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Samsung 52 LCD HDTV

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Samsung 52 inch LCD HDTV

 

samsung 52 lcd hdtv

samsung 52 lcd hdtv

By Anne Ahira

High definition television is fast becoming the number one choice among consumers. Devices like the Sony Play station 3 and various Blue Ray players are moving consumers to be high definition connoisseurs.

In addition, many cable and satellite providers are now offering a wider variety of HD channels. It will not be long until everyone is converted and the CRT television is relegated to the museum along with 8 tracks and vinyl.

Samsung 52 LCD HDTV looks to fill the void left by the high def revolution. Offering true high definition in a large wide screen at a reasonable price.

Features

  • 1920 x 1080 resolution
  • 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Wide screen
  • 178 degree viewing angle
  • Tru surround sound
  • Ports- 3 HDMI, 2 component, S video, USB and RF antenna
  • PIP
  • V chip
  • Swivel stand

Pros

When it comes to high definition, there are variants that the average person may not be aware of. One of those variances is the dynamic contrast ration. In order to be considered HD the ration must be at least 1000:1 as you can see with the Samsung 52 LCD HDTV that ration is 30,000:1. The dynamic contrast ration is the difference between the darkest black and the lightest white and the higher the ratio the crisper and fresh the image will be. This is in part why the Samsung 52 LCD HDTV has such a clear crisp picture.

The Samsung 52 inch LCD HDTV also gets a nod for their great color and tint and well organized menus. You are able to make several customizations without entering any special service menus.

Flat panel televisions are so thin that it is difficult for the manufacturer to fit quality speakers. This usually means the consumer is doomed to purchasing a surround sound unit. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but it is nice not to have to especially when you fork out more than a grand for the television.

Cons

That leads into the first con, while the sound quality is good on the Samsung 52 inch  LCD HDTV you may have to spend a little time adjusting it from the factory settings. Out of the box, the sound may be a bit hollow.

Overall

The Samsung 52 inch LCD HDTV is a good all around television that customers are very satisfied with. LCD sets have come along nicely and are now comparable to plasma in most instances. You can get great picture quality with no fear of burn in and generally much cheaper. For instance, this set currently sells on Amazon for less than $2,000, and on similar sites like Jr.com in the same ballpark.

I suggest you check out my other guide on 42 TV HDTVand Sharp 37 1080p


Samsung 40 LCD HDTV

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Samsung 40 LCD HDTV

 

Samsung 40 LCD HDTV

Samsung 40 LCD HDTV

By Anne Ahira

If you have decided to come up from a 32-inch television, you may have considered a set like the Samsung 40 LCD HDTV. These are nice televisions, a bit bigger than the conventional 32 but still not a huge big screen either. Let’s look at what you can expect from a set like the Samsung 40 LCD HDTV.

The first thing you will notice is of course the larger screen. You may be able to find all the little imperfections the stars have been hiding from us for years. Especially with the liquid crystal display or LCD.

With the Samsung 40 LCD HDTV, you can expect:

  • 1920×1080p resolution (*note- not all Samsung 40 LCD HDTV will be 1080p)
  • Widescreen aspect ratio
  • Built in digital tuner
  • 6000:1 dynamic contrast
  • Hidden bottom speakers
  • Connections 2- HMDI, 2 component video, S video, side AV jacks, and RGB input
  • Swivel stand
  • 178 degree viewing angle

All that sounds nice however, what kind of ratings is this unit receiving?

Customer Reviews

New Jersey customer researched many models and sizes with a tech friendly family member and decided that the Samsung 40 LCD HDTV was the right one. According to the comments left, this customer was not disappointed.

The main thing he noticed was that with high definition cable he was able to count the whiskers on the pitcher during the World Series! That is some serious definition.

Again sound was a small issue as it is not the surround quality that many expect from new technology, but on the Samsung 40 LCD HDTV, it was better than comparable models. The advice seems to be if you are going to invest in a flat panel television going ahead and get the surround sound system to go with it.

Finally

While high definition and HMDI is just now taking off the fact that the Samsung 40 LCD has two HMDI inputs is nice. One day very soon more things are going to support the 1080p resolution and when it does, you will want a television that can support the different devices.

Another little mentioned feature of the Samsung 40 LCD HDTV is the parental controls. As television programming progresses, it pushes the boundaries of decency more and more. It is nice to know that television manufacturers are taking the feelings of parents seriously by allowing them to customize what children can watch.

Also, check out my other guide on 32 LCD HDTV and 1080p TV.

samsung 40 LCD HDTV