Samsung LN19A650 19 Inch 720p LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
Posted by HDTV in Electronics Jul 28th, 2009 | No CommentsSamsung LN19A650 19 Inch 720p LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
SAMSUNGs new LCD TVs come with Touch of ColorTM, a striking design that adds a hint of color to the bezel and transforms your TV into a work of art. Youll also have picture-perfect images with brilliant color and sharp details. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience with the SAMSUNG LN19A650 HDTV.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Very nice TV set
This is my first digital TV. My existing TV is a 19″ RCA XL-100 I bought new in 1976. It has the old two-button remote using ultrasonic, no batteries. Still works great but I thought I’d just get a new TV and have both. Join the 21st century kind of thing. I heard that Samsung was the best brand for quality, and Sony was the same because Sony used Samsung parts. That’s what I had heard. I almost bought a 19″ Sony Bravia, I mean I was *that* close to buying one, but saw a picture showing the lame way it stands almost vertically (!) on the counter with a shaky center of gravity, ready to topple, and read a review that talked about that, where Sony expects you to tether the TV to the wall with a strap to prevent tipping. Very lame. So, it was a Samsung for me.
The Touch of Color thing was never explained well in the advertising. You pay more money just for a different color of case, it seems to be. Yeah, that’s what I did. It is a tiny bit pretty, a good thing, when compared to the funereal black of other digital appliances.
I took it out of the box, the stand was already attached even though the manual read like I needed to attach it. The instructions to attach it looked a bit confusing so I’m glad it was already attached. I placed it on the counter, read a little more, the first thing to do is have your TV scan for stations. Ok, did that. I am not on cable so I knew I had to attach external rabbit ears. My antenna had two U-clips while the TV had a protruding female coax jack with screw threads on the outside. My adaptor to convert the U-clips to a male coax connector was a push-on type and I think I had to damage a few threads on the TV jack, not sure, when I pushed the coax connectors together. But it worked and I get great digital picture.
You know, the thing no one points about about through-the-air digital reception is how perfect it is. We all know that through-the-air analog gives you various amounts of snow/static/fuzz at times, depending on how close you are to the source and how you position the antenna. That is, you will experience degrees of reception. We all grew up knowing that. However, with digital, there are no degrees of reception. No fuzzy. You either get no signal, or a perfect and beautiful HD picture. I bet the cable companies don’t want you to know that. After all, they got their start as the answer to snowy analog reception in remote areas. And how many people who currently are paying for cable would ever disconnect their cable to discover what I am saying? Might save a few bucks in this economy. And, at least where I live, there are several extra through-the-air digital channels that are not advertised anywhere! Who knew they even existed? I was pleasantly surprised! I watch them!
Anyway, the remote control looks standard, lots of buttons, the major ones are obvious and user-friendly. Again, my last remote had only two buttons: 1) channel changer clunk-clunk-clunk, and 2) ON, volume high; volume medium, volume low; OFF. So, all these new buttons on this new rmeote are so much fluff to me.
There is one slight bother about the case. On the front right, you can touch the case and change channels, do the volume, and a few other controls that I haven’t played with. Ok, but only the on/off button has an LED to guide you. For all other controls, you cannot see them or the labels for them unless room light or sunlight reflects on them just right. I had to shine a flashlight on them to see them. After a few weeks, I can guess their position, but sometimes I turn down the volume when I really wanted to change the channel. It gets slightly annoying. If it’s late at night or I am in no mood to fuss with it, I just grab the remote from whereever it is and use that.
Yes, I would get another Samsung, hands down. I am thinking about buying another flat screen TV soon. But, I also think not all Bravias have that bad design flaw of which I spoke, and maybe getting a Bravia might be an equally good idea for my next TV.
Hope this helps.
5 Stars Great picture!
I got this tv to replace one on my kitchen counter. It is connected to a cable and the HD channels are fabulous. The black with the tiny red tint is beautiful, but the picture quality is great. Well pleased.
5 Stars Great Picture
This little TV has a great picture and was extremely easy to setup. We also own a 46″ Samsung LCD and couldn’t be happier.
5 Stars Samsung LN19A650
Purchased this LCD to put into the bedroom of our motorhome and plan to purchase a 22″ for the front of our motorhome. These LCD’s save space and less weight. Excellent picture quality and like the features the remote control offers. Lastly, want to commend Amazon.com on the excellent service and response given to this buyer. Thank you so much.
4 Stars pretty nice for kitchen…
Bought this TV for our kitchen. Picture quality is great and sound is not bad. The TV is also a good looker. Am pretty happy with my purchase. Get HD channels by air, and the pickup quality is also good.
However, I would make a couple of changes:
- Redesign the remote. It looks as “old-age” and the TV looks “new-age”!!
- TV start/stop time is slow…after you press the button.
Samsung LN40B530 40 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Posted by HDTV in Electronics Jul 21st, 2009 | No CommentsSamsung LN40B530 40 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Manufacturer’s Review (April 23, 2009)
It won’t take long for you to notice how beautiful the LN40B530 is. With a sleek, black bezel and new transparent bottom edge, it’s the perfect addition to your entertainment space. 1080p resolution produces the highest quality picture on the market and blacks and shadows are strikingly superb, thanks to the 60,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Best of all, this HDTV is Energy Star compliant, which means you’ll save on your electric bill.
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Samsung Series 5 Full HD LCD TVs
Building off the sophisticated design and performance feature set of the 720p Series 4, Samsung’s 1080p Series 5 takes the SAMSUNG LCD HDTV experience one step further. These TVs feature touch-sensitive manual controls that eliminate the side buttons. The Series 5 LCD HDTV incorporates many premium features, like 24p, Clear Panel, three HDMI connections, Entertainment Mode and a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of up to 30,000:1, and is available in the following sizes: 32-inch, 37-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch, 52-inch.
1080p Resolution
Enjoy outstanding clarity and resolution with this SAMSUNG LCD HDTV. Images are crisper, sharper, with superior details.
Built-In Digital Tuner
All Samsung LCD HDTVs have an integrated digital tuner. So, whether you’re watching over-the-air HD digital broadcasts or connecting to cable/satellite service, Samsung has got you covered.
Game Mode
Get in the game with enhanced blacks, sharp picture quality and optimum audio. At the touch of a button, game mode speeds up the image processing response so you get the most out of your gaming experience.
Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights with a 60,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. |
A very fast 6ms response time virtually eliminates any blurring and gives you smooth-motion action scenes. |
ENERGY STAR Compliant
By being ENERGY STAR compliant you are assured that your SAMSUNG model is helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency.
60,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this HDTV. Get a more realistic, sharper picture quality that’s sure to catch your eye and watch movies and shows come to life.
6ms Response
One of the most important features for an LCD panel is the pixel response time. Response time refers to the amount of time it takes a pixel to “refresh” itself-to go from being active to being inactive, (ready to be re-activated). The lower the milliseconds, the faster the response time. A very fast 6ms response time virtually eliminates any blurring and gives you smooth-motion action scenes.
SRS TruSurround HD
Assisted by the LN40B530′s two 10W bottom speakers, this creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.
What’s in the Box
Samsung LN40B530 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Remote control, TV stand, Cover bottom, Hardware, Owner’s instructions, Warranty card, Safety guide manual, Cleaning cloth
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
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With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.
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User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars first time lcd tv owner
This is the first lcd tv I have ever owned. When I first bought it I was worried about how I would like it after reading some other complaints. I have owned many tv’s and compared to them I can’t find anything to say bad about it. I love the picture, sound, and the controls. I might buy another one for another room.
5 Stars great tv for the price
Whne calibrated this TV’s data revivals TV’s twice its price in this size range.
if you dotn calibrate the tv use the movie setting as its the clesest to what it should be.
can’t go wrong getting this and I have not seen any motion artifacts with this tv.
-rex scates
1 Star Not A Good TV
I just recently purchased this model and am wildly disappointed. The viewing angle is awful, the colors are bleeding together, and the picture while playing a DVD is beyond horrendous. I’ll be returning my set soon – I recommend you don’t even bother.
5 Stars Excellent tv for ANYONE!
My husband and I have the LN52A650 (bought from Amazon in Dec. 08) so when my husband’s 87 yr. old uncle decided to upgrade his old crt to hi-def, he called me to start the search for him and get one ordered and delivered.
He already knew he wanted a Samsung (“I just hear they’re the best” he says), nothing over 32″. I had a hard time convincing him that he needed more than a 32″ so getting him to agree to a 40″ was quite a challenge. He sits at least 12′ from the tv and can afford ANY tv he wants. All that was left was to decide on which model would be right for him.
After we decided on this model, the rest was up to Amazon and they didn’t disappoint! Pilot freight delivered our LN52A650 set and they delivered this one to our Uncle. He lives about 50 miles from us so we wanted to be sure his delivery was truly “white glove”. Some retailers say white glove when all they offer is to bring it inside and set it down in the room of your choice. Pilot unpacks it, plugs it in, puts batteries in the remote, powers it on and takes away the box.
Our uncle had Charter arrive the same afternoon to hook up his new HD DVR. He is very impressed with the picture. But he is so completely non-tech oriented that we were amazed he even wanted an HDTV. Now if we can just talk him into actually USING the pause and record features of his dvr, he’ll be all set! When he first got his cell phone, he would NOT turn it on. No one could call him on it. It took us months to convince him that he was NOT being charged airtime for just turning his cell phone on! What a character!
5 Stars I love this tv!
I’m watching baseball on the LN40B530 as I write this, and am blown away by the crisp picture and wonderful colors. The sound is fine as far as my family is concerned. I did make some adjustments to the equalizer, which improved how it sounded right out of the box. I walked past the “tv wall” at a local Best Buy, and to me this TV looked as good as the ones in the $2,000-and-up range. As far as its being “only” 60hz, it looked better than some of the 120hz ones. Maybe if you’re a heavy gamer that’s an important consideration, but nobody here is. Our previous TV was a Hitachi plasma EDTV that we thought was great, but this is a big improvement. Can’t wait to see a blue-ray disc on it. I wonder if the previous reviewer had a defective one. None of their complaints are true of this unit at all.
DigiTV Digital Plasma and LCD TV Articulating Arm Tilting Wall Mount Universal Design for 34 to 56 Displays Black
Posted by HDTV in Electronics Jul 15th, 2009 | No Comments
Single Tilt and Swivel and Articulating Arm FLAT PANEL MOUNT FOR 32″ – 56″ PLASMA /LCD TVs A very slim profile holding your display less than 5″ from the wall with the flexibility of up and down 15 degree tilt if needed. Th mount is a solid and sturdy construction and one of the best mounts available in the market. It is easy to install and comes with minimum required tools and hardware required for installation . Professional Mount with Ultra Smooth Movement Designed for 32″ – 56″ Displays Maximum Weight Capacity: 110 lbs. (50 kg). Cantilever arm extends screen up to 25″ away from the wall. Mounting holes: 30″ wide (762mm) X 18″ tall (480mm) 19″ Wall plate supports 16″ & 18″ wall studs Durable Glossy black finish 4 Large cable pass-through holes on wall plate Arms can connect to wall plate offset left/right or center Printed instructions and all necessary mounting hardware included. Two security screws included
User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars Not very sturdy for 52″ plasma
We purchased this wall mount for our 52″ flat screen. The product specifications state it can hold up to a 60″ tv. We double-checked the manual to make sure it was installed properly, but the wall mount isn’t very sturdy. It holds the tv up, but even during installation we were very nervous to leave the wall mount to hold the tv on its own. We definitely will NOT use the articulating arm!
3 Stars Out of Stock
I ordered from costlane a couple of days ago because they would give me free expedited shipping but then I got an email saying they were out of stock, I would have to wait 3 weeks, but then i get expedited shipping so it will only take a month to get it. Even though they are still selling them today they don’t have them in stock. But they raised the price so maybe if you pay 125 bucks they will be in stock for you.
Edit: This review was not the one for the silver mount for 199 bucks some how my review got moved from the original item to this one. LOL If only there was a place i could get this mount for a monoprice I would order it today.
3 Stars TV Wall Mount
This wall mount is OK. Be careful to make sure this mount will hold the weight of your TV. This mount has a 165 pound limit.
3 Stars Looks great but not the stongest mount out there
As others have mentioned, the unit is very nice for the price but the arm on my mount deflected substantially after I first mounted my TV – a 42″ plasma. Once I flipped the entire mount over, I was able to correct the problem without needing a replacement.
When I flipped the mount, I was able to keep the angle of the mount relative to the wall small, so it wasn’t over extended which I think was the cause of the problem (in my case at least). Think of a right triangle, your tv as the hypotenuse (the longest side), and the wall as one of the other sides. Keep the mount pointed towards the smaller angle.
I would also recommend when mounting your tv, that you try to keep the tv centered on the mounting plate. It seems that if you slide the tv to the left or right too far that the eccentric (off-centered) weight on the arm can also cause it to deflect.
I’ve had the mount for over a year and haven’t had any further difficulties and it looks great…I’m just afraid to move it very much.
Overall, somewhat of a risky investment. It mounts easy and looks great, so if you don’t mind taking the gamble it can be a great mount for the price.
4 Stars Would buy again
I bought this mount back when it was silver for a closeout price, and I feel like I got the best possible choice for the money. Even now, at $70 more for the same thing, I would buy again if I found another 46″ LCD on the sidewalk.
It does sag a little bit, but it’s wrong to blame that on the fact that it’s less expensive than other models. That’s just plain stoopid. It sags with respect to how far away from the wall it extends, as a DIRECT result of the law of torque, not the quality or the design. It simply extends further out from the wall than other comparable models do, becuase it’s supposed to support corner mounting, which it does. Other models sag the same amount at the same distance from the wall.
You don’t need a studfinder or a magic wand to find the center of the studs. You just need a little 1/16 or 1/8 drill bit. Tap on the wall, guess where the stud is, and start poking little holes until you find the edges of the stud. That back plate is going to cover all your “experimental” pilot holes unless you’ve been drinking tequila all day and drill the wrong wall. Predrill your actual studs before tapping the lags or you’ll be sorry, the lag screws can split them if you don’t. If you think there’s a chance you have steel studs on your mounting wall, don’t buy this or any other wall mount. Buy a floorstanding model or find a realtor.
Cheetah Mounts Professional Articulating Arm Mount for LCD Displays TVs 15 24 up to 30LBS Tilt and Swivel
Posted by HDTV in Electronics Jul 13th, 2009 | No Comments
The Cheetah Mounts ALAMP Professional Articulating Arm Mount features molded aluminum arms, a rotating LCD plate to level your display, and cable mangement accent pieces to give your display a truly professional appearance. The arms extend out from the wall 14″ and collapse to 3″. This mount is available in all Black, Silver with Black Accents, and White with White accents. If you prefer a different color simply search for Cheetah Mounts to see our other models. There is even an optional color kit available offering black, silver, bronze, white, blue, red, green and yellow accent pieces. This mount will fit VESA 75x75mm and 100x100mm hole patterns and can hold up to 30lbs. Some displays up to 32″ are less than 30lbs and use a VESA 100X100mm hole pattern. However, we feel this mount is best suited for displays in the 15-24″ range. There is a larger Cheetah model, the ALAMPL, with a VESA 200x200mm (also fits 100x100mm) face plate that we recommend for displays in the 26″-37″ size range. These are well made mounts comparable to store models costing three times as much.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Easy to use and does the job.
I am known as not being the handiest of people but instructions were clear, and it came with ALL the parts you could possibly need to install it with. Works beautifully in my desk with LCD monitor. I might even get a second for my other LCD monitor. Have no hesitation recommending it. Only thing I can see them adding would be a template to drill holes but it was was easy enough to do with out it. Can’t go wrong with this product if you are looking for simple adjustable arm. They also had very fast shipping too.
5 Stars Nicely built, east to mount, well constructed, great price.
After searching many online sources, I found the Cheetah Mount to be very reasonably priced. I needed one for my 12 pound Vizio LCD TV, so the 30 Pound rating was fine. The construction is very solid. It was easy to attach it to the wall using the supplied hardware and instructions. The arm sections have removable covers to hide the wires you run through them.
Each joint is adjustable for stiffness using a hex wrench. You can get it just right so the TV is easy to move, but doesn’t swing around too easily. Unlike many other mounts, the Cheetah mount allows the TV to be rotated to level the display side-to-side to correct for any slight sagging of the arm that may occur from the weight of the TV. I did find sagging to be almost non-existent, but I am using the arm at less than half its weight rating. If you use the arm at near its 30 pound rating, you may see more sagging, though it is quite strong and wouldn’t sag any more than other brands.
I am very happy with my Cheetah Mount and would buy from them again.
5 Stars Works fine, good price
We installed for a 15″ flatscreen tv. Picked this one because it tilts, and it’s installed fairly high up on a bedroom wall. Seems to work fine – you have to adjust with an allen wrench (provided) to lock in the angle of tilt you want – maybe that’s why the other reviewer felt their monitor was drooping. Not sure what our tv weighs, as we’ve had it a while.
1 Star Can’t hold the advertised weight
I bought these to hang a 24″ iMac on the wall. The iMac is rated at 25.4 pounds with stand and probably about a pound less without the stand. Yet when using this wall mount, the mount droops significantly. I’d be surprised if this mount can hold anything more than 15 pounds.
Sanus VMPL50B Universal Flat Panel Mount For 30 56 Displays Black
Posted by HDTV in Electronics Jul 12th, 2009 | No CommentsSanus VMPL50B Universal Flat Panel Mount For 30 56 Displays Black
Solid heavy-gauge steel construction with a durable powder-coated finish. This mount with Virtual Axis tilt adjustment system fits most 30″ to 50″ flat panel plasma or LCD TVs. (Dimensions: 28.8 x 18.5 x 2.5 inches)
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great Mount
First one I bought was 8 months ago and I just ordered another one last week. This is a real heavy duty, well made mount… but it is the only mount I have ever touched so my review pretty much sucks. I have been told the cheapies are good too though, but I’ll stick to what is personally proven to me.
5 Stars Sansus Wall Mount VMPL50
Great wall mount! I sure didnt want to spend big bucks since my Bravia was expensive enough. My friends hung the mount while I watched them and drank margaritas–sure looked easy. Only took about 20 minutes and by the time they were done I was horizontal(the tilting feature is a must-have).
5 Stars Sanus tv wall mount
I was so happy with my own tv mount that the following month I bought the exact item for my nephew who just purchased the same tv. Easy set up and I found the best price here on Amazon with free shipping…A great deal.
5 Stars Better Than Best Buy
Why buy this @ Best Buy for $150-$170. Total here @ Amazon with tax & shipping … $77 & change. It only makes sense otherwise you get ripped.
5 Stars MUST BUY!
worked like a charm on my sony 55xbr8. the box says it fits up to 56″
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