Digital Stream DSP7500T DTV Tuner Converter Box
 Capable of receiving major and minor free HDTV off-air signals CH. 3/4 output for analog conventional TV Fully compliant with ATSC standards Parental control (V-chip) and advanced Closed Caption High quality composite video / L/R audio output Remote control |
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Sony Bravia XBR Series KDL 46XBR4 46 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
The 46-inch Bravia XBR(R) Series LCD incorporate all of Sony’s latest technologies including HDMI v1.3 features such as x.v.Color and Deep Color. Additional features like Motionflow 120Hz enables smoother motion when viewing movies or fast-action sports. Full HD 1080 means 1920×1080 pixels and 1080p video inputs. Bravia Engine PRO with Digital Reality Creation(TM) upconverts all interlaced and progressive video signals including HD signals directly to 1080p for amazing detail and sharpness. Achieving smoother, natural motion reproduction starts with the right performance characteristics such as the ultra fast panel response times. Sony’s Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) builds on contrast ratio performance of 2000:1 Contrast Ratio. The Contrast Ratio of up to 2000:1 is achieved by using real-time image processing to adjust the contrast along with optimizing backlight levels. Blu-ray movies are filmed at 24 frames per second (fps) and prime time TV programs are video taped at 24p. The 46-inch Bravia XBR(R) Series LCD includes 24p input capability. 120Hz MotionFlow Noise Reduction 3D Digital Comb Filter Game Mode Light Sensor 178 degrees wide viewing angle display panels Wide Color Gamut – CCFL Backlight Contrast Ratio 2000 – 1 (On-screen) / 16,000 – 1 Dynamic-Contrast Ratio DMeX Ready Parental Control (V-Chip) One-Button Home Theater Control ( HDMI-CEC ) Bravia Theatre Sync Power Consumption – 280W in Operation, Less than 0.4W in Standby VESA Hole Mount Compatibility for Mounting Applications Inputs and outputs – 5 (1 Side /4 Rear) Analog Audio Inputs, 1 Rear Audio Output (Variable/Fixed), 2 Rear Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Inputs, 3 (1 Side /2 Rear) Composite Video Inputs, 1 Rear Digital Audio Output, 1 Rear S-Video Input, 1 Side Headphone Output, 1 Rear D-Sub 154 PC Video Input & 3 (1 Side/ 2 Rear) HDMI Connections Dimensions – 49.7×31.3×12.7 inches (1262×795x322mm) with pedestal / 4
5 Stars Terrific Television
We are very pleased with this television. After exhaustive research, we are very happy that we purchased the SONY at such a great price.
5 Stars Awesome picture
I have owned this for 12months now, and must say, it is truly a great TV. I have modified the picture with settings off of AVSforum, and can’t imagine a better pic. Geat TV.
5 Stars Sony XBR4 46 inch TV Great Picture & Looks Great OFF too.
This Sony TV Has a Beautiful Picture from ALL Sources.
I have cable and a upconverting DVD. The picture is astounding in clarity and detail! I Like Everything about this TV, the Picture, the Lighted Remote, the Multiple Menues for adjusting Every Aspect of the Picture and Sound. I am very satisfied with the sound without a Home Theater System.
Too me another Important issue is that this TV Looks Stunning when it is
turned OFF! I love the design with the Floating Glass Frame. It is Much Better looking than the Newer Xbr’s that came on the market in 2008.
I ordered this on a Sat. and it was Delivered on Wed. in 3 Bus. days and that was with FREE Shipping from Butterfly Photo thru Amazon. I also got the best price I have seen on a NEW set of this model so far.
Great Job Sony, Amazon, and Butterfly Photo!! Very Happy.
1 Star Great while it lasted
Purchased the KDL-46XBR4 in Sep ‘07 and thought I could forgo the extended warranty because Sony was a great brand.
After 18 months the LCD is failing and Sony was very quick to tell me that it’s out of warranty. The repair estimate is $2200!
1 Star Buyer Beware
We bought one for last Xmas. We’ve only used it for 3-4 months and kept it off during a renovation. Back in Oct, I called for service. Two LCD panels, two FC circuit boards & one analog board and the set is still inoperative. We get a picture, but there are green blobs all over. There is no HD or even B&W. Sony repair has been here 3 times. Now they’re goong to try replacing cables. We’ve been without a family room TV for over two months. If your’s breaks….good luck!
Samsung PN50A450 50 Inch 720p Plasma HDTV
Samsung presents the next level of plasma HDTV technology and design. A 50-inch screen offers crisp, bold images and colors, thanks to 720p resolution, 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and FilterBright glare-reduction technology. Groundbreaking 3D capabilities let you enjoy 3D movies and games to their fullest. Select Game mode with the touch of a button for advanced videogame action; the ACE silhouette editor eliminates visual “noise” from the deepest dark tones. SRS TruSurround XT offers natural, lifelike HD sound. Connect all your peripherals with ease, courtesy of 3 HDMI inputs. And more efficient components result in significant power reduction.
What size TV should I get?
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Samsung’s FilterBright anti-glare filter. Enhances contrast ratio in bright rooms even in the daytime and improves overall brightness for clearer image details. |
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In bright environments the display quality of conventional plasma TVs can be compromised by external light. Samsung’s premium plasma TVs boast a combination of FilterBright, Super Black Panel and Optimal Light Filter to bring you sharp contrast, unbelievable detail and pure clarity in any lighting conditions. |
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DNIe The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine. This exclusive Samsung technology dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, white balance and reduces. |  |
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Samsung’s Plasma HDTVs are built to last. Anti-burn-in technology uses auto pixel shift, signal pattern processing function and all white screens to ensure that no images are burned into your plasma panel. |
 Samsung has incorporated advanced HD connectivity and networking capabilities that expand the HDTV’s functionality. A wide variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four Simplay compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs (including one on the side). Connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders, and laptops.
HDMI 1.3 is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV. When playing 3D games, like on PS3, you experience faster flow and action and overall play the game at a higher speed. Also, HDMI 1.3 enables Deep Color function that provides an exponentially greater number of color gradations for a subtle screen. The handy HDMICEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote. Once connected, users can easily access device menus and manage and display content through the newly redesigned Wheel Key Remote control and the HDTV’s sophisticated content management interface.
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TruSurround 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-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the two hidden, downward-firing side-mounted 2.2-channel dome speakers built into the TV.
SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass.
TruSurround XT audio also adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.
Stereo broadcast reception is offered for MTS and SAP with 181-channel capacity. A sound leveler keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing.
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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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5 Stars I LOVE IT!
I bought this about a month and a half ago and I am still excited about it.
The TV is absolutely stunning when watching hi-def on DirecTV. DVD’s and videogames also look amazing! I have found myself re-watching movies and TV shows just because things look so great, and I have found myself stopping on many channels and programs that I am not usually interested in because of the stunning images. Non hi-def channels don’t always look as good, however, and everything on my basic (non HD) Comcast cable looks like total crap. But I only use that for one local cable news channel from time to time so it’s not a big deal to me. Hi-def rules!
The price here on Amazon was better than anywhere else at the time. I first saw it during the Circuit City liquidation sales and came here to read reviews, but I saw that the price here was better than CC’s 30% off. Plus free delivery and setup from here, which CC wouldn’t have done.
I don’t think I would call the delivery “white glove”, but they did their job so I can’t complain. I was skeptical about it at first because when I ordered it, the website gave me a “guaranteed” delivery date. However in the confirmation email, it said “estimated”. Since I had taken that day off from work, I wasn’t very happy so I emailed Amazon and they said that it would arrive on the date originally promised. But then I got an email from the delivery service and they said it would be the following day. I had to call them a few times and contact Amazon again, but in the end it did come on the date Amazon promised.
5 Stars Beautiful Plasma TV, awesome purchase
I couldn’t be happier with this purchase. I’ve had the tv for about one month. I love it. The picture is awesome. The controls are simple. The quality seems great. Highly recommend.
5 Stars Excellent tv for the price. I would even pay more…
This tv is phenomenal. Excellent picture even in a bright room that gets a lot of sunshine. More than enough inputs. I have it next to another tv and the picture quality and colors are just sooo much better on this Samsung. Can’t comment on the sound quality as I run the sound through a separate tuner. Buy it…it’s amazing and extremely cheap for this size and quality.
5 Stars FANTASTIC!!!
The company who delivered was very professional. They carried the (heavy) TV where I wanted it in the house and asked me if I wanted it unpacked. I did so they carefully unpacked it, installed the base and carried away all the packing material. I don’t know if this is standard or not. I was expecting them to drop it onto my porch after signing for it, to be honest.
The instuctions were very easy to read but you really don’t even need them. The TV on screen menu takes you through setup and in just a few minutes, I had an excellent picture just through “over the air” channels. After hooking up cable, I couldn’t believe it. I was in TV heaven!
I went with the 720P version of this HDTV after realizing that Blu-Ray and digital TV have a long way to go before the coolest technologies come out to market. Besides, Consumer Reports rated this model at the top of the 720P models available and it’s a Samsung. I figured this would not be my last HDTV so I decided to save some money now. I wanted something that would provide me with an excellent picture up to 1080i while I waited for the HDTV market to mature.
I cannot see what the draw is for re-purchasing all your old movies again in Blu-Ray format when most people wouldn’t even notice the picture difference between 1080i and 1080P. Instead, I decided to up-convert my huge DVD collection (with my $36.00 up-converting DVD player) and wait for Blu-Rays to be available for a buck from Redbox. By that time, the cost of the players should be down to $50.00 or so.
The picture quality is truly remarkable even at 720P. I have friends with 1080P HDTVs and I believe my picture is clearer and brighter than theirs and quite frankly, any TV I have seen. There is a glare issue. You’ll want to install the TV with that in mind but I don’t think the problem is any worse than it was with the old style CRT TVs. You just notice it a bit more because the screen is so much larger.
I can’t speak for reliability because I have only had it a couple of weeks but if it’s anything like all my other Samsung LCD products, I’ll be very happy. So far, all the research indicates they have worked out all the of the problems associated with the original plasma HDTVs. Samsung has a section about this in the user manual in case you want to play it safe.
By all means, buy this product. You won’t be sorry!
5 Stars Samsung 50″ plasma
Very happy with this tv. Easy to use with a great picture, for the price I would recommend it to anyone.
Samsung PN42A450 42 Inch 720p Plasma HDTV
Samsung presents the next level of plasma HDTV technology and design. A 42-inch screen offers crisp, bold images and colors, thanks to 720p resolution, 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and FilterBright glare-reduction technology. Groundbreaking 3D capabilities let you enjoy 3D movies and games to their fullest. Select Game mode with the touch of a button for advanced videogame action; the ACE silhouette editor eliminates visual “noise” from the deepest dark tones. SRS TruSurround XT offers natural, lifelike HD sound. Connect all your peripherals with ease, courtesy of 3 HDMI inputs. And more efficient components result in significant power reduction.
What size TV should I get?
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Samsung’s FilterBright anti-glare filter. Enhances contrast ratio in bright rooms even in the daytime and improves overall brightness for clearer image details. |
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In bright environments the display quality of conventional plasma TVs can be compromised by external light. Samsung’s premium plasma TVs boast a combination of FilterBright, Super Black Panel and Optimal Light Filter to bring you sharp contrast, unbelievable detail and pure clarity in any lighting conditions. |
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DNIe The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine. This exclusive Samsung technology dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, white balance and reduces. |  |
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Samsung’s Plasma HDTVs are built to last. Anti-burn-in technology uses auto pixel shift, signal pattern processing function and all white screens to ensure that no images are burned into your plasma panel. |
| Samsung has incorporated advanced HD connectivity and networking capabilities that expand the HDTV’s functionality. A wide variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four Simplay compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs (including one on the side). Connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders, and laptops.
HDMI 1.3 is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV. When playing 3D games, like on PS3, you experience faster flow and action and overall play the game at a higher speed. Also, HDMI 1.3 enables Deep Color function that provides an exponentially greater number of color gradations for a subtle screen. The handy HDMI-CEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote. Once connected, users can easily access device menus and manage and display content through the newly redesigned Wheel Key Remote control and the HDTV’s sophisticated content management interface. 
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TruSurround 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-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the two hidden, downward-firing side-mounted 2.2-channel dome speakers built into the TV.
SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass.
TruSurround XT audio also adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.
Stereo broadcast reception is offered for MTS and SAP with 181-channel capacity. A sound leveler keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing.
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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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5 Stars Good lookin’ TV for little money!
After shopping around, Best Buy, going-out-of-business Circuit City, H.H. Gregg, this was by far the best price for a 42″ plasma TV I found. With free shipping and no sales tax, it was the best deal. It arrived within a week, carted in and set up by a private firm. (I actually set it up myself because I wanted to save the packing box for when I move). The picture is very good, and setup was easy. We have been enjoying it for about a month now, and I would do the same thing again. The picture is really just as good as the cable will allow, but overall, it is a great set.
5 Stars Can’t beat it!
Colors are outstanding, audio very good and set up was super easy. For the price this TV is an excellent value. You won’t be disapointed.
5 Stars Awesome Plasma Display! Amazing for the money!
This review is for the Samsung HPT4264 which is this models predecessor. I can only imagine this TV is as good or better, and I could not be happier with mine! I use it to watch TV (HD & regular), play video games (PS2) and watch DVD’s on an upconvert DVD player. The picture is stunning. Better than my Sharp LCD, way better than my Olevia LCD, better than the Sony plasma’s I have seen, and also slightly better than the Panasonic that my friend has. For the money, I don’t think you can do better. I was a Panasonic fan until I saw a friend’s Samsung and was blown away by the colors, so sharp and vivid (and more so than the Panny). My next TV purchase will be a Samsung LCD which a friend has recently aquired and in 1080P and no plasma burn to worry about, it seems like the way to go, especially for video games. Incidently, I broke in my TV in as recommended, and I do play PS2 on it, and it has not displayed any permanent burn-in. But that topic is for an entirely different debate of plasma vs. LCD. I think the only way you can do better than this TV price/performance is to consider a Samsung LCD 1080p, which have come down a lot in price, but will still set you back a few hundo more than this one. If you buy this I don’t think you will be disappointed!
5 Stars Still great, 6 months later
I saved up all of last summer to buy an LCD or Plasma TV. I finally decided on this model, and after half a year, I am sure I made the right call. I have it connected to an HDTV cable box, a PS3, and a wii, and everything looks incredible. When I was browsing through Best Buy, I couldn’t even tell a difference between 1080p and 720p in a set of this size, so sticking with the 720p is a great way to save.
My one complaint would be that sometimes it seems like there is a small flash of white, or at least a lighter color, when a scene shifts to something really dark. Maybe that’s because I don’t have everything set up perfectly, but it’s really a minor inconvenience.
Long story short – this is a great looking TV set that is affordable and reliable, even 6 months later. I highly recommend it.
4 Stars It’s capable of displaying “1080p” resalotion.
I have a PS3 and i thought i would not be able to display 1080p. but i was curious so i set my PS3 to 1080p in the display options menu thinking the screen would just go black or blank or would say “mode not supported” but the screen when to black for a second and then came back at 1920×1080 i pressed the info button on the remote and it said 1920×1080 @60Hrts, BUT when i set my PS3 to 720p the info says 1280×720p @60Hrts, or when i set my PS3 to 1080i it says 1920×1080i @60Hert the difference the “p” or the “i” when PS3 is set to 1080p it does not say 1920×1080″p” but at 720p it does. so make of that what you will, at 1080p it looks amazingly better then 720p, plus with a 20,000:1 on screen contrast ratio and a 3D sync out this is one hell of amazing display for the money.
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.
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!