Samsung LN52A750 52 Inch 1080p DLNA LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Samsung LN52A750 52 Inch 1080p DLNA LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Enjoy pre-loaded HD content, including cooking, fitness, children’s entertainment, and a photo gallery on the LN52A750 52″ Full High Definition TV with 1080p Resolution. Full 1080p HD resolution and 50,000:1 dynamic-contrast ratio offer stunning image detail and vivid colors. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz and Ultra Clear Panel technology work together to offer the smoothest motion and boldest bright and dark tones. Stay connected to your home network via the DLNA networking feature. The InfoLink feature provides RSS web content from USA Today. The WiseLink USB 2.0 input and user-friendly interface gives you access to pictures and playlists from a specially designed Wheel Remote. Ultra clear panel allows you to enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail and vibrant colors. SRS TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels. High-resolution HD-Grade 1920×1080 pixel resolution has built-in image scaler to handle inputs from a variety of digital and analog audio/video sources. Wide Color Enhancer optimizes a color’s hue resulting in more natural colors. Fast 4ms response time minimizes blurring of moving video. Entertainment Mode allows customized picture settings, optimized for different content. SRS TruSurround XT Down firing speakers CATV/VHF/UFH 75-ohm, F-type Antenna Connections – 4 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface, 2 Component video inputs (rear), 1 S-video input (side), Side and Rear composite inputs, PC input (rear), Wiselink Pro (USB 2.0), RF antenna inputs, and Headphone Dimensions – 52.0 x 33.9 x 13.3 / 52.0 x 31.7 x 4.2 without stand Weight – 66.4 pounds /

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5 Stars LN52A750 — Things that make a difference…
Have you spent hours, days, or even weeks trying to make the best decision possible? Of course, but please, take the pressure off of yourself and KNOW that most of these tv’s will provide an utterly astonishing picture, so it doesn’t really matter which one you choose — unless there are known issues, you will be happy!

I had a chance to see many of these tv’s lined up, side-by-side, various brands, all playing the same Blu-Ray, all hooked up via HDMI. The sales rep showed me how he could make a “lesser” TV dominate the others by merely adjusting the “STD” and “DYNAMIC” settings and multiple other settings — and vice-versa. There are a wide range of adjustments to toy with, for sure!

Regarding LCD’s, 120hz (even 240hz), 52-55″ screens, — if someone was to hide the frame from view — so that you could see only the screen, it would be almost impossible to distinguish whether you are looking at a Sony, Samsung, Toshiba, etc. There’s just no significant difference.

However, there is a subtle difference with the newer LED screens that are out now, but it’s only noticeable when you are close-up, about 12″ away from the screen (it’s almost impossible to see pixels — really beautiful!) But back away about 5 feet from any of them, and again, they all look the same. (Again, just my opinion)…

At this point, in this price range with these manufacturers, it all boils down to features, appearance and design of the frame (bezel) and price. Some have internet links, some have usb or memory card ports, some have swivel stands, black bezels, red bezels, glossy, matte, etc. Pick what matters to you.

After hours of going back and forth, I finally settled on the LN52A750. It was being displayed right next to the LN52B750 and another Samsung with a 46″ LED screen. From about 5 feet away, the A750 was just as beautiful as the LED set — and $800 cheaper.

HDMI vs Component…

Once home, I set the TV up and since this was my first HDMI experience, out of curiosity, I set up the TV with component first, then with HDMI. The video/audio diference was noticeable, but not much. If for example, the HDMI give you 100% quality, I’d say thet component gives you 95% quality, and it’s noticeable only if you really analyze it by playing a particular scene over and over, toggling back and forth.

Also, I couldn’t seem to capture the “feel” of the “MotionFlow” that I experienced at the store unti I realized that my Blu-Ray was set at 720×480 for some reason. I set it to 1980x1080p and BAM… huge difference. (And yes, the Blu-Rays do make a HUGE difference in quality over standard dvd’s when you are viewing with these sets!)

The little things really add up to make a nice difference.

Final note — all HD channels are not the same. Some are “crap”, some are breathtakingly gorgeous. So don’t blame the TV or get buyer’s remorse if you happen upon a crap channel. The TV does the best it can with the channel it’s displaying. HGTV-HD, for example is hit-n-miss. Some shows are filmed with high tech equipment and display beautifully. Some are horrible.

And watching standard definition channels… well, let’s just say that the Blu-ray and HD channels will spoil you rotten (but in a fun way)!

Back to this particular model — I’ve looked for and can’t find the “halo effect” that some complain about, so it’s likely been redesigned since it’s launch. I also have no problem with the “dial” on the remote. I actually like it — and I also like that you can set it to where it lites up on it’s own if you touch it in the dark — cool feature”. (There’s a very quiet rattle in the remote that you can hear which is a motion detecting device). The settings are very intuitive, and the manual is layed out beautifully.

I can’t imagine how the manufactures can improve on the picture quality, but whatever they do, I’m sure that any revolutionary changes will be a few years down the road, and crazy expensive in the beginning –so for now — and at least for the next few years, I’m thrilled with this purchase.

5 Stars Perfect TV
I cannot describe it in other way, this LCD is amazing, from the first moment you turn it on will impress you.

I’m very sattisfied and will recommend it.

5 Stars Simply Amazing!!!
I waited awhile to write my reveiw to see if any problems arose such as the halo effect. None did. This Tv is amazing. I am stunned by the picture quality everytime I watch it. I ordered it straight from Amazon in Feb. with the free standard shipping and it arrived in 7days. I would very much recommend this tv especially at the discounted price compared to the new models Samsung recently came out with.

5 Stars don’t be misled, this is a GREAT TV… (read on)
(Model number added) I bought the LN52A750R1F for my wife’s birthday–not the red Touch of Color, but the shiny all black one with Black ToC.

The picture is AWESOME. This TV is off the hook. Outrageous…

We have DirecTV in SD transmission because much of what we watch is still in SD transmission. The SD programs from Russian Channel 1 are a bit grainy when examined from 3 inches in front of the screen. From the other side of the room, i.e. 15 feet, the image is fabulous. Other SD transmissions from here in the States have the same effect. It’s the SD transmission quality, not the TV.

DVD’s are outrageous even in standard DVD quality. For about $80 you can find a major-brand up-grade converter to transform standard DVD’s into near-HD quality. Be sure to use a quality HDMI cable available for < $10 on-line.

Now, when you go to TV broadcasts in HD, eg. the local news, Fox Sports, Robin Meade on CNN, then you see what looks like a 3-D image that blows you away. We watched National Geographic’s “Inside the Vietnam War”, MLB, Nascar, various music performances, and were very impressed. They ran a “Burn Notice Marathon” on USA Network–it’s like looking through a window.

There is a reflection issue around the screen, but all you have to do is dim your lights at night. It’s so cool to watch the TV in the dark, like at the movies. The easy way to kill the reflections is not to put black tape on the set. RECOMMENDATION: just set the unit further back in your furniture enclosure and the reflections will disappear since the ambiant light will no longer reach the screen from the sides.

The TV looks so stylish, similar in style to my wife’s Toshiba laptop. It completely fills the open space in our huge furniture home entertainment center. A killer TV.

BTW, our big room measures 16′ by 32′ and the kitchen looks out into the room. Now I can wash the dishes and enjoy the show. The sofa is at about 15′ from the screen and is just perfect.

As for the speakers: many people complain that they don’t like the sound, whine, whine, whine. 1) I did a custom settings myself (for free) and the sound is excellent! 20W speakers sound fantastic, no need to turn it above 25 on the scale 0-100. 2) For a bigger-than-life experience, I connected it to our “old” Sony 200W home entertainment system which has several pre-set sound mixes (large/small concert hall, automatic, 5.1 surround sound, game, jazz, “house music”, etc.) which does the job with ease. Rock on Wayne, with AC/DC’s tour videos.

Forget the reflections, watch the show.

Also, I did a custom settings myself and the picture is a quantum-leap better viewing than with the standard settings. You can always revert back to the out-of-the-box settings. The remote control menu settings is very intuitive, extremely well thought out.

Party on, Garth….

4 Stars SAMSUNG 52LN750
PICTURE IS EXCELLENT. ONLY ISSUE IS THAT SOMETIMES I SEE A SLIGHT GREEN HALO. I DON’T KNOW IF ANYONE ESLE HAS EXPERIENE THIS OR IT’S JUST A PROBLEM WITH MY CABLE. OTHER THAN THAT, I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TV.

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