61" widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio) * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * Cinema Smooth 1080p Light Engine (1920 x 1080 pixels) * LED light engine eliminates color wheel and improves color reproduction * 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio *
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Everything I expected:
I wanted to replace a 51" Panasonic rear projection TV in our Florida room with a similiar size HDTV. I picked this one on the basis of reviews that said it worked well in a bright area, and I fully concur. It is much better than the Panasonic was. I also was attracted by the LED light source as I always thought the bulb type units required too much maintenance. Off axis viewing is much better than I expected, and much better than Mitsubishi units that I have looked at. Delivery from VANS was prompt and in... more info
Good value:
Been doing some research about DLP HDTV and was initially apprehensive about the projection bulb which had a life of about 1+ year. When Samsung came out with the LED light source (new)I bought the 61" set. I had it before Christmas and am overall happy with it so far. Setup was easy but had some problems intially as the cable box did not come with HDMI connections.(Not a Samsung problem). I had to get a new box with the cable people and picture was great. Only comment was the sound which was OK for regular... more info
Best TV, Best Price!:
You get what you pay for? This TV in an Plasma and LED version is at least $3,000-$5,000 more. I paid about $1900, I've had it for 5 months now, a bargain indeed.
Fantastic! Incredible Deal.:
We have large living room, so I wanted to go larger than 52". I didn't want to pay $4,000 so I looked at DLP's. This one kept showing up as the best. I looked at it at C.C. and B.B., I was impressed so I ordered it from Amazon and saved a good $300 at least. The picture is incredible, HD is almost too good, the guy on Mythbusters has a terrible skin condition I never saw before. The 61" is great, and people think it is an LCD and ask if I am going to mount it on the wall. After a quick calibration with... more info
