Designed to Fit the Smallest Places Don’t let the compact size of this HDTV full you, it packs a powerful punch! This 24-Inch ECO HDTV consumes less energy than traditional HDTVs, exceeding the current Energy Star Guidelines by 45%. The full high definitation 1080p resolution gives razor sharp images and the SRS TruSurround HD provides enveloping surround sound.Full HD resolution giving you razor sharp clarity, crisp and clear images and an absolutely amazing viewing experience. Current Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR TV products Specification require that all qualified televisions address both active and standby power (when your TV is on and off). This VIZIO HDTV exceeds the current minimum standards by 15% saving you money on your utility bills. SPECIFICATIONS Size: 24-Inch Viewable: 23.6-Inch diagonal Tuner: ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM tuner Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Signal Compatibility: Supports 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080P (FHDTV) Colors: 16.7 Million Computer Support: 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1360 x 768, 1920 x 1080 via VGA and HDMI Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 5,000:1 (with DCR) Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (typical) Response Time: 5ms Viewable Angle: 170° (horizontal and vertical) Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.2715 (H) x 0.2715 (V) mm SRS TruSurround HD: Yes SRS TruVolume: No SRS TruSurround XT: No

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3 Stars Speaker hiss, logo won’t turn off
When playing digital broadcast television or HDMI digital audio such as from a blu-ray or DVD, the built-in speakers have substantial hiss reminscient of a distant analog television siginal. The headphone jack (the unmarked hole in back of the left edge of the monitor) also has audio static, although the static was only noticible when I used my $[...] Maxell dhp-ii headphones and unnoticible on my $[...] Inland heaphones. I bought one of these televisions at Costco and swapped it out for a replacement due to the audio static, and both units had the same audio static. I work around this by connecting my headphones directly to my blu-ray player and keeping something plugged into the telvision’s headphone jack.

Also, if you are going to use this television as a monitor always playing video-only signals, you should be relieved to know that the audio static apparently does not occur until it is asked to play audio. So, if you are just going to connect the monitor to an HDMI computer video card with no audio, you may never have to deal with the static.

Another drawback you should be aware of is that you need an external AC power switch to get the unit’s logo light to turn off.

Finally a really minor complaint is that selecting VGA input from the remote control requires a multi-key sequence that has a fast enough timeout that I often have to try twice. The other inputs have their own buttons on the remote control, so this problem only applies to VGA, which will become less popular in the future anyhow.

In spite of these drawbacks, if you think of this device as a video-only monitor with a good number of inputs that, as a bonus, includes speakers and a broadcast digital TV tuner that can be used to catch the news occasionally, it is cost competitive with similar computer monitors that have no speakers and no ATSC tuner.

5 Stars Excellent all around.
Delivery was as promised, and the television is wonderful. The picture is great, and my only regret is that I did not purchase a larger screen.

5 Stars Another Great Buy From Vizio!
As a future college student, I have looked for, researched, and tried out many small HDTV’s to use as a computer monitor/HDTV for my dorm room. The employees at Best Buy stated that if a TV wasn’t over 46 inches big, you couldn’t tell the difference between 1080p and 720p. However, he didn’t know what he was saying. At relatively far distances (i.e. normal watching distance for most TV’s) the difference between 1080p and 720p is small to none. However, from a short distance (like 4 feet for a 42 inch, or 1.5 feet for a 24 inch) you can easily tell the difference in resolution. This is where this T.V. comes in. As a computer monitor, I will be close up to the screen, reading tiny text like the text in this review! Now that the main issue has been sorted out, it’s onto the main review:

Contrast-5000:1 may seem like a big number, but that is only dynamic. Although I couldn’t find the static/typical contrast, it is probably around 900-1000. However, since this set has a relatively low brightness (300 cd/m2), blacks looked blacker than normal, which is a good thing.

Resolution- 1080p…enough said!

Motion- 5 ms means that button presses on any device (like a keyboard or game console) happen with only an unnoticable .05 second delay, which is lightning fast. However, since there is no 120Hz, there will be noticeable motion blur on extremely fast action scenes. This tv is relatively small, so motion blur won’t be a big problem for normal watching and gaming.

Feature Set/Presentation- since this is an ECO HDTV, it uses far less power than previous models, if your into the whole energy saving thing. SRS TruSurround is always a good thing for making movies and other sounds “pop” but when that program is run through 3 Watt speakers, you can’t expect much. The 3D comb filter, now standard with many HDTV’s, helped to put out a wide color scheme; at least that’s what my friends said they saw, I’m colorblind, so color gamut specs really don’t apply to me. The white/black look touches off my 360, but it can only match with so many things.

Overall Value- for a little over $300, you get full 1080p, a relatively “large-small-screen” great for a computer monitor, and the confidence that you got another good HDTV from Vizio.

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3 Stars It’s great but….
This TV is easy to use, has a good array of inputs on the back, and even has a headphone input. My biggest complaint is the light bleed especially the edges. Coupled with Blu-Ray the picture is amazing but when my eyes aren’t attracted to the edges I’m looking at that spot that supposed to be dark but is kind of shiny-ish. If you know what I am talking about and really don’t care then I highly suggest this TV and brand in general for the ease of use and low prices but if you are easily distracted like me you should probably look for something else…

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VIZIO VOJ320F was designed to buck the trend of traditional black accents most commonly portrayed in consumer electronics today. The VIZIO “Java” colorization blends a more modern hue that is suitable for any decor. While impressing with overall design characteristics, VIZIO packs the VOJ320F with technology including full high definition 1080p processing power, 3x HDMI inputs and over 16 million colors to impress.

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1 Stars Bad customer service
What more is there to say.

They don’t stand behind their products.

5 Stars A Good Buy
At $448 street, it’s a tough box to beat in the 32-inch class. We actually targeted the VO32E as a Consumer Reports Best Buy … as usual, we could not find any and I’m sorry to say that on-line pricing is not competitive among most models. We chose this one locally with a $30 2-year add-on warranty that actually starts AFTER the manufacturer warranty expires. Ready? … Walmart.

Setup - it’s a breeze with an ‘initialization’ screen that welcomes one with first turn-on, starting with an auto channel search routine for those using cable/over-the-air. Since we’re rigged with AT&T U-verse (a nice service), I can’t speak to over-the-air reception and dumped cable after years of abuse by that outfit. It has all the setups needed for color density, contrast, yada accessed by a very intuitive remote control. The only confusion was how to ’save’ an entry (hint - the ‘LAST’ button is the answer). It was not necessary to review the guide … gee, that would ruin the challenge.

Picture Quality - 1080P is quite good and better than an on-display Sony Bravia of the same price. 720P is satisfying and, in either case, viewing angle very good. This set HAS the ability to automatically stretch 720 to full screen, but it’s not a perfect process; it can get lost after running through setup options for reasons unknown. It does a nice job of correctly sizing old 4:3 format video under 720 and 1080P. Aspect ratio is an on-going challenge with our 37-in Toshiba, which can’t seem to figure out what kind of signal it is getting.

Sound - it’s VERY well balanced in tone and clarity. typically lacking low bass. When we added a mini component stereo system fed by the set’s ‘autio output’ jacks to enhance the ‘missing’ bass it blended beautifully with the set speakers, which can be set to ‘off’ as desired. Further, the set’s audio output feed can be set as ‘fixed level’ or to track up and down with set speaker/ volume level; very thoughtful feature.

Inputs - 3 HDMI, 2 Audio/Visual (L-R-Video), and 2 three color component inputs. Outputs - There is one L-R RCA jacks analog output along with an RCA jack digital audio output. All inputs can be programmed with a friendly name.

I rate this set as a ‘best buy’ in its class, outshining the Sony Bravia version sitting by its side.

5 Stars VIZIO 32″1080 LCD HDTV - JAVA (VOJ320F1A)
I have been shopping in stores, on-line, and comparing prices, features, etc. for a 32″ LCD HDTV, I was fortunate to be able to compare the visual quality, sound, of the TVs. I would set the controls to the same menu settings, for picture, sound, etc. and then look and listen. By Far this TV out ranked, Samsung, Phillips. The clarity of the picutre, and sound was much better, The remote menu was so simple to use (and I usually have to read instructions), but not this one. The one major feature of the VIZIO TV’S that sold me, was the speakers are on the FRONT of the TV facing out. All others, had the speakers, on the side, majority were on the back or bottom facing down. If you wall mount, or put a TV in a entertainment center, or cabinet and the speakers are on the back or sides, or bottom facing down, the sound bounces off the wall, or walls of the cabinet, which decreases the sound quality and if the sound quality is not so great then mounting or putting the TV close to a wall, or in a cabinet, decreases the sound qaulity even more. VIZIO, also make a home theather package specific for the product, only two parts to the package. Not only did VIZIO outrank in quality features, simplicity of remote, but also in price. Also has 120hz, compared to others with only 60hz. and has 3 HDMI vs 2 HDMI. I am also going to purchase the 24″ VIZIO 1080p NOT 720 but 1080p Most HDTVs under 32″ are only 720. The smaller the size, then 720 does not make much difference, but a 24″ with 1080p hard to find. I’m a shopper, and compare prices, features and quality before making a decision. I believe I made a good decision going with the VIZIO. At first I was looking at the Samsung, but when comparing side by side, Vizio took 1st place. My purchase also came with a 2 year warranty and 90 day money back guarantee. Can’t beat that either. Try VIZIO, you’ll love this product. signed, A VIZIO LOVER p.s. to respond to another reviewer’s questions: I do not know what JAVA means, nor the difference between this model and the 240M model. Does anyone know the answers?

5 Stars Vizio 1080p HDTV
I purchased this Tv From [...] for [...] and it was a great buy. The picture is out of this world, with my Directv HD package and my 7 speaker surround system it takes TV watching to a totally different level. I was not a true believer in HDTV , I am a changed man now , if you are purchasing a 1080p HDTV please upgrade your cable or other services to high def programming to really enjoy all your HDTV has to offer. The Speakers on the TV are ok , but I prefer to hook up a true surround system. I forgot to mention that the TV looks great too.

4 Stars An Excellent Value with True 1080p Resolution
VIZIO 32″ 1080p LCD HDTV - Java (VOJ320F1A)

Purchased this flat screen this week. Pricing is very good & competitive all over. Especially Target & Sears. I purchased mine at a standard sale before Christmas at Sears for $399.00, which is an excellent value. This model’s screen measures 31.5″, and with proper HDMI connections, is a TRUE 1080p set. The vast majority of sets at this price display at 720p or lower, and the ONLY way they can advertise they display true HD is with a pure HD signal coming in. Those sets still only display NEAR 1080p, with a direct signal of such. This is basically impossible with cable & satellite. A good Blue Ray DVD player can achieve this. This set is a cinch to setup, the TV does it on it’s own. Picture quality with cable is okay, but not outstanding. Connecting with HDMI cables improves the signal a great deal. This Vizio set does not have enough choices during setup to adjust the picture to my personal liking. There is no choice for “Sharpness” or Contour Shaping and the like. If you’re getting a poor cable signal, you’re pretty much stuck with a fuzzy picture. The sound has several different genre’s (Rock, Jazz, Classical, etc) to choose to hear through the front firing speakers, but these selections don’t make a major difference regardless of what you choose. There are no choices to adjust Bass & Treble. Sound is bright, clear & capable of being set loud, but a bit brash & sharp sounding with minimal bass. All considered, a good choice for a bedroom set.

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With the introduction of the LC46LE700UN, Sharp combines its legendary AQUOS LCD panel technology with a newly developed, proprietary Full Array LED backlight system to create picture quality that is second to none. The LC46LE700UN illustrates Sharp’s LCD technology leadership while also demonstrating its LED engineering advantages. Sharp’s Ultra Brilliant LED system illuminates the TV to extremely high brightness and contrast levels and enables significant environmental benefits such as longer life expectancy, no heavy metals and lower power consumption. At the same time, the new XGen LCD Panel utilizes an ingeniously devised pixel design that permits more light to pass through even while minimizing light leakage, with the result being the deepest black levels that AQUOS has ever achieved. Overall, the LC46LE700UN shows that with Sharp, it’s not just LED… it’s AQUOS LED.

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5 Stars Awesome T.V!
This is an excellent T.V, much better than anything else in it’s price bracket. The blacks are deep, and the colors vibrant. After calibration, blu-ray movies look absolutely spectacular!

Just make sure you update the firmware to the latest version!

5 Stars No Buzz here…
We love this TV, we love that it is a LED and saves energy too.

The picture is great, the sound is great, someone mentioned a buzz, we hear no buzz whatsoever.

I researched so many LCD LED TV’s for so long, and was so glad we chose this one.

The Samsung 46 LED was priced at almost 3000.00 - we got this for a steal 1280.00.

The TV does take about 20 seconds to “turn on” but that does not bother me at all

Also if you are buying this tv , make sure you buy a HDMI plug for it to, if you want to get a brilliant HDTV picture

A++++

5 Stars Great TV, compared to others at this level
I do not usually leave reviews but for this TV I figured I would. I read some of the negative or bad reviews- hogwash unless you got a bum TV which can happen with any major brand! I went to compare this LED back lit screen and in my opinion, it is as good if not BETTER than the Samsung, along with being 500-600 less. The picture is AWESOME and clear- clean and distinct: can;t say enough about how nice it is to watch this unit.

No Swivel, a bummer but not a deterrent to this great picture. The deep blacks are more than adequate, and much deeper and pronounced than either the Samsung or Sony models. I could ramble on but I choose not to- much has been said but for the price this is a GREAT TELEVISION!

Bottom line- for a 120 mhz LED screen you have two choices- pay more and don’t get anything better than what you get with this TV… your choice.

5 Stars An amazing set!!
We already have a Sharp 42″ 1080P LCD set for about 2 years and we love that set. We are moving that set to our summer/retirement home where it will get less use and extend its useful life. This gave us the excuse to upgrade to Sharp’s newest technology. We chose the 46″ LED because it’s the largest we can fit in that location. For us it was a simple plug out/plug in installation. We have a cable company-supplied HD DVR along with a Sony Blueray player. Sound is wired directly from the cable box via optical cable to a Yamaha receiver connected to a Bose Acoustimass surround system. On first setup, which was very easy with Sharp’s instructions, we noticed that lower resolution channels were going to a weird form of black-and-white instead of color. I tried turning off the power saver green setting thinking this may be causing the problem, but it wasn’t the case. Then, we found that turning off the set for ten seconds and restarting would correct the problem. But this still didn’t seem to be normal behavior, so we swapped out our cable box/DVR for a newer edition and everything is perfect, even with power saver green settings. The picture is absolutely breathtaking!! We have watched some fast action and see no image blurring, so the 120HZ vs 240HZ issue is really not an issue for us. We rated the sound high only because it would be unfair to bring down the rating for a feature which does not concern us. And, Amazon’s price can’t be beat. The set arrived 3 days before the estimated arrival date in perfect condition. We only wish we could fit a larger screen!! Be aware that my brother-in-law recently got a 55″ Samsung T-O-C with edge-lit LED and 240HZ which we viewed on Christmas Day. I honestly feel that the full array LED arrangement of Sharp’s is superior and the LCD array is brilliant. Best set for the money hands down.

5 Stars best TV in the House
This is a wonderful television there is only one problem the sound but that could be the operator not the TV. Having said that it is very easy to set up and work, the clarity is excellent best TV in the house which means that everyone wants to watch it even though there is another TV in the house:)

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This special Panasonic bundle includes a Panasonic TC-P42G15 42″ 1080p Plasma HDTV & a DMP-BD60 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player. Featuring all high-end materials and striking cosmetics, the Custom Entertainment Solution setup delivers unrivaled home theater performance for those who demand the very best. This entertainment bundle consists of the Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G15 42″ Full HD 1080p Plasma TV & Panasonic DMP-BD60 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player (black). This recommended system lets you enjoy all of your favorite entertainment experiences in their full glory. Panasonic VIERA TC-P42G15 42″ Full HD 1080p Plasma TV

The Panasonic TCP-42 G15 Series television is only 2″ thick and features 1080p resolution with Neo PDP Infinite Black high efficiency plasma panel, 40:000:1 contrast ratio, 1080 lines motion resolution, DCC, Viera Cast, and THX certified, and AVCHD motion playback and 3 HDMI inputs. Panasonic DMP-BD60 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player - Black

The Panasonic DMP-BD60 puts a wealth of entertainment options at your fingertips. This versatile player brings you the top-notch picture and sound of Blu-ray, lets you enjoy your DVD and CD collections, and displays photos and videos saved on an SD card or thumb drive. If you have a broadband Internet connection, you can take advantage of Panasonic’s VIERA Cast technology to watch your favorite You Tube videos or view photos from friends and family on Google’s Picasa Web Album.

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37″ LCD HDTV, 1920 x 1080 Resolution, 120 Hz, 70,000:1 Contrast Ratio, ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM - 1 Tuner, SRS TruSurround XT, 4 HDMI input

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5 Stars Exceeds Expectations
I just got my TV, it was really easy to set up and compared to other LCDs I think it’s definitely a great value. Loved the sound, the color is amazing, and it looks great! I am very happy about this purchase. Would definitely recommend it.

4 Stars Looks and sounds good
I got myself this 37in 1080p 120 Hz LG flat screen for Christmas with an LG bluray player. 1 month in they are both working, looking and sounding great. We watched Disney’s Earth as one of the first bluray movies and it looked spectacular. It took me about 30 min to hook both up and be watching TV/movies. I am very satisfied so far. I have noticed some of the “graininess” with rapid motion watching DVD’s that I had read about before. It doesn’t happen often and I don’t think my wife even notices but I catch it occasinally. Now I just need to get HD channels from my cable supplier.

3 Stars Only 37-inch 1080 120Hz at this price!
I bought this for the bedroom. It’s mounted high on the wall.

Pluses:

1. Nicely packaged for UPS delivery, with corner savers. Arrived quickly and without damage.

2. Menus are shallow, don’t require as much drilling as Panasonic or Samsung

3. Good sound from the built-in speakers

4. Matte screen finish

5. The only 37″ 1080p 120Hz set I could find anywhere near this price

6. Switching inputs is relatively quick and easy, Tuner to HDMI

7. The automatic screen dimming is nice. Doesn’t overload your senses if you want to watch in the dark.

Minuses:

1. No “CC” button on remote. I shouldn’t have to drill down to turn it on and off.

2. OTA guide data shows program names only. Does not show program descriptions like my Samsung.

3. Manual is online or on CD. You can print it yourself, thank you very much.

4. No headphone out or analog audio line out! Must use optical output. Since this is a bedroom TV, I bought the Sony MDR-DS3000 IR headphones ($145) which have an optical input. Since two or three others mentioned that in their reviews, I don’t think LG considered the downside of economizing there. Namely, instead of plugging in any old pair of headphones, you have to spend $65 for a D to A converter, and that does not include getting to phone level. Somebody else mentioned this was not important, since you can just hook it up to a receiver. I disagree; who is buying a 37″ TV to connect to a fancy sound system?

5. I don’t like the way it arranges the cable channels for surfing. For example all of the analog channels end in “-0″ and are in order, then at the top of that list you get the Clear QAM channels. My Samsung intermixes them so you see analog 4, then 4-1, 4-2, 4-3 in that order.

6. The remote has NO lighting. This would have been really nice for a bedroom TV, Mr. Lucky Goldstar!

7. No universal remote functions. It would be nice to be able to just program in the basics for the DVD player for when I am too lazy to find that remote.

5 Stars Excellent TV
For a 37″ tv this tv feels huge. Admittedly it is our first high-def tv but we very much like it.

I like the easy to use energy saving settings. It essentially just turns down the brightness of the picture but it has come in handy when light-sensitivity has been an issue. The settings are accessible right from the remote and the change is immediately reflected in the picture.

The sound is good. Television we watch at about 10 which is less than a quarter of the volume the tv is capable of.

The tv also comes with different aspect ratio setting so you can adjust the picture for older things not filmed in the tv’s aspect ratio without it looking distorted. Changing the settings is easy once you figure out how to do it for the first time.

Overall, we are quite pleased with the tv.

5 Stars Great TV
The TV was packaged in the normal packaging so nothing special there. I didn’t configure the picture quality for a while as I did not read the manual. Eventually I stumbled across how to configure it and it has a very easy walk thru process. Now that it is properly configured, everything is much more enjoyable. Great TV. Good sound, great picture. In all a solid product.

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The latest revision for HDMI doubles the bandwidth of the original and has opened the door for a host of potential new advancements in Home Theater Audio/Video performance. New features such a Deep Color, higher color gamut, and high resolution, multi-channel audio formats like Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio will make higher bandwidth demands than ever before. Equipment manufacturers are bringing out new devices to take advantage of these new features.

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5 Stars hdmi cable
It does what it is supposed to. Cable is not insulated as well as some other products. But does not creat too much extra heat when in use for long periods of time.

5 Stars Great Piece
Works as well as 50 dollar connections. completely satisfied. Came in few days. Would highly recommend

5 Stars Works Great, Dirt Cheap
I bought this to use with my Playstation 3. I have a 1080P Hidef TV, and boy do the games and Bluray movies look amazing on it with this cable. Don’t let anyone try to fool you into thinking you need to spend 50+ dollars on an HDMI cable. Anything under 8FT does not need to be expensive. This is a quality cable at a very affordable price. Have not had a single problem, and am going to buy another one when I get my new reciever so I can have HD surround sound as well.

5 Stars Works perfectly…
Sorry, Monster… I can buy 10 of these to one of yours. No problems.

5 Stars Great HDMI for PS3
I bought 2 of these cables, 1 for my HD box, and the other for my PS3. I bought these cause the price was great. Fast shipping, and when they arrived, wow, they made my PS3 look amazing. I had been playing Call of Duty: World at War with the Sony supplied A/V cables, and when I hooked up the HDMI cables it was a world of difference. The night levels look like day, people hiding in the shadows because extremely easy to spot from a distance. After I hooked these cables up I actually won 5 multiplayer games in a row! Great cables, great price.

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Hdmi cable Provides the most reliable signal transfer the purest picture.Unlike most HDMI cables, Inspire Audio video cables use individual, shielded twisted pair wires for unsurpassed video signal.

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High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) enables the delivery of both high-definition video and multichannel, digital audio quality through just one cable. Belkin HDMI Audio Video Cables deliver the richest possible HD video and digital audio experience to your home theatre

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5 Stars HDMI cable
I have so many HDTV’s and equipment I though I would try a moderate priced cable for the less used TV’s, This works great, the picture and sound are very good.

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Redefining the standards for viewing quality, energy-efficiency and home entertainment decor, the Samsung 6000 Series LED HDTV deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity while also helping you reduce your carbon footprint with the reduced power consumption of the LED screen. Using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as its primary light source–rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL)–this cutting edge HDTV also offers the benefits of an ultra-high contrast ratio and a slim depth that allows for a more artful design.

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3 Stars No 5.1 audio push from HDMI
Like most of the reviews, I found the picture quality to be awesome. The only picture quality issue is automatic backlight adjustment during dark scenes. I notice it, and it bothers me a bit. I would like to turn it off somehow, but I have not figured out how to do that yet (if possible).

One large aggravation is the optical audio out from the TV does not push Dolby 5.1 surround when it is being sent from an HDMI connection. According to the manual it will only push 5.1 “when the TV is displaying a DTV(air) signal….” I am not sure why this is so, and it is a bit frustrating.

1 Stars Samsung 55″ LED TV
Last week while watching this tv with my grandkids it went dead.I had just purchased it less than 2 months ago. After unpluggging the unit 3 times for about 10 each I decided to call Samsung. They said they needed it needed a service tech to look at it. It’s been 4 days so far and not a word from a repairman yet. My guess is it will be almost a week at the earliest before I get a call for an appointment. After spending over $3500 for the tv and other Samsung products to accompany the tv. One would fiqure that the customer might be treated somewhat better. When I first bought the unit I told my family about it and one actually cosidered buying one but since it went dead less than 2 months later and the customer service that was nonexsistent. They changed their mind and decided to buy another brand instead.

1 Stars Do you see what I see
At first I really liked this TV, and thought the picture was great. But then two big problems showed themselves. One, the “flashligting” mentioned in other reviews when in a letterbox DVD, etc. The other biggie are the three shadows along the left and right sides. When getting a demo, wait for a full screen of a bright solid color and look along the edges. For the price, I think it’s a deal breaker. The LG doesn’t have it, nor does the 42″ class. Called Samsung, and they blamed the cable box, even after testing on a DVD, and seeing it on the showroom model. Glad I kept the box. Im sure by super bowl there will be better prices and selection.

4 Stars Wise choice
I’ve had this TV since Sept. 2009 and love it. Easy set up, great picture even with standard def cable channels. The interactive USB owner’s manual is really cool, and once done you can delete the manual and you have a free thumb drive! The “widgets” and widget gallery are a very nice interactive compliment and picture in picture is a must have. Nothing like being able to track your stocks, check the weather, and browse news blurbs while the wife or kids are watching their shows.

The only con for me is that you can NOT use cleaners on the screen. I have two 3yr olds and a 6yr old at home, so cleaning the occasional finger print off of the screen is quite a task. Last month I bit the bullet and purchased the wall mount for this unit. Great idea and easiest wall mount I’ve ever installed.

5 Stars This TV is outstanding!!!
Believe it or not, I returned four, yes four tv’s before finally deciding on this one. I am absolutely thrilled with it. After doing extensive research and learning that the Plasma market share has dropped to an all time low, that Vizio and Pioneer completely abandoned Plasma, and having an image burn into my Panasonic Plasma (this is Plasma’s dirty little secret, if you don’t believe me, google it!) screen two days after I bought it, trying a Sharp LED which was a piece of junk to be completely honest, and 2 different Samsung LCD’s, I went for this. Yes, it was expensive, but definitely worth it! For starters, the blacks are so much better than a standard LCD and rival Plasmas, which was the only thing Plasma used to have bragging rights on (along with better viewing angles which Plasma still has a slight edge. Plasmas supposed bragging rights about 600 hz processing are mute - when you are up to 240hz motion blur is long gone by then) Secondly, the brightness is amazing, and the crispness is unsurpassed by Standard LCD or Plasma. I saw Transformers II on Blu Ray being demonstrated on this tv at HHGregg and all I can say is I was blown away. I saw it side by side next to a Samsung standard LCD and the difference was significant. If you are a videophile, this tv is a must. I do not have an unlimited budget, so I went with this model. The higher models had 240 hz processing, which according to research I’ve read, is not noticeable unless you get into gaming and I am not a gamer. If you want the latest and greatest, you will not be disappointed with this set. The CHASSIS ROCKS! So thin and sleak and the touch of color is very pleasing to the eye. I guess I can’t say enough good things. Samsung has proven again why they have 52% of the market share. That is no coincidence!

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It features a 39.9″ screen (measured diagonally) with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1080 pixels, and Touch of Color high-gloss finish — black with red accents. There are built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) and a built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required).

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5 Stars great picture
The purchase experience was great from start to finish. The price was right. Delivery was great. Delivered right when it was supposed to and in perfect condition.

I can’t say enough about the ln40B550. It is beautiful. The only drawback is the sound. If you connect it to a surround sound system your there. I did some research and went with the cheaper 60hz rather than putting out for the 120 or 240hz. I don’t know how it could be much better though. PS3 Games, blue ray, and HD stations really shine.

Our cat attacks the animals on the screen.

I purchased the samsung bd3600 blue ray with streaming video also. a nice addition to the TV.

1 Stars Poor Quality Control
I purchased this (Samsung LN40B550) along with the Samsung BluRay player as part of a package deal. The BluRay player was defective from the start (have to restart it twice to get it to respond). The TV installed well, but within a week, the picture would started to flicker when it was started up. After a day or two, the picture failed entirely (through both the cable box and the BluRay player HDMI interfaces). When the TV works, it’s a nice box. However, based on the fact that I received two defective products from Samsung, I cannot recommend anything made by Samsung. It’s obvious that their quality control is ineffective. We’ll see how this gets resolved…

5 Stars This LCD HDTV is a must have
I was searching for an affordable LCD HDTV and can across this one and I loove it. The picture is nice and the sound from this TV is amazing. Most are not very loud but this model is fantastic.

5 Stars Samsung LN40B550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
Samsung LN40B550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

What’s not to like a really good brand TV for around $700

70,000 contrast ratio…

4 Stars Great TV!
Also own a 46″ Samsung. Did the research again and we got the 40″. The picture is great. The sound, well I’m used to the surround on my 46″ even though, could be a bit better, would have given 5 stars. For the price you can’t go wrong.

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