toddvj Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I just picked up a new Samsung LN52A650. It's freakin' awesome. Got it just in time for the Superbowl. I went from a 50" 720p TV to this one. My wife did not think we needed a new TV, but as soon as I turned it on, she was convinced. Which is good, because even though she said yes, I could tell she was a little peeved about me buying it. Anybody considering picking up this TV, I'd highly recommend it, you will NOT be disappointed. Fresh out of the box, the settings make things look a little weird. It's the Auto Motion Plus thing. I watched King Kong on Blu-Ray, and everything looked really fake. I thought it was just that the movie used really fake CGI, but that wasn't it, because I soon realized everything I watched looked like that. The best way to describe it is: It looks like you are watching a play and the actors are standing in front of a fake set, with a spotlight shining on them. I can see myself using the Auto Motion Plus if I'm showing off the TV to someone, because it really makes the picture look impressive, but I cannot see myself actually watching movies with the feature turned on. I'll have to experiment more with sports and games, though. I had it on during the Superbowl, and it seemed to make the picture look nicer. Anyway, here's a couple pix: This weekend, I'm going to rewire everything and make it look nicer. For now, the speakers are staying spaced like they are. Our next purchase is going to be some new chairs that will be centered with the TV. At that time I will probably rearrange, and put the equipment rack on the outside of the speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Congrats on the new tv . Check the AVS forums and you should see some recommendations on picture settings . The obvious is to turn down the contrast and brightness a little ; or alot as I am not familiar with your paticular set . Some good info there from knowledgable people . Heck the thread on my new Pioneer 6020 is 250 pages or so . But there are ALOT of people on that forum and your questions will be answered fairly quickly . Now about those wires ! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Congrats and I know what you're talking about. My best friend bought a Sony XBR4 with 120Hz and motion-thingy and when its switched on everything looks so odd. I'm so used to having more of a jerky picture when the camera pans back and forth. On animated movies its a cool feature but on live action its just odd. I noticed that on movies that have live action and special effects in the same shot the special effects look a lot less realistic for some reason. I think we watched 10,000 BC and the scene where they're running around with the mammoths looks like they're running in a cartoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortstack31489 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 the xbr4 is infamour for that anyways....pirates of the caribbean looks extremely fake....sony's new line with 120hz( w4100, z4100, and the xbr6) all look much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesV Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Congrats on the new tv.... [H] I can see that "Spotlight" that you are talking about.... [] I know what you mean about the wires, I have been saying that and it still isn't done but it needs to be. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoreck Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I have the same TV. Awesome indeed. I have the automotion set to low for my HDTV-DVR, and OFF fot my PS3 and HD-DVD player. The auto-motion make some of the movies look worse. Ex. Opening flyby in the the City in Dark Knight has some funkinesson the top left corner. It was like the Black/White grid was becoming 'colorized' (think when anchors wore tigh pin stripes on SDTV days). All I have had people is complement me on the TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyboy Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 SWEET! Congrats !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 [:$] Congrats on the new tv.... I can see that "Spotlight" that you are talking about.... I know what you mean about the wires, I have been saying that and it still isn't done but it needs to be. James The spotlight in this case is the flash from my camera. I'm not a good enough photographer to know how to avoid that [:$] As far as the wires, I'm actually looking forward to cleaning it up. Now that I have HDMI for everything, it should be easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuyOtherSoundEquipment Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I almost get sick of seeing so many people getting "Touch of Color" Samsung LCDs, but they are just so ridiculously good looking that it's impossible! They are backordered at local Best Buys until April. I still hold that the Pioneer plasma line is superior in PQ, but it is nowhere near as good a value as the Samsungs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgoreck Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Honestly, I even see the 'Color' in my room. Forget it when the lights are out or its pretty dark. The color is non-existant. I saw this and the Pioneer 50TH800 or something, the THX one, next to eachother. They where very very similair to me, and same price, but the samsung was in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted February 4, 2009 Moderators Share Posted February 4, 2009 The spotlight in this case is the flash from my camera. I'm not a good enough photographer to know how to avoid that If you take a photo of something that has a flat reflective surface (like a TV), it helps to take the photo at an angle (like from the side) so the flash reflects off the tv and onto the wall instead of back in the camera lense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM3 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Nice choice on the tv. I have a 43 inch Sammy that's a DLP. When I bought the price couldn't be beat. I hate to say this but customer service was great the one time I needed them. Now i'm jealous I want a larger set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 I almost get sick of seeing so many people getting "Touch of Color" Samsung LCDs, but they are just so ridiculously good looking that it's impossible! They are backordered at local Best Buys until April. I still hold that the Pioneer plasma line is superior in PQ, but it is nowhere near as good a value as the Samsungs... I got mine at Ultimate Electronics. They had it in stock to walk out the door with. ...And there's no way I could afford the Pioneer Elite, as much as I'd like to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Nice TV- Congrats-+1 on the wife deal- I am wearing a Kevlar vest and dodging frying pans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted February 4, 2009 Moderators Share Posted February 4, 2009 I am wearing a Kevlar vest and dodging frying pans. That's hillarious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shmoe Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Nice TV Todd! I so want to update my TV. I have an HDTV but ugh... rear projection 720p. When out pricing appliances for our new home, I can't help but get sucked over to the TV section.... Sooo tempting! Did you get a good deal? Can I ask what you paid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 I have a friend who manages a Electronics store. He gave it to me for $1,775. Last week everybody had it on sale for $1,999, and Sears had additional 10% with Sears card. Unfortunately, the prices have gone back up. Probably a Samsung-sponsored deal for the superbowl. You can get this TV on amazon for $1,868 with free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU73 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Very nice tv Todd.. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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