Give your TV a new home from IKEA
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4.5 stars
"Fantastic TV! SO happy!"
Pros: Inputs, Picture Quality, TV's Look, 1080p
Cons: Slow Remote Input, Average SD Quality
Summary: I found a great deal on this TV for $2000 with no tax or shipping. When I got the TV, I not only saw a gorgeous TV, but a gorgeous image.
Before I gush some more about the TV, let me go over a couple of minor cons. The remote does react slowly to inputs. Luckily I only use it to change the source. Otherwise, I use my cable box remote. So, if you have a cable box, the remote won't be a big issue. Otherwise, that might be a frustrating aspect. Also, SD channels don't look very good, but I've gone through 3 other HDTVs, and I've yet to see one that handles SD very well, but out of what I've seen, the SD on this set is merely average.
I haven't had a chance to program my universal Logitech remote to see if that helps any with the remote issue, but I can update this later once I know.
The review before me mentions average sound, but I felt the sound was fabulous, but I do sit only 6 feet away from the TV, so maybe the further you get, the worse the sound becomes. But I really felt the sound was just right.
Ok, so let me get to the pros. The amount of inputs is staggering. There are 3 HDMI inputs (1 with CEC, 1 meant for computer input via DVI>HDMI cables and third for whatever you please) [but you can use all 3 HDMI slots for whatever HDMI input you want], 2 component inputs, 1 vga input and the rest of the normal inputs like composite, RF and s-video. The image quality was fantastic right out of the box, actually, but there are definite ways you can tweak it. Darkening the image by setting energy saver down darkens the image to better quality. Also some tweaking of contrast, color and sharpness is definitely under way if you're a stickler for image perfection, and I think the TV does a fantastic job of giving you the options to do so.
I am a huge gamer. I have my Xbox 360 plugged in via VGA in 1080p. It looks fantastic. I have my PS3 plugged in via HDMI in 1080p. It looks fantastic, and I have my Wii plugged in via component (only goes to 480P), but it also looks fantastic. The colors pop, the detail is so sharp that I actually have been finding flaws in the games I play which is bittersweet! It's nice to know the image quality is clear, but then you start seeing some ugliness the developers didn't want you to see.
Also, the TV itself is just gorgeous. I think the shiny black look is just sexy. It's all shiny black like my PS3, so it's cool that they kinda match in that way. The strip at the bottom which deflects sound since the speakers are on the bottom of the TV also adds a very beautiful and sleek complement to the already gorgeous TV.
Anyway, I can't gush enough about this TV. I think the image is gorgeous, the options you have are plentiful, the system is future proofed with 1080p, the contrast ratio is great (10:000:1 and it shows), the TV looks fantastic and the swivel stand adds a convenience to the back of the TV that just makes you wonder why all TVs don't have swivel stands.
Fully recommended.
(I accidentally posted this as a comment on someone else's review! Please excuse my stupidity!)
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Hey Techgasm; about a week ago I bought my LN-T4061F, I tried to connect my 360 thru VGA and it showed on the TV screen: "Non Supported Mode." I emailed Samsung about it and they said, it didnt support VGA because the native resolution of the cable I was using did not match the native resolution of the monitor 1920X1080p. And so I went for component and still got a beautiful 1080p image--I guess upscaled by the tv or 360; however I was honestly planning to connect my 360 thru VGA and no component since I need the extra connection for something else. I've been told I'd need an Elite to connect it thru HDMI if I want to have the full 1080p experience...
How did you connect your 360 thru VGA?
Am I missing something? Please share...
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Samsung LN-T4061F:
