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Sharp LC-52D64U vs Samsung LN52A550

post #1 of 5
7/31/08 at 4:22pm
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Hi,

I have been debating between Sharp LC-52D64U and the Samsung LN52A550.
After about an hour of seeing the models side-by-side it seems the picture quality is very similar. I did notice some interlacing artifacts on the samsung when viewing a 480p signal but the sales rep kept telling me that's because something's wrong with their HDMI cable. Both models are very similarly priced.

The key differences to me are:

Sharp:
- very matte screen (even the samsung has a matte screen but the sharp one seems more matte. my living room has lots of windows)

Samsung:
- has a usb port that can be used to hookup my camera, ipod
- this year's model?

For some reason the sales reps at best buy as well as fry's kept recommending the samsung over sharp. I wonder if they get a better margin on the sammy.

Does anyone here have an opinion on these models?
Thanks.
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post #2 of 5
7/31/08 at 4:28pm
There is no question the new Samsung A550 is better than last year Sharp. And if the price is the same or nearly the same, then it's a no brainer. A lot of 64U owners switched to A550 and are really happy about it. Samsun A550 is one of the best 60Hz LCDs out there right now.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1005722
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post #3 of 5
7/31/08 at 5:00pm
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Do you see any interlacing artifacts on the samsung when viewing a 480p signal?
Also, is the wiselink USB connection really useful?

(both questions assume that you're a samsung owner)
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post #4 of 5
7/31/08 at 5:19pm
The sales rep knows there is an issue with their HDMI cable and they don't replace it, hmmmmmmmmmm! You can get the Sharp for around $1600 now, that's hard to beat. I have the 46" D64 and couldn't be happier.
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post #5 of 5
7/31/08 at 8:57pm
I viewed both side by side and the Sammy was definitely better. I was leaning towards the D64U beforehand as I have a contact in Sharp and could get some excellent pricing. But after reading about the banding issues with the Aquos models and actually seeing it with my own eyes, I went with the A550. The banding wasn't smack you in the face obvious, but once its brought to my attention, I'll always be looking for it. That's NOT what I want to be watching HD for. ;-)

Amazon has A550 right now for $1719, free delivery and no tax (at least there wasn't any for me).

Good luck with your decision!
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