Samsung LN40D550 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
I chose this model over another 32 - inch LCD because I'm a sucker for things like streaming network 5-band equalizer, picture-in-picture. And firmware upgrades. It also has a headphone jack on the back half - just turn off the speakers to make it work. In addition, a separate power supply so you can replace.
You can fix this TV, since the LED is the only technology that seems to have a price premium for this until now, considering the percentage increase of the defect, the panel and paint. Black bad the details that are often lost. 60Hz to deal breaker, since 120Hz is likely to show the strength of sports programming.
The image quality is subjective, of course. But I found better than average. Unfortunately, you can turn off completely clarified. TV will tell you it is closed. But some enterprising Internet detective. televisioninfo.com. Has determined that this is a track that leads to some unavoidable after the ground is quite light and dark. DVDs look great surprise and a standard definition signal strength. But not great.
Contrast, Tone black shadow detail, and the addition of noise filter must be turned off. Unfortunately, these features may create more problems than they solve; Use sparingly, like Spider-Man once said. "With power comes responsibility".
I have a Roku box connected via HDMI, Xbox 360 via component and clear QAM cable TV via antenna jack on the rear connections are direct inputs into the TV - and no. I think this will help reduce the variables in an experiment or two. The quality of picture and sound from all three sources. When I'm streaming Netflix on Xbox Live, Xbox upscale to 1080i I can get a Roku box, do 720p over HDMI.
(Edit: I have now tried a third-party VGA adapter for the Xbox 360, looks very good level to use the "expanded" reference, at least on par with the components and upscaled DVD looks very good but not great. Blu- ray.).
The sound is better, because the SRS can not be turned off. (As far as I know) has a 5-band equalizer, I think that TV is not surprising for two 10-watt speakers turned down, but not replace a dedicated external audio.
D550 does not make the applications on the Internet. However, this feature will become increasingly redundant. The network share is not limited to Samsung's proprietary, Windows-only "PC Share Manager" software and a variety of free software, multi-platform media management, network locations. Unfortunately, Samsung does not seem to get the DLNA specification, so you have difficulty obtaining third-party software to run correctly. I have the best luck with TVMobili is free and is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux Serviio better.
In promotional material, Samsung promised Wi-Fi dongle "LinkStick" It will be valid for a wireless network. ** (It is not included with this TV), this is simply not the case. You can use the Wireless-N "adapter" game Ethernet, which can be had for as little as $ 30 if you shop around Dongles are only compatible with some of the people. production.
(Edit: And 'came to my attention that INTELLINET 523974 * might * also work in place of the official dongle, Samsung can not be directly verified. But it is also reported as 2.4Ghz. Samsung dual-band model 5Ghz option ...).
To write off ...
In addition to the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver, but which do not require much torque to make them all the way and will be accompanied on one or the other, it is not flush with the base.
A note about shipping: Amazon Prime is not available for this product. 2 - day or the next day for this unit, "3-5 days" is the official line. This is not unusual for the size and weight of this product. The group arrived at my door less than 48 hours after I ordered it. So I appreciated the fast service, the Amazon and UPS! But your experience may vary depending on the distance from the warehouse, and other factors.
(Update 4/25: .. This item has not been sent from and sold by Amazon or eligible for Amazon Prime "visual center" is to address the elements that are not aware of their services, so you. One. Applied to shopping experience today. "3-5 days" is still the official expedition. But I do not know how long it can last up to a third party to process the order before shipping. It may take a few hours or days. Some friendly heads up ).
