Do I have to sit right in front of the monitor for it to look right? The samsung I bought in 2010 looks dark from the floor. I use it like a TV.
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I looked at a lot of angles to answer your question and it doesn't get dark until like 45 degrees so laying on the floor may make it dark a bit but I think that is common with all LCD screens. You don't need to look straight at it but a odd angles it does get the shadow over it. Of course this is meant to be a PC monitor with the user looking straight on.
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Like any LCD screen, there is diminishing brightness as your viewing angle increases. However, the manufacturer claims 170-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles. That's sufficiently wide for the type of application you describe, in my opinion. I use the monitor as a second screen for my laptop, and find it to be very good quality for the price.
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It's there, just very subtle and no, there's nothing to turn on. Fwiw, we have a 52" and the above 40" Samsung, both w/ TOC and can barely see it - and that's only when looking for it. If you really want to see it, hold a flashlight behind the edge in a dimly lit room. Frankly, I think Samsung just uses TOC as a marketing tool ...
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The screen is not matte. My old Samsung was matte, but this one shows the glare of a light behind me in the screen.
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I have mine sitting right next to a black TV and it doesn't look out-of-place. So, yeah, I'd say it's darker than the picture. I imagine that the picture was taken in a place with bright lighting. Maybe that's why it looks lighter.
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I have a 46" of this model in a brightly lit room. NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER. I was worried too. But, one thing for me is that my window is on the side of my tv not directly behind. I,too, viewed it at several different Best Buys and it worried me how much reflection I saw. However, it's been strange to me. It doesn't seem as reflective since I got it in a home environment. One morning, with the blinds open even...I walked by and looked at the tv and had to stop because for a moment it almost looked matte.
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Jedi Master: I have the same concern about one of my Samsung TVs. The screen reads 1920x1080i, 60Hz. I'm aware that in the US, all electricity is at 60Hz, so I wonder why Samsung would have made this spec so prominent on the display, when instead it could have put the refresh rate instead. Any ideas?
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Yes, The LED24G45RQD also has the horrible viewing angle problem, so if you are 15% off directly viewing it, images will look like negative pictures and will be purple and black. If you are looking at it straight on, which is harder with a smaller screen it is fine.
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It's the AutoMotion technology. AutoMotion, regardless of how Samsung tries to sell it, is merely an effect and does not produce "true" 120Hz technology. It makes things look artificial. I always say it makes everything you watch look like a cheap soap-opera that was shot on video. Solution: turn off the AutoMotion permanently. And tweak your picture settings. Don't leave it on the factory Dynamic Mode setting. Seriously, this TV looks so much better when you customize your settings and turn off the AutoMotion.
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It's not dark... If anything I would say its exactly as shown on the Amazon picture... Your monitor might be brighter or darker though... Its a charcoal color, not very blue at all, more grey/charcoal for sure...
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I have the same problem. The followings is what I found out about these two TVs. Samsung has darker black level than Sony's and has a swivel stand while sony doesn't. Both have excellent pictures and colors. Samsung got Editor's Choice on Cnet.
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You are not alone! I own this TV, and it has been a disappointment from day 1. All Samsung models have the same lip-sync issue. My friend owns the 50inch model and the lag issue is just as evident. I don't use the TV speakers at all. This set should be advertised and priced as a monitor.
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maybe double check the settings menu, I saw a "dynamic contrast" in there somewhere. Don't know if it would help any, or if it's default on or off, I was clicking all over the place! It could also be using more power to light up the screen? Is your video card good for the resolution? Just guesses....
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Mine flickered SO badly, I had to replace it. I do NOT recommend this monitor. Samsung was NO HELP whatsoever. It's very likely the last Samsung (anything) I ever buy. It's too bad, I used to like Samsung products before this fiasco.
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I just purchased the 750. My set has the "Halo Effect" and it is very noticablable in a darkened room. I went to the Samsung web site and had an online chat with a tech. He told me it needed serv. I filled out the service form online and a local Samsung service tech called to confirm the problem. He told me that Samsung has a new bezel that addresses this problem and he will order it and come to my home to change out the Bezel once he get it. My 750 was manufactured August of 2008. Hope this helps.
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I have had monitor for about 4-5 months I think now and no burn-in. This typically does nto happen with LCD's too much anyway. The only lighting issue is if the screen background is white it is BRIGHT in dark room. Calbrate the colors and it is wonderful monitor. Although the response rate is not as good as some monitors I play FPS's on it with no noticible blurring or other issues. I love the monitor and would buy two more to do an array if I had the money and deskspace.
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my screen seems to have a glossy finish to it in the off position. Sometimes I might not get the clearest picture due to the equipment by my service provider. I have noticed the picture would get choppy from time to time due to the signal.
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Heck no, that is a TOTAL non issue. You can clearly see the full picture while practically standing next to it....but honestly, who even stands that far to the side watching TV anyway, to me that's a bogus specification. Trust me, this TV has an amazing picture. You would be totally throwing away your money on something more expensive. Something else to keep in mind, you can't always trust the video feeds that big box stores feed their sets. Sometimes that have worse feeds going to certain TV's because they need to meet a sales quota. ALSO, those TVs on the wall at the stores are NOT calibrated for the best viewing. I have my sharp 70" on the Dynamic mode, everything just pops more. Hope that helps. Heck no, that is a TOTAL non issue. You can clearly see the full picture while practically standing next to it....but honestly, who even stands that far to the side watching TV anyway, to me that's a bogus specification. Trust me, this TV has an amazing picture. You would be totally throwing away your money on something more expensive. Something else to keep in mind, you can't always trust the video feeds that big box stores feed their sets. Sometimes that have worse feeds going to certain TV's because they need to meet a sales quota. ALSO, those TVs on the wall at the stores are NOT... » Read More Heck no, that is a TOTAL non issue. You can clearly see the full picture while practically standing next to it....but honestly, who even stands that far to the side watching TV anyway, to me that's a bogus specification. Trust me, this TV has an amazing picture. You would be totally throwing away your money on something more expensive. Something else to keep in mind, you can't always trust the video feeds that big box stores feed their sets. Sometimes that have worse feeds going to certain TV's because they need to meet a sales quota. ALSO, those TVs on the wall at the stores are NOT calibrated for the best viewing. I have my sharp 70" on the Dynamic mode, everything just pops more. Hope that helps. « Show Less