Customer Rating: 
Summary: New to HDTV- this Samsung is incredible
Comment: I'm new to HDTV's, and was reluctant to take the plunge, however a switch from Dish Network to Direct TV HD service encouraged the change. First, I was really impressed with the light weight of this unit... then I realized that the 26" wide screen is actually larger than the letterbox mode on my 37" traditional tube set. The picture is incredibly crisp and clear, it works perfectly with DirectTV HD. I don't yet have a bluray player, however the free Samsung DVD that Amazon shipped with this unit, which has "upconversion" really looks spectacular. I had some challenges finding the correct settings on the TV and Direct TV DVR to make sure *most* broadcasts appear undistorted to fit the wide screen. I say most because sometimes programs are stretched to fit widescreen by the broadcaster, not by the equipment. As a rule, however, most things look correct, and either fill the screen, or "bars" are placed on the sides by the broadcaster or by the DVR unit. Make sure to set "native/original format" and to choose the widescreen ratio in your DirectTV receiver, then things will work fine. I also set the Samsung to automatically sense the right size rather than force one mode or another. I haven't heard any whining or humming from my unit, as some people have reported. However, this purchase is almost a year after some of those reports. Also, I'm not using the built-in speakers, but I am rather sending my audio via toslink to a stereo surround receiver. I've already recommended this unit to several friends, and can't wait until I get the 40" unit for our family room set in the near future.
Customer Rating:
Summary: wise purchase
Comment: We're pleased with the quality of the instructions that came with this Samsung television. It was easy for us to set up, and the picture/sound quality is amazing. The price and free shipping from Amazon were good features of this deal. We received the TV before the arrival date advertised, and the TV was well-packed and got here in great shape. Thanks.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Simply amazing.
Comment: This is my first hdtv. At first I was skeptical about buying it because of the "high pitched noise". No noise here! Glad I went ahead and bought it! The main reason I bought it was to play my PS3 in hi-def. I had been on a 19" SDTV and man is there a difference! I had no idea what i was missing. The picture is amazing. Features are great. Very easy to use and set up. Definitely worth the very small risk of getting the noise. The price was great.
Customer Rating:
Summary: ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!!
Comment: THIS IS MY THIRD SAMSUNG HD TV. I CURRENTLY HAVE A 50" DLP AND 32" LCD. THEY ARE BOTH JUST GREAT AND SO IS THIS ONE....I HAVE NO HIGH PITCHED NOISE AND NOTHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Set!
Comment: I love this set. The picture is super clear and the setup was a breeze. I'm receiving the digital signal via a Terk antennae and get a perfect picture as long as the winds aren't blowing too much. That's when I throw on a dvd. ;-)
One cool thing to do with this set is connect my laptop via the pc connection and watch Netflix on demand movies or any of the networks streaming content. Also, the iTunes movies and tv shows play and look really good on this set. Now, if I only had an hdmi output on the laptop, I'd be set.
My only drawback is the way it programs favorite channels. I think it's a bit tedious and could be done via a button on the remote with one click.
Super stylish, great picture, fair sound, easy purchase.
Summary: New to HDTV- this Samsung is incredible
Comment: I'm new to HDTV's, and was reluctant to take the plunge, however a switch from Dish Network to Direct TV HD service encouraged the change. First, I was really impressed with the light weight of this unit... then I realized that the 26" wide screen is actually larger than the letterbox mode on my 37" traditional tube set. The picture is incredibly crisp and clear, it works perfectly with DirectTV HD. I don't yet have a bluray player, however the free Samsung DVD that Amazon shipped with this unit, which has "upconversion" really looks spectacular. I had some challenges finding the correct settings on the TV and Direct TV DVR to make sure *most* broadcasts appear undistorted to fit the wide screen. I say most because sometimes programs are stretched to fit widescreen by the broadcaster, not by the equipment. As a rule, however, most things look correct, and either fill the screen, or "bars" are placed on the sides by the broadcaster or by the DVR unit. Make sure to set "native/original format" and to choose the widescreen ratio in your DirectTV receiver, then things will work fine. I also set the Samsung to automatically sense the right size rather than force one mode or another. I haven't heard any whining or humming from my unit, as some people have reported. However, this purchase is almost a year after some of those reports. Also, I'm not using the built-in speakers, but I am rather sending my audio via toslink to a stereo surround receiver. I've already recommended this unit to several friends, and can't wait until I get the 40" unit for our family room set in the near future.
Customer Rating:
Summary: wise purchase
Comment: We're pleased with the quality of the instructions that came with this Samsung television. It was easy for us to set up, and the picture/sound quality is amazing. The price and free shipping from Amazon were good features of this deal. We received the TV before the arrival date advertised, and the TV was well-packed and got here in great shape. Thanks.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Simply amazing.
Comment: This is my first hdtv. At first I was skeptical about buying it because of the "high pitched noise". No noise here! Glad I went ahead and bought it! The main reason I bought it was to play my PS3 in hi-def. I had been on a 19" SDTV and man is there a difference! I had no idea what i was missing. The picture is amazing. Features are great. Very easy to use and set up. Definitely worth the very small risk of getting the noise. The price was great.
Customer Rating:
Summary: ABSOLUTELY GREAT!!!
Comment: THIS IS MY THIRD SAMSUNG HD TV. I CURRENTLY HAVE A 50" DLP AND 32" LCD. THEY ARE BOTH JUST GREAT AND SO IS THIS ONE....I HAVE NO HIGH PITCHED NOISE AND NOTHING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Set!
Comment: I love this set. The picture is super clear and the setup was a breeze. I'm receiving the digital signal via a Terk antennae and get a perfect picture as long as the winds aren't blowing too much. That's when I throw on a dvd. ;-)
One cool thing to do with this set is connect my laptop via the pc connection and watch Netflix on demand movies or any of the networks streaming content. Also, the iTunes movies and tv shows play and look really good on this set. Now, if I only had an hdmi output on the laptop, I'd be set.
My only drawback is the way it programs favorite channels. I think it's a bit tedious and could be done via a button on the remote with one click.
Super stylish, great picture, fair sound, easy purchase.