Game Mode? I know the 2006 Samsung Models had the "game mode" that was designed in cooperation with Microsoft. Do this year's models (including this one) no longer include that mode?How do games look on this model compared to the LNS3251D? Game Mode? I know the 2006 Samsung Models had the "game mode" that was designed in cooperation with Microsoft. Do this year's models (including this one) no longer include that... » Read More Game Mode? I know the 2006 Samsung Models had the "game mode" that was designed in cooperation with Microsoft. Do this year's models (including this one) no longer include that mode?How do games look on this model compared to the LNS3251D? « Show Less
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The thing is, Game Mode doesn't make games look any better, but rather it reduces input lag, so that what action goes on screen is responding to what inputs you make on the controller.Modern game consoles such as the 360 or PS3 don't have this problem since they are all natively HDTV ready supporting 720p, however games in 480i need to be scaled up to 720p and the rendered on the TV, during this can cause a delay, and thus what you control can have a delay on reaction times, such as your character moving a split second later then the actual input itself. This is why there is Game Mode included on certain models of HDTV, to reduce this input lag. The thing is, Game Mode doesn't make games look any better, but rather it reduces input lag, so that what action goes on screen is responding to what inputs you make on the controller.Modern game consoles such as the 360 or PS3 don't have this problem since they are all natively HDTV ready supporting 720p, however games in 480i need to be scaled up to 720p and the rendered on the TV, during this can cause a delay, and thus what you control can have a delay on reaction times, such as your character moving a split second later then the actual input itself. This is why there is... » Read More The thing is, Game Mode doesn't make games look any better, but rather it reduces input lag, so that what action goes on screen is responding to what inputs you make on the controller.Modern game consoles such as the 360 or PS3 don't have this problem since they are all natively HDTV ready supporting 720p, however games in 480i need to be scaled up to 720p and the rendered on the TV, during this can cause a delay, and thus what you control can have a delay on reaction times, such as your character moving a split second later then the actual input itself. This is why there is Game Mode included on certain models of HDTV, to reduce this input lag. « Show Less
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Yes, the 2007 3253H does indeed include the Game Mode again. It's great too!
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Actually, they didn't include it for their 2010 models either. According to Samsung, you can only access Amazon's VOD if you have the 2012 model. Ridiculous!
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I own both, and personnally I prefer the samsung. It seems to be a clearer picture when running games... just my thoughts.
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What about the L-Max graphics when attached to the tv? I'm looking for a back-up for the time when my L-Max goes again (already did once, and they did refurb it for $50, but for $15, this would be a much better option for all the cartridges we already have...we rarely play this on the road). Can anyone compare the graphics from the L-Max on the tv set to this on the same tv? I would think they'd be the same, since the cartridges are the same, but I'd love to know for sure...
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I can't understand why Samsung is not including S-video on any of their new TV's. It seems a bit early to phase out S-video! I still sometimes use my SVHS VCR for home movies and occasionally like to play my SNES, N64, PSX, and Sega Saturn. Yeah yeah.. I know there are emulators, but has anyone tried to play a Sega Saturn or N64 emulator? They are garbage compared to the real thing.I was all set on buying a Samsung LCD, but cutting out the S-Video was a really bad move. I also don't know why they keep switching between 4ms and 6ms... I am seeing both.. So which is it? Maybe they should just average it out to 5ms! I can't understand why Samsung is not including S-video on any of their new TV's. It seems a bit early to phase out S-video! I still sometimes use my SVHS VCR for home movies and occasionally like to play my SNES, N64, PSX, and Sega Saturn. Yeah yeah.. I know there are emulators, but has anyone tried to play a Sega Saturn or N64 emulator? They are garbage compared to the real thing.I was all set on buying a Samsung LCD, but cutting out the S-Video was a really bad move. I also don't know why they keep switching between 4ms and 6ms... I am seeing both.. So which is it?... » Read More I can't understand why Samsung is not including S-video on any of their new TV's. It seems a bit early to phase out S-video! I still sometimes use my SVHS VCR for home movies and occasionally like to play my SNES, N64, PSX, and Sega Saturn. Yeah yeah.. I know there are emulators, but has anyone tried to play a Sega Saturn or N64 emulator? They are garbage compared to the real thing.I was all set on buying a Samsung LCD, but cutting out the S-Video was a really bad move. I also don't know why they keep switching between 4ms and 6ms... I am seeing both.. So which is it? Maybe they should just average it out to 5ms! « Show Less
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Yes, after contacting Sumsung CS, (1-800-samsung), I upgraded to firmware 2004 (as of Nov 14, 2007), still see motion blur for fast-moving balls, very dissapointing so far, the 120 Hz seems too much hype
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Not sure myself but AVS forums probably the best place to ask. I have not got into the 3D yet. Samsung's do work, not sure if its all models?
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Yes he is correct. There are known issues with a certain firmware of this TV that shows crop circles on the TV. You can do a quick google search on this, people are talking about it in the AV Forums. So I think Samsung has stopped shipment of the TVs to apply the updates.
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Yes, it should I don't believe they have upgraded the game, to prevent it from working on older models. Hopefully this has helped. Happy Holidays :) !!!
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Not sure of your question, I found reviews of this TV on CNET and TWEEK TV, mentioning these because they have settings for fine tuning the color settings to where they work good. Samsung does not do this very well. For myself once I had the color settings tuned in I liked this TV a lot. Did not like the lack of Samsung support on getting the settings set up, but believe this is something found across the board. I Will say that the football games are awesome when set up correctly. hope this helps, if not clarify with question.
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Samsung has decided to abandon their previously so-called "3-D Ready" HDTVs, and they will not work with new Blu-ray 3D, or 3D from game consoles (PS3 / Xbox 360). Mitsubishi, on the other hand, now makes a $99 adapter that converts from the full 3-D resolution used by these true 3-D technologies to the checkerboard 3-D technology in these older "3-D Ready" sets. Unfortunately, the Mitsu adapter is made to //not// work with Samsung HDTVs, even though it theoretically could. So I will abandon Samsung, and my next HDTV will definitely not be a Samsung, as opposed to my previous 2 models, as will I not recommend Samsung to anyone again. Samsung has decided to abandon their previously so-called "3-D Ready" HDTVs, and they will not work with new Blu-ray 3D, or 3D from game consoles (PS3 / Xbox 360). Mitsubishi, on the other hand, now makes a $99 adapter that converts from the full 3-D resolution used by these true 3-D technologies to the checkerboard 3-D technology in these older "3-D Ready" sets. Unfortunately, the Mitsu adapter is made to //not// work with Samsung HDTVs, even though it theoretically could. So I will abandon Samsung, and my next HDTV will definitely not be a Samsung, as opposed to my... » Read More Samsung has decided to abandon their previously so-called "3-D Ready" HDTVs, and they will not work with new Blu-ray 3D, or 3D from game consoles (PS3 / Xbox 360). Mitsubishi, on the other hand, now makes a $99 adapter that converts from the full 3-D resolution used by these true 3-D technologies to the checkerboard 3-D technology in these older "3-D Ready" sets. Unfortunately, the Mitsu adapter is made to //not// work with Samsung HDTVs, even though it theoretically could. So I will abandon Samsung, and my next HDTV will definitely not be a Samsung, as opposed to my previous 2 models, as will I not recommend Samsung to anyone again. « Show Less
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Wouldn't it be great if WD published such clear comparisons! Here are a few differences from what I can tell - I'm sure there are more:1. No netflix on this one2. Default UI is a little different with favorite tiles showing up by default rather than scrolling options across the bottom3. I can stream content to this one from other devices which is a little nifty. I don't think the old one did this but maybe so.4. I can't set my favorite .jpg as the background on this one - previous one supported this.I'm sure there are other things.
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I imagine there are several different cards that could go in this model, so I cannot tell you which one was installed in one in which you have an interest. What mine has might not be what others of this same model have. Therefore, I would suggest you contact Samsung.
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I was under the impression that, for whatever reason, only NTSC (or PAL, I forget - but the non-USA region) was limited to 29:59. I think the last (only) firmware released for the G5 updated the menus (in the region that is not limited to 29:59) to reflect this. Of course, I may be completely wrong, so please check further.Henk
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Yes, game mode does remove much of the blur. Thanks. Since 120hz is off for game mode,I feel cheated by the marketing of the 120Hz technology. Maybe Samsung has notimplemented it correctly.
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This was posted a couple days ago: http://www.dealerscope.com/story/story.bsp?sid=83287&var;=story. The gist it that Samsung has stated that they are still on schedule of releasing this player in time for Christmas. Also, they have reduced the MSRP to 799 which means that at some point Amazon should lower its price to somewhere in the 600 range--(Just a guess about what Amazon will do). So this is good news indeed!
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you said "The other difference is that the 96D supports 1080p in "Game Mode" while the 95D, does not use 1080p in "Game Mode".You are wrong, I got mine in yesterday and game mode is working with my xbox 360.