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"Best LCD picture I've ever seen" on by salkowski
Pros: Amazing picture with deep blacks, bright whites and great contrast, flexible picture controls, 240hz motion flow technology; online features
Cons: Mediocre sound quality from the TV speaker, if you plan on using it; slow load time for Yahoo applets
Summary: I think this is the best LCD TV on the market. The picture is simply amazing.
I set it up side by side with a Pioneer Elite Kuro Pro-111FD on the same (split) HDMI feed, and I found the picture comparable. The Pioneer had better shadow detail and somewhat deeper blacks, but the Samsung was brighter and crisper with better contrast. I ended up returning the Pioneer (which, despite being the reputed be-all-end-all of HDTVs, emitted an annoying buzzing sound - the second of two units I tried that did so). I'm completely happy with my LN52B750.
I find the motion to be as smooth as any LCD I've ever seen. I've been bothered by the motion artifacts I've seen in even 120hz LCD sets, which is what led me to pick up the Pioneer Elite plasma in the first place. But I was intrigued by the 240hz processing in this set, and, to my eye, it makes a difference. The motion is very smooth - better than any LCD set I've ever watched. I still notice the occasional artifact, but it's very rare - and I've been watching a lot of NBA action the past few weeks. The Pioneer Elite handled motion perfectly. But to mute the plasma buzz, I had to operate it in a power saving mode that resulted in a disappointingly dim image.
I've also been pleased by the built in controls that allow you to customize how the Smooth Motion Flow technology works. Many of you may have noticed the 3D-like effect you can get on the 120hz and 240hz Samsung's LCDs; some people like it, some don't. But with this set, you can totally customize the effect. Select "Clear" and the effect goes away, just like that; choose "Standard" and it's back. You can also dial back the dejudder all the way to zero if you wish.
I liked this set so much, I talked my father-in-law into buying one. If you're in the market for a great LCD TV, I don't think you'll go wrong with this one. -
"C Net's Scores Can / Will Confuse People ." on by Winchester257
Pros: Better Than All But 2 LCD TV's So Far
Cons: Not As Good As the LED Based Samsung LN-xxA950 Models & Not As Good As the LED Based Sony KDL-xxXBR8 Models.
Summary: C Net says right in this review that the LN-xxB750 series of LCD TV's are not as good ( performance - wise ) as the LED based Samsung LN-xxA950 models & not as good as the LED based Sony KDL-xxXBR8 models but,by some crazy logic,they gave all 3 of the above mentioned TV's the same performance score and the same overall score. That just doesn't make any sense.
1) After performing head to head tests, C Net determined that these Samsung LN-xxB750 tv's actually have better performance than the edge-lit LED Samsungs such as the B7100 series.
They should either lower the score of this Samsung LN-xxB750 to at least 7.9 AND / OR they should raise the scores of the Samsung LN-xxA950 series,the Sony KDL-xxXBR8 series,and the Panasonic G10 series to at least 8.1 .
That would make it better for people trying to determine what are the best performing TV's. I apologize for " reviewing the review " ( or more accurately the scores ) but,something had to be said there just based on what their conclusions have been on this site which are most often,if not always based on side to side,head to head tests.
Updated on May 14, 2009
2) They also determined after side by side tests that these Samsung LN-xxB750 tv's have worse performance than top tier plasmas under most conditions,and additionally it was determined that the LN-xxB750 sets have worse performance than the local dimming LED based Samsung LN-xxA950 series & it ( the LN-xxB750 ) had worse performace than the local dimming LED based Sony KDL-xxXBR8 series.
3) Not all XBR Sony's are the same. There are different lines with different levels of performance. As an example,the XBR6's are worse than the XBR7's and especially worse than the XBR8's.
Updated on May 14, 2009That " update " was supposed to be a reply to another review. I don't know how that happened. It must have been a glitch in the system. -
"Samsung has the worst customer service EVER !!" on by draguse1
Pros: It could be the best TV in history, but if 1 thing goes bad, you'll be very sorry you bought it. You'll go without any TV as long as they want. I chatted today with a guy who has endured 8 months and 4 failed service calls on a brand new Samsung TV.
Cons: How much more of a con can there be when a company doesn't blink at not repairing or replacing a TV that's under warranty? Samsung won't help. Read their warranty closely. Google "Samsung Customer Service". Read the posts. Be informed. Buyer beware!
Summary: This is a warning to all that are considering purchasing a Samsung TV.
I bought a new Samsung TV in January 2009. It was (and still is) one of the highest rated TV's on CNET. I loved it.
However, it stopped working in June 2009 and I immediately reported it to Samsung. The set is well within the warranty period but that hasn't made a bit of difference.
After several weeks of waiting, Samsung finally sent parts and contacted a technician to put them into the set. The parts were defective (possibly refurbs) and the tech said new parts would need to be ordered.
I called Samsung back. I was informed that parts are hard to come by for this set since it has been discontinued. They offered a much lower quality replacement TV as a substitute. I informed them that this wasn't acceptable. They then offered to refund my money and I said I would take it as I needed the funds to buy a new TV. At this point, Samsung's "service" turned from terrible to intolerable.
My case was escalated to a "higher level" of service. That has been a joke. I have asked to talk to a supervisor on 8 different occasions. I have been placed on hold for more than 20 hours all told. The representatives have told me in each instance that my call would be returned by a supervisor in 24-48 hours. It has never happened. They haven't returned a single call.
I've used the Samsung online form to email customer service. That site states that each message will receive a reply in 24-48 hours. I have never received even one reply.
I've been given different stories every time I've called Samsung support. I've been told everything from "your refund has been approved" to "we have no way of knowing when you will receive a refund". The real kicker is that I've also been told that they can't even begin processing this until a trucking company picks up the defective TV. When will that happen? They can't say. No one at Samsung will offer anything definitive and I have nowhere to turn for help. I only hope others will learn from my experience.
Before you buy a Samsung TV, read my message and search the internet regarding Samsung Customer Service. I loved the Samsung TV, but it died and couldn't be fixed. I am now going into a second month with no TV and no refund money to buy a replacement. But I guess it could be worse, I heard from someone that has gone 8 months without a TV while waiting for Samsung's customer "service".
I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. If you are thinking about purchasing a Samsung TV, don't do it unless you are 100% certain the set will not fail, even during warranty. -
"Outstanding picture." on by h2otek25
Pros: Great black levels, color accuracy, loads of tweaks, good screen brightness even in brightly lit rooms, benefits of 240 Hz are notable, good contrast control for shadow detail.
Cons: The picture can be a bit garish out of the box and needs a bit of tweaking to approach perfection. A bit expensive at MSRP. Look for it at 2200 to 2300.
Summary: This TV has probably the best picture I have seen yet in a LCD screen. The colors are crisp, and the picture is as close to completly free of jaggies/artifacts that I've observed. I would recommend watching a movie right out of the box without making any changes to the picture settings to get a feel for its potential then go to the suggested setting levels recommended by c-net and make small adjustments from there. Out of the box the colors can be a bit garish. The factory brightness and contrast settings will make even the best cinemaphotography look a bit like a soap opera by overwhelming the lighting polarization and overemphasizing reflections on skin. Once the colors, contrast, and brightness are adjusted be prepared for a great cinema experience. Dejudder and antiblur are good with few noticeable jaggies in all but the most intense motion. The film Watchmen was pure eye candy. If you haven't seen it yet this movie raises the bar in home cinema experience. A good 5.1 surround system only adds to the wow factor. I've been an amateur photographer for about 25 years and color accuracy, contrast, color saturation,and shadow detail make or break film or photography. I didn't think there would be much difference between 120 and 240 Hz but this screen blazes new territory for the home theater. This screen represents the next level of LCD video clarity and smoothness. The Sammy LCD provides the best balace between price and picture quality yet. There may be one or two TV's out there with a slightly better picure but for the price this is at the top of my list. As for any expensive appliance, get the longest extended warranty available. Check out Best Buy if there is one in your area to see this one.
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"Almost perfect..." on by Cadssdac
Pros: This tv is spectacular! Absolutely stunning,jaw dropping picture. I can't say enough about it. Excellent blacks,infinitely tweakable to your liking.
Cons: Just like anything else it is not perfect,hence the 4 stars instead of 5.
Sound is bad. I mean,you'll want to hook this up to a nice stereo system,or at the very least,a couple of powered computer speakers or some such set.Summary: Got this from Amazon at a good price,though I'm sure it will drop a little more as the year goes on.
This tv is spectacular! Absolutely stunning,jaw dropping picture. I can't say enough about it. Excellent blacks,infinitely tweakable to your liking.
When I first turned it on I had the "The Office" come on and I swear my mouth stayed open for a few minutes as it looked like Michael was in the same room as me! Lots of inputs and features to this set,internet connectivity,DLNA,home networking,wonderful subdued TOC which is grey instead of the red on last years 750. Very high gloss bezel,crystal neck stand which pivots. Screen is glossy,reflections are not an issue for me as I tend to watch in a darker room,but even with the drapes open, I don't see myself!
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