Samsung HLR5668W 56″ DLP Television
Samsung’s top-of-the-line 68 series makes digital television history with up to a 67″ screen, the largest ever in a DLP TV. But that’s just the tip of the innovation iceberg for the 68 series of Samsung DLPs. A unique floating screen design separates the screen and bezel from its base to create a stunning visual effect even when the set if off. The cutting-edge Cinema Smooth Generation 5 HD 1080P engine provides the highest available level of image precision and flicker-free playback in a DLP TV, and the 30 watts of audio provides ample sound for operating independently of a surround sound system.
The 68 series features the latest version of Samsung’s celebrated DNIe technology that combines a detail optimizer, motion optimizer, contrast enhancer, and color optimizer to provide superior picture quality. The 68 series offers the ultimate in device connectivity with two HDM inputs, two component inputs, two composite video & one S-Video. Each model features an ATSC Tuner / NTSC Tuner, and the sets are Digital Cable Ready (DCR) with built-in CableCARD. Cinema Film Mode 3:2 pull down and the Samsung AnyNet System Solution complete the package for the ultimate in performance and convenience. The 56″ HLR5668W will be available in June 2005.
Product Specification :
Screen Size :56 in.
Television Technology :LCD
Supported Resolution :1080p
Supported Standards :HDMI
Connector Types :Anynet control bus, Serial, IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), Composite video/audio output, Audio line-in, Composite video/audio input, G-Link Interface, VGA input, Subwoofer output, HDMI, Component video input, S-Video input, RF input, SPDIF output
Depth :15.3 in.
Height :37.9 in.
Width :52.4 in.
Additional Features :Channel Labeling, Video Noise Reduction, On-screen Menu, 3:2 Pull Down Compensation, Auto Clock Set, Dnie (Digital Natural Image Engine)
Weight :84.9 lbs.
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Pro : When it's working, both the picture and color are good.
Con : The rainbows are annoying and the customer service is very poor.
Consumers should be aware of serious design flaws which exist in Samsung DLP televisions. Cooling fans and color wheels are highly susceptible to failing. (As a non-techniocal person I should have no idea what these parts are, but alas, I bought a Samsung DLP) Expect these to fail within 1-2 years. Expect to pay approx $400 to replace the color wheel and $200 to replace the colling fan. That is, if your service technician can find them in stock anywhere. These parts are commonly in a national backorder because of the very high failure rates.
You should also expect the lamp to fail sooner than advertized. Many people need to purchase a new lamp between 1-2 years, and some more often than that. The lamp costs approx $150-$250 depending on your model, but you should be able to replace it yourself without too much difficulty. This cost will be in addition to replacement costs for the color wheel and colling fan. Please remember that these maintenance costs are recurring, and you will have to fix them again in another 1-2 years.
While I was very satisfied with the quality and performance of my DLP, my color wheel failed very early. I called tech support to report a grinding noise, and was told to "turn it off", wait 15 minutes, and turn it back on like this would fix the problem. After doing this for a while, the color wheel finally failed, actually shattered! Now I am out of warranty, and Samsung wants nothing to do with me. I have even tried ordering the part myself from two different online vendors, and they are both backordered indefinitely! It has been 6 weeks and they have no estimate for when this part will be available. Samsung cannot even give me an estimate when the supply of replacement parts is expected to meet demand. I have had my TV for 18 months, and apparently there is a national epidemic of them breaking at the same time!
I have a 42" Samsung Plasma which is a beautiful set along with a 26" CRT. Both are wonderful products, but Samsung is selling DLP LEMONS and will not stand behind them. DLP is a great bargain up front, but a maintenance NIGHTMARE! You will pay in the long run, and by the long run I mean every 2 years. If you still want to purchase a DLP television, PLEASE BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY! IT WILL SAVE YOU A TON, BUT YOU WILL STILL HAVE TO WAIT FOR THE CIRCUIT CITY TECH TO FIND PARTS WHICH MAY TAKE MONTHS!
I expect Samsung to abandon their design flaw riddled DLP sector, and focus on their beautiful plasma line. Expect DLP prices to drop even further, but please…LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP!
Pro : NONE
Con : BREAKS!!!!!!!