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5 comments about Samsung LN-R408D 40-Inch Widescreen Flat-Panel LCD HDTV.

1. I did a lot of research and comparisons before deciding on a flat panel HDTV to buy. After all this was a huge chunk of change to invest in. After looking at several models I ended up setting on this model. It seemed to be reasonably priced and fit my viewing needs.
   
   Actually I was originally looking for a 36 inch TV, 40inch, although very nice seemed a bit "too big" if such a thing is possible. But after doing some comparisons with other models, the Samsung 40inch was only a few hundred dollars more than it's competitor's 36inch model and a heck of a lot lighter. This unit only weighs 60lbs while the 36inch competition weighs nearly 90lbs!
   
   Although it is 40inch it doesn't look that big because it's widescreen. Comparing it to my old standard 29inch cathode ray tube just isn't a fair comparison. Television sizes are determined by the length from opposite screen corners. Overall the picture quality is great! Unfortunately it really makes you aware of the limitations of your standard cable signal, ugh, how did I ever live with normal non-digital signals before? Even regulars DVD's show their limitations. But I guess I'm ready for HD-DVD now! I hooked up my PS2 and unfortuanately it really made me wish for the PS3 or even the XBOX 360 for HD mode.
   
   Anyway the picture quality was just amazing. I'm very impressed with the video capabilities. The menu system is also fairly easy to use and very intuitive. I was a bit nervous because when I first set it up I had a hard time setting the channels, but I was just too impatient. It just took a little time for the system to warm up it's auto-channel detection. When you order the unit from Amazon, the delivery guys helped us plug it in and made sure it was working properly before I signed acceptance. Make sure you check it out before accepting delivery.
   
   Anyway I highly recommend this great product, I don't think I'll ever want to leave my house for entertainment now. I need to have a flatpanel-warming party now. :-)
   
   But here a couple of caveats before ordering.
   1) Don't bother getting the extended warranty. Your basic warranty covers you for a year and honestly most electronics will break down fairly quickly if there are problems. But if it helps you sleep at night by all means get the extended warranty.
   
   2) Amazon seems to put TV's on sale a few days out of the week. After I purchased the TV I checked the web site again and the price fell a couple hundred dollars! But then the next day the price returned to the amount I paid for. If you can wait, I would advise you to just check prices every day for a while and get it when it's at it's all time low. It could save you a few hundred dollars off the price.returned my order



2. This is a very nice HDTV for the price. I did a lot of research on HDTV's and finally chose this LCD. One of the reasons I picked a LCD is because they last longer and use less power. This is a brilliant picture on my DirecTV HD reciever. The only downside is only one HDMI port. I recommend it to anyone looking for a LCD within this price range.
   
   
   I also have a Xbox 360 which looks stunning on this display.



3. I've had my set for about 6 months now and there are few issues
   that make me regret the purchase. The LCD screen is brilliant and no other set delivers as much for the price.
   
   My disappointment centers around the PC connection. A feature I like which I seek, is the ability to use your laptop or even a Media Center 2005 equipped PC with your screen. Certainly, the unit is equipped with an input, but standard video cards with most pc's won't work as the Samsung manual (lacks any real detail on pc connection or troubleshooting problems) states a video resolution of 1360 x 768 is required, on a frequency of 60MHZ.
   
   Most newer pc cards are capable of 1280 x 1024 or even less..1024 x 768. Laptops are usually up to 1280 x 800 with exceptions.
   
   But 1360? Why such a non-standard? Was this feature centered on a non-US pc sales standard or capability?
   
   The unit recognizes the properly connected cable but gives a screen error message that it is not the right mode. Every combination I tried doesn't make a diffrence, even rebooting the pc between setup changes so it will recognize the set, and the limitation sof the manual make it impossible to have the LCD TV recognize the pc or laptop using an "auto adjustment" feature listed but grayed out in the on-screen menu.
   
   Newer units have more resolution settings, apparenly as a newer model in my office had no difficulty working with a laptop.
   
   All in all, get this model, now somewhat dated (that mean more than 6 months - one year old in flat panel terms) just on price and performance alone if you can find one new or in good shape. The picture quality in terms of contrast, color, and luminence won't disappoint. It is one of the new generations that overcame all the limitations of LCD. Plasma units are getting more reliable but don't be fooled by the gorgeous look: the brightest they will ever be is the day they are first turned on straight out of the box. They are three times heavier than LCD units, and you can fry an egg on them all because they generate so much heat. And, broadcasters like me know, as do TV engineers, thermal heat is the enemy of all electronics over time.
   
   Now.....a plug for Amazon.com.
   
   I bought it and within a week I had expert delivery that was flawless and without damage as the unit was packed well and palated. The deliverers were courteous and professional. If this is the "white glove" service, it was worth it as they brought the unit into the house, and unpacked it and took the shippings materials away. I'm now looking ot repeat the experience with another unit.



4. The picture on this TV is OK. I would highly recommend the Sharp Aquos 1080p series instead - it is 100 times better. If you insist on purchasing a Samsung, buy an extended warranty. This TV started giving me intermittent problems at only 6 months old. The picture kept shutting off. After being in the repair shop for two months, it has returned home and less than 24 hours later - same problem. Samsung replaced the entire main circuit board. It took 2 months for the repair facility just to get warranty approval and the part, and now either the new circuit board is bad or the problem was elsewhere. Buy a Sharp instead - you will be glad you did! And don't forget the extended warranty. Even though I was opposed to them, it pays off with LCD TVs since the cost is about $600 or more to repair (I have been through this twice with two different brands of LCDs).



5. Its performance is average for an LCD set. Sound went out after 18 months.

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5 comments about Toshiba 32HLV66 32-Inch Diagonal TheaterWide 16:9 Integrated HD LCDVD TV.

1. Ours also has great picture and sound, but ours also stopped playing any DVD's whatsoever within a few months of purchase. Unplugging it as the support dudes suggested seemed to make the problem worse. It would be fine if we were just using it as a TV, but we bought it specifically to watch DVD's on, which isn't so great for us.



2. This TV is beautiful. Out of the box and set up in 10 minutes. Beautiful
   crisp clear Picture. DVD player is easy to use, like the fact that there are no extra wires and boxes to store,easy access where DVD input is located. Everyone that sees this TV is very impressed with the clarity of the picture and the quality of the sound.



3. We bought this TV for our bedroom and hung it on the wall. This eliminated a whole lot of wires and the TV stand. The quality of picture, sound, and convenience of a built in DVD player makes this an excellent choice. The only downfall I have found so far is that our Dish Network functions don't seem to work on the Toshiba remote after programming it making it necessary to use 2 remotes, but I can deal with that and would highly recommend this TV.



4. I bought this HDTV in late March and am very happy so far. The upconverting DVD player makes commercial DVDs look like High Definition discs. The built-in ATSC tuner brings in crystal-clear high def reception for free in New York City, and I only use a 99-cent rabbit ears antenna! Setup was simple and fast. There's also a built-in QAM and NTSC tuner, which you don't usually find in today's HDTV sets. If I could make a change, it would be to add an OSD (on-screen display) button to the remote. Also, for some reason I don't get reception for ION TV with this set (weak signal display), however, I receive this channel easily through my computer with an ATSC USB tuner I had bought prior to this purchase. The stereo speakers sound great, and they are placed on the bottom of the set instead of the sides, which enabled me to use my old entertainment unit to house it (I cut out an opening on the side to access the DVD player). A salesman had told me that the built-in DVD player eventually causes a discoloration on the screen due to heat emanation, and I don't know if this will indeed actually happen with time. All in all, I highly recommend this product!



5. The picture and features of this TV are great. The built in DVD works fine and is handy, especially if you want to cut down on wires, etc. However, I failed to note that there is no picture-in-picture capability when I bought it and am quite bummed that it is lacking.