VIZIO L20 20 LCD TV

Now you can get a great picture quality in a sleek, stylish package. Introducing V, Inc.�s new VIZIO L20 LCD TV. With its thin and light weight design, the VIZIO L20 is perfect for anywhere in your home and office.

Superb Contrast Ratio (500:1)
providing an incredible picture with deep blacks and bright whites no matter what type of room you are in

Multiple video format
support with component video, composite video, S-Video and RF antenna inputs allows you to enjoy video from a variety of sources

Built-in NTSC tuner
allows you to receive over-the-air analog broadcasts with an external antenna so that you can be ready right out of the box

Wide viewing angle (160)
so that everyone can view the picture from practically any where in the room

PiP and POP side-by-side
for ultimate video enjoyment while watching simultaneous TV programs

40,000 hour lamp life
provides many years of viewing pleasure

Energy efficient LCD display
consuming 60% less power than the same size conventional television

Universal Remote Control and stand
included

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Samsung LN40A550 40 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

The SAMSUNG LN40A550 delivers the sharpest, most realistic picture quality you’ve ever seen. Full HD (1080p) contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. That means more pixels, more details and a better picture. A resolution that is approximately twice as much as conventional HD TVs creates the most perfect picture imaginable. Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this LCD TV. Watch movies and shows come to life with enhanced details in very dark or bright scenes. Enjoy a more realistic, sharper picture quality that’s sure to catch your eye with 30,000:1 contrast ratio. 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 5ms response time virtually eliminates any blurring and gives you smooth-motion action scenes. Want to get more entertainment out of your TV than movies and shows? With our Wiselink USB connection, you can easily and quickly hook up your MP3 player or digital camera and entertain family and friends with a photo slideshow set to music. SAMSUNG LCD TVs make your high-definition dreams a reality. With the SAMSUNG LN40A550 HDTV you really get the total package. 30,000 – 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 5ms Response Time 16 – 9 Aspect Ratio SRS TruSurround XT 10 W + 10 W Audio System Input Ports – 3 x HDMI (1 side, 2 rear), 2 x Component, 2 x A/V (1 side, 1 rear), 1x 15-pin VGA PC, 1 x S-Video (side), Wiselink (USB 2.0), RF antenna inputs, Headphone jack (side) Approximate Unit Dimensions – 39.2 (W) x 27 (H) x 11.8 (D) with stand Approximate Unit Weight – 61.5 pounds

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Just what the doctor ordered
I checked out the Samsung LN40A550 at both Best Buy and Circuit City and really liked the picture it was delivering. I have a 50″ Samsung DLP and really love it. So going after another Samsung was a no brainer. One just has to be patient (about 4 months)and keep checking the sites looking for that right price and Amazon came through for me. It was delivered on time, the delivery personnel removed it from the box and set it up for us in our bedroom. The picture was great with regular cable hook up and if you go through the channel set up it via cable it will pick up HD programing for a lot of channels. Gives it a weird channel number i.e. 5-1 and that picture was great at 720p. Once I installed the HD box AWESOME. For the geeks out there the set has plenty of options to improve the picture, sound etc. Highly recommend this set and my dealings with Amazon have all been positive.

4 Stars WOW!!!
I’ve owned this set for a little over a month, I’m almost afraid to write the review because I haven’t had the best luck with electronics and I don’t want to jinx it, but it’s honestly been one of the best purchases I’ve made. Prior to purchasing, I did some research on the net, and Samsung consistantly came up as one the best HDTV manufacturers and this model particularly ranked high. Originally, I was looking at the 32″ HDTV but the 40″ went on sale a couple days later, it had all the right bells & whistles, and for the money I couldn’t ask for better. The shipping was free and superfast (within days), the delivery men brought it up to the second floor, took it out of the box and set it down on the stand. The set up was quick and easy. The picture is just amazingly beautiful. After reading other reviews, the sound quality was of some concern but it sounds as good if not better than other TVs I had checked out. Believe me I’m in no hurry to set up the Surround Sound system. I’ve gone to a few friend’s homes and overall their higher end sets just don’t compare. You won’t be disappointed.

3 Stars Beautiful TV until it stopped working
This is a beautiful and sleek TV with a great picture and lots of nice adjustment features. Only problem was that it stopped turning on less than one month after I bought it. Not what you would expect from a $1000 TV.

Waiting for a replacement from Amazon right now–I will give Samsung one more try.

4 Stars Keeffy
Great Item! Could have done with a HDMI cable inclusive in the package. Easy to install and very good clarity of picture/video.

5 Stars LOVE IT!
I bought this for my parents after their 12 year old 32″ TV went out and they had to use a little 19″ for a while. We were going to get another 32″ but talking to my siblings and researching online and at stores we decided on a 40″ so I started to look for the best price and I found at it here at Amazon as usual. We were not looking at Samsung’s because they were on average $[...], but then I found this one for $[...] less and I am so happy with it.

The sound and picture is great, the glare is minimal. The viewing angles are really great. I can’t think of any negatives on this TV it is great quality for a great price I highly recommend it if you are not looking for the most updated technology.

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Samsung LN37A550 37 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Once you experience the amazing picture quality that high definition offers, it’ll be almost impossible for you to watch “normal” TV. The SAMSUNG LN37A550 is the perfect way to upgrade your home entertainment. With full 1080p resolution, images are sharper and more realistic. And a 15,000:1 contrast ratio delivers stunning contrast in dark or bright scenes. Full HD (1080p) contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. That means more pixels, more details and a better picture. A resolution that is approximately twice as much as conventional HD TVs creates the most perfect picture imaginable. Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this LCD TV. Watch movies and shows come to life with enhanced details in very dark or bright scenes. Enjoy a more realistic, sharper picture quality that’s sure to catch your eye with 15,000:1 contrast ratio. 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 5ms response time virtually eliminates any blurring and gives you smooth-motion action scenes. The newest feature is the Wiselink USB Connection that easily hooks up your MP3 player or digital camera to your TV with the USB 2.0 connection. A simple user interface lets you scroll through and view play lists and pictures. You can zoom, rotate or play photo slide shows and even add music. With the SAMSUNG LN37A550 HDTV you really get the total package. 15,000 – 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 5ms Response Time 16 – 9 Aspect Ratio SRS TruSurround XT 10 W + 10 W Audio System Input Ports – 3 x HDMI (1 side, 2 rear), 2 x Component, 2 x A/V (1 side, 1 rear), 1x 15-pin VGA PC, 1 x S-Video (side), Wiselink (USB 2.0), RF antenna inputs, Headphone jack (side) A

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Fantastic for the $$
I received this item as an early Christmas gift in Nov ‘08, and am extremely happy with it. The picture quality is excellent, buch better than my previous HD TV from TSHBA that was not 1080p. The viewing angle is excellent, the blacks are very black, and the brights are very bright. There is no banding, blooming, distortion, or pixallated edges. Samsung makes a high quality product that is frequently better than many of the higher priced products from their competitors.

I’ve seen a few reviewers complaining about a few things, here is my input on their issues as someone who is not only an A/V enthusiast for over 20 years, but also an IT technician:

Check for firmware updates, my S@NY BDP-350 Blu-Ray player (purchased in Dec) has had 3 Firmware updates for it so far. One of them solved an HDMI issue.

As with anything else in this world, it is possible to get a bad unit & this is true of ALL manufacturers (even S@NY). Electronics today are all produced by the lowest bidder. You can buy a TV today, and 3 months later I can buy the exact same model, and if we compare the internal parts, there will be differences… whatever chips were cheapest when they placed the parts order are what go into your set, and it is assembled in a factory by human beings being paid peanuts.

Picture quality: The source makes a huge difference. I switched from Cablevision to FiOs & the difference in picture quality is stunning (on both the standard & HD channels). I have not run satellite, so cannot comment on the quality of that source.

Audio quality: For the life of me, I can’t determine why someone would be using the internal speakers on this TV. Why you would have an almost 40″ TV and not run it through an audio system is beyond me…

Picture blacking out: This has A LOT to do with the HDMI outputs on the cheaply made set-top boxes that are used to receive Satellite/Cable/FiOs. They ALL have HDMI issues, and the issues will cause problems whether the box is turned on or off. Complain to you service provider, not Samsung. If you want to test this, unplug the HDMI running from your box to the TV & run component video at 720p instead (there will not be a discernable difference in picture quality on a TV of this size when running broadcast content). Then power off both the box & TV, and UNPLUG THEM FROM THE WALL as well, as todays equipment will never truly ‘power off’ (or else your remote couldn’t turn it on). Wait 2-3 minutes, then plug the power back in. If your issues go away, then you can be 100% sure it is the set-top box & not your TV causing your woes.

AnyNet+ issues: These are software issues, and HDMI issues. Most likely, the culprit is one of your other devices and not the TV. Check for firmware.

3 Stars Great picture, horrible sound
I wanted a midsize HDTV for my bedroom. This tv fit the bill size wise and price wise. The picture is beautiful but the sound was like an AM radio, very tinny with little bass. I tried adjusting the sound manually and had no success so I called Samsung and they did send a repair person to exchange the speakers at no cost to me. The sound quality was a tiny bit better but I still couldn’t stand it. Samsung advised me that most people have a home entertainment system and therefore don’t use the tv’s speakers but that did little to help me, I didn’t want to have a bulky sound system in my bedroom. Finally I found a solution at Target where I purchased a speaker bar that had a built in sub-woofer and IPOD dock. It only cost $100 so it didn’t break the bank and made the tv sound a million times better and didn’t take up much room. It’s a shame that Samsung can’t put the same amount of effort they do for the picture quality into the sound quality. So, if you already have a home theater system to connect this to you are golden, if not, get a different tv or plan on buying new speakers if sound is a priority to you.

4 Stars Great TV!
I got this TV about 6 months ago and still love it. My only gripe is that the speakers could be a lot better. My 20 inch $200 box TV from Toshiba had far better speakers. In retrospect, I would still DEFINITELY get this TV again, I would just recommend getting some speakers to go with the outstanding picture.

4 Stars Great, but don’t expect perfection
Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

I recently bought a new Samsung 37in TV from Amazon. Make no mistake: this is a great product. But don’t expect it to work like the sets on display in the Big Box stores. The reason is that the stores often have their own company made videos on display. They almost invariably emphasize jarring action shots, bright colors against white or blue backgrounds, and often have panoramic views of vast landscapes or colorful flowers. As one of the Big Box clerks told me: you will get this same picture at home if you play a Blue Ray disc on a quality Blue Ray DVD with a jacked up 120MHz version of your TV set. But, heh, most of us by a telly set to watch cable tv.

As for Amazon’s promise that they will set up your set and carry away the debris, that is legit. Two men carefully unpacked the set and had it up and running in about seven minutes. But language was a problem, since one person could speak no english and the other was only marignally better. They also neglected to tell me that I had to use both remotes (one for the TV, the other for the cable box) to control the set, something that caused me great anxiety until I figured it out. Incidentally, it is possible to use only one remote, if you hook up the cable directly into the new TV, or if you turn in your Standard Definition cable box for a new HD cable box. And while they offered to carry away the rubbish, they told me I should keep the box and the packing materials in case I had to return the set. Fair enough, this was a sensible suggestion.

As for the set itself, it is great. In almost every respect it performs as outlined in the reviews of this product. On HD channels, it offers wonderful color,sharp contrasts, and an almost three dimensional experience. As for the sound, it is, as most reviewers have pointed out, god awful. It sounds “tinny” and lacking substance, and almost certainly I will have to improve it by a sound bar or modestly priced home theatre sound system. One of the great features is the remote, which is user friendly, and one of its best function is the picture-size button. One of the flaws of most HDTVs is that when they show a Standard Definition program on cable, the people and items depicted appear “squat,” with people looking like fireplugs and Volkswagens looking like stretch limosines. But you can immediately get rid of this phenomena by changing from the usual 16:9 ratio to either a Zoom 1 or 4:3 ratio. (Sounds complicated, but is easy to learn and do in reality).

So, in general, it is a pleasant and easy experience dealing with Amazon, which delivers on on its promises. And the Samsung 37in 1080 HDTV is an excellent product, but just accept that you are unlikely to see the same quality of picture that are on the specially designed videos on display at the Big Box stores. But having said that, these new HDTVs are a modern marvel.

4 Stars My own review
The Samsung 37″ LCD is great. Colors are excellent and sharp. The only complaint I have is the skimpy sound system. Everything sounded “echo-y” and tinny: I had to add a sound system. Now it’s great and I wouldn’t trade the Samsung TV with any other one.

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Samsung LN19B361 19 Inch 720p LCD HDTV White

Samsung LN19B361 19″ Class 720p Widescreen Flat-Panel LCDHDTV, White This compact and lightweight HDTV provides a 720p high-definition display and features an HDMI input as well as a PC input for expandedconnectivity. Features: * Built-in HDTV tuner: Add HD-capable antenna to receive over-the-air high-definition broadcasts, where available. Optional set-top box required for high-definition cable or satellite programming. * 18-1/2″ screen size: Measured diagonally from corner to corner ideal for small rooms. * Widescreen 1366 x 768 pixelresolution: Supports 720 signals for stunning image clarity and a true-to-life display. * 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio: Delivers a cinema-style entertainment experience. * CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp): Provides a vast array of colors forvibrant picture quality. * 2 built-in 3W speakers: SRS TruSurround HD Sound system for a virtual surround sound experience. * Ultraslim design (2-3/5″ deep): Ideal for wall mounting (with optional mounting kit, not included). * HDMI input: Provides an uncompressed all-digital audio/video linkfor the highest quality connection and supports copy-protected HD broadcast content. * PC video input: Lets you connect your computer to experiencehigh-resolution images. * Inputs: Include 1 HDMI (rear), 2 component video (rear), 1 composite A/V (rear), 1 PC (rear) and RF antenna. * Output: Include 1 optical audio and 1 headphone (rear). * V-Chip parental controls: Give you the option ofblocking undesirable material from children. * ENERGY STAR qualified: Assures a high standard of energy efficiency. * Additional features: Include trilingual (English, French, Spanish) on-screen menus, game mode and sleep timer. Specifications: LCD Flat-Panel Screen Size 19″ Aspect Ratio 16:9 Display Type: Flat-panel LCD MaximumResolution: 1366 x 768 Vertical Resolution: 720p HDMI Inputs: 1 Component Video Inputs: 2 Composite Inputs: 1 PC Inputs

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Samsung LN52A650 52 Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Get innovative HD design and performance on a brilliant 52-inch LCD screen. The Samsung 52″ LCD HDTV has superior picture quality with a unique bezel design. The Touch of Color accents the top and bottom edges of the bezel with a unique amber tone. 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.

CCFL?Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp – Provides colors in your picture that were not available before Fast 4ms response time minimizes blurring of moving video Widescreen NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM Ultra clear panel enhances contrast and reduces reflection Viewing Angle – 178 x 178 Degrees DNIe (Digital Natural Image Engine) delivers a crisp, lifelike picture that is closer to film Auto volume leveler Audio amplifier – Watts per channel – 10 Watts x 2 channels to bottom downfiring speakers SRS TruSurround XT sound delivers virtual surround using built-in speakers 4 HDMI, 2 Component video, RF antenna inputs S-video, A/V, PC inputs Hook up your MP3 player or digital camera via the Wiselink USB 2.0 connection Headphone output HDMI-CEC allows peripherals to be controlled by remote control Stereo broadcast reception (MTS & SAP) with 181 channels Picture-in-Picture V-Chip Auto wall mount compatible – 3-dimensional operation via TV’s control Swivel stand Wheel key remote control English, Spanish & French on-screen displays Variable sleep timer Dimensions – without stand – 50.2 x 31.7 x 4.1; with stand – 50.2 x 34.1 x 12.8 Weight – without stand – 64.6 lbs.; with stand – 76.7lbs.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Best TV I researched
I search & read all reviews for as many LCD & Plasma 50 & 52″ TV’s I could find. For the price, you can’t beat this TV. I would highly recommend this TV for anyone. The blacks are as close to a Plasma as you can get. The extra features make this TV great too (4 HDMI’s, ethernet, etc.).

This was my first big ticket item I bought from Amazon. I was a little hesitant at first, however I could not be more pleased. The price was untouchable & TV was delivered into my house. I could not be more pleased.

5 Stars Great TV
Great TV for the price. still a top notch option if you want to save a few hundred bucks.

5 Stars Great TV, Great Price
This tv does a great job. I would recommend getting it with one of the Bell-O stands here on Amazon. They look great together. The stand is a bit of a pain to assemble and mount. However, once setup the TV and stand a great!

5 Stars Awesome in Every Way
I purposely waited to critique this HDTV in order to be able to draw from a actual/historical perspective. We have been using this HDTV since it was setup/installed in Nov., 2008 with SonyPS3 (as BluRay Player), and typical Home Theater setup. The best purchase we’ve ever made from Amazon.com. Awesome in every way.

5 Stars Freakishly Realistic Looking!
I spent about 6 weeks looking at TV’s and researching them while saving money to purchase one. This would be my 3rd HDTV so I wanted to make sure it was the best. This is the only TV I could find that had a tremendous amount of people who were just absolutely happy about it on many different forums. Consumer Reports also rated it #1 and CNET.com still lists it as an Editors Choice pick with an “excellent” rating.

After purchasing the TV, I was shocked at how much better it performed than my previous Toshiba HDTV. I still have that tv but it’s now in my bedroom. In summation, I’m just SO happy with this purchase. When watching HDTV and especially Blu-Ray on my PS3, this TV looks so realistic that it appears as if you’re looking out a window and watching it live. Also of importance is that my best friend has the LN52A550 and he and I both agree that this TV looks much more realistic looking, almost freakishly realistic. The difference between his TV and this one is mainly the 120hz Auto Motion Plus. I have become a very big fan of the 120hz Auto Motion Plus and very much like that Samsung was thoughtful enough to let the user adust it to “Off, Low, Medium or High” to ensure that it can be tuned to the user’s preferences.

In fact, the only real problem I could find with this TV was that when I played my PS3, XBOX 360 and Wii on it, the timing appeared to be off. It appeared as though there was a signifigant video delay or lag between what was really happening and what appeared on the TV. Below is the solution for this:

SOLUTION: I have a LN52A650 and have also noticed that when I play my PS3 and XBOX 360 on this new TV, that there is a signifigant delay as compared to my other two HDTV’s. In particular, while playing golf,baseball, Guitar Hero and Rock Band on PS3, I noticed that I have to hit the button much sooner than in the past in order to perfect my ‘timing’ on these games. As you know, when you have to change your timing, it changes the playability and can even ruin some games. There is deffienetly a delay. I’ve had this TV for a month now and until last night, was unable to figure out the problem.

Here is the solution: Hit the menu button on the remote control to bring up the TV’s general menu. Next, scroll down to ‘Setup’ and hit enter. Then scroll down to ‘Entertainment’ and hit enter. Finally, you’ll see a sub-menu come up that says “Off, Sports, Cinema, Game.” Select ‘Game’ from this menu and the caption will tell you that this option will now provide “The optimal picture and sound quality for games. This mode accelerates the playing speed when using an external game console connected to the TV.”

After selecting this “Game” mode, it completely changed everything. The games are playing better than ever and the timing on games like Rock Band 2, Golf and Baseball are now right on!

My problem, like so many others, is that I was looking for this ‘game’ mode or something similar to it in the “Picture Options” menu because there was a video delay problem. I hope this post helps others who have Samsung TV’s because they really are the best.

I am so, so happy with this TV and am extremely glad I brokedown and finally paid to get it. This TV is FREAKISHLY realistic looking and now that I’ve discovered this ‘game’ mode, It really does seem to be perfect. Everyone who comes over is just so impressed with the extreme clairity of this TV!

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