Samsung LNT4661F VS LNT4665F: Which would be best?
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4661 Vs 4665: These two models are siblings. The 4661 has a matte finish whereas the 4665 has a "super clear panel" or gloss screen and a higher contrast ratio. The gloss finish is intended to bridge the gap in picture quality between LCDs and plasmas. Therefore, like plasmas, the 4665 will have some reflections but to me it is quite trivial compared to the richer colors you obtain from the 4665 compared to the 4661. Also, I think cnet, in its review, overstated the effect of the gloss coating and thereby needlessly scares those who are considering choosing between the 4661 and 4665. To further my point on why the gloss coat is better, note that the high end Samsung models, namely the 4671 and 4681, both have a gloss coat, and have obtained excellent reviews at cnet and amazon. If Samsung chooses to put a gloss coat on its best models, it surely means that Samsung and its customers know that the coating is better than one without it! I purchased the 4665 from Amazon for $1,549 on 12/23/2007. the price fluctuates all the time but Amazon will refund the difference if the price changes on its web site in 30 days
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Thank you very much. your suggestion is very helpful. I'm leaning towards the Samsung 50" that you mention, the PN50A450.
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I recently got a LN40C650 and researched it up and down, and honestly I never heard of any power supply issues. The most recent edition of Consumer Reports puts Samsung LCDs near the top for reliability, picture quality and value. I don't think you should base your buying decision on that power supply issue. (just my opinion)
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I want to know the same question, I have a 46F6300 and would rather get this than the samsung HW-F450. Auto on/off and volume control with samsung tv remote is my concern
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Richard, yes I considered the Samsung F8500 plasma, but the Panasonic ZT60 is 10 times better. The Samsung does not have the excellent black levels the give you the depth and eye popping color and great shadow detail. The brightness is great with the Panasonic even in bright rooms plus it has a filter to minimize reflections as I have no issue with the ZT at all. I am just amazed each time I sit down and watch it how great it really is. The ZT is definitely a studio panel. There is no question, it beats the Samsung hands down. Hope this helps. Gary A
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AJ, etc. I currently have the new Samsung 6900. It does not have these issues at all, but I am in the process of returning to Amazon due to the fact that I can only get 4 mpps over wireless, yet I have a 20Mpps network. I ordered the Panisonic BD-85 which should arrive Wednesday. On the Samsung you CAN view and even search for movies in Netflix, then choose and watch and the GUI interface is fantastic. If the Pany won't do it, I'll be returning both. Guess I got a bad 6900 as it is CNET's best of 2010.
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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 looked at both the UN46B7000 and the UN46B8000 and to me the 240mhz is noticably smoother during action scenes. The 8500 is the best LCD picture I have seen but not worth 2X the price of the 8000 series. I got my UN46B8000 during a previous promotion that ended on 11/7/09 for $1889. The Link-Stick makes WiFi internet acess a snap.
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I just go a New Samsung LNT4661F and did the firmare update, and now my picture is just like yours, it's crazy... Has samsung been out there yet? if so what did they do?
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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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Shayta, For the UN55H7150, we recommend the WMN-450. Thanks for your interest in Samsung products. --Mr. S
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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 was interested initially in the 40A550, but ultimately went with the 40A650 because the important features were a priority for me, maybe a bit of futurizing. But now that I've had the 40A650 for 10 days, I've just made the plunge and am exchanging it for a 46A650. I figure I haven't bought a tv in 16 years, let alone a flat screen or high def, so I'm getting exactly what I want and I wouldn't want bigger..but for me the type I want came first if that was the only choice..don't know if this helps but as this post was 4/08, you may be past this by now..Good luck..
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Take a look at CNET.com and take a look at the LN46A750 (just a different screen size) review. They state, "Despite being billed as DLNA-compliant, the TV won't play nice with DLNA server software like Windows Media Player 11 or TVersity (both of which we tested), so you're stuck with the included proprietary software"
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Honestly if you're bouncing between the 120 Samsung and the crucial 240 I would definitely go for the 240 crucial because they're all spectacular. The Samsung only has very minor bonuses comparatively speaking. Although from what I've tested Samsung has the best software combo'd with it but that shouldn't be a game changer.
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According to Samsung's site, they both have 6000:1 contrast ratios. This, from the site, are the differences:"The LN-S4695D and LN-S4696D are identical in all respects except that the LN-S4696D:Is Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Has an IEEE1394 (Firewire) jack which lets you network together, exchange content between, and control up to 10 IEEE1394 equipped devices (for example, VCRs, DVD players, and Set-Top-Boxes). Has a USB 1.1 jack which lets you view photo (JPEG) files and listen to audio (MP3) files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device on your TV. The LN-S4695D does not have these features." According to Samsung's site, they both have 6000:1 contrast ratios. This, from the site, are the differences:"The LN-S4695D and LN-S4696D are identical in all respects except that the LN-S4696D:Is Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Has an IEEE1394 (Firewire) jack which lets you network together, exchange content between, and control up to 10 IEEE1394 equipped devices (for example, VCRs, DVD players, and Set-Top-Boxes). Has a USB 1.1 jack which lets you view photo (JPEG) files and listen to audio (MP3) files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device on... » Read More According to Samsung's site, they both have 6000:1 contrast ratios. This, from the site, are the differences:"The LN-S4695D and LN-S4696D are identical in all respects except that the LN-S4696D:Is Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Has an IEEE1394 (Firewire) jack which lets you network together, exchange content between, and control up to 10 IEEE1394 equipped devices (for example, VCRs, DVD players, and Set-Top-Boxes). Has a USB 1.1 jack which lets you view photo (JPEG) files and listen to audio (MP3) files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device on your TV. The LN-S4695D does not have these features." « Show Less
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Answer to your question: Either the Samsung 4061 or the Sony 40V2500 for under a thousand bucks from Amazon Warehouse. Samsung has impressive color; Sony has sharp, life-like detail. I like the Sony.