A little background first:
Model: LN46C610 46 in LCD 1080p/120hz purchased 10/21/2010.
Usage: TV/SD DVDs only-no Internet usage-no gaming-no blu-ray
Cable: Time Warner analog w/coax connections-no set-top box of any kind.
HD channels: Only the locals are in HD via the clear QAM tuner. All others are analog.
Settings: A small increase in brightness level, all other settings unchanged from delivery.
Price: $878 + tax + $80 for an additional 2 year warranty.
This is the first HD tv I've owned. My main reason for choosing it over the other brands
was the picture-every Samsung no matter where I saw it had a picture quality superior
to anything else that was on display. That is still true. I check out tvs whenever I get the
chance and so far, nothing I have seen at any price is superior to what I have now. A few
are just as good (and most of those are other Samsung) but none are better.
The HD picture-especially on a live broadcast- is near-perfect. I can't imagine what could be better. The color-clarity-contrast is ideal. I have 3 HD channels which have data streams of 1080i 16:9 and 2 with 720p 16:9 and I can't tell any difference between them.
The analog channels are noticeably different from the HD channels. The clarity is less distinct and the contrast not as good. However, I am not dissatisfied with them. Some of the analog channels display in a scissor-cut format (usually ESPN) and others in a pillar-cut but this does not concern me. The cost to me to have all HD channels would be approx $200 more per year than I am paying now. I will gladly spend that money on something else and I will not suffer with the analog channels one bit. Even if I had no HD channels I would be satisfied with the picture quality.
A lot of folks complain about the sound quality of a flat-panel. I'm not complaining. Yes...it could be better, but for the price there's nothing wrong with the audio. I don't need theater-quality audio and I'm happy with it. Anyone who does want theater-quality audio might want something more. That is certainly something you could decide for yourself and add later if you need to.
I used the supplied pedestal instead of hanging it on the wall. The panel will swivel if a different angle is needed. I don't, but its nice to have that choice available.
I liked the 46 in Samsung so well that I bought a 32 in 720p/60hz set for the bedroom (LN32C350D1D). On the HD channels, it is every bit as good as the larger set. I was pleased to find that both remotes will control both sets, even though they are not identical remotes.
If I needed a third or fourth tv for a low-usage reason, perhaps I might consider something else of lesser quality/price. But for everyday/frequent usage, I hope to have another Samsung just as good as this one.
Model: LN46C610 46 in LCD 1080p/120hz purchased 10/21/2010.
Usage: TV/SD DVDs only-no Internet usage-no gaming-no blu-ray
Cable: Time Warner analog w/coax connections-no set-top box of any kind.
HD channels: Only the locals are in HD via the clear QAM tuner. All others are analog.
Settings: A small increase in brightness level, all other settings unchanged from delivery.
Price: $878 + tax + $80 for an additional 2 year warranty.
This is the first HD tv I've owned. My main reason for choosing it over the other brands
was the picture-every Samsung no matter where I saw it had a picture quality superior
to anything else that was on display. That is still true. I check out tvs whenever I get the
chance and so far, nothing I have seen at any price is superior to what I have now. A few
are just as good (and most of those are other Samsung) but none are better.
The HD picture-especially on a live broadcast- is near-perfect. I can't imagine what could be better. The color-clarity-contrast is ideal. I have 3 HD channels which have data streams of 1080i 16:9 and 2 with 720p 16:9 and I can't tell any difference between them.
The analog channels are noticeably different from the HD channels. The clarity is less distinct and the contrast not as good. However, I am not dissatisfied with them. Some of the analog channels display in a scissor-cut format (usually ESPN) and others in a pillar-cut but this does not concern me. The cost to me to have all HD channels would be approx $200 more per year than I am paying now. I will gladly spend that money on something else and I will not suffer with the analog channels one bit. Even if I had no HD channels I would be satisfied with the picture quality.
A lot of folks complain about the sound quality of a flat-panel. I'm not complaining. Yes...it could be better, but for the price there's nothing wrong with the audio. I don't need theater-quality audio and I'm happy with it. Anyone who does want theater-quality audio might want something more. That is certainly something you could decide for yourself and add later if you need to.
I used the supplied pedestal instead of hanging it on the wall. The panel will swivel if a different angle is needed. I don't, but its nice to have that choice available.
I liked the 46 in Samsung so well that I bought a 32 in 720p/60hz set for the bedroom (LN32C350D1D). On the HD channels, it is every bit as good as the larger set. I was pleased to find that both remotes will control both sets, even though they are not identical remotes.
If I needed a third or fourth tv for a low-usage reason, perhaps I might consider something else of lesser quality/price. But for everyday/frequent usage, I hope to have another Samsung just as good as this one.
