LCD TVs have become the most popular HDTV sets on the market. They use less power than Plasma TVs and can be less expensive than Plasmas in sizes smaller than 50 inches. Some of the best values are in 720p/1080i sets
"Produces relatively deep black levels; accurate color; very good dejudder processing; sleek styling with 1.2-inch thick panel; extensive picture controls;...Expensive; less-uniform screen than other LCDs; poor off-angle viewing; backlight fluctuates with program...Whether you're dating a supermodel or shopping for a new HDTV, thin doesn't come cheap...One area where the 6000 and 7000 differed slightly was their initial picture settings in Movie mode: The 6000..." read more »
"Produces relatively deep black levels; accurate color; very good dejudder processing; sleek styling with 1.2-inch thick panel; extensive feature set with...Expensive; less-uniform screen than other LCDs; poor off-angle viewing; backlight fluctuates with program...Tell us what you like about this product...According to our tests, the display handled every line of a DVD source and the shots of grass and steps from the detail test looked good...In sum, the UNB7000..." read more »
"Reproduces deep black levels; accurate color, commendable picture uniformity for an LCD; very good dejudder processing; extensive feature set with Yahoo...Somewhat expensive; benefits of 240Hz difficult to discern; dark areas tinged bluer; shiny screen can...It's definitely not perfect, however, and the best plasma displays still equal or surpass this LCD in overall image quality...That review was based on our experiences with a Samsung UN46B7000, and our impressions..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Strong Buy if you want high-end
LCD TV Specs: 32" - widescreen • 1080p (FullHD) • LCD • 27.8 lbs • 1920 x 1080
Reviews: 58 user reviews
"The LNB550 series has a significantly lower contrast ratio (100,000:1 vs...Tell us what you like about this product...Tell us what you don't like about this product..." read more »
"Although it delivers fine picture quality, except for a few flaws, the ultrathin Samsung UNB6000 series will appeal mainly to style seekers who dont mind spending more money...Overall performance is very good with solid video processing, accurate colors and color temperature, fairly deep black levels, and plenty of adjustment options to obtain an optimal picture...Though it’s expensive, the Samsung UN55B6000 offers impressive overall performance and superb energy efficiency..." read more »
"Produces relatively deep black levels; accurate color; very good dejudder processing; sleek styling with 1.2-inch thick panel; extensive picture controls;...Expensive; less-uniform screen than other LCDs; poor off-angle viewing; backlight fluctuates with program...Unfortunately, this change caused overall average gamma to worsen, from 2.22 to about 1.9 (the ideal is 2.2...Tell us what you like about this product...According to our tests, the display handled..." read more »
Retrevo's Recommendation: Buy with caution if you really want it
"In the past, we've frequently struggled to persuade Samsung to send its relatively low-end tellies over for review...You see, the 40B550 is really rather good...Unlike Samsung's B650 LCD series and LED models, the 40B550 doesn't have an Ethernet port for accessing either Samsung's Media 2.0 ?Internet' service, or content stored on a DLNA PC..." read more »
LCD TV Specs: 46" - widescreen • 1080p (FullHD) • LCD • 51.1 lbs • 1920 x 1080
Reviews: 54 user reviews
"Connecting your DVD or Blu-ray Disc player to the LN46B550 is a snap, thanks to four HDMI inputs...With four HDMI outputs, two component inputs, two composite inputs, and even a PC input, just about anything but the kitchen sink can connect to your LN46B550, easily...Meeting ENERGY STAR 3.0 guidelines, the LN46B550 exceeds standards for "power on" certification...Many people don't realize what a significant difference the right cables make, and when they get their new high definition equipment home, they think the equipment itself is to blame when the picture or sound isn't as good as it should be..." read more »
LCD TV Specs: 45.9" - widescreen • 1080p (FullHD) • LCD • 53.8 lbs • 1920 x 1080
Reviews: 26 user reviews
"Go beyond standard HDTV functionality with the Samusng LN46B650's Medi@2.0 suite...Heading the list of the Samusung LN46B650's advanced LCD HDTV performance is Samsung's new Medi@2.0 functionality...Finally, USB 2.0 Movie functionality lets you use the LN46B650's 46"panel to show digital home movies, photos, and PC presentations via two USB ports...The LN46B650's Auto Motion Plus 120 Hz technology virtually eliminates any motion blur and creates smooth transitions between frames...Seeking to meet your demand to reduce energy use and preserve the environment, Samsung has made sure that the LN46B650 meets the U.S..." read more »
"Produces relatively deep black levels; accurate color; very good dejudder processing; sleek styling with 1.2-inch thick panel; extensive feature set with...Expensive; less-uniform screen than other LCDs; poor off-angle viewing; backlight fluctuates with program...Connelly's skin under the hospital lights or the glare of the alien ball, for example, looked suitably pale and not overly ruddy or tinged with yellow-green, while under the natural light inside her..." read more »