked; series 7 has almost the same features as series 8 (I note that series 7 does not have a swivel stand. If you call Samsung to ask - they don’t know). I decided to wait because I just wasn’t ready and the price was not worth the size & features. When series 8 came out I jumped to see it; it had all the features I wanted, updated plus the swivel stand. It was the best choice for me.

I waited until it was the price I wanted - $2299 (on sale). I decided to get it at Circuit City since I was uncomfortable getting my TV sent via “white glove” delivery and it wasn’t a store I could visit if I had a problem.

I visited the Circuit City store next to my house (Brooklyn/junction) but it was a new store and they didn’t have it. The manager and salesman there are not reliable and they tried to pressure me into getting things I didn’t need. Next, I went to the 5th avenue store (NY) but the service was awful or should I say there was no service.

I went to Union Square 14th (NY); the service was about the same. However, I decided to ignore the customer service and get my TV. After haggling with the salesman to make sure I got my TV at the online price, he suggested I get some pricey accessories and hook me into paying the hefty $79.99 delivery charge. When I told him I didn’t need it, he told me it was the only service offered by the store. He tried to complacent me and said he would deduct the $20 from the price of the TV - he did not. However, he did give me a 10% discount on the accessories he advised to buy. Anyway, when my TV was delivered they bought in the 550 and didn’t even realize it; I had to point it out to the guy and he had to run and get me my LN46A850 TV.

Now I have my TV on my old stand; it fits!. It’s beautiful. It’s very thin and slender, with a gorgeous red haze around the border. I taught it would be heavier but it’s not. The border is narrow so the red haze doesn’t show that much. The TV is huge - size is incredible and I can see features on people I didn’t want to see. I love the swivel stand so I can turn my TV to get behind it or to the side panel. It has some games on it but they are not complete. They suggest you go online to get the full game however you have to pay. I didn’t like that because it should have been free - for the price I paid on the TV!

I have an expensive MONSTER cord attached to the cable box - the picture is so detail but makes me crazy - feels like 3d with no glasses. I LOVE IT! I still can’t get internet service on it or watch my DVD - that’s because I have not connected the rest of the cords; will do so soon. You can watch your favorite shows in different modes - cinema, sport, regular etc. There are tons of playable options to get the picture the way you want it. Sound is great! I would definitely recommend this TV to everyone. I’m giving it a 4 1/2 because I’m still playing with the features.

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Samsung LN32A330 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Samsung LN32A330 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

32″ widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio) * high-gloss black finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * 1366 x 768 pixels *

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars The Best!
I just bought this TV. It is amazing. Easy to set up…clear picture…great sound…amazing response time…and it picks up approximately 15 over the air free HD channels. Furthermore, the delivery was excellent (came about a week early). I will definitely use Amazon.com to buy future HDTV’s. Thank you Amazon!

4 Stars nice performing and relatively inexpensive enty level HDTV
Just bought this set a couple of days ago. I have had my eye on the new models that run at 120hz but just couldn’t justify paying over $1600 on th 46 inch set I wanted. I bought this set as a test to see if the reviews on Samsung sets are accurate.

Set up is a snap with this set. I only had to consult the manual to figure out how to turn off the welcoming chimes. Everything else is easily found on the on screen menue.

DTV stations on my over the air antenna look great. Weak analog stations need some picture manipulation to make them visible but the tuner over all performs well. HDTV content over the satellite is excellent. I was suprised at how well the set performs on fast motion action. It’s rated a 6ms which is just 2ms more than the much pricier 120hz models. Granted you don’t get as high of a contrast ration, but for the price I can’t complain the black level is good. Blue ray disks and playstation 3 games look amazing.

I run the sound through my Denon home theater and it performs well. The set speakers do an adequate job although sound separation is limited even with the SRS sound engaged so I just use my Linaeum center channel.

I plan on using this set as a pc monitor as well, I just haven’t hooked it up yet.

I still plan on buying the LNA630 wich is full 1080p and runs at 120hz, but until the price drops this set will suffice.

Bottom line this is a good set for the price and it is small enough that you don’t need to run 1080p. The refresh rate is only 60hz but motion blur is minimal. The only down side is the remote is not back lit and seems a little cheap. I will review this set again in six months to keep you posted on how it is holding up. If it continues to perform well I should be buying another larger set at that time.

1 Star arrived broken
I wanted to love this TV. It looked great in the store. The price was right. But it came out of the box broken. It turns on for about half a second, then goes black. Samsung tech support tried transferring me to “level two service” twice, each time I was disconnected before the third tech person said that level two service was closed. I had to call the next day to schedule an appointment for them to come to my place to repair it, and now I’m going to have to use a vacation day waiting from them to come out, because they don’t do repairs evenings or weekends. So far, a pretty miserable experience.

UPDATE: Samsung repair came to the house, but they didn’t bring the right part. Apparently, this TV’s innards are plastic, not metal like the last model, and the official Samsung repair people didn’t even have this plastic part yet. A day taken off of work for nothing.

UPDATE2: Got a replacement TV and it’s great. Great picture for the price. BTW, the reviewer who said you can’t use a VCR with this set because “it doesn’t have the outdated composite video input that VCRs require” is incorrect. One of the component video inputs also works as a composite input. I’ve attached my old VHS player, and it works just fine.

5 Stars Picture Perfect
This is a magnificant TV. The picture is actually perfect. I have this TV hooked to an ordenery TV antenna at present , and wow!

I am getting digital programs from public TV that demonstrate just how much is acheived with HDTV.

I have looked at other brands and determined that this brand has the best out of the box picture by far.

2 Stars Do not buy if you have Comcast without a cable box!
This is a beautiful TV with a great picture, but, unfortunately, the QAM tuner is defective on most of these units. The sound will get robotic and distorted on HD channels if you do not have a cable box. This happens not only on this model of Samsung LCD TVs, but on numerous others. Mostly this is a problem with Comcast, but I have heard it also happens with other cable companies without a box. Search the Internet for “distorted sound” and “robotic audio” for more information on the problem. Samsung is completely unresponsive about this problem and there are many furious owners. It’s an extremely annoying problem that currently has no permanent fix. We’ve had the circuit board replaced once, but the sound problem came back within a matter of days. We tried to get the circuit board replaced again, but the circuit board they gave us was defective. What great products Samsung makes, huh? Their customer service is also the worst we have ever experienced. We will never be buying Samsung products ever again.

My best advice is to avoid this TV at all costs (or any Samsung LCD TV, for that matter) if you don’t have a cable box. If you do have a cable box, there is no problem at all with sound. However, not everyone wants or needs a cable box (we just have basic cable and do not need the extra expense each month), so this tuner problem is ridiculous and completely uncalled for. There is no excuse for shoddy products. The TV should work fine in any environment, not just in homes with cable boxes. I have no clue how this got through inspection. Samsung, WAKE UP, or soon you will have a class action lawsuit on your hands.

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Samsung LN40A650 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color

Samsung LN40A650 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color

The Samsung LN40A650 incorporates a stylish look with exclusive Touch of Color. Searching for technology that will make your life easier? The InfoLink RSS feature gives you instant access to news, weather, and sports information at the push of a button. And Auto Motion Plus 120Hz delivers smooth motion action scenes that will blow you away. Satisfy your craving for the latest in HD technology with the Samsung LN40A650 LCD TV.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Christmas 2008 in Samsung HD
Outstanding set. Colors amazing! CEVA delivery was great ..no problems! You will love this purchase.

5 Stars Completely satisfied
I’ve been looking at TVs for quite a while now and the Samsung LCDs are the ones that stuck out to me as the ones that look the best. After buying this and having it for a couple weeks now I’m completely sure that I made the right decision. The image is crisp, the contrast is great and the features are as well. Looking beyond the picture (which I can’t say enough about) the TV does a great job at recognizing inputs from many different sources and switching between them. I don’t even know if I hooked them up right. I think the TV is smarter than me. The audio is satisfactory but I bought an accompanying Samsung home theater system for something like $200 and it improves the experience exponentially. Blu Rays looks amazing obviously and television not so much unless it’s a digital signal but that’s to be expected although with a simple $20-30 digital antenna you can pick up HD channels in all their glory for free. My TV picked some up even without the antenna–don’t ask how because I don’t know. The USB input is fun for pictures and music if you so wish, and I am loving the amount of AV inputs supplied. I don’t know what “Touch of Red” has to do with anything–in fact I could care less about that–but the TV is still great. This is a great buy and I’d recommend it!!

5 Stars GREAT COLOR - EASY SETUP
Easy to set up with easy to understand menus. Great color. I use home theater for audio, so I cannot comment on the sound. The remote’s accept and arrow buttons are overly sensitive but since I use a Logitech remote it does not matter to me.

This was my first HDTV. I wanted a 32″ but could not find one at 120HZ so I went for the 40″ and glad I did. It seems to be just right for the size of my family room.

I was surprised how well it does preventing the daytime glare my old TV had from the sliding glass door in the room. The glare is basically eliminated.

5 Stars Best Quality Image with the Most Competitve Price
Several members of my family own Samsung HDTV’s and I was always very impressed with them. Still, I always have admired Sony’s quality and I originally purchased the Sony 40″ XBR6. While the Sony had a very good image, I did notice some slight motion blur as it only has an 8ms response time. In addition to this drawback and the fact that the Sony was $2,100.00 at the time I bought it, I decided to return it in favor of the Samsung 40″ A650. Not only does this Samsung have a equally good, if not superior image to the Sony, it also has a 4ms response time and absolutely no motion blur. The best part is the price was $800 dollars cheaper than the Sony. Overall this TV beats out the competition and its quality can’t be beat. I thought I would give Sony a try, but it turns out I should have trusted the experience of my family members, as the Samsung HDTV’s just can’t be beat for the quality and price. This is a great TV, and you will not be dissappointed.

1 Star 1 Star Delivery and Customer Service, 5 Star Amazing TV
NOT A REVIEW OF THE TV; JUST OF THE DELIVERY SERVICE. I haven’t received my TV yet, and I expect it will be great when I get it. When I ordered the TV on Dec. 2 the webpage touted a free “White Glove” delivery service with the following language, which is still on the webpage: “FREE White-Glove Delivery When You Purchase From Amazon.com After your purchase, an agent will call you within five days to arrange delivery.”

Based on this, I expected to receive a call “to arrange delivery” within 5 days of my purchase date of Dec. 2. It is now Dec. 11, and still no call to arrange delivery. My estimated delivery date as shown on the Amazon tracking system hasn’t yet arrived, and I’m hopeful the TV will show up on or before that estimated date, as things from Amazon usually seem to, but I think Amazon needs to remove or revise their “Free White Glove” delivery information if in fact calls to arrange delivery are not being made within 5 days of purchase.

P.S.: adding to the mystery of the delivery process is the fact the Amazon “track your package” service has now shown three different “arrival scan” dates for my TV order in Washington DC, which is near where I live. The first one shown was 12/8, which then changed to 12/10, and now the arrival scan info shows a 12/11 date. What gives? I’ve emailed Amazon to find out what’s up.

12/12 update: I found another new “arrival scan” date of 12/12 this morning. Also this morning, more than 20 hours after I had emailed Amazon asking about the delivery, I had no response back. (They say on their website that they usually respond to emails within 12 hours.) So, I called Amazon and they gave me the number for the CEVA delivery service, and I called them and they said they have the TV and will deliver it this pm. Good news, but a customer shouldn’t have to work this hard to find out where things are and get them delivered, especially when Amazon touts a “White Glove” delivery service. I know this is their busy season, but again I suggest that, during the busy season at least, Amazon consider altering its website representations regarding (1) calling to schedule “White Glove” delivery service within 5 days of purchase and (2) responding to emails within 12 hours. They did neither of these in my case.

12/15 update: finally got my TV, but only after a final adventure with the “White Glove” delivery service. I was walking home from the subway station near my home on Friday evening and spotted the CEVA truck driving around my neighborhood, turning on to a couple of streets, but not mine. I flagged them down and asked if they were looking for my house, and they said yes, so I jumped in the cab and showed them how to get to my house, which was only about 1/10 of a mile from where they were, but their GPS was telling them to look for my cul-de-sac on the left when in fact it is on the right. I love the TV and will review it separately, and it did arrive two days ahead of the estimated arrival date, but probably only because I actively pursued getting it delivered, as described above. Lesson learned with this purchase: don’t rely on Amazon’s “White Glove” delivery representation about being contacted within 5 days of purchase to arrange delivery and don’t rely on their representation about receiving a response to customer service emails within 12 hours. Amazon did give me a $30 credit, which was a nice gesture.

I JUST DISCOVERED I CAN’T POST A SEPARATE TV REVIEW, SO I REVIEW THIS AMAZING TV BELOW: My troubles with the “White Glove” delivery service and Amazon customer service were well worth getting this amazing TV. The picture is as bright, crisp and colorful as the other reviews all say, and the sound is fine, even without external speakers. The touch of red color looks great, and the glare from lights in the room is not an issue, and we have this in a very bright, sunlit room near our Christmas tree with old-school big lights on it. Installation was easy.

I will echo the mild complaints about the wheel on the remote and the apparent lack of sensitivity of the remote or the sensor on the TV that requires the remote to be aimed at the lower right hand corner of the set to work. I simply use the click up, left, right or down features on the remote wheel to avoid spinning the wheel, which I find clumsy and slow to respond, and I just have to remember to point the remote properly. Not big issues because of the separate satellite remote, and certainly not a reason to pass up this amazing TV. I will also mention some mild frustration in getting the wireless network adaptor stick (sold separately, as they say) to work on my TV. After struggling with attempts to activate it and checking a few times online for help on why my attempts weren’t working, I discovered a post that suggested downloading a software update from Samsung to fix the connectivity issue with the wireless network, and after I did that it worked like a charm. If you’re having any trouble with your set and haven’t done the software update, you should do the update.

Bottom line: this is an amazing TV!

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Panasonic TC 26LX85 26 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Panasonic TC 26LX85 26 Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Panasonic TC-26LX85 is an LCD widescreen TV that is HDTV capable and priced for your budget. With 178 degree viewing, this remarkable 26-inch widescreen TV delivers up to 1366×768 image Resolution and allows composite, component, and HDMI Connectivity for flexible use. Let’s dig a little deeper to see why this set is so superior to anything else in its class. Panasonic’s Advanced LCD AI technology uses Active Light Control and Active Contrast / Gamma Control functions to produce greater brightness, deeper blacks and superior gradation. Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix or any SD-compatible Digital-Camera on your Panasonic LCD using the built-in SD card slot. Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow. For added convenience, EZ Sync HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your Home Theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control. Brightness - 450 cd/m2 Viewing Angle - 178-degrees Moving Picture Response Speed - 8ms Screen Coating/Filter - AG Filter Progressive Scan Speakers - 2 Full-range x 2 (L, R) Audio Output - 10 W (10% THD) (8 ohms, 80 Hz -17kHz) Integrated ATSC Tuners ATSC / QAM / NTSC Receiving System SD Memory Card Slot - (SDHC Compatible) Input Ports - 3 x HDMI (1 Side), 2 x Composite Video (1 Side), S-Video, DVI Audio Input, Component Video Input, Audio Input, Digital Audio Out, Analog Audio Out Approximate Unit Dimensions - 19.3 (H) x 27.6 (W) x 8.9 (D) with Stand Approximate Unit Weight - 28.1 pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars does a title really tell you any thing?
I got this TV, mostly because it was a name brand and cheaper than most. I really like all the ports and I was willing to go with a 720 rather than a 1080 out of pricing. for a simple high def TV, this is really nice, I play alot of games and watch even more movies, so my old CRT wasnt going to cut it anymore. A few things I found to grip about(isnt that why we all read these things anyways?, lol)

1. the speakers broadcast most of the sound BEHIND the TV, now my games sound OK, but movies lose a bit. I would recomend using a stereo or alternate device to broadcast your sound.

2. I would have liked more than one S-Video port, I use alot of devices, and don’t want to go out and get a componant cable just to have the DVD player and games at the same time with out loss of signal.

and 3. It was kinda wierd to find the buttons are not on the front of the TV, so that can make changing channels ackward if you lose your remote, and your TV is against something, not something that effects everyone, but hey, just a simple problem.

all in all, this is a great TV for someone who wants reasonable HD at a low cost. If you are looking for a 720p, just buy this one, toshiba is a crappy brand, and sony costs too much. and everytime I buy panasonic, I am always satisfied.

hope my review helps

deaf_omega

5 Stars Great TV!
This tv was easy for me to install & set-up and I am by no means a tech person. The picture and sound are GREAT! LOVE this tv!

5 Stars Craft TV
This is the perfect bedroom TV. Consumer Reports rated this 26-inch TV #1 at this size and it lives up to that rating in every way. Great color and sound. Everything with the vendor was also 5-star. Arrived in perfect condition within 4 days of the order with standard shipping. You cannot go wrong buying this TV from this vendor.

5 Stars Excellent TV - Excellent service from Amazon
What can I say besides that everything went perfect. Amazon is great - I ordered and a few days later I received the product. They had the best price. The product itself is great for our sitting room. It replaced a Sharp LCD HDTV and there was a major difference.

5 Stars Panosonic TV
Product came on time, properly packaged and I was kept informed of its delivery status

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Panasonic Viera TC 37LZ800 37 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Panasonic Viera TC 37LZ800 37 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

37″ widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio) * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * IPS Alpha (In-Plane Switching) LCD panel for better viewing from the sides * 1920 x 1080 pixels *

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Excellent!
Standard Definition channels looks great via DirectTV. I have yet upgraded my TIVO DirectTV box to HD, but the SD pictures actually look very good. SD picture cannot be compared to HD picture, but this TV does display SD picture very well.

DVD picture from the XBOX 360 via HDMI looks great.

1080P games looks excellent. No lag issue.

Connected a laptop via VGS to the TV to watch some online movies and they look great! What a surprise.

Opinions about complains I have seem online.

1. Reflection on the screen

I have this TV in my bed room and I mainly use it at night with minimal lighting. If reflection really annoys you, you may want to consider LZ85 or other bands that use matte screen. IMHO, picture on glossy screen produces much better picture that matte screen. I compared LZ800, LZ85 and a few other bands matte screens side by side in a retail store to draw the conclusion.

2. Fan noise

Not noticable unless I stick my ear next to the TV (like an inch apart from the TV).

3. Color Text not sharp

Not using the TV as a monitor to read color text. Therefore, not a concern.

4. Backlight Bleeding

Fortunately, not experiencing it.

The online price for this TV is an excellent buy because of the quality, and craftmanship. I am very impressed with Panasonic whom can focus on Plasma for 2008 line up, but still manage to produce an extremely high quality LCD. This model definitely is comparable or even better than Sony XBR 6/7 or Samsung 6/7 series. A big plus with Panansonic is her web site provides all specific details about the TV.

Good luck searching and recommend you look at the TV in person before making your final decision.

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