Samsung LN-T4081F user reviews

Pros I'm too ticked off to list any.

Cons Clicking noises when starting and then just clicking and no start just over a year. Repairman
said there were two different versions of same model; one had this defective part that, when replaced, would malfunction again. A year later it did.

Summary Samsung manufactured a tv with a defective part. I've had it fixed and now it doesn't work again...same reason.

I will never, again, buy from Samsung!

Pros Too many to list...
Amazing picture quality, 1080p
Built in subwoofer / great sound for an LCD
Swivel Base
Motion Plus, great for sports
Smart lighting feature is incredible
Touch-sensitive TV controls
PC input
500,000:1 contrast ratio

Cons expensive price tag

Summary I think the pros / cons list speaks for itself. I am elated to own such a quality product. The user controls are exceptional, especially in "movie mode," where the user has 100% control. I also connect this set to my laptop via vga in 1080i. It looks stunning and plays streaming video seamlessly.

Pros Image quality, easy of set-up, sound, Motion Plus

Cons None what so ever

Summary I just received my LN-T4081F. I purchased it through Amazon. The contractor who fulled the order was Electronics Expo in New Jersey. I paid $2199 with no tax and free shipping. I reviewed many LCD over the lat 3 months before I made my decision. I was close to purchasing a Sony XBR4 or XBR5 but I saw the 4081 side by side with the XBR5 at a Best Buy. It blew the Sony out of the water.

After receiving the unit it took all of 5 minutes to set it up. However after reading CNET's review of the 4681 I checked for the latest firm ware version. To my dismay my 4081 had the 1003 firm ware. A little surprising since I purchase it in April 2008 and according to the serial number the LCD was made las August 21st. I called Samsung support and requested the 1008 firm ware. I was told the latest revision was 1008.3. They sent me a firm ware update withing 2 days. It uploaded with no issue. The new version if 1009 dated January 21, 2008.

After uploading the new firm ware I set the LCD's parameters to those listed under the CNET's review of the 4681. The image is spectacular.

I know this LCD is a little pricey but when you compare it to the Sony's (about the same price) it stands alone. I guess one can say there is no comparison.

Pros When it worked it worked brilliantly - one year and five months two days and sixteen hours.

Cons Screen went out - still get the sound - no picture. Never had a TV die in such a short period of time. Finding a service outlet not easy - I live in a rural part of Missouri.

Summary Shelling out over $2,500.00 for a TV -they should last a little longer and the company behind them should stand by their product weaknesses.