Samsung HLT5087S 50" Slim LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTV
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How it sucks
click term for excerpts - most relevant excerpts first9 months ago @ AmazonThe TV failed after 2 months of use (TV will turn on/off randomly), the authorized service technical couldn't find any problems. Since it as under Amazon's holiday extended return policy Amazon took it back and sent us a new TV same model but now the model was changed to (HLT5087SAX) slight difference because of its later built date, I think the geometric and halo problems were fixed, but I'm not sure. Well we got the new TV on January 27, and yesterday March 22 - The TV stopped working, it has the three blinking lights problem - according to Samsung its a LED light Engine Failure.
13 months ago @ AmazonThese "small" things are very annoying, and sound quality is important to me,(I'm a semi-pro musician - classic jazz) and the built-in speakers are just junk. The side inputs are also a poor location, and the lack of front input is also an irritant/thoughtless shortcoming, but I can channel those signals thru my DVD recorder-player which has those inputs on front. Samsung should have done a more thought-out job at it, the issues are not as much as technical, but of commom sense (i.e.
12 months ago @ AmazonAfter receiving the first unit followed by a replacement that was worse than the original unit, I decided to send the TV back to Amazon for a refund. The first TV came with a pretty decent sized scratch on the screen and slight geometry problems (noticeable bowing towards the top center portion of the screen).
12 months ago @ AmazonFan went bad 2 days after got tv. Have waited over 8 days and still haven't gotten a confirmed date for a repair call. Samsung appears ambivalent about poor service and insists that we must have set repaired and not replaced.
12 months ago @ AmazonOne problem is the sound which is not good quality. It seems impossible to turn the sound up as it has a hollow sound that hurts your ears. We have tried all the remote settings but that has not helped so now I have ordered a speaker set hoping that will solve the problem.
9 months ago @ AmazonDelivery service - I was not excited when I found out the Ceva/Eagle would be delivering my Tv. I was thinking that I would be lucky to get it by April and in one piece.
12 months ago @ AmazonAfter not being to come up with a workable solution with customer relations, I ended up sending the TV back and got the Sony KDS-50A3000 (which I'm quite pleased with). I really wanted to like the Sammy withe the LED engine (quick startup time, lower energy consumption) but I couldn't overlook the image and geometry problems that this model. I understand that RPTVs will have some degree of geometry issues but the issues I experienced on this TV was simply unacceptable.
12 months ago @ AmazonThis seems to be caused my a ring around the lens of the projector that should be black, but is reflective silver in some TVs. I called for service and it was fixed within minutes. 2) Viewing angle is limited, which sucks if you have a large number of people gathered around it.
13 months ago @ AmazonThe only issue I have is that the optical output does not work with the audio from the HDMI inputs only the analog inputs. I thought this kind of strange and disappointing for me since I wanted to hook up my surround sound system using the output from the TV, which would have made switching between inputs simpler.
9 months ago @ AmazonOnce they finally approved the replacement, they did not commit to delivering the replacement TV in anytime soon. Many calls to customer service over several weeks got the same response - "we dont know when we can deliver the TV & we cant do anything about it". I am still waiting for the replacement TV and it has been nearly 2 months since the DLP TV failed.
12 months ago @ AmazonWill deal directly with amazon.com on Monday, and expect them to replace the set. Samsung's poor service and ambivalence either due to arrogance or incompetence. Buyer beware!
10 months ago @ AmazonBeing only 14 inch's deep it is really not much different than an LCD/Plasma but doesn't matter to me because it is going on an entertainment center anyway. After seeing CNET rate the Sony KDS-55A3000,a rear projection but has a 2000 hour lamp,a #2 overall in HD tv's and not wanting to spend 3800.00 on a top of the line Samsung LCD I gave this tv some serious thought.
13 months ago @ AmazonBox was already opened, not sealed at all and styrofoam all broken up inside and has "CAGE" written on it real big. not sure if that is someone elses last name or not, but I question whether it was new or not as it certainly isn't sealed in the box. installed it last night and Circular patterns go clear across the screen horizontally about 1/5th up the set..
12 months ago @ AmazonI am not very technical, but I did spend a lot of time trying to decide which HDTV to purchase. I leaned towards the Sony Bravio 52" BXR, and I even purchased one on eBay only to have the Seller re-neg on it. I read the reviews on this Samsung, and purchased it despite it being a projection TV.
12 months ago @ AmazonMy only disappointment is that you can't control the sound on the audio outputs (to our home theater system) from the TV remote.
9 months ago @ AmazonThe TV failed in first week of Feb 2008. Samsung "certified" field service technician worked on the TV for 6 weeks, bringing 1 part every week to change & test. He had no idea what was wrong.
10 months ago @ AmazonSo, unless you have an extrememly wide living room, no viewers will usually be sitting in the poor brightness zone. Cons: - Vertical viewing angle is not very good.
12 months ago @ AmazonMy message is that it may take some to deliver and patience to work through bugs, but both Eagle and Samsung were professional, efficient and easy to work with. I would buy this product again from Amazon if I were doing this over.
9 months ago @ AmazonYou cannot darken room for whole day or viewing time. Also we watch TV from variety of angles. Vertical angle picture dimming is worse.
12 months ago @ AmazonThey unpacked the TV, brought it into the house, hooked it up to a video source(either cable box or sat receiver), made sure all worked aok, and took the box and packing materials with them (no large box and debris to have sit out by the curb on trash day, advertising new purchase to would-be thieves) and all of this service was FREE! WOW. If you wanted "premium delivery", that was only $20 and it included hooking up 2 more components.
How it doesn't
click term for excerpts - most relevant excerpts first10 months ago @ AmazonI was a bit hesitant to order a TV from an online retailer, but I took the plunge. The entire experience has been great, from contacting amazon for questions and assistance in deciding exactly what I needed for my setup to the very kind and helpful delivery man. I must say that this TV has a stunning picture and is a great value overall!
10 months ago @ AmazonThe tv was delivered on-time, in perfect condition, , and set up on my stand, all for free! For my money this is a great deal. The picture quality in HD is stunning, has excellent color, good sound, and a feature set that is hard to beat.
12 months ago @ AmazonThis one was less expensive and fit almost perfectly in my built-in cabinet (with a slight amount of modification). I'm really glad that I chose this product and would highly recommend it to others. The complaints about the sound are sort of silly, because if you want really good sound, you hook it up to a home theater system (which we already had in our family room).
12 months ago @ Amazon3) There is a "hot" or bright spot in the middle of the screen and I can notice that the center is a little brighter than the edges. Most of the time, I can ignore this. Otherwise, this is a terrific television, which can really give you a truly cinematic experience in your home - at an extremely affordable price.
13 months ago @ AmazonI expect to be watching this set for many years to come. Right now I am enjoying my new found popularity as my family and friends stop by to watch football. I have taken to saving the games, as they are quite content to watch games they have already seen at their home, just to see them on this screen - amazing!!
9 months ago @ AmazonThe price was the best around. No sales tax and to top it all off, free shipping. Eagle shipping called to set up the delivery day and I asked them can you deliver on a Thursday between 8 and 10am?
10 months ago @ AmazonDelivery was on-time and the Eagle associates did a great job and even moved my ridiculously heavy Sony Wega 32" CRT to the other room for me (it had taken me to the floor the night before!) I would highly recommend this television and even more highly recommend buying it from Amazon! David in Knoxville, TN (home of the now #1 Vols!)
11 months ago @ AmazonI recently enjoyed viewing The Departed with this new Samsung HD television. On its merits as a series of very detailed images of famous actors' blackheads and facial hair follicles, the film succeeded miraculously. I owe thanks to the vivacious crispness of this magnificent onyx rectangular viewing mantle, a capable scrying medium as well when the lights are out.
12 months ago @ AmazonIt arrived in great condition, the delivery personnel were very helpful and tested it for on/off before they left. The picture is magnificent. Very easy to use.
12 months ago @ AmazonI purchased this tv as a surprise Christmas gift for my parents mainly based on the reviews from amazon and friends of mine who own samsung HD tv's. I am very happy with my purchase and my parents are very happy with their new tv. Surround sound is definitely the way to go if you plan on playing the audio at high levels.
12 months ago @ AmazonThe delivery was ahead of schedule and arrived perfect. The tv is awesome.
10 months ago @ AmazonOverall an awesome set and value!! I'm am very satisfied. THANKS AMAZON!!
13 months ago @ AmazonMy son in Law is pretty much a geek on electronics so I asked him which TV to buy. He highly recommended this one even though he'd never seen the TV.
12 months ago @ AmazonThe TV is absolutely, jaw-droppingly beautiful. The picture is out of this world clear and sharp. When BrightHouse came to bring me the HD cable box, the tech told me he had a 55" Sony at home and my picture was a lot sharper and clearer than his.
12 months ago @ Amazonand high def very nicely -great contrast ratio -120htz refresh rate(smooth playback, games & movies look spectacular)
12 months ago @ AmazonCoupled with Dolby Digital surround sound and it was awesome! I was afraid of the delivery horror stories, but mine went very well. Even turned off, this TV looks sleek and incredible!
12 months ago @ AmazonI didn't need that so the free basic delivery was fine for me. This TV rocks. I went from a 32" CRT Toshiba (which I sold to a neighbor) to this 50" big beautiful Samsung; couldn't be happier!
10 months ago @ AmazonI received a call from EGL on Feb 21st, and had my tv delivered that afternoon! Excellent delivery, they were helpful and on time. Very pleased so far, have it hooked up to my HD DVR and Xbox 360 both through HMDI (360 set at 1080p).
13 months ago @ AmazonOverall great TV for the price. Highly reccomended. No bulb to replace, the LED engine is great.
13 months ago @ AmazonSaved several hundred over going to the big box stores. Delivery and set up was great. The HD channels look great, the menu is easy to navigate even for non-tech people like me.



