Samsung LN52B750
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: LN52B750U1FXZA
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- The Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung LN52B750 price range: $1,649.00 - $2,029.00
- Reviewed by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 05/14/2009
- Released on: 04/01/2009
The good: Reproduces deep black levels; accurate color, commendable picture uniformity for an LCD; very good dejudder processing; extensive feature set with Yahoo Widgets, network streaming and built-in content; solid connectivity with four HDMI and one PC input.
The bad: Somewhat expensive; benefits of 240Hz difficult to discern; dark areas tinged bluer; shiny screen can cause reflections in bright rooms; no S-Video inputs.
The bottom line: The Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested.
One of our favorite HDTVs of 2008 was the Samsung LN52A650, which has remained in our lab for more than a year as a comparison model representing LCD TVs that use a conventional backlight as opposed to LEDs. Now that 240Hz processing has arrived in force on the LCD landscape, we expect the Samsung LNB750 series to take up that mantle. This set outperforms the company's edge-lit LED-based LCD displays in most areas, including black-level performance and picture uniformity, and produced a better picture than any other LCD we've tested, aside from last year's LED-backlit models that utilize local dimming. It's definitely not perfect, however, and the best plasma displays still equal or surpass this LCD in overall image quality. But for people seeking an LCD and willing to pay a premium for 240Hz and interactive extras, the Samsung LNB750 series should make the short list.
Series note: We performed a hands-on evaluation of the 52-inch Samsung LN52B750 ($2899 list), but this review also applies to the 46-inch Samsung LN46B750 ($2399) and the 40-inch Samsung LN40B750 ($1999). All three sizes share identical features and specifications.
Design
[Editors' Note: Some of the Design and Features elements are identical between the Samsung LNB750 series and the UNB7000 series we reviewed earlier, so readers of the earlier review may experience some déjà vu when reading the same sections below.]
The LNB750's coloration will attract less attention than that of most other members of Samsung's Touch of Color oeuvre. The faintest tint of translucent blue appears along the bottom edge of the frame, highlighted by the company's trademark, and happily defeatable, illumination directly below the logo. The rest is glossy black fronted by see-through plastic that extends beyond the edge on all four sides--although if you stare hard enough at the extreme edge of the frame, you might convince yourself it has a touch of blue too. In all we found the look tasteful and appealing, although we still prefer narrow-bezel sets such as the Sony KDL-XBR9 series.
Like Samsung's substantially thinner edge-lit LED-based LCD models, the 3.1-inch-deep LNB750 has a slick stand with a glass base and transparent stalk that gives provides the impression of a floating panel. As always, we appreciate the swivel action.
Samsung used the same menu system as last year, this time with ice-blue borders, and we still think it's one of the best in the business. Big, highly legible text is set against transparent backgrounds that occupy almost the whole screen. Getting around is easy, and there's helpful explanatory text along the bottom to describe the different selections.
The remote control is basically the same as last year's, too, aside from a new protrusion on the rear that keeps the clicker stable on a flat surface, and we're definitely fans--especially since Samsung ditched the rotating scroll wheel. The buttons are big, backlit, and easily differentiated by size and shape, and we liked the dedicated "Tools" key that offers quick access to picture and sound modes, the sleep timer, and the picture-in-picture controls. We didn't like the remote's glossy black finish, though, which picked up more than its share of dulling fingerprints after a few minutes.
Features
The LNB750 series' major step up over the less expensive LNB650 models is the inclusion of a 240Hz refresh rate, which is twice as fast as the 120Hz refresh rate found on many other sets. The main impact of the faster refresh rate is improved motion resolution, although the improvement will be hard to see for most viewers. Samsung's Auto Motion Plus dejudder processing is also on-board, and new for 2009 it includes a nicely implemented custom setting that lets you tweak blur reduction and judder. See Performance for more information.
Samsung has added Yahoo Widgets to its higher-end sets including the LNB750 series. The system gathers internet-powered information nodules, called "snippets," into a bar along the bottom of the screen. The model we reviewed came with widgets for stocks, weather, news and Flickr photos, plus Yahoo video, sports scores, poker, trivia and Twitter--and more are sure to appear in the near future. For more information, check out our full review of Yahoo Widgets. That review was based on our experiences with a Samsung UN46B7000, and our impressions of the system on the LN52B750 are mostly the same, including its sluggish response time.
Other interactive features on this set abound. It can stream videos, photos and music from DLNA-certified devices via the network connection, as well from its USB ports, which can connect to MP3 players, USB thumbdrives and digital cameras (we didn't test this capability). There's also built-in "content," such as recipes, games, workout guides and a slideshow of high-def art and photos with music. We went into depth discussing the underwhelming content features last year, which are similar this time around, so for more details check out the Interactive section of the 2008 Samsung LN46A750 review.
Aside from the adjustable dejudder mentioned above, we also liked the myriad conventional picture tweaks, starting with four adjustable picture modes that are all independent per input. There are five color temperature presets augmented by the ability to adjust each via a custom white balance menu; three levels of noise reduction, including an automatic setting; a film mode to engage 2:3 pull-down (it also works with 1080i sources); a seven-position gamma control that affects the TV's progression from dark to light; a dynamic contrast control that adjusts the picture on the fly; a "black tone" control that affects shadow detail; and a color space control that lets you tweak the Samsung's color gamut.
You can choose from four aspect ratio modes for HD sources, two of which let you move the whole image across the screen horizontally and vertically. As we'd expect from a 1080p TV, one of those modes, called Screen Fit, lets the LNB750 scale 1080i and 1080p sources directly to the panel's pixels with no overscan--the best option unless you see interference along the edge of the screen, as can be the case with some channels or programs.
We appreciated the three power-saver modes, which further reduce energy use. Samsung also throws in picture-in-picture, an "E-manual" on a USB stick and even a customer care screen that includes the firmware version for when you need to call the company. We're also big fans of the new-for-2009 capability, unique among HDTVs, to get firmware updates via an online download, rather than making you go to the Web site, as was the case before.
The LNB750 series offers very good connectivity, although it does follow the recent trend of spurning S-video inputs--not one is to be found on this TV. The back panel sprouts three HDMI ports, two component video inputs (one of which can be sacrificed for composite video, if you need it), one VGA-style PC input, one RF input for cable and satellite, the Ethernet port, and one stereo analog and one optical digital audio output. The TV's side panel offers a fourth HDMI, two USB, and one AV input with composite video.
Performance
The Samsung LNB750 series is the best-performing LCD we've tested aside from the LED-backlit Samsung A950 and Sony XBR8 models. It delivers the staples--deep black levels and accurate color--and adds solid uniformity and a nicely customizable dejudder mode. The reflective screen is still an issue, but otherwise this set gets most everything right.
For our image quality tests we lined up a comparison involving six other models. LCD sets included the edge-lit LED-powered Samsung UN46B7000 and the 2008 Samsung LN52A650, along with the Sony KDL-52XBR9 and the Toshiba 47ZV650U--the latter two also 240Hz models. We also included two plasmas, the Panasonic TC-P46G10 and our reference Pioneer PRO-111FD. This time we checked out the stunning "Across the Universe" on Blu-ray.
Black level: The overall depth of black achieved by the Samsung LNB750 surpassed that of the other LCDs, including the company's own edge-lit model in all but the darkest scenes, although it wasn't as dark as that of the plasmas. The closest competitor was the Sony XBR9, but in very dark areas--like the building in the foreground, the letterbox bars and Jude's black leather jacket during the alleyway goodbye tryst in Chapter 3--the B750 got just a bit darker. Its black levels were significantly deeper than either the A650 or the Toshiba, and closer overall to the other sets.
Details in shadows looked a bit more-obscured than we saw on the plasmas. From the same scene, for example, Jude's hair, the folds on his jacket and the reluctant face of his Liverpool girlfriend seemed a bit less natural in their progression from shadow to light. Compared to the other LCD displays in our lineup, however, the B750 fared better, coming closer to the reference display than any of them. The difference was subtle between the XBR9 and the B750, however.
Color accuracy: As we've come to expect from higher-end Samsung TVs, the B750 performed very well in this area. Like the Sony, its primary and secondary colors were nearly perfect, as evinced by the lush yet-not-neon trees and grass of the campus in Chapter 4, or the appropriately garish reds and blues of the costumes during the Mr. Kite number. That scene also showed off the B750's solid color saturation. The image didn't have quite the same level of "pop" as the plasmas, but it looked better than either the A650 or the Toshiba and similar in saturation to the 7000 and the XBR9.
Skin tones looked mostly good, although we did see a very slight bluish cast in midtones. The close-up face of Sadie as she faced her mother after the bad tidings in Chapter 8, for example, seemed just a bit too pale compared to our reference plasma, although still better than the greenish cast we saw on the G10 and, to a lesser extent, the XBR9. We noticed similar differences in the Chapter 16 scene with the human flower, which provided a nice skin tone cornucopia. We also appreciated that the dark areas on the B750 looked closer to true black than on the bluish 7000 or the greenish A650, although they were still pretty blue--more so than the XBR9.
Video processing: The effects of the 240Hz refresh rate on the LNB750 were similar to what we saw on the Sony models--in other words, difficult to discern (at best) when watching regular program material, but providing a noticeable reduction in blurring during test patterns. The main difference between the two, and what makes the Samsung better than the Sony, is the former brand's ability to remove dejudder processing while keeping blur reduction.
With the Sony and most other dejudder-equipped 120Hz and 240Hz displays we've tested, you must engage the smoothing effect of dejudder if you want to minimize blur. With 2009 Samsungs, you can separate the two using the Custom setting. In fact, we got the best results by choosing Custom and setting blur reduction at 10 and judder reduction at zero. The Custom mode worked as we expected; as we decreased the blur reduction slider, the display delivered fewer lines of motion resolution. As we increased judder reduction the image took on more smoothness and also more artifacts. Compared to the 240Hz Sony the Samsung appeared just the tiniest bit sharper--although both resolved between 900 and 1,000 lines, the Samsung showed fewer artifacts on our test pattern. The LNB750 also outperformed the Toshiba on this test, although it looked less pristine than the Panasonic plasma.
As usual, engaging dejudder when watching the film made motion appear more videolike to our eyes, and we preferred to leave it off. Comparing between the Sony and the Samsung's dejudder modes, Standard on both seemed to preserve some of the judder of film without too much overt smoothness or artifacts, although the Samsung's Standard showed slightly more obvious artifacts, such as the halo that appeared around Sadie as she skipped through the forest in Chapter 15, or the slight breakup in the picket fence as the soldiers leave her mom's house in Chapter 8. We still prefer the look of Standard if you must engage dejudder. Choosing High on the Sony and Smooth on the Samsung increased the size of the halos and the incidence of other breakup, as usual.
In our still resolution tests the Samsung performed as expected, delivering every line of 1080i and 1080p sources and deinterlacing film- and video-based sources properly. The TV must be set to the Screen Fit aspect ratio and Auto 1 Film mode, respectively, to pass these tests.
Uniformity: The screen of the LNB750 is more uniform across its surface than many LCDs we've tested, including the Samsung 7000, the Toshiba, and the Sony XBR9. It didn't suffer from overtly brighter corners as the 7000 and the XBR9 did, although in flat field test patterns we did notice the edges of the LNB750's screen appeared slightly brighter than the middle.
The LNB750 did seem to wash out and lose black-level depth a bit faster than the XBR9 when seen from off-angle, however, although it didn't become too discolored nor wash out as quickly as did the 7000.
Bright lighting: Samsung used the same sort of glossy screen as last year, and we're not its biggest fans. In bright lighting, with windows facing the screen and overhead lights turned on, the screen does a very good job of preserving black levels in dark areas. However, the trade-off is overly bright reflections from those light sources and from other bright objects in the room, such as this reviewer's shirt. These reflections were much less bothersome during bright scenes, of course, but in darker scenes they proved distracting.
Standard definition: The LNB750 evinced generally solid standard-def picture quality. According to our tests the display handled every line of a DVD source and the shots of grass and steps from the detail test looked good. The set eliminated jaggies from video-based sources well, and its noise reduction cleaned up the lowest-quality shots of skies and sunset with aplomb. Finally the LNB750 passed 2:3 pull-down test by eliminating moire from the stands behind the racecar.
PC: Samsung's LNB750 series delivered excellent performance with HDMI sources from computers, resolving every line of a 1,920x1,080 image with no overscan or edge enhancement. The image did appear softer via VGA, and resolution wasn't quite full, but it was still very good.
| TEST | RESULT | SCORE |
| Before color temp (20/80) | 6624/6822 | Good |
| After color temp | 6507/6525 | Good |
| Before grayscale variation | 441 | Average |
| After grayscale variation | 238 | Average |
| Color of red (x/y) | 0.636/0.327 | Good |
| Color of green | 0.298/0.589 | Good |
| Color of blue | 0.149/0.059 | Good |
| Overscan | 0.0% | Good |
| Defeatable edge enhancement | Y | Good |
| 480i 2:3 pull-down, 24 fps | Pass | Good |
| 1080i video resolution | Pass | Good |
| 1080i film resolution | Pass | Good |
Power consumption: The Samsung LN52B750 is among the more-efficient non-LED-based LCDs we've tested, drawing about 129 watts after calibration to equalize light output. That number surpasses the Sony KDL-52XBR9 (160 watts) and Samsung's own LN52A650 (140 watts), as well as the Sony KDL-52XBR6 (134 watts) and KDL-52XBR7 (161), but can't beat the 52-inch champ, Sharp's LC-52D64U (122).
| Samsung LN52B750 | Picture settings | ||
| Default | Calibrated | Power Save | |
| Picture on (watts) | 191.15 | 128.86 | 102.6 |
| Picture on (watts/sq. inch) | 0.17 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Standby (watts) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cost per year | $41.18 | $27.76 | $21.99 |
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| Score (considering size) | Good | ||
| Score (overall) | Good | ||
User reviews
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C Net's Scores Can / Will Confuse People .
by Winchester257 on May 14, 2009
Pros: Better Than All But 2 LCD TV's So Far
Cons: Not As Good As the LED Based Samsung LN-xxA950 Models & Not As Good As the LED Based Sony KDL-xxXBR8 Models.
Summary: C Net says right in this review that the LN-xxB750 series of LCD TV's are not as good ( performance - wise ) as the LED based Samsung LN-xxA950 models & ...
Summary: C Net says right in this review that the LN-xxB750 series of LCD TV's are not as good ( performance - wise ) as the LED based Samsung LN-xxA950 models & not as good as the LED based Sony KDL-xxXBR8 models but,by some crazy logic,they gave all 3 of the above mentioned TV's the same performance score and the same overall score. That just doesn't make any sense.
1) After performing head to head tests, C Net determined that these Samsung LN-xxB750 tv's actually have better performance than the edge-lit LED Samsungs such as the B7100 series.
They should either lower the score of this Samsung LN-xxB750 to at least 7.9 AND / OR they should raise the scores of the Samsung LN-xxA950 series,the Sony KDL-xxXBR8 series,and the Panasonic G10 series to at least 8.1 .
That would make it better for people trying to determine what are the best performing TV's. I apologize for " reviewing the review " ( or more accurately the scores ) but,something had to be said there just based on what their conclusions have been on this site which are most often,if not always based on side to side,head to head tests.
Updated on May 14, 2009
2) They also determined after side by side tests that these Samsung LN-xxB750 tv's have worse performance than top tier plasmas under most conditions,and additionally it was determined that the LN-xxB750 sets have worse performance than the local dimming LED based Samsung LN-xxA950 series & it ( the LN-xxB750 ) had worse performace than the local dimming LED based Sony KDL-xxXBR8 series.
3) Not all XBR Sony's are the same. There are different lines with different levels of performance. As an example,the XBR6's are worse than the XBR7's and especially worse than the XBR8's.
Updated on May 14, 2009That " update " was supposed to be a reply to another review. I don't know how that happened. It must have been a glitch in the system.6 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best LCD picture I've ever seen
by salkowski on May 16, 2009
Pros: Amazing picture with deep blacks, bright whites and great contrast, flexible picture controls, 240hz motion flow technology; online features
Cons: Mediocre sound quality from the TV speaker, if you plan on using it; slow load time for Yahoo applets
Summary: I think this is the best LCD TV on the market. The picture is simply amazing.
I set it up side by side with a Pioneer Elite Kuro Pro-111FD on ...Summary: I think this is the best LCD TV on the market. The picture is simply amazing.
I set it up side by side with a Pioneer Elite Kuro Pro-111FD on the same (split) HDMI feed, and I found the picture comparable. The Pioneer had better shadow detail and somewhat deeper blacks, but the Samsung was brighter and crisper with better contrast. I ended up returning the Pioneer (which, despite being the reputed be-all-end-all of HDTVs, emitted an annoying buzzing sound - the second of two units I tried that did so). I'm completely happy with my LN52B750.
I find the motion to be as smooth as any LCD I've ever seen. I've been bothered by the motion artifacts I've seen in even 120hz LCD sets, which is what led me to pick up the Pioneer Elite plasma in the first place. But I was intrigued by the 240hz processing in this set, and, to my eye, it makes a difference. The motion is very smooth - better than any LCD set I've ever watched. I still notice the occasional artifact, but it's very rare - and I've been watching a lot of NBA action the past few weeks. The Pioneer Elite handled motion perfectly. But to mute the plasma buzz, I had to operate it in a power saving mode that resulted in a disappointingly dim image.
I've also been pleased by the built in controls that allow you to customize how the Smooth Motion Flow technology works. Many of you may have noticed the 3D-like effect you can get on the 120hz and 240hz Samsung's LCDs; some people like it, some don't. But with this set, you can totally customize the effect. Select "Clear" and the effect goes away, just like that; choose "Standard" and it's back. You can also dial back the dejudder all the way to zero if you wish.
I liked this set so much, I talked my father-in-law into buying one. If you're in the market for a great LCD TV, I don't think you'll go wrong with this one.5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Samsung Makes the Best LCD HDTV
by johnnydk on May 16, 2009
Pros: Superior contrast ratio to display perfect dark scenes. Excellent overall customer satisfaction making Samsung a great choice of LCD HDTV. I recommend you to check out http://www.squidoo.com/best-hdtv for information on best HDTV to get this year.
Cons: Slightly expensive but definitely worth it.
Summary: Samsung is known to make the best LCD HDTV in the market.
Summary: Samsung is known to make the best LCD HDTV in the market.
5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Samsung has the worst customer service EVER !!
by draguse1 on August 8, 2009
Pros: It could be the best TV in history, but if 1 thing goes bad, you'll be very sorry you bought it. You'll go without any TV as long as they want. I chatted today with a guy who has endured 8 months and 4 failed service calls on a brand new Samsung TV.
Cons: How much more of a con can there be when a company doesn't blink at not repairing or replacing a TV that's under warranty? Samsung won't help. Read their warranty closely. Google "Samsung Customer Service". Read the posts. Be informed. Buyer beware!
Summary: This is a warning to all that are considering purchasing a Samsung TV.
I bought a new Samsung TV in January 2009. It was (and still is) one of the ...Summary: This is a warning to all that are considering purchasing a Samsung TV.
I bought a new Samsung TV in January 2009. It was (and still is) one of the highest rated TV's on CNET. I loved it.
However, it stopped working in June 2009 and I immediately reported it to Samsung. The set is well within the warranty period but that hasn't made a bit of difference.
After several weeks of waiting, Samsung finally sent parts and contacted a technician to put them into the set. The parts were defective (possibly refurbs) and the tech said new parts would need to be ordered.
I called Samsung back. I was informed that parts are hard to come by for this set since it has been discontinued. They offered a much lower quality replacement TV as a substitute. I informed them that this wasn't acceptable. They then offered to refund my money and I said I would take it as I needed the funds to buy a new TV. At this point, Samsung's "service" turned from terrible to intolerable.
My case was escalated to a "higher level" of service. That has been a joke. I have asked to talk to a supervisor on 8 different occasions. I have been placed on hold for more than 20 hours all told. The representatives have told me in each instance that my call would be returned by a supervisor in 24-48 hours. It has never happened. They haven't returned a single call.
I've used the Samsung online form to email customer service. That site states that each message will receive a reply in 24-48 hours. I have never received even one reply.
I've been given different stories every time I've called Samsung support. I've been told everything from "your refund has been approved" to "we have no way of knowing when you will receive a refund". The real kicker is that I've also been told that they can't even begin processing this until a trucking company picks up the defective TV. When will that happen? They can't say. No one at Samsung will offer anything definitive and I have nowhere to turn for help. I only hope others will learn from my experience.
Before you buy a Samsung TV, read my message and search the internet regarding Samsung Customer Service. I loved the Samsung TV, but it died and couldn't be fixed. I am now going into a second month with no TV and no refund money to buy a replacement. But I guess it could be worse, I heard from someone that has gone 8 months without a TV while waiting for Samsung's customer "service".
I've never experienced worse customer service in my life. If you are thinking about purchasing a Samsung TV, don't do it unless you are 100% certain the set will not fail, even during warranty.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Almost perfect...
by Cadssdac on May 27, 2009
Pros: This tv is spectacular! Absolutely stunning,jaw dropping picture. I can't say enough about it. Excellent blacks,infinitely tweakable to your liking.
Cons: Just like anything else it is not perfect,hence the 4 stars instead of 5.
Sound is bad. I mean,you'll want to hook this up to a nice stereo system,or at the very least,a couple of powered computer speakers or some such set.Summary: Got this from Amazon at a good price,though I'm sure it will drop a little more as the year goes on.
This tv is spectacular! Absolutely stunning,jaw ...Summary: Got this from Amazon at a good price,though I'm sure it will drop a little more as the year goes on.
This tv is spectacular! Absolutely stunning,jaw dropping picture. I can't say enough about it. Excellent blacks,infinitely tweakable to your liking.
When I first turned it on I had the "The Office" come on and I swear my mouth stayed open for a few minutes as it looked like Michael was in the same room as me! Lots of inputs and features to this set,internet connectivity,DLNA,home networking,wonderful subdued TOC which is grey instead of the red on last years 750. Very high gloss bezel,crystal neck stand which pivots. Screen is glossy,reflections are not an issue for me as I tend to watch in a darker room,but even with the drapes open, I don't see myself!
My blog review samsung lcd
http://review-samsung-lcd-tv.blogspot.com/2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Other than Samsung LED, you cannot get better
by bugbuh on May 14, 2009
Pros: picture quality, good quality. Just works great right out of the box.
Cons: nothing, really
Summary: This TV is fantastic. Beats XBR tv's easily. this replaced a sony 52W4100, and the picture is phenomenal on this samsung. the only thing, in my opinion, that can ...
Summary: This TV is fantastic. Beats XBR tv's easily. this replaced a sony 52W4100, and the picture is phenomenal on this samsung. the only thing, in my opinion, that can beat this b750 tv are the LED tv's from Samsung, such as the b7100. But, the B750 series you can get $1000+ less, and the picture is DARN near the same.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Choice.. No regrets, I'd do it all over again..
by Bevo123 on October 21, 2009
Pros: Great Picture, easy set-up. Buy this set, you won't be disappointed...
Cons: None. Our son came into the room as Texas and OU kicked off and he reached for the "little people behind the glass".. What a great picture...
Summary: After months of reading and looking this was the obvious choice. Easy set up, on time delivery from Amazon and one remote operation thru the Bose Cinemate system. We absolutely ...
Summary: After months of reading and looking this was the obvious choice. Easy set up, on time delivery from Amazon and one remote operation thru the Bose Cinemate system. We absolutely love this set.
ps When you register the set, the serial # is on a sticker on the right side of the set. It won't take the Serial # on the box from Samsung... -
Crystal clear picture with excellent color.
by Willcarstar on October 17, 2009
Pros: great picture, great sound, ease of setting up.
Cons: remote is huge.
Summary: after researching multiple LCD televisions I finally decided on Samsung LN52B750. I was going to cheap out and buy one that had lesser features and a different brand. I read ...
Summary: after researching multiple LCD televisions I finally decided on Samsung LN52B750. I was going to cheap out and buy one that had lesser features and a different brand. I read reviews from Amazon and CNET and decided that I had to spend a little more for this TV. I wasn't disappointed. From the second I turned it on and saw NFL HD I have to recommend this baby what a great product.
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Video Game Capability
by ckprovost on October 16, 2009
Pros: Finally after talking to tech support for a few hours and reading through almost all of the manual I figured out how to use this television with a video game system for maximum gaming output.
Cons: Yahoo widgets are slow and more of a pain than just browsing on a computer. Feels like you are using a dial up connection on a Pentium III processor.
Summary: This setting is not under the display options.....as one would think, rather it is far down in the setup & settings section. Once you enable the game mode on ...
Summary: This setting is not under the display options.....as one would think, rather it is far down in the setup & settings section. Once you enable the game mode on the desired input this reduces ghosting and screen lag. After owning a Vizio for 2 years, the upgrade to a high quality LCD has many noticeable benefits.
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Samsung TVs don't last more than 1- 2 years
by BigDGC on October 9, 2009
Pros: Great TV when it worked
Cons: Just google "Samsung LCD won't turn on" and you will see thousands of users have issues with Samsung LCD TVs just after a year. Samsung won't stand by their product or make a TV that lasts more than a year.
Summary: Just google "Samsung LCD won't turn on" and you will see thousands of users have issues with Samsung LCD TVs just after a year. Samsung won't stand by ...
Summary: Just google "Samsung LCD won't turn on" and you will see thousands of users have issues with Samsung LCD TVs just after a year. Samsung won't stand by their product or make a TV that lasts more than a year.
Ripoffreport.com has a lot of reviews charting the terrible customer service and poor product quality of Samsung.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: LN52B750U1FXZA
- Description: The Series 7 LCD HDTVs deliver a superior 1080p picture with up to a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, crisp details and vibrant colors supported by Samsung's Auto Motion Plus 120Hz and Ultra Clear Panel technologies. The line also gives consumers the latest in sophisticated networking with access to digital media devices via USB 2.0 with WiseLink Pro and features a flash drive with pre-loaded content. Along with these premium features, the Samsung Series 7 line embodies the ultimate form of "functional art" featuring Samsung's new ToC (Touch of Color) design. The ToC design features a hint of red color naturally blended into a semi-transparent piano black bezel. Along with performing and looking smart, the Series 7 televisions are also environmentally-friendly, recognized by the EPA as EnergyStar rated.
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 52 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 49.6 in x 3.1 in x 31.3 in x 56.4 lbs, Panel with stand - 49.6 in x 12 in x 33.8 in x 67.5 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Pixel Response Time 2 ms
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Analog Video Signal Composite video
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Additional Features Ultra clear panel
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 1080p
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround HD
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 2 x USB - Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) - Rear, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 1 x Serial
- PC Interface USB, VGA (HD-15)
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
- Connectivity Protocols USB, IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet)
- Supported Audio Formats MP3
- Supported Pictures Formats JPG
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV, DVD player
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Features Swivel
Power
- Power Device Power supply
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Weight (Shipping) 82.9 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Power Saver Yes
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 191.15 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 41.18 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9
Product series
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 1920 x 1080, Piano black
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 1920 x 1080, Piano black
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Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 1920 x 1080, Black
Accessories
- dreamGEAR Dreamline video / audio cable - HDMI - 6 ft (33543214)27.49
- XtremeMac XtremeHD video / audio cable - HDMI - 6.6 ft (32416821)10.77 - 15.27
- ViewSonic ViewMate Cable Collection - video / audio cable - 6.6 ft (31482671)32.00
- ViewSonic ViewMate Cable Collection - video / audio cable - 10 ft (31482685)34.00
- VIZIO VMAX1000 - video / audio cable - HDMI - 6 ft (33397373)32.00
- ADCOM GFR-700 (31966032)1049.00 - 1999.00
- Adcom GFR-700HD (32082704)1737.00 - 2899.00
- Denon AVR-1705 (31085938)
- Denon AVR-1707 (31987322)449.99
- Denon AVR-1906 (31494106)
- URC Universal Remote Professional Line MX-810 (32912039)260.00 - 399.95
- URC Universal Remote Control MX-900 (32552106)449.95 - 460.99
- URC Professional Line MX-850 - universal remote control (32092938)439.99
- URC Professional Line MX-450 - universal remote control (33639921)249.95
- URC Home Theater Master MX-3000 - universal remote control (31337842)610.62 - 989.95
Manufacturer info
- Samsung
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Samsung products on Shopper.com
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- Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
- Address:
105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
