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post #1801 of 8379
4/21/08 at 2:08pm
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The LCD panel is too slow to keep up with the action. And it seems the hotter the panel gets, the less it does that type of blur, so you can't really use any properly calibrated settings if you don't want that type of blur (as it is dark and runs cool compared to the brighter settings which runs hot (why do you think that game mode is a type of torch mode?) This is why I have plasma.

Well I tried changing some settings and it actually got rid of it. So thanks for your false info, and thinking Plasma is the answer.
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post #1802 of 8379
4/21/08 at 2:26pm
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Well I tried changing some settings and it actually got rid of it. So thanks for your false info, and thinking Plasma is the answer.

What was described sounded much like the XBR4 smearing, and it was found that raising the brightness, or warming the panel up, reduced the smearing, which is why I recommended the change of settings, the cooler the LCD panel is, the slower the pixels untwist, so getting it warmer does make it respond faster. A 2ms response time has been shown to get rid of the smearing, but it is hard to get those fast response times on larger panels, so it might be a while before they are seen widely on large screen displays, Philips is the only manufacturer that has one and it tops out at 42 inches right now.

And if you look at any properly calibrated display, it isn't all that bright and is usually a bit dark, especially if it is ISF calibrated. (which wouldn't help the smearing problem) I don't like a super bright display, heck my cheap LCD monitor I am typing this on gives me eyestrain in a bright room.

(and that plasma bit at the end was me being sarcastic, and my fault for being too vague with my answer. If you look a few posts above mine, you would see someone make a similar remark about LCD, over a problem most deem a non issue, much like this smearing)
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post #1803 of 8379
4/21/08 at 2:33pm
Well, I've had my 46a550 for about 10 days now and love it. I first used the 1499 settings, and thought they were great. Now, I'm on the later settings, and while I like them, I find myself using the standard mode more and more. I guess I just like a little more "pop" . But each to their own in that regard. I thought about setting the settings in the standard mode, but thought that I would just wait for cripsy, or whoever it was that was having their set programmed tonight, to post their settings and try them. Overall, I couldn't be happier, and owe a big thanks to you guys here for helping me reach this decision. Out till later tonight.
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post #1804 of 8379
4/21/08 at 2:43pm
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Originally Posted by PENDRAG0ON View Post

What was described sounded much like the XBR4 smearing, and it was found that raising the brightness, or warming the panel up, reduced the smearing, which is why I recommended the change of settings, the cooler the LCD panel is, the slower the pixels untwist, so getting it warmer does make it respond faster. A 2ms response time has been shown to get rid of the smearing, but it is hard to get those fast response times on larger panels, so it might be a while before they are seen widely on large screen displays, Philips is the only manufacturer that has one and it tops out at 42 inches right now.

And if you look at any properly calibrated display, it isn't all that bright and is usually a bit dark, especially if it is ISF calibrated. (which wouldn't help the smearing problem) I don't like a super bright display, heck my cheap LCD monitor I am typing this on gives me eyestrain in a bright room.

(and that plasma bit at the end was me being sarcastic, and my fault for being too vague with my answer. If you look a few posts above mine, you would see someone make a similar remark about LCD, over a problem most deem a non issue, much like this smearing)

Philips response time is bogus... At least many HD sites have claimed this. It's not accurate according to them.
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post #1805 of 8379
4/21/08 at 2:57pm
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Originally Posted by TheBeginning View Post

Philips response time is bogus... At least many HD sites have claimed this. It's not accurate according to them.

I'm just going by what bpmurr said, he said it has the best motion of any LCD he has seen (almost as good as the Panasonic 50pz85 plasma), so there is something to that claim, even if it is not accurate.
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post #1806 of 8379
4/21/08 at 2:58pm
CEVA just called and said my tv is here! Early! And they can deliver tomorrow!

But my day off is Friday!!! Noooooo!!! Ooooohhh the pain! The suffering!

[/end dramatic post]
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post #1807 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:00pm
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CEVA just called and said my tv is here! Early! And they can deliver tomorrow!

But my day off is Friday!!! Noooooo!!! Ooooohhh the pain! The suffering!

Why don't you call them back and see how far they are from your place? If they are not too far, ask if you could drop by and pick it up yourself.
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post #1808 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:02pm
I'd prefer not to (small compact 2 door car)
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post #1809 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:03pm
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I'd prefer not to (small compact 2 door car)

Rent a van from Home Depot.. I think its only 19.99!! haha
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post #1810 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:04pm
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I'd prefer not to (small compact 2 door car)

Then I guess you just have to wait until Friday to get your hands on your tv.
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post #1811 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:07pm
lol its ok I can wait, it's not moving into it's permanent home until May 1 anyway. Just couldn't pass up the Amazon deal.
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post #1812 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:08pm
so i got my other HDMi cable and two optical audio. Man, those optical audio cables are loose in their slots. I don't like that.
I will now have my philips dvp5982 player through HDMI (2) and my cox cable box (hdmi 1). My wii on component. An optical cable from cable box and tv to receiver and coaxial audio from dvd to receiver (no optical there). Geez I have a lot of wires.
oh, my laptop connects through the vga and the audio I decided is good to go through the receiver as analog.

Sweet.
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post #1813 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:18pm
What is the difference between the Samsung 46A530 and the Samsung 46A550?

They have the same retail price and was wondering what Samsung was up to.......?.....?...?

Has anyone seen the 530?
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post #1814 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:35pm
Just wanted to thank everybody for the info posted so far--calibration, cables, etc. All of your helpful posts helped me finally get off the HD fence. I clicked the "checkout" button today, so mine is on the way (46" + PS3). This is my first HDTV, and I'm so stoked! I'm still rockin' a Sony 32" tube from 2000, so this will be a massive change
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post #1815 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:41pm
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Just wanted to thank everybody for the info posted so far--calibration, cables, etc. All of your helpful posts helped me finally get off the HD fence. I clicked the "checkout" button today, so mine is on the way (46" + PS3). This is my first HDTV, and I'm so stoked! I'm still rockin' a Sony 32" tube from 2000, so this will be a massive change

awesome man, I actually was in the same position. I looked around this thread writing down info and went from my 26" regular tv I had for 1 year, before that was a 19" and now to this behemoth. I've had it for about 2 weeks and love it!
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post #1816 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:43pm
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Originally Posted by Rye82 View Post

What is the difference between the Samsung 46A530 and the Samsung 46A550?

They have the same retail price and was wondering what Samsung was up to.......?.....?...?

Has anyone seen the 530?


The 550 has over the 530

-Wiselink
-Nice swivel stand
-Matte finish

A few others I think, can't remember. If they are the same price go for the 550.
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post #1817 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:45pm
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Originally Posted by Rye82 View Post

What is the difference between the Samsung 46A530 and the Samsung 46A550?

They have the same retail price and was wondering what Samsung was up to.......?.....?...?

Has anyone seen the 530?

Everyone be very prepared for a major crap storm if the 530 turns out to have better pic quality and speaker sound than the 550. Overall the design is much better from the pics I have seen of the 530. Speakers are side shooting.
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post #1818 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:47pm
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Originally Posted by Rye82 View Post

Everyone be very prepared for a major crap storm if the 530 turns out to have better pic quality and speaker sound than the 550. Overall the design is much better from the pics I have seen of the 530. Speakers are side shooting.

Im thinking last years 61F series versus the 65F series? TO this years 530 versus the 550
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post #1819 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:53pm
All the talk of the 46" makes me feel inferior. I could afford the 46", but the girlfriend thinks it's a bad idea.

I have the 40" in a bedroom right now, but it will eventually be a living room set once I move to my apartment. Should I just send the 40" back altogether and get the 46". It'd be so much bigger.
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post #1820 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:58pm
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Originally Posted by Kangaroo128 View Post

All the talk of the 46" makes me feel inferior. I could afford the 46", but the girlfriend thinks it's a bad idea.

I have the 40" in a bedroom right now, but it will eventually be a living room set once I move to my apartment. Should I just send the 40" back altogether and get the 46". It'd be so much bigger.


Do it, you will only regret not paying the little bit more for the 46". The 46" also have better specs.. DO IT!! haha I know your trigger finger is getting itchy.
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post #1821 of 8379
4/21/08 at 3:58pm
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Originally Posted by Kangaroo128 View Post

All the talk of the 46" makes me feel inferior. I could afford the 46", but the girlfriend thinks it's a bad idea.

I have the 40" in a bedroom right now, but it will eventually be a living room set once I move to my apartment. Should I just send the 40" back altogether and get the 46". It'd be so much bigger.

kangaroo bigger is always better my first 2 lcds were 42's and my last 2 have been 46's. My girlfriend last night was saying the 46 isn't as big as she had expected. Had I known that i would have pushed her to let me get the 52 one of the most common regrets people have when buying lcd's is not going bigger when they had the chance.
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post #1822 of 8379
4/21/08 at 4:00pm
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Originally Posted by Kangaroo128 View Post

All the talk of the 46" makes me feel inferior. I could afford the 46", but the girlfriend thinks it's a bad idea.

I have the 40" in a bedroom right now, but it will eventually be a living room set once I move to my apartment. Should I just send the 40" back altogether and get the 46". It'd be so much bigger.

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Do it, you will only regret not paying the little bit more for the 46". The 46" also have better specs.. DO IT!! haha I know your trigger finger is getting itchy.

Just DO IT!
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post #1823 of 8379
4/21/08 at 4:05pm
Man you guys are going to get me into trouble haha. What do you think Amazon will say? I've already returned one 40" for a dead pixel and now I'm going to want to return another one to get the 46"er.

They shouldn't care. Heck I'll be spending more money lol.

So everybody is totally in agreement that I should do it??
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post #1824 of 8379
4/21/08 at 4:05pm
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Originally Posted by TheOnion View Post

I have the LNT4661f(last years version of this TV) and noticed lean like you describe. If the stand your TV sits on isn't on firm ground, like carpet, the weight can cause the front to sink deeper into the carpet. I wasted a lot of time trying to get the TV stand level until I put something under the front of the attached TV stand to prop it up. It might also work to move the TV farther back on the stand. Then it would sink evenly into the carpet.

Hmmm thanks. This makes sense. I'll see if pushing it back does anything.
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post #1825 of 8379
4/21/08 at 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by Kangaroo128 View Post

Man you guys are going to get me into trouble haha. What do you think Amazon will say? I've already returned one 40" for a dead pixel and now I'm going to want to return another one to get the 46"er.

They shouldn't care. Heck I'll be spending more money lol.

So everybody is totally in agreement that I should do it??

If amazon will let you i definitely would. The price on the 46 is unbelievable on big river right now
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post #1826 of 8379
4/21/08 at 4:07pm
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Originally Posted by Kangaroo128 View Post

Man you guys are going to get me into trouble haha. What do you think Amazon will say? I've already returned one 40" for a dead pixel and now I'm going to want to return another one to get the 46"er.

They shouldn't care. Heck I'll be spending more money lol.

So everybody is totally in agreement that I should do it??

Do it, do it NOW. Amazon has had much worse customers I am sure..

DO IT
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post #1827 of 8379
4/21/08 at 4:08pm
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Originally Posted by cripsy66 View Post

The 550 has over the 530

-Wiselink
-Nice swivel stand
-Matte finish

A few others I think, can't remember. If they are the same price go for the 550.

wait a minute the 530 is a gloss finish? sounds like the tv i want.
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post #1828 of 8379
4/21/08 at 4:13pm
I'm on the phone with them right now. I'll update you in a few.

All along I really wanted the 46" anyway. I shouldn't let women influence my decisions haha.

Oh and my birthday is coming up as well lol.
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post #1829 of 8379
4/21/08 at 4:15pm
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Originally Posted by Kangaroo128 View Post

I'm on the phone with them right now. I'll update you in a few.

All along I really wanted the 46" anyway. I shouldn't let women influence my decisions haha.

Sometimes, you need to put your foot down and say enough is enough (and then say hello to the couch).
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post #1830 of 8379
4/21/08 at 4:17pm
Dude, as I read in another short thread here, you will regret getting a smaller Tv, esp if you can afford it. Go for it!
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