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4.5 stars
"In a Class By Itself"
Pros: crystal clear picture, elegant mechanics, mondo inputs and outputs
Cons: slow start-up
Summary: I've had the 5668w for just under two months. I bought it at a major electronics chain store where all the various HD technoligies were setup side-by-side and easy to measure. It depends on what's most important to you, but if you're like me and picture crispness is the most important then you'll see that DLP and specifically the Samsung models are the best.
Samung offers several different sizes and resolutions with DLP technology. The 5668w was just right for me.
You can go with larger dimensions than the 5668w's 56" but the price increase seems steep. Also, all larger HD sets have 1080 pixels - the same as the 5668w - but the pixels are stretched out, decreasing sharpness.
The 5668w is just about 80 pounds and minimalistic in mechanical design. There's no oblong parts to get in the way. There's no ugly plastic stand to waste space. You can buy a stand from Samsung prefabricated for the 5668w but I'd recommend buying a nice wooden stand. Together they'll look very elegant.
The 5668w has all sorts of inputs and outputs. For the computer hobbyists such as myself it's got an HDMI input and even an RS-232 serial interface. There is a serial interface driver for your computer available online (not from Samsung) for free.
The downside: the built-in sound is sufficient but, come on, if you're spending a couple grand on a nice HD television you really ought to go the distance and spend $100 on a nice amp, too. This is a minor nit-pick, though. You certainly can't expect a television set to have a killer sound system.
If you're not familiar with DLP there is a delay of perhaps 5 seconds while the picture "warms up." Then when you turn the television off, be it accidentily or however, you've got to wait about 1/2 minute before you're able to turn it back on.
The 5668w is 1080p, but there aren't any broadcasts in 1080p (1080 pixels on the short axis with progressive scan) to date. The most modern broadcasts are 1080i (interlaced). You'll have to wait a few years for broadcasts to match the 5668w's capabilities. (Some would list this under the positive category!)
In short, I'm a very happy customer. I've been recommending the 5668w to all my friends, and I recommend it for you as well.
