Samsung LN-R469D 46" LCD
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Samsung LN-R469D 46" LCD
Considering purchasing this set for my main set for TV, Movies, DVD, and video games (xbox 360). Anyone have it? Feedback?
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I have the 26 inch version. It's awesome for HD and xbox. That's an expensive tv - you have a lot of options in this price range.
Do you watch a lot of 4:3 material? The Samsung strech modes are awful. I don't mind it on the 26 inch, but on my 50 inch DLP (which uses the same stretch modes), 4:3 material looks pretty bad.
Do you watch a lot of 4:3 material? The Samsung strech modes are awful. I don't mind it on the 26 inch, but on my 50 inch DLP (which uses the same stretch modes), 4:3 material looks pretty bad.
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does this one have the D-NIE problem that other Samsung lcds have had? (or maybe that was just their plasma line)
by the way, I'd look into the Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK plasma. It'll be a little less than the Samsung and has the best picture quality I've seen on a television.
by the way, I'd look into the Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK plasma. It'll be a little less than the Samsung and has the best picture quality I've seen on a television.
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Trying to stay away from plasmas due to burn-in and glare isues (tv will be facing 2 windows) I wasn't too crazy about the strech modes I read about on the Samsung either, compared to the 40" Sony Bravia I am also considering.
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most people nowadays think that burn in isn't an issue any more. the Panasonic CEO recently said in an interview that there's no break in period (obviously, don't leave a static image on screen for hours on end). If light is an issue, then lcds may look pretty gray rather than black. panasonic plasmas have the deepest black you can get. I'd suggest considering a plasma. I was in the same boat as you months ago and was even looking at the same Samsung model, but after much research, I went with a plasma. There's a reason that a lot of people don't discuss the Sammy LCD and there's a ton of threads regarding the Panasonic Plasma.
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Before you drop this kind of cash, make sure you compare the sets you are considering in person - the sammy, the bravia, and any plasmas.
I think the picture on my samsung 26 inch lcd is damn near perfect and I couldn't be happier with it. I'm not sure what the larger ones look like, but I would imagine that they are pretty good.
dick_grayson is right - I wouldn't worry to much about burn-in. It's really not much of an issue these days. As for light control, I can watch the sammy LCD in an extremely bright room with good results.
I think the picture on my samsung 26 inch lcd is damn near perfect and I couldn't be happier with it. I'm not sure what the larger ones look like, but I would imagine that they are pretty good.
dick_grayson is right - I wouldn't worry to much about burn-in. It's really not much of an issue these days. As for light control, I can watch the sammy LCD in an extremely bright room with good results.
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Originally Posted by dick_grayson
There's a reason that a lot of people don't discuss the Sammy LCD and there's a ton of threads regarding the Panasonic Plasma.
Again, I don't think any of this applies to the Panasonic plasmas - they truly are great tvs and offer serious bang for the buck. I just couldn't resist an AVS rant
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I completely agree. There's a ton of good and bad. I spent about 3 hours a day for a month or so sifting through the helpful threads and all the crap in between. I've got that panny myself, so that's the basis for my recommendation.
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Originally Posted by dick_grayson
I completely agree. There's a ton of good and bad. I spent about 3 hours a day for a month or so sifting through the helpful threads and all the crap in between. I've got that panny myself, so that's the basis for my recommendation.
I've seen the panny in action myself and completely agree with you - it's awesome.
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Hmmm.... I might have to check out that Panny. I think my PC Richards has these (Sony, Sammy, Panny) all on display. Planning to check out during President's weekend.
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I just got the 26 inch version last night, the LN-R269D, and am pretty thrilled with it so far for TV and PS2 games. Although this is my first HDTV set and i'm coming from an old 20" CRT, so it's quite a difference since my experience is limited.
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Did some research on the Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK. Just want to confirm that it does not come with a stand or speakers? Also, what inputs does it come with? I see there are "blades" that can be added, but do any come with the set? How are blades installed? Is it difficult? Thanks.
Is there a comparable Panny plasma model that comes with the speakers, stand, and inputs?
Is there a comparable Panny plasma model that comes with the speakers, stand, and inputs?
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Originally Posted by bahgee
Did some research on the Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK. Just want to confirm that it does not come with a stand or speakers? Also, what inputs does it come with? I see there are "blades" that can be added, but do any come with the set? How are blades installed? Is it difficult? Thanks.
Is there a comparable Panny plasma model that comes with the speakers, stand, and inputs?
Is there a comparable Panny plasma model that comes with the speakers, stand, and inputs?
Here's the link with a lot of info. on what this model can do (stand, cards, speakers) and so on:
http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp...tGroupId=14624
If you're interested in a model with more bells and whistles (stand, speakers, built in cards), then I'd go with either the TH-50PX500U or the TH-50PX50U:
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...00000000005702
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs...00000000005702
Keep in mind that the newer models of the two listed above will be coming out in the spring or summer (so the models would be 600U or 60U). The price on the above two should drop as the new models come out. Also, there'll be a 65" 1080p coming out as well, but that'll be a lot more.
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Thanks for the links. I was originally leaning toward the 40" Bravia XBR, but its just too small. Looking into the 46" Bravia or the 50" Panny 600u, both of which are not yet out. AVS forums report that the Panny will be available early March, which is perfect for my time horizon.