samsung ln40b650 vs lg 42lh40 These models are very similar, in terms of specs and features there seem to be just a few differences in the models: the Samsung has a greater contrast ratio (100,000:1 vs 80,000:1 -- Amazon wrongly lists the LG as 70,000:1); Samsung has HDMI-CEC which means you can control more devices through one remote; LG has a larger screen by 2 inches for a cheaper price, LG has (in my opinion) a sleeker design and a smaller "chin;" Samsung adds a few ethernet based features, which, for me, are unnecessary.So I guess my question is this: Is it worth the extra $175 for the Samsung 40" over the LG 42" model? It seems that Samsung has gotten higher marks in past professional reviews. Any videophiles had a chance to see both TVs yet? I'm not particularly interested in the TV's ethernet features or speakers as I already have a perfectly good speaker setup and computer. samsung ln40b650 vs lg 42lh40 These models are very similar, in terms of specs and features there seem to be just a few differences in the models: the Samsung has a greater contrast ratio... » Read More samsung ln40b650 vs lg 42lh40 These models are very similar, in terms of specs and features there seem to be just a few differences in the models: the Samsung has a greater contrast ratio (100,000:1 vs 80,000:1 -- Amazon wrongly lists the LG as 70,000:1); Samsung has HDMI-CEC which means you can control more devices through one remote; LG has a larger screen by 2 inches for a cheaper price, LG has (in my opinion) a sleeker design and a smaller "chin;" Samsung adds a few ethernet based features, which, for me, are unnecessary.So I guess my question is this: Is it worth the extra $175 for the Samsung 40" over the LG 42" model? It seems that Samsung has gotten higher marks in past professional reviews. Any videophiles had a chance to see both TVs yet? I'm not particularly interested in the TV's ethernet features or speakers as I already have a perfectly good speaker setup and computer. « Show Less
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Can someone compare Samsung LN40B650 to Panasonic L37G1? Pluses and minuses. Recommendation.
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contrast ratio is one thing. From store display, my eyes prefer sony or samsumg. For some reason Toshiba and LG doesn't attract my eyes as much. Store test is the best.
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I own the Samsung LN40B650 now and my previous was also a Samsung. My current Samsung has a brilliant picture and my experience is that it is a solid reliable brand. I have a friend who purchased an LG (don't know specific model #) and it stopped working three weeks after the one year warranty expired. (about two months ago now) She decided to get it repaired and its costing her about $400.
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The only reason I can see is that Samsung discontinued this t.v, and with the overall design is not as space efficient as any of Samsungs other dlp televisions. I have this one and also a 720p set by samsung which I bought in 10-2006. Just to let you know, Samsung also has on sale a 50" DLP 720p set for $899. I bought this one, and gave the 720p set to my parents, and to be honest with you I didnt notice a difference at all. If youre just breaking into the HD world, Id suggest getting one of the HLT models from samsung that is on sale now on amazon. You wont notice a difference, save yourself hundreds, and will less likely have problems with the set, as I and many others have with this particular model.
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I have been tracking the 4095/4096, 4061, and 4065 for a while now and have spent some time on the phone with Samsung to learn the differences. The 4095 and 4096 were both at one time quite affordable on Amazon. They are last year's models and thus if you can find them either have a low price tag because they are old or a slightly higher pricetag well, simply because people still show interest in these TVs. Both received excellent reviews and were amongst the best rated LCDs of 2006. As far as 2007 goes - the 4061 and 4065 have stepped in. The 4065 is a replacement of the 4096, with a higher contrast ratio and additional HDMI inputs. The 4061 is really just a step below that with slightly lower quality speakers. However, from what I have read the 4061 has a new image processor over last year's models. The 4061 also has a slightly lower contrast ratio than the 4065. Having seen all of these models in store - I can tell you visually, you will never truly see a difference between the 4061 and 4065. With proper calibration and settings - most LCDs can be made to look fantastic, and the 4061 is simply above par. Despite its semi-poor sound, if you hook it up to a receiver and use other speakers, it doesnt really matter. Amazon is the way to shop - prices are always coming down - and remember to check back after purchase for they will reimburse you if the price drops lower within the month. Hope this helps.
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This TV has a 60Hz refresh rate. I compared this Samsung LN32B550 with the LG model you mention and I found both are good. However, the colors were more vibrant in the Samsung and there was a 'pop' in the colors. The LG was a little more subdued and not as vivid. Also, I don't recall if the LG swivels or not like the Samsung. If you need more dynamic colors, a punch in the Picture quality, go with the samsung. For me, the 120Hz did nothing to convince me its better than the 60Hz. I really could not tell any difference. People swear there is one, but I cannot tell. They had a demo signal going to all TV's with the 120Hz benefits and you cannot even tell any difference there. Theoretically, the 120Hz should be more cleaner/sharper in fast moving images. But fast moving images are well....fast so you only see them for split seconds. Not much of a difference then since how much can you absorb in that split second ? Video gaming should benefit but again, I don't see any significant improvement here. The 2ms response time is useful for video gaming as it will eliminate ghosting ( i.e. trailing images ) but Samsung's 6ms is good enough. Ideally, anything less than 15-20ms and you're good for video gaming from my experience with LCD refresh rates. Go to your local Best Buy and check it out first. Buy from Amazon if the price is lower, else buy from BestBuy with warranty and all. As is, BB now has no restocking fee when you return a product.
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I just bought 7, yes 7, TVs and returned all of them except the Samsung 500 which is the one I chose to keep. Want to know why? Weighs a little more than 35 lbs, I could Calibrate it myself, cost $600 to the door and the pic is unbelieveable. Contrast ratio is "only" 40,000:1 but it works for me. The one bummer for others maybe that it only has two HDMI ports but since I'm not a gamer I don't care. Can't figure out why you want a glossy screen but my advice to you is buy the TV from a big box store and take it back till you find the one you love. I think I may write a book about my experiences! I must be honest and tell you I am tired but happy with my purchase. I just bought 7, yes 7, TVs and returned all of them except the Samsung 500 which is the one I chose to keep. Want to know why? Weighs a little more than 35 lbs, I could Calibrate it myself, cost $600 to the door and the pic is unbelieveable. Contrast ratio is "only" 40,000:1 but it works for me. The one bummer for others maybe that it only has two HDMI ports but since I'm not a gamer I don't care. Can't figure out why you want a glossy screen but my advice to you is buy the TV from a big box store and take it back till you find the one you love. I think I may write a book about... » Read More I just bought 7, yes 7, TVs and returned all of them except the Samsung 500 which is the one I chose to keep. Want to know why? Weighs a little more than 35 lbs, I could Calibrate it myself, cost $600 to the door and the pic is unbelieveable. Contrast ratio is "only" 40,000:1 but it works for me. The one bummer for others maybe that it only has two HDMI ports but since I'm not a gamer I don't care. Can't figure out why you want a glossy screen but my advice to you is buy the TV from a big box store and take it back till you find the one you love. I think I may write a book about my experiences! I must be honest and tell you I am tired but happy with my purchase. « Show Less
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It depends on how you feel about 120 Hz refresh rate. There may be other minor details (connectivity, for example), but the main difference is the 60 to 120 Hz upgrade. For cable TV this doesn't matter, since video is shot in 30 fps (which divides evenly into 60 Hz); it may look smoother, but that's just the software interpolation effect. HOWEVER, if you are a movie buff with lots of Blu-Ray discs, it may be worth it. That's because movies are shot in 24 fps. Since 24 doesn't divide evenly into 60 Hz, the movie has to be converted by what's called 3:2 pull down, where frames are displayed for uneven times. This makes movies look less smooth on TVs and is likely what you are completely used to in your home (as opposed to the theater). By contrast, 24 fps divides evenly into 120 Hz, so movies display on the LN40B630 in the true frame-for-frame as they would appear in a movie theater (well, sort of; reality is much more complex but that's beyond what you need to know for TV purchasing). Many people are so unused to seeing movies "correctly" on a television that they find the effect almost disturbingly smooth, like a soap opera. But for A/V purists the resulting lack of judder, blur, etc. is what it's all about-crystal clear picture, the way it was originally shot and meant to be seen, like in the theater. NOTE that this means turning OFF Samsung's Auto Motion Plus ("AMP") setting, which uses software to blend frames together; most reviews seem to indicate that that goes *too* far in making things weirdly smooth. I personally opted to buy the 630 over the 530 just a few hours ago. It was a tough decision but I decided I didn't want to compromise on my primary (and only) TV. Good luck deciding! PS-you may want to go to a store with demo TVs and ask to see a 60Hz vs 120Hz demonstration; if so, emphasize that you want to see the difference with both 24p source material and with normal broadcast 30 fps material. And with AMP turned off. That's the best way to decide, see for yourself.
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I had a 22" Samsung for 6 years and it performed beautifully. When I needed a larger screen I looked at Samsung. The 40" Samsung 6400 I bought also performs beautifully. I bought the 6400 because I can receive movies and text on my Laptop and see them on the TV Screen. I know I can do it on the 6400. If this is important to you, check to see if the 6300 can do it also. Bob C
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Visually the Samsung is better with higher grade components which makes TVs last longer but cost and screen size the Vizio wins. I chose the Samsung based on quality and longevity and paid more. I've owned vizio Tv's but was floored by the Samsung when it was in my home. I also have a friend that owns the 60 inch vizio and he even says the picture is better on mine but he liked the price of the vizio but you get what you pay for.
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You could look for the LN32b640. It has the Touch of Color Grey. You miss out on some features and gain others. The Samsung website has a nice compare feature to see the differences. http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/type/productcompare.do?&group=televisions&type=televisions&pageType=S&acc_ia_fl=N&prda=LN32B640R3FXZA&prdb=LN32B650T1FXZA I haven't been able to locate a retailer. Maybe a call to Samsung would clarify. It may be a new model that is not in the US pipeline yet. I personally have the TOC red and I hardly notice it at all. Nothing else in the room is red and it still doesn't stand out. You could buy the b650 and stop by home depot for a can of black Krylon too.
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I know this will have no factor on the LG set the author got but CNET says the LG 42LV5500 is better. I don't know why but I just checked the price(12/30/2011 at 6:30PM PT) It's selling at $719 here on Amazon. I great value!
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I have yet to buy one and think I have a couple days left to do so. I did buy one on the last TV I had and never had to use it, so it was money thrown down the drain in my opinion. That particular Television (Sony) is over 6 years old and still works like a champ. Its really up to the buyer. It is a nice thing to have in case something does happen, but in my opinion if this HDTV doesnt last me at least 3 years without any issues I wont be buying any more Samsung models. Good luck with your decision and I think you are going to like the LN32A450.
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I can only comment on the M3D550KD because that's what I own. The price difference is very close, so I consider the price as not a factor. The 240MHZ refresh rate was a big deal for me and I still think it's worth having. The picture is very smooth on DVD's and Blue Ray. HDTV is really nice as well. Standard definition is noticably worse, but I guess that's why they went to HD. The 3D is really cool. I didn't buy the TV for 3D, but it's one of my favorite features now. I've owned it for several months with no problems. Bottom line, if it was stolen off my wall, I'd buy another one to replace it. I can only comment on the M3D550KD because that's what I own. The price difference is very close, so I consider the price as not a factor. The 240MHZ refresh rate was a big deal for me and I still think it's worth having. The picture is very smooth on DVD's and Blue Ray. HDTV is really nice as well. Standard definition is noticably worse, but I guess that's why they went to HD. The 3D is really cool. I didn't buy the TV for 3D, but it's one of my favorite features now. I've owned it for several months with no problems. Bottom line, if it was stolen off my wall, I'd buy another one to... » Read More I can only comment on the M3D550KD because that's what I own. The price difference is very close, so I consider the price as not a factor. The 240MHZ refresh rate was a big deal for me and I still think it's worth having. The picture is very smooth on DVD's and Blue Ray. HDTV is really nice as well. Standard definition is noticably worse, but I guess that's why they went to HD. The 3D is really cool. I didn't buy the TV for 3D, but it's one of my favorite features now. I've owned it for several months with no problems. Bottom line, if it was stolen off my wall, I'd buy another one to replace it. « Show Less
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My subjective opinion is based on a pretty simple observation. I've looked at and compared both sets at Sears and at Best Buy and the Samsung had the best picture quality by far. In fact at as little as 5 feet away I had a difficult time seeing any difference between the model in question and several other 1080p models hanging next to it. I know a lot depends upon the quality of video feed the stores are using for the demo models on display. This is only my opinion and I know that can vary greatly for the person to person. So, take it for what its worth. Hopefully others can add their observations to the discussion. My subjective opinion is based on a pretty simple observation. I've looked at and compared both sets at Sears and at Best Buy and the Samsung had the best picture quality by far. In fact at as little as 5 feet away I had a difficult time seeing any difference between the model in question and several other 1080p models hanging next to it. I know a lot depends upon the quality of video feed the stores are using for the demo models on display. This is only my opinion and I know that can vary greatly for the person to person. So, take it for what its worth. Hopefully others can add their... » Read More My subjective opinion is based on a pretty simple observation. I've looked at and compared both sets at Sears and at Best Buy and the Samsung had the best picture quality by far. In fact at as little as 5 feet away I had a difficult time seeing any difference between the model in question and several other 1080p models hanging next to it. I know a lot depends upon the quality of video feed the stores are using for the demo models on display. This is only my opinion and I know that can vary greatly for the person to person. So, take it for what its worth. Hopefully others can add their observations to the discussion. « Show Less
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If you want a good technical review of both, check out Rtings.com. They reviewed the LN5700 last year and will have their review up of the LB6300 tomorrow. The review of the LB5800 series is already up and there are noticeable differences between that series and the LN5700 in terms of motion blur, uniformity, and bright room performance. All are important elements in terms of picture quality, and grey uniformity is particularly important if you want to minimize the "dirty screen effect" inherent to many LCD panel TVs (of course this can vary within the same model unit as well). If the review is similar for the LB6300 series as it is for the LB5800 series, I also think the LB6300 series is the easy choice unless your biggest concern is how it performs in a bright or sunlit room. Hope this helps.
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If TV-based sound is important to you then the LN52A750 is the right model to purchase. That model has subwoofers in the 2-speaker system and it has the best sound of the 6,7,8-series samsung models. In my opinion, you are getting your money's worth (DLNA and USB interfaces, better sound) for the extra $100 over the 650 model. Also, check out the $150 blue-ray discount feature, you can get a blue-ray player with the TV for net-net, $50 extra !!
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I have the LNT5265F and I love it love it love it! A friend has a Pana Plasma. I don't think Plasma has come far enough yet. Plasma has the potential to be better than LCD, but not yet. Go with the Samsung. I have 3 Samsungs 52", and 2 40" and they are all great.
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I'm not sure what you're asking. I have purchased 2 Samsung LED, 1080p televisions and am very happy with both. I purchased my 55" locally (60mhz) locally and my 50" (120mhz) through Amazon. I had my 55" mounted to my wall and I purchased my wall-mount kit through Amazon and did far better on price than I could locally. Both tv's are working beautifully and, since I needed no mounting for the tv through Amazon, set-up was a breeze. My tv came in perfect condition and remains so. The price was the very best available at the time I bought it. It beat all local store's prices and arrived really fast. Zero problems. Hope this helps. I'm not sure what you're asking. I have purchased 2 Samsung LED, 1080p televisions and am very happy with both. I purchased my 55" locally (60mhz) locally and my 50" (120mhz) through Amazon. I had my 55" mounted to my wall and I purchased my wall-mount kit through Amazon and did far better on price than I could locally. Both tv's are working beautifully and, since I needed no mounting for the tv through Amazon, set-up was a breeze. My tv came in perfect condition and remains so. The price was the very best available at the time I bought it. It beat all local store's prices... » Read More I'm not sure what you're asking. I have purchased 2 Samsung LED, 1080p televisions and am very happy with both. I purchased my 55" locally (60mhz) locally and my 50" (120mhz) through Amazon. I had my 55" mounted to my wall and I purchased my wall-mount kit through Amazon and did far better on price than I could locally. Both tv's are working beautifully and, since I needed no mounting for the tv through Amazon, set-up was a breeze. My tv came in perfect condition and remains so. The price was the very best available at the time I bought it. It beat all local store's prices and arrived really fast. Zero problems. Hope this helps. « Show Less