Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV
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How it sucks
click term for excerpts - most relevant excerpts first13 months ago @ AmazonThe 30-day price adjustment policy put me at ease with buying it because I knew if the price dropped they'd refund me the difference. It did drop, and they did refund it to me. I plan on making pretty much every major purchase I can through Amazon.
9 months ago @ AmazonTwo boys and a truck arrived, carried it in, unboxed it but suggested not to turn it on until it climitized to the house (it was cold and damp outside). As long as I had the 30 day return policy I was OK with that, told me to save the carton in case of a return (otherwise $50 repackaging fee). Lot's of confusion on cable vs satellite, local cable says I gotta have their "digital" package in order to unscramble thier HD signals, but gee, sorry, we're out of boxes for now.
12 months ago @ AmazonWhat you might not expect is that HD TV (I get mine from Comcast), even with HDMI cables etc., still sometimes falls apart! It's not the TV causing this, I'm positive of that. It's clearly the cable company compressing the HD signal to try and make it fit on their limited bandwidth.
10 months ago @ AmazonPlus major color banding. I contacted Samsung twice and they referred me to my local Samsung tech and I spoke to them about 4 times and finally they referred me back to Samsung who said there was nothing they could do for me. So now I am just waiting for Eagle to pick this up so Amazon can give me my refund.
12 months ago @ AmazonHaving never purchased such an expensive item on Amazon before, this was obviously a nightmare. I called Amazon the following day, and the representative repeatedly apologized for my inconvenience and immediately sent out a replacement set. The return process was a breeze.
13 months ago @ AmazonInitially I thought that was just a bad spot that will go away after a good cleaning of the screen, but unfortunately I was wrong. The spot is still there after a thorough and gentle clean of the screen. The only conclusion I can make is that the LCD HDTV is defective.
12 months ago @ AmazonI also loved the quick response I received from customer service regarding a "30 day price guarantee" They refunded my account the next day! They actually found a better discounted price than I was aware of and advised me they would refund me the difference! This act made me want to be a customer for a long time to come!!
12 months ago @ AmazonI even took advantage of the 30 day post-price guarantee and received 68.00 dollar back from Amazon (you have to initiate the refund, it's not automatic). Would definitely recommend this TV and purchasing exclusively from Amazon to ensure you don't get burned.
12 months ago @ AmazonI am thinking of a home theater system so it won't be a problem...however the remote sucks...i am an engineer and ergonomically this is a very poorly designed remote....for example the numbers (for channel) are on the top and to click OK, you have to move down...cannot do it in one grip...not enough lighted buttons...very hard to see at night in dark (where you usually watch the TV)...
13 months ago @ AmazonAfter reading the paper work it said the shipper would unpack and detrash (he didn't offer to do that). Moral of the Story: don't sign the shipping invoice until you and the delivery person open the box and look it over for damage. Even better would be to plug it in and verify it's not DOA (dead on arrival).
13 months ago @ AmazonI was in a hurry to get back to work so when the trucking company delivered the Samsung mid day I signed and he drove off in a hurry (that's probably why they are called Eagle). When opening the top of the box a few minutes later I noticed it had been dropped on the corner and was cracked and delaminated over a 6" area of the corner. It was so bad that if it was turned on it would have shorted out immediately.
12 months ago @ AmazonThe set comes with a one year parts and labor warranty but if you register your TV with Samsung as I did shortly after getting it, Samsung adds on another 3 months of free warranty. They don't offer any extended warranty, but you can buy one thru Amazon or any number of web sites.
11 months ago @ AmazonStandard DVD's (which approximate to about a 720p resolution) look pretty good as well even though it's not really a close comparison to an actual HD format. (I plan to upgrade the PC to a Blu-ray player when prices on internal drives drop a bit.) I haven't done much gaming yet, but from the half-hour of FIFA World Cup '06 I tried it looked pretty good. Any shortcoming in graphics would really be a problem with the PC's power and not the TV though.
12 months ago @ AmazonBy the way even if you bought it for more, you have the right to get a refund if the price goes down within 30 days after purchase, just call Amazon and they will refund your credit card.
12 months ago @ AmazonIt's not only a source of Entertainment but a source of Education and News. So after the day is spent and you don't have the energy to do something more creative, that hour or two a night and/or the movie experience on the weekend is very very greatly enhanced. If you're into Sports, you really haven't watched Sports until you've seen it in HD on a big screen.
9 months ago @ AmazonSummary - super product, huge screen, glare isn't an issue, if you're on cable be prepared to pay more (but it's worth it). Local satellite says they have more digital stations but in Iowa the local stations (HD) aren't yet delivered in HD - "they are working on it, late Fall maybe?". THis is where OTA could pay off.
12 months ago @ AmazonI have to say that at least on our set, that is not the case. Although not as bad as the plasma set, on bright sunny days which is frequent here in Florida, we get anoying reflections on the screen. For that reason, if you plan to locate this TV in a bright room, I would recommend you consider purchasing another LCD model that has the flat screen surface.
11 months ago @ AmazonThe nail-in-the-coffin for my 4-star raiting is that you can only bring up cable in the PIP box, and you can't alternate sound source between main and small pictures (or at least I can't figure out a way around this). So being able to bring up the PC in half the screen, while having the TV w/ sound on in the other half isn't possible in my current setup. (with a better cable box I could split the sound off and send it to the PC however)
12 months ago @ AmazonThis shipping on the other hand was horrible! If amazon strictly uses EGL (eagle global logistics) for shipping, there will be some extremely unhappy customers. The shippers failed to deliver on three separate occasions resulting in roughly 12 hours of waiting.
9 months ago @ AmazonOnline tracking is a joke, doesn't change for days on end, sometimes no info avail.
How it doesn't
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12 months ago @ AmazonOverall, we are very pleased with the set and Amazon's price which included White Glove delivery, was about $600-$700 below the Big Box stores in our area. Our delivered price was $1699 and subsequently Amazon dropped the price $100 and we had no problem receiving a credit for that amount, so for $1599 delivered, I think our purchase was an excellent buy. The set was delivered on time and the White Glove folks stayed until the set was in its place and had a picture.
12 months ago @ AmazonI received this tv faster than the original estimated delivery date! The TV itself is awesome and I do not regret at all going with this model. The picture quality is beyond amazing and my games look great!
12 months ago @ AmazonYou can quickly tell the Owners Manual was written overseas, but most of the explanations and artwork let you understand what you need to know. The set also has an extensive menu of adjustments on your Remote Control that lets you cusomize about every thing on the set. Compared to the Panasonic plasma set, this LCD set runs much cooler and we can tell a difference in the room temperature rise.
12 months ago @ AmazonYou'll definitely wanna sit within about 20 degrees of center for full accuracy. - While excellent for the size and price (certainly best-in-class), this TV still doesn't refresh fast enough to be perfect to the eyes. Once in a great while, you'll catch it struggling.
10 months ago @ AmazonThe Sony SU-FL300L Floor TV Stand with its black piano finish is a perfect match for the TV. The packaging was designed by a genius to arrive free of damage--assembly was easy thanks to the easy to follow instructions--every bit of hardware is labeled. I love it when things go as planned--Amazon, you done good!
12 months ago @ AmazonThe Amazon delivered price was a fantastic deal. Getting it delivered is so much easier than wrestling with it in your car. Overall, it's a highly recommended purchase and absolutely beautiful for watching football and auto racing.
12 months ago @ AmazonA lot of research went into finding a great TV and all those hours turned up this one over and over. Furthermore, every time I've seen the Samsung's at the big box stores I've always liked them the best but always cringed at the pricing. Size-wise, we have a smallish room and we're probably around 9'-10' from the TV and 46" is pretty perfect.
12 months ago @ AmazonI have a lot of different lighting in my house and I really can't see any glare that affects my view of the TV. It's a great price for the quality and size. I looked at it side by side with similar models from all the big names and the 4665 stood up front with its rich blacks (I think that has something to do with the gloss finish) and bright colors as well as the sharp picture and decent stock speakers.
9 months ago @ AmazonThe guys were very helpful and friendly. The tv was in pristine condition and picture quality and ease of use are everything the reviews describe. I had heard the annoyances were the blue light on the front and the boot up/shut down music.
12 months ago @ AmazonI was intially worried about purchasing a big ticket item like this online (was worried about the tv being damaged en route), but the delivery went smooth. TV came in excellent condition and the guys tested my TV before they left. VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER and INCREDIBLE TV!!!!!
10 months ago @ AmazonRight now I am in a college dorm without HDTV until next year, even without the HDTV the picture is absolutley amazing. Everyone on my hall are so jealous!!!!! Definatley the way to go if you want a great TV at a great price
9 months ago @ AmazonLocal PBS station came in at 1080i signal, about KNOCKED my socks off - a tour of Germany that almost stunned me. Then I hooked up a 30 yr old anntenna from my attic and doubled my OTA stations, a mix of 4xxi, 720i, and 1080i signals. You have to "resize" many to fit the 16:9 format.
12 months ago @ AmazonThis tv is awesome! The graphics are great, it's stylish and the perfect size. I highly recommend the Samsung brand.
9 months ago @ Amazon46" is all you need fits and works with everything in your living room. Clarity is amazing. You must get some HD Channels it looks amazing!
13 months ago @ AmazonAmazing picture, surprisingly full built-in sound, and lots of inputs. Go with this TV instead of the 120-Hz series that Samsung is offering now; none of the TV shows, HD-DVDs, Blu-rays, or game consoles can broadcast past 60 Hz (which the LN-T4555F offers). Serves as an amazing computer monitor, too!
10 months ago @ AmazonThey TV itself is amazing; the picture on HD is great. I plugged it to my PS3 using a HDMI cable and it looks perfect. It is worth the price.
13 months ago @ AmazonThey were pleasant and polite, and the picture was fantastic...right out of the box..and before hooking up to the HD cable box and my Sony 1080p Upscaling DVD player (which I also purchased from Amazon). There is also no question that Amazon has the best prices. The price of the TV went down within a week of my purchase, and Amazon credited my account the difference without question.
12 months ago @ AmazonA few caveats - I played the XBOX 360 for several days before I remembered to set the resolution to the highest available on the XBOX. What a difference! If you don't feed the TV high definition/resolution signals using component or HDMI cables, you'll be missing out and wonder what all the fuss is about.
10 months ago @ AmazonMy buddy runs his own home entertainment/theater business and he couldn't even come close to matching the price, sorry buddy, looks like you need to find a new dealer. Although I did find the same model online for a few hundred dollars cheaper, from a few "shady" dealers, in the long run they actually ended up costing more because they charged up to $300 for shipping! I looked at Vizio, Sharp, Toshiba..., you name it I researched it, this is by far the best bang for your buck.



