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Description

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever, with Samsung's LN52B750 LCD HDTV. Start with the incredible color and rich clarity of Full HD 1080p resolution, all on a 52-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's newest Auto Motion Plus240Hz technology, for a new level of the most lifelike LCD action on the market. Samsung's Medi@2.0 feature puts customizable widgets, with content from partners like Flickr and Yahoo!, under your control via your remote. A pre-loaded Content Library offers hours of built-in digital entertainment and information, from games to yoga routines. Four HDMI inputs make DVD, cable or satellite HD box, or Blu-ray Disc connectivity a snap. And with the attractive Touch of Color design, the subtle charcoal grey accent at the bezel's edge underscores this LCD HDTV's elegance.

Features

• 52-inch high definition TV with 1080p resolution
• Four HDMI, two component, one PC, and two composite video inputs
• Auto Motion Plus 240Hz, 2ms response time, 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and Wide Color Enhancer 3 for a stunning high contrast picture
• Can use USB 2.0 for connecting thumb drives or cameras
• Two 10W bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround HD for a rich surround-sound experience from two speakers

Reviews

Amazing TV

by Morrison from Earth on 2010-08-25
This, is what a TV should be.

Movies look great on it. Mario Kart looks great on it. Your favorite desktop pc screensaver will look great on it.

Seriously, run "flocks" or "electric sheep" on it. Or the winamp 3 visualizer. It will blow your mind.

I have it plugged into a real industrial grade surge protector, and have not had any problems with the power supply, or anything else. It can be slow to switch video sources, but its not that bad.

If I have to replace the power supply board, guess what? they are about $100, and likely a tad more interesting than replacing a hard drive. BFD. Older TV's were full of MUCH higher voltage circuitry. Your grandparents changed tubes in their TV's. Tubes! And every damn grocery store had a tube-tester. Get off your ass and fix something once in awhile instead of bitching.

Newer is not always better, some models go down in history with wide praise. Some go down as horrible examples of engineering. This will be one of those models to gain acclaim even years from now for being a solid panel.

Its worth owning, it worth having, its worth fixing.h

I got mine on a whorehouse deal, and damn, Im happy, and I got good one.

Fabulous TV

by Alpaca Gal from Nampa, Idaho on 2010-07-27
The picture quality is great and it has some really cool features. We have hooked it up to one of our pcs and use it to watch YouTube videos. I like the ability to change the picture size, no more watching long and skinny or short and squashed faces.

Very happy with the purchase

by Dshin from on 2010-07-25
Bought this for $1700 and I have no complaints so far. I'm not a audio/visual guru but I love this TV.....Great for sports and movies...super clear. Not so great with scenes with a lot of black.

The delivery was great, they set it up and made sure it was working. I would definitely buy again.

excellent picture

by AndersStudio from on 2010-05-25
I've had this tv for about a year and I couldn't be happier. This tv presents a better picture than any other tv I've seen with similar specs. It's hanging on my wall about 15 feet from the couches. There's no blur or judder, but I did have to tweak these settings a few times to get them right. I'll never buy anything but a Samsung again.

Great HDTV

by Casey Orf from Missouri, USA on 2010-05-16
This Samsung is an amazing tv. PS3 games and blu rays look phenominal in hd. Warms up my small room so I'd reccomend using it in a large room.

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Description

Experience powerful performance and superior design with the Sony BRAVIA XBR9 HDTV, featuring Motionflow 240Hz technology for maximum motion detail and clarity, plus broadband internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA Internet Video1 capabilities that let you view select on-demand movies, TV shows, music and more, and even lets you personalize your entertainment experience by selecting and positioning widgets containing the latest news, weather, sports and more directly on your TV screen.

Features

• 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
• BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital video processor
• Motionflow 240Hz
• Live Color Creation technology w/ WCG-CCFL backlight
• USB to view photo/music/video

Reviews

Very Good LCD TV

by Indu M. Konduri from on 2010-09-03
We bought this TV in May. We are not a big TV watching family. However whenever we get to watch it or a DVD or BD the expereince is great. The sound system is very nice. However to improve the sound quality I hooked it up to a Sony received/amp. We had to change some factory picture settings to make it sharper and more crisp.
The controls very nice and easy to use. The net connectivity is amazing. We watch movies on Netflix and its great. Even the connectivity YouTube is also very nice. I would recommend this product from my experience so far.

Great picture.... When it is working

by John Fletch from Chicago, IL on 2010-07-30
I had read many of the reviews here and was very excited when I purchased my 52" Sony XBR9.

The unit arrived and, initially, the picture lived up to my expectations. Not too bright, brillant colors, soft tones, etc. However, since I have had the unit I have had 3 issues...

1) Interfering with other HDMI devices. The Sony TVs are designed to be the "brains" of your home theater system - whether you want them to or not. As a result, they try to take control of the other devices in your home theater set-up via the HDMI hookup. When I first got the TV, I would turn it on, but for the first minute I was unable to adjust the volume (it was controlled by my receiver) or change the channel (Tivo) because the Sony device was trying to take charge.

After 3-4 hours on with customer support I got the issue fixed.

2) Bad Circuit Board. The next issue I had was a bad circuit board. Basically, a two inch bar of white starting showing up in the middle of the picture.

3-4 hours on with customer support, service call (I had to take time off work to have the set picked up and returned), new circuit board and I am working again.

3) Power issue. Now on my third issue which is with the power. When the set is off, there is a popping noise every 4 to 5 minutes like the set is trying to turn back on. Additionally the internal clock no longer keeps time.

2-3 more hours on with customer support and a scheduled service call.

The thing that frustrates me is the amount of time I have had to spend on the phone with customer support trying to get things fixed. The people on the phone have been helpful and have tried hard to solve the problem, but at what point should we just start over with a new unit?

Overall, I like the TV, but have not been impressed with the reliability of the unit. I regret having purchased this television and which I would have purchased another brand.

Just my humble opinion...

best picture quality i've seen

by Mark C from on 2010-05-27
I've had my TV for about a year and have no problems whatsoever with it. The picture quality is simply amazing- in my opinion it definitely beats the competition and is worth the higher price.

Very happy with this TV

by Flyerrrrrrrrrrr from Horsham, PA on 2010-05-16
It's big, the picture is clear and crisp, sound is great! Excellent value for the price. What more can I say?

Warning-LCD Panel Failed just after 1 year & 4 month-Sony expect u to trash your TV-The LCD panel is made by Samsung

by T. Lam from San Jose, CA USA on 2010-05-10
Here's my story, hope someone can learn from my tragic mistake. Furthermore, I just realized the LCD panel is actually made by Samsung NOT Sony. If you buy a Sony TV; why is the LCD Panel (the most important and expensive part of the TV) is made in Korea by Samsung. The picture might be good but how long will it last.....for me it only lasted 1 year and 4 months. Also If you do a simple search on Amazon you will find that Amazon does not sell Sony XBR LCD TV directly anymore since I guess they have so many complaints from their customers on the Sony LCD TV. Go ahead look and see you can find Amazon selling Sony XBR LCD TV directly...Amazon actually refer you to another brand like LG or other brands when you are looking any Sony XBR LCD TVs.....and my Full Story below:

5/9/2010- I brought the Sony XBR series TV on Amazon about 1 year and 4 months ago and now the TV have failed. The picture quality was amazing until just yesterday the picture started to degrade and now it has green clouds and rainbows all over the pictures. I just call the Sony authorize tech service from they said it will cost me $75 for the in house service since it's out of warranty. They also said that if it's the LCD panels has failed then it would cost as much as the TV itself. This is my first LCD from Sony but I have 3 other Sony TVs- 1 30" Sony CRT, 1 47" XBR rear projection and 1 65" XBR rear projection TV. All the previous Sony TVs had no problem at all and I am still using the 65" rear projection TV. What happen to Sony's quality and reliability product? I guess it went to the same place as other first rated Japanese products like Toyota. They are just too busy on cutting cost and lower their reliabilities so they can rack in the billion dollars profit. So if you like the picture quality of Sony TVs; be advice to buy their extended warranty. I wish I did because if the LCD panel failed then my LCD TV is just a big 52" black picture frame hanging on the wall. If you really, really have to get a Sony XBR LCD TV then I would recommend to get 5 years extended warranty plan for $299-it will save you a lot of frustration. And after 5 years, you will probably do a upgrade anyway.

5/11/2010 update: Today the tech came and verified that the LCD panel has gone bad after 1 year and 4 months of service. In the tech's own words-the panel is a factory defect since it should not failed after just a little over a year of service and that I should call Sony and see they will reimburse the cost of the panel. I am so disappointed on the product since I did not just buy any Sony TV but the top of the line XBR series TV. I called Sony and told them the whole story but they just told me to fax all the documents -receipt and repair cost to Sony and they will evaluate it. I will wait and see what happen - but at this point I am really disappointed and frustrated with the whole thing!

Update: 5/13/2010-Just received a call from Sony "Customer Relations" today. It's official-Sony don't stand behind their products. They will not pay for the cost of their defective LCD panel since it's out of warranty (1 year) after 1 year and 4 month of service. They just lost a loyal customer. No more Sony products in my house. Sony customer relations representative even has the nerve to offer me $900 reimbursement on a $$3517.75 repair cost. That's right-I will have to pay $2617.76 to fix my $2018.88 LCD TV. So if you buy a Sony TV and you have a defective LCD panel after 1 year of use then you can just throw that TV in the trash because Sony will tell you go F yourself and trash the TV. Good luck on buying a Sony LCD TV because you going to need it-and looks like from my research, I am not the only customer that have a defect LCD panel after 1 year. In fact, the LCD panel is not even made by Sony but Samsung made in Korea. Samsung LCD Panels have notoriously for premature failure of their LCD panels. So no more Sony LCD for me or should I say Samsung LCD TV ....

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Description

With Samsung's LN40B630, you're connected to great HD entertainment and up-to-the-minute online info. Enjoy a Full HD feast for the eyes, courtesy of the 1080p resolution and 40-inch LCD screen. Check sports scores, stock quotes, weather and other update able RSS content at just the touch of a button on your remote, with the InfoLink(tm) feature. Samsung's Auto Motion Plus(tm)120Hz technology keeps even the fastest on-screen motion smooth and natural. Enjoy bold black tones with an impressive 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Four HDMI inputs give you fast and easy connection options for your Blu-ray Disc(r)player and gaming system. And the stylish yet subtle Touch of Color(tm) design adds a red accent to the bezel's border perfect in any modern home. * Widescreen aspect ratio * 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio * Built-in digital tuner * Fast 4ms response time * Picture-in-Picture * Game Mode * Single User Interface * Crystal Swivel Stand * Watts per channel: 10W x 2 * SRS TruSurround HD * 4 HDMI Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) (3 rear/1 side) * USB 2.0 Movie (2 side) * 2 Component video inputs (rear) * 2 Composite inputs (1 rear/1 side) * PC input (rear) * Ethernet * Net Dimensions (w/o stand): 39.2"x 25.6" x 3.1" * Net Weights (w/o stand): 32.0 lb * Net Dimensions (w/ stand): 39.2" x 27.8" x 10.3" * Net Weights (w/ stand): 40.8 lb * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.

Features

• 40-inch LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest picture possible and red Touch of Color design
• Auto Motion Plus 120Hz for amazingly fluid motion, 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 4ms response time, Wide Color Enhancer 3 for more vivid colors
• InfoLink RSS feeds of news, weather and sports via Ethernet; ; side-mounted USB port for displaying JPEG/MPEG files and listening to MP3 audio
• Inputs: 4 HDMI-CEC, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 PC, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output
• Includes removable stand; measures 39.2 x 27.8 x 10.3 inches with stand

Reviews

Incredible LCD for such a good price!

by R. Roobenbabakhanian from Burbank, CA USA on 2010-07-05
At the time I bought this TV for $950, Best Buy was selling it for $1300 (which would've actually been $1420 after tax). That makes it the best bargain I've ever got. Thank you Amazon. The quality of the picture is amazing and it's so lightweight compared to other TV's sold for similar prices last year. My only problem is that it tends to tilt forward. The angle views are amazing too.

Great value, great TV!

by Michael J. O. Flynn from on 2010-05-07
I'm going to keep it short but I really like this TV. I still haven't got to all its different functions, but the main thing is the picture is beautiful. If the specifications and inputs match your needs, I don't think you'll go wrong with this one.

Fantastic value

by J. Wulf from Seattle, WA USA on 2010-04-26
I found this TV locally on clearance for $699 so the retailer could make room for the new 2010 model LN40C630. Even at Amazon's reasonable price, I think this TV is a much better value over TV's several hundred dollars less - a cheap piece of junk is still junk in the end, no matter what. You're better off banking that money in savings until it accrues enough interest to make up the difference between the models!

This TV has two sets of component inputs, which makes it more legacy compatible for those of us that can't afford the latest gear, and the upscaling processing I think is really nice. Closeup comparisons of my Xbox 360 running over component show that the TV's upscaler provides a sharper picture than running the Xbox at 1080p directly.

I spent about an hour in the store subjectively comparing this TV to a Toshiba model and a Panasonic model flanking them that both had decent reviews, and every time I'd change a setting, I ended up liking the picture on the Samsung more than any other model. Even if the panels in the sets are identical as my salesman claimed they were (so why not buy the cheaper one!), Samsung's image processor seems to have a lot more refinement than other less expensive brands, and I think that it really justifies the slightly additional cost of this TV. There is more color and detail subtlety viewable in the image on this Samsung than in its competing TV's, and the color is better and more naturally represented, even in the (tacky and over-bright) Dynamic mode.

The same retailer had a LN40C650, which has more features than the 630 model TV. I have a PC hooked to this TV as well and so fancy internet features hold no interest for me, but moreover the 650 models have a glossier screen which I actually do NOT prefer over the semi-matte finish of the 630. If I am trying to watch the TV in any type of light, the glossy screen increases reflections significantly, and I would rather take a minimal hit on the real-world-unattainable contrast ratio instead of hating my TV every sunny Saturday afternoon.

If you are not going to calibrate the TV, I'd recommend setting it in Natural mode. It was too dim viewing in the store, but most retailers have lights that are exactly one hojillion times brighter than in your home. If you view especially in the evening or in dim rooms, the brightness level is set very good by default in this mode, and I (subjectively) feel that the color balance is the most realistic. Rendered content doesn't 'pop' as much without the oversaturation, but isn't bleeding color problems the reason I got rid of my old CRT in the first place?

With regard to Digital Noise Reduction, the 120Hz processing, and other features: I do not see a huge difference, personally. None of the content that I have viewed so far on my TV has shown me much different sitting 11 feet away. My suggestion is to play with every setting, and find the viewing preferences that suit you. Each persons preferred content will play a role in what settings are best, so I will not suggest any. Just know that you can always say "Reset Picture" and start over if you muck them up too badly!

Thanks for reading.

Samsung 40" LCD HDTV

by John DeChristopher from Scituate, MA USA on 2010-04-19
We love this TV! The picture quality is outstanding, though we need to take the time to read the manual and really understand all its features. We compared it to other well-known brands at a store and we liked it best. I don't think you can go wrong with a Samsung TV.

is it a 120HZ looks like 60 HZ? Too much Blur!

by MichaelDW from Michigan for some reason on 2010-04-15
When I turn is on it says 1980p @ 60 Hz. wish I bought a 240 HZ. Way too much blur when any motion. Even when someone is walking across the screen it blurs. Everything else is good.

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Description

For consumers who want an HDTV that keeps pace with fast-action movies, sports, and game play, Sony BRAVIA V-Series Flat Panel HDTVs combine Full HD 1080p performance and Motionflow 120Hz technology for an amazing viewing experience. Motionflow 120Hz takes both high-definition and standard programming a step further by increasing sharpness and detail in fast-moving images for more fluid, natural motion. In addition, BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs use proprietary Image Blur Reduction technology to further enhance the picture for even better performance. The HDTVs also feature BRAVIA Engine 2 technology, which uses exclusive Sony algorithms to reduce visual noise and sharpen and enhance an already-striking dynamic contrast ratio. Additionally, they include seven versatile HD connections to ensure you get impressive image quality from all your HD components. Take advantage of four HDMI inputs, component and composite inputs, and a PC input, as well as a USB input that lets you play audio files from USB storage devices, or connect a compatible camera to your HDTV for a quick and easy slide show. Sony knows your home theater set-up doesn't stop with your HDTV, which is why the BRAVIA V-Series HDTVs are compatible with BRAVIA Link Modules -- including the BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, and BRAVIA Input Link Modules (all sold separately). The HDTVs also support BRAVIA SyncTM technology so you can control all of your compatible devices with a single remote. And all BRAVIA HDTVs exceed ENERGY STAR 3.0 requirements for in-use and stand-by power consumption, meaning you don't need a lot of power to get a lot of performance.

Features

• 16:9 Full HD 1080P Resolution Panel
• Dynamic Contrast
• Bravia Engine 2 Fully Digital Video
• Bravia Link Compatibility
• Motionflow 120Hz Technology

Reviews

A beautiful television -after firmware update

by Daniel Belisle from Winnipeg, Manitoba on 2010-05-12
I purchased this tv for 825.00$ on display and I cannot find a single flaw with this tv after I received the firmware update through Sony.

For an LCD television, the blacks are incredible and blu-rays looked unbelievable!

I use my PS3 for games as well and with the GameMode On, there is no lag when playing games.

You always pay a little more for Sony products but it is well worth it! I compared this television to many other models like Toshiba, Samsung and Panasonic and I found the Sony to be the best out there.

Can We Just Go Back to the Trinitron?

by James Schumaker from San Clemente, California USA on 2010-04-28
In the past, I have always had good luck with Sony TV's, and during the 1990's I had a Sony 32" Trinitron that provided a picture and sound that was superb in every respect, the state of the art for the time. It was with some disappointment, therefore, that I found that the TV industry's venture into the Brave New World of HD has saddled an entire generation of TV viewers with substandard sets that are in many respects far worse than the non-HD sets they have replaced. The Sony Bravia series is, unfortunately, no exception to this rule.

The Sony Bravia KDL-40V5100 is best when viewing live sports events. If you like to watch golf, basketball and football, and little else, this is the TV for you. Unfortunately, the Bravia does not do as well in other situations. Here are some of the flaws I have noticed:

(1) Picture problems. The only settings that produce an acceptable picture are in the Vivid range. Turning off the automatic contrast enhancer helps, but the picture quality in most cases is still unacceptable. At its best, the picture is sharp and crisp, giving great definition, but even on many HD channels there is considerable degradation of picture quality, with feathering and blurring quite noticeable.

The less said about non-HD channels the better. The picture performance in non-HD is abysmal, with dark scenes turning black and light scenes whiting out.

Similarly, no matter what the player, non-HD DVDs upconvert poorly. Using an ordinary non-HD TV to play DVDs is a far better choice, and an important one if, like me, you have a large collection of these now obsolete items.

Moreover, for anyone who has a multi-system non-HD TV set (i.e., one that can play PAL and SECAM in addition to the inferior NTSC format used in the USA), the picture quality for DVDs is so much better than on the Sony Bravia that there is really no comparison.

In addition, of course, the Sony Bravia series has significant fading problems when viewed from the side, and it is grossly inferior in this respect to Plasma and normal non-HD TV sets.

(2) Screen. The high gloss screen and plastic borders are totally unsuited to TV viewing. A Matte screen and non-glare borders would provide far more comfortable viewing in all but a darkened theater situation. Any light source reflects off the screen, and is worse than for a regular non-HD TV. In this respect, Plasma TVs are vastly superior.

(3) Sound. The sound is OK most of the time, but there are periodic and inexplicable dropouts, as well as hissing and popping, problems that are not helped by changing the connections to HDMI. There is something fundamentally wrong with the sound system on the Sony 40V5100, and Sony better fix it fast if they don't want a class-action lawsuit. Sound levels also vary markedly from channel to channel for reasons that are not immediately apparent.

(4) Controls. The remote control is awkward to operate, with switching from TV to DVD to PC taking up to 15 seconds. Similarly, it takes about 15 seconds for the TV to turn on, once you have pressed the "on" button for a sufficiently long time to persuade the little green "power on" light to finally put in an appearance. When changing channels, the lengthy handshake procedure results in a two-second delay from HD to HD, and five seconds from HD to non-HD, and often a green screen before the next channel displays. Once again, why am I supposed to view this as an improvement over a regular non-HD TV, where channel changing is virtually instantaneous?

In sum, the Sony Bravia series is a big disappointment. Its one indisputable advantage is that, in comparison to Plasmas and non-HD TVs, it is very light, so when the time comes to throw it away, it won't present a heavy lifting problem. I still have a couple of serviceable Sony WEGA non-HD TV's. They aren't as good as the old Trinitrons from the 1990's, but at least they are tolerable. I'm going to see how long I can keep them going. The Sony Bravia is going too, right out the door.

I have a request for anyone reading this review: please let me know when someone finally produces a decent HDTV. As far as I can tell, no one has accomplished this feat quite yet.

The best LCD TV ever

by Jesus Rodriguez from Caracas, DC Venezuela on 2010-04-06
It is impresive as soon as you plugin and watch TV on it, it is outstanding, since the picture quality is not compared to my 720p former Sharp LCD screen... I have PS3 and a Sony HT, and they interact really good, as well as the remote controls, they TV's work with the PS3.
The games with the Motion Flow, as well as Bluray movies are out of this world, the movies look so good that it seems that you are watching through a window than a TV screen. It looks so good that you can see special effects flaws and details not seen on my other TV.
The PS3 resolution changed like 200% better with the sony, and the motion flow helps a lot when changing scenes on a fast action game.
I updated the firmware connecting it to my router at home, it was simple, and the internet features as the gadgets, YOUTUBE, are ratter awesome, it is a huge leap on tv functionalities not present on the past.
I have windows 7 on my computer and I have no problem on viewing my pictures from my tv! as well as listening to the music and watching video files as well!
I did alter some of the custom settings on the screen and the image is nothing compared as any other TV screens on the market.

Sony Bravia V-Series

by R. Palmer from East TN on 2010-03-22
I have had this TV for about 5 weeks and it was easy to set up and the color after some minor adjustments is great. I have owned several Sony TV's and they have all been great. This one rates a 5 star rating also.

issues with the volume

by Alan from California,USA on 2010-03-19
I just recently purchase this television and was wondering if anyone has the same problems with the volume? I have a ps3 and am using the HDMI cbl. I was watching a movie and noticed that the volume would go up and low and back up in some scences for the entire movie.