Would the T260HD work as a living room TV? I'm thinking about replacing the 24" CRT TV in my living room with this one. Would this Samsung T260HD work okay as a TV from 10 or 15 feet away, both directly in front and a few feet off to the side? Does it look okay when lying on the floor about 5 feet away? I've seen a lot of negative comments about the viewing angles, but am wondering if the TV would still look okay halfway across the living room.Also, how does it perform for PC gaming? I have my PC connected to my home theater system and would like to use it to play some fast-moving PC games, in addition to using the monitor for surfing, programming, and watching TV shows online.EDIT: I also have a separate sound system, so I'm not too concerned about the crappy built-in speakers. Would the T260HD work as a living room TV? I'm thinking about replacing the 24" CRT TV in my living room with this one. Would this Samsung T260HD work okay as a TV from 10 or 15 feet... » Read More Would the T260HD work as a living room TV? I'm thinking about replacing the 24" CRT TV in my living room with this one. Would this Samsung T260HD work okay as a TV from 10 or 15 feet away, both directly in front and a few feet off to the side? Does it look okay when lying on the floor about 5 feet away? I've seen a lot of negative comments about the viewing angles, but am wondering if the TV would still look okay halfway across the living room.Also, how does it perform for PC gaming? I have my PC connected to my home theater system and would like to use it to play some fast-moving PC games, in addition to using the monitor for surfing, programming, and watching TV shows online.EDIT: I also have a separate sound system, so I'm not too concerned about the crappy built-in speakers. « Show Less
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I forgot to mention; I have a separate sound system, so I'm mostly concerned with the picture. How would you compare the picture quality of the two TVs?
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No, I returned this model, the built-in speakers (6w total) were absolutely horrible. Bought the Sony Bravia 26in at 350 from Sears instead and there is a world of difference.
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I think you'd be much happier with the Toshiba 32RV525R 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Amazon has now at $389 with free shipping. At you distance the larger screen will be much better and the 32" probably has wider viewing angle too.
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I have this in a bedroom. Speakers are terrible for anything but the news. Definitely not for home entertainment without a stereo hooked up. As for viewing angle...anything below the level of the screen is dark and muddy, unless you are far away. So, if you are up close to the TV and below it (like kids sitting on the floor), don't expect much of a picture.
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- CORRECTION - On further review - I do not have this TV. Mine is a UN55ES8000 - not a UN55D6000. I have no idea what connections are available on the 55" 6000 series. Ignore my comment below ...- CORRECTION - -------------------------------------------No. As far as I can tell the TV has no VGA or other traditional PC monitor inputs, only HDMI and the usual cable / antenna. So you will need an adapter. The Smart TV however includes built-in web apps for connectivity thru the home network / wifi, and can connect to a networked PC through that.* 4 HDMI® * Anynet+™ * 3 USB * 1 Component Video input * 2 Composite Video inputs: (1 shared with Component) - CORRECTION - On further review - I do not have this TV. Mine is a UN55ES8000 - not a UN55D6000. I have no idea what connections are available on the 55" 6000 series. Ignore my comment below ...- CORRECTION - -------------------------------------------No. As far as I can tell the TV has no VGA or other traditional PC monitor inputs, only HDMI and the usual cable / antenna. So you will need an adapter. The Smart TV however includes built-in web apps for connectivity thru the home network / wifi, and can connect to a networked PC... » Read More - CORRECTION - On further review - I do not have this TV. Mine is a UN55ES8000 - not a UN55D6000. I have no idea what connections are available on the 55" 6000 series. Ignore my comment below ...- CORRECTION - -------------------------------------------No. As far as I can tell the TV has no VGA or other traditional PC monitor inputs, only HDMI and the usual cable / antenna. So you will need an adapter. The Smart TV however includes built-in web apps for connectivity thru the home network / wifi, and can connect to a networked PC through that.* 4 HDMI® * Anynet+™ * 3 USB * 1 Component Video input * 2 Composite Video inputs: (1 shared with Component) « Show Less
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I purchased this TV specifically based on Amazon's description that indicated 120 hz. I've run into the same conflicting information that you found and unfortunately (especially for me), it appears that the refresh rate is in fact 6ohz. I spent several days trying to find the 120hz switch in all of the settings and couldn't find it. Finally, I checked in the manual and it says the XBR series of Sony TVs doesn't come with Motionflow (their name for 120hz). I'm still hanging on to the tiniest bit of hope that I'm wrong but I don't think so. If you've seen a 1080p tv play a blueray or hd material with the 120hz on, then you'll know why I'm bummed. It's a truly amazing effect. It doesn't look 3d, but almost like you're watching a play. It's not an effect that would appeal to everyone, but I've seen movies like Spiderman 3, terminator 2 and Pirates of the Carribean and I was blown away. My one bit of hope (and confusion) come from the fact that the previous model (KDL 32XBR4) is described on the Sony website as having Motionflow/120hz but that model was only 720p. I haven't seen what that type of combination looks like, but I'm curious if it still provides the same effect that I've seen on the 1080p models. I spoke to both Circuit City and Best buy reps and both said that there aren't ANY 32" and smaller TVs with 120hz. The smallest it is offered on is 40". Not sure if this helped any but my last bit of research is calling Sony directly and asking them. I'll write back and keep you posted.
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Heck no, that is a TOTAL non issue. You can clearly see the full picture while practically standing next to it....but honestly, who even stands that far to the side watching TV anyway, to me that's a bogus specification. Trust me, this TV has an amazing picture. You would be totally throwing away your money on something more expensive. Something else to keep in mind, you can't always trust the video feeds that big box stores feed their sets. Sometimes that have worse feeds going to certain TV's because they need to meet a sales quota. ALSO, those TVs on the wall at the stores are NOT calibrated for the best viewing. I have my sharp 70" on the Dynamic mode, everything just pops more. Hope that helps. Heck no, that is a TOTAL non issue. You can clearly see the full picture while practically standing next to it....but honestly, who even stands that far to the side watching TV anyway, to me that's a bogus specification. Trust me, this TV has an amazing picture. You would be totally throwing away your money on something more expensive. Something else to keep in mind, you can't always trust the video feeds that big box stores feed their sets. Sometimes that have worse feeds going to certain TV's because they need to meet a sales quota. ALSO, those TVs on the wall at the stores are NOT... » Read More Heck no, that is a TOTAL non issue. You can clearly see the full picture while practically standing next to it....but honestly, who even stands that far to the side watching TV anyway, to me that's a bogus specification. Trust me, this TV has an amazing picture. You would be totally throwing away your money on something more expensive. Something else to keep in mind, you can't always trust the video feeds that big box stores feed their sets. Sometimes that have worse feeds going to certain TV's because they need to meet a sales quota. ALSO, those TVs on the wall at the stores are NOT calibrated for the best viewing. I have my sharp 70" on the Dynamic mode, everything just pops more. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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Thanks, Tolik - you helped me decide- upgradability and the game modes are big things. The Samsung seemed to have more power but I've learned you can't really rely on what they say the wattage is. I haven't owned enough Samsung equipment in the past to know what to expect - the TV is great but a sound system is another story.Mark - thanks for the CD info - for some reason I thought I'd get even better sound with a dedicated player ... if you can give me the model # on the Kenwood I might be interested (with over 400 CDS, a changer is sweet.).Don
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I don't have it connected to Cable or Network tv...I mainly only watch Bluray movies or use Netflix/Hulu/Youtube and also my gaming console. I will say some movies/tv shows only shown in standard definition via Netflix look great, the 240hz on the M Series extremely helps standard definition....Very little to no grain and no judder from what I've seen.
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I have the 40 inch version of this Smart TV with 3D and am quite pleased. I have not used the feature permitting the computer screen to be seen on the TV but it's there and now that my taxes are in, plan to watch movies. Also taking a Great Courses lesson on Philosophy and will watch it on TV. Had a 22" Samsung TV and it performed so well I stayed with Samsung. Bob C
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I purchased a "Coax SVGA Monitor Cable Hddb 15m" for $16.35+6.17 shipping+$22.52 I got the 25ft to reach from my TV to my couch but they have shorter in feet. All you do is plug one end into the TV, and the other into the laptop. (mine is male to male ends) Set the source button on your TV to "VGA", turn on your laptop, wait for the signal to come through and your are good to go. If your laptop doesn't have the holes for the pins to screw into, it might be loose and fall out. Check it out, I am extremely pleased with it. BUT, it doesn't have the audio wires. My sound comes out of my laptop. If you want the sound, I suggest the "RiteAV-SVGA Monitor Cable with 3.5m audio" for $12.69+tax (Maybe less for shorter cable than 25ft.) Check both of these out before purchase to see which is best for you. I have no problem with mine and using my 42" HDTV as a monitor is awesome for looking at photos. We watched our Disney photo CD's on Christmas Eve. Good Luck to you!
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I have the 55vt60 with about 1700 hrs. . I pulled up the tv menu and looked at the grey on the top and bottom of the menu . Yes , I see what you are talking about ( I think ) . I see it at about 1 ft. and it disappears at about 3 or 4 ft. . If you are seeing this all across the gray area . I believe you are OK . If you are seeing this in a small area in the gray that is different . You might have a problem . I would take a video of this and go to avsforum.com - Plasma Displays - ZT60 thread and post it there . If I am seeing what you see , it is OK . Sit back and enjoy !
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I would say that horizontally speaking, of the possible 180 degrees of viewing angle, there is over 100 degrees that can be viewed clearly, and considering I have it mounted above my computer desk and I'm seated close to it and observing it from an angle equivalent to being on the floor, and I don't even need to turn or pivot it to easily see it from my bed across the room, I'd say for the money and value, it's a great television for multiple angle viewing. The screen is not shiny like many lower priced units, however it will reflect lights, but I have mine positioned where that isn't an issue. I would say that horizontally speaking, of the possible 180 degrees of viewing angle, there is over 100 degrees that can be viewed clearly, and considering I have it mounted above my computer desk and I'm seated close to it and observing it from an angle equivalent to being on the floor, and I don't even need to turn or pivot it to easily see it from my bed across the room, I'd say for the money and value, it's a great television for multiple angle viewing. The screen is not shiny like many lower priced units, however it will reflect lights, but I have mine positioned where that isn't an... » Read More I would say that horizontally speaking, of the possible 180 degrees of viewing angle, there is over 100 degrees that can be viewed clearly, and considering I have it mounted above my computer desk and I'm seated close to it and observing it from an angle equivalent to being on the floor, and I don't even need to turn or pivot it to easily see it from my bed across the room, I'd say for the money and value, it's a great television for multiple angle viewing. The screen is not shiny like many lower priced units, however it will reflect lights, but I have mine positioned where that isn't an issue. « Show Less
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Hello--I just bought this TV and it was delivered on April 1st. I have it set up with a Directv HD satellite box via an hdmi cable. The picture is very good to excellent. I also have a 50" plasma and compared to this Toshiba, I think [the plasma] has a better picture, but I also have an older 20" Samsung lcd and this Toshiba blows it away. I think you'll be happy if you purchase this TV and connect it to an HD source. One drawback I can see is that viewing angles are not the best; that's something that lcd's are known for. If you watch this TV off to one side as opposed to straight on viewing, the colors get a bit washed out. The other thing I noticed is that this TV has only one antenna/cable input. My old TV that this one replaced had 2, and I was able to plug in the satellite box to one and a "rabbit ears" antenna to the other. Then I was able to switch to the antenna feed and watch our extra local over-the-air TV channels (such as 2, 5, 7, 9 in Chicago). (I can get the digital local channels with satellite, but not the extra 5.1, 5.2, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, etc. channels) I suppose I could buy a splitter/diplexer to split the signal, but it might not work with satellite (I believe it will work with cable but I'm not sure). Other than that (and the viewing angles), I'm very, very pleased with this TV.
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Read this article: http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/pn64h5000-201403143657.htm. It does the best job summing up the TV. Yes, when I am 2 feet from the TV you can see the honeycomb effect. I don't watch the TV at this distance. At 5' it noticeably less it and by 10' it is not noticeable at all. Admittedly it did bug me a little at first every time I would walk in front of the TV, but now I am fine with it. Movies have been awesome and I didn't have to shell out over $2k to get a 240Hz LCD of the same size. I didn't need a smart TV w/my Blu-ray player and have an Onkyo TX-NR818 in a 7.1 config for sound. I definitely prefer the plasma refresh rate with no ghosting with fast action on the screen.
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Guy's,I need a little advice. I know nothing about LCD TV's. I'm moving into a house and ran into a guy that wants to sell a Samsung 40" 4061. The TV has been siting in his bedroom and is hardly used as he watches a bigger set in the living room. The set looks and works great and he's asking $500 for it. I think the set is several years old. Does anyone out there have any advice on buying this?Anything to look for? Is this a good price on a set with prices coming down this Christmas?Thanks for any input,Rudy
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Thanks - this is consistent with some concerns that I developed about LCDs while researching TVs. My set will go into the corner of a large room, with some of the seating off-angle. I just ordered a plasma set (Pioneer PDP-5020FD).
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I purchased Samsung 58" plasma PNC58C7000 from amazon website. The seller: Beach Camera. I was busy with work and did not get to open the box until 10 days later. I was horrified to find the TV screen Damaged. Beach Camera refusing to return the TV. Any suggestions? I am stuck w a $ 2200 TV. ThanksSamsung PN58C7000 58-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV (Black)
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Hi Jeff- We view the TV at a distance of approx. 15 feet, and the picture is killer. Have not tried any games yet;but I don't see why they would not be fine. I have put photos on the screen from a thumb drive in theBlu-ray player, and they are great too. One thing, when you get close to the screen, 2 feet or so, it appearsto be grainy. Probably does not matter - can't watch that close anyway.Bob
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From CNET: Update: In Game mode the Samsung showed a relatively poor input lag measurement of 107.5ms. But there's a "trick" that allows it to achieve a much more respectable lag score of 53.1ms. To use it, select an HDMI input from the Input menu, go to the Options menu in the upper-right and rename the input "PC." Doing so allows it to achieve a better lag score. Also, search for your model at this site http://www.displaylag.com/display-database/ It shows a lag time of 62ms and rates it OK. I like video game and am planning to buy this TV. I value the picture and tv/movie viewing more than the video games. I'm going to chance that this TV will be acceptable for gaming. I will reply back if input lag for gaming is a problem.