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Both Samsung and Verizon recommend only using component cables to connect such boxes (which is a whole other problem). They advised buying Sharp the next time. The problems seemed to start when I got Verizon FIOS and the techs connected the FIOS set-top box to the Samsung with an HDMI cable.
Parts can take weeks to months to receive. Samsung "field reps" called to troubleshoot, but when I called the company to talk to them (1-800-Samsung) no one there knew anything about "field reps." Try it yourself. The repair folks do government contracts in this area and told me that even the Pentagon waits months for their Samsung repairs.
I had this TV for less than 6 months when it died. They tell me that Samsung is notorious for poor warranty support and resist placing broken sets. You'll be amazed.
Turns out that Samsung has moved ahead with the their HDMI input standard, while Motorola (who makes most set-top boxes) has not. Anyway, the set stopped functioning and the repair techs said they need to replace the microprocessors.
Sound can be a bit better. No problems reported so far. The remote is bit big for my hands but I guess I can live with it.The picture quality is good.It doesn't have the 120hz feature but unless you watch sports everyday hour of the day, I don't think that matters.Even with ports, there is a sports mode which can used but in normal mode, you can notice the pixels since it lacks the 120 hz feature.The menu can be a bit tiresome.I can't remember which function is in which part of the menu.I have to keep checking each and every option till I find the required setting.ON the whole, its good TV for the price for anyone who doesn't spend a lot of time infront of it.The shipping from CEVA was good.White glove service. Not a great review but for somebody who can't understand all the terms of latest TV technology but just have to upgrade to a flat screen.Checked out a similar configuration TV from Sony but it was way too expensive.I am reviewing this after 6 months of purchase.I have been busy admiring the flat screen. Coming to TV, it is excellent for us.It has 3 HDMI outputs and Oh yes, you can connect your 1st gen Xbox to this.No extra cables needed.Just connect the Xbox and TV with existing cables.But for connecting anything else, you need to order HDMI cables.Order them from amazon as they are very expensive in the stores.
This wouldn't be annoying except that we have an infant in the house who is often sleeping in the same room as the TV, and the chime is loud enough to disturb her from sleep. Wish that was an option when you turned it on. We've had the TV for several months now and it is wonderful. It also chimes when you turn it off, though if you mute the TV, the chime is muted as well. Otherwise, fantastic TV, great price, clear picture. Very clear pictures, especially in HD. The only minor complaint is that there is a relatively long delay between pushing the power "on" button and the TV actually turning on (1-2 seconds), and when it does, it has a loud chime.
Well worth the money spent. I would recommend this to anyone. It has a great quality picture.
I can't believe they did this. If you do not want the new model, please call us at 877-.
Thanks."It's not enough of a bother for me to return the thing, but still: caveat emptor. for the RA number and the instructions for the return.
I ordered the LN40A550 from this page, and I actually received the LN40B550 from 6ave. We sincerely apologize but we sent you the upgraded model for the one you ordered.
Anyway, the TV is great, although it's not what I ordered. This is indeed a "newer model", but the B-type does not have picture-in-picture, and it has the subtle red "touch of color" while the A-type does not.
Here's their response: "Thanks for your e-mail.
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