LN40A750 or LNT4081F? What's the difference? I see that the 4081 has a greater contrast ratio, but is there a compelling reason to get that one, or are there any categories in which this is not as good as the 750series (other than having one fewer HDMI port)? LN40A750 or LNT4081F? What's the difference? I see that the 4081 has a greater contrast ratio, but is there a compelling reason to get that one, or are there any categories in which this is not... » Read More LN40A750 or LNT4081F? What's the difference? I see that the 4081 has a greater contrast ratio, but is there a compelling reason to get that one, or are there any categories in which this is not as good as the 750series (other than having one fewer HDMI port)? « Show Less
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I was soo close to getting the 4081, but then the 750 series came around, and had the usb & lan inputs, plus the 750 has a better viewing angle 178* as opposed to 4081's 170* hdmi ports didn't make any difference to me. I saw the lan input as a possible upgrading futureproofing option (downloading new firmware and such).
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I was at Best Buy for a special event, and there was a Samsung rep there. He told me the A950 is still there flagship model. The differences in the two are back lit vs. edge lit LED's that why the b8000 is so slim. While the b8000 has a faster refresh rate (240 to 120) the a950 has dynamic contrast where the set is constantly scanning to give better blacks. Oh, and I think there's one more HDMI port on the a950 than the b8000 if I remember correctly. I did ask the rep if there was a 9000 series coming out. He said there is one in the works, but wouldn't say when. I'm thinking late fall in time for Christmas, or next year in the spring, but that's a guess. If anyone knows a exact release date for the 9000 series please post. I'm leaning toward the a950 for a few reasons better blacks because of the dynamic contrast scanning, and on the b8000 I did notice while watching at Best Buy the set did bleed light from the edges in letterbox. (The black bars weren't completely black. Kinda bugged me.). $4000 vs $3600 for the a950 plus three yrs. interest free at Best Buy this week. I may pick one up, unless Amazon has a better deal going.
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Honestly, I'd like to add the 550 to this mix.Amazon has a page that list what each series adds, but it is very far from clear:Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color (2008 Model)Anyone find a better link that clearly states what the 650 and 750 add?
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You are correct. The contrast ratio for this TV is 800:1, whereas a similarly priced competitor (Sharp) has a contrast ratio of 10,000:1. Yes, ten thousand against Toshiba's eight hundred. That's significant. No wonder why they hide it.
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Samsung has its own special 'clear motion rate' that they use to determine the hz level. Other companys do it to with their own wording. Basically in short its like saying....samsungs proprietary image processor provides a smoother and cleaner image than the general old school version or knockoff brand and that being said lends the image to look like its 120hz. When combined with the led backlit technology and the panels 60hz refresh rate its basically equivalent to the modern day 120hz models. I have 4 HDTVs and I can tell you that there is a huge difference between samsung and other brands. This particular tv I have hooked up straight to the cable so I don't even get the luxury's of having crystal clear HDTV you get from having a cable box with HDTV features. I have the brightness turned down all the way to 0 as well lol since its in a bedroom with blacked out curtains. The TV is solid the apps are solid and the fact that samsung is working on an adapter to constantly update the smart features is awesome. The only down side is that this is the start of a new erra. OLED is going to be the norm. Google it for more info but basically your going to get deeper blacks with it because your turning LEDs off not hiding them. For what its worth its an awesome low end smart TV with solid features, images, HDMI! hello-3 i think thats more than my 65" samsung has. Keeping it at 40 inches is a good small-med sized room TV, my recommendation is to get a 46" if you want it for a medium sized room and is you want a living room TV go 55". I regret my 65" purchase - to big. Streatches pixels and makes mediocre cable look terrible because you see every flaw. Hope this helps, if not feel free to ask another question I have no problem providing info/answers to any questions.
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Good question. One thing you might want to consider is what I just found out yesterday... a salesman showed me what happens when you watch a standard def. digital broadcast on a top-of-the-line Sony LCD with 120hz compared with the Samsung 40A650. Wow, what a difference! Nobody ever mentions what standard def. looks like on these 1080p LCD sets. The Sony was terrible, the Samsung was fine. It's the pixelation of edges during movement problem. I guess the 120hz motion control only works in HD mode on most sets (that's what the saleman said), while Samsung's works in standard mode, too. So, go to a store that will show you what the picture looks like on the 46A550 in standard def mode. I would also want to compare the contrast ratio between the 2 sets, as the 40A650's is pretty hard to beat.
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CNET didn't go wild over the 8000's picture, and I thought it looked pretty good but wasn't any more floored by it than my own ln46c750. Obviously I'm biased at this point considering I've already made the purchase, but I think Beaver is right that the LED component to it gives you mild energy savings and perhaps a more dynamic picture. But I can tell you the c750 can go from almost too bright to quite dark. It's a significant price jump, and if you go to the ln46c750's reviews so far they are quite positive. If it helps the CNET guy who reviews a lot of the TV's said if the C750 was anything like the B750 (his favorite straight LCD tv of last year) then it's a great buy. CNET didn't go wild over the 8000's picture, and I thought it looked pretty good but wasn't any more floored by it than my own ln46c750. Obviously I'm biased at this point considering I've already made the purchase, but I think Beaver is right that the LED component to it gives you mild energy savings and perhaps a more dynamic picture. But I can tell you the c750 can go from almost too bright to quite dark. It's a significant price jump, and if you go to the ln46c750's reviews so far they are quite positive. If it helps the CNET guy who reviews a lot of the TV's said if the C750 was... » Read More CNET didn't go wild over the 8000's picture, and I thought it looked pretty good but wasn't any more floored by it than my own ln46c750. Obviously I'm biased at this point considering I've already made the purchase, but I think Beaver is right that the LED component to it gives you mild energy savings and perhaps a more dynamic picture. But I can tell you the c750 can go from almost too bright to quite dark. It's a significant price jump, and if you go to the ln46c750's reviews so far they are quite positive. If it helps the CNET guy who reviews a lot of the TV's said if the C750 was anything like the B750 (his favorite straight LCD tv of last year) then it's a great buy. « Show Less
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I have the 750. I bought it since it was only a few bucks more. Yeah, the extras are pretty weak, but the pics and artwork are pretty cool. I can't remember what the 650 looked like in comparison, but I like the way the 750 looks as far as the bezel.The main thing I'm very happy about is the sound system. I have a 5.1 system, but sometimes I don't want to mess with it. It needs to be upgraded, but it's not a priority for me. The sound on the TV is great. Very clear and all the volume you want. It goes up to 100 on it's scale I think, but at 20, I'm maxed out.If they're within $40-$50, get the 750. If it's more, opt for the 650. I have the 750. I bought it since it was only a few bucks more. Yeah, the extras are pretty weak, but the pics and artwork are pretty cool. I can't remember what the 650 looked like in comparison, but I like the way the 750 looks as far as the bezel.The main thing I'm very happy about is the sound system. I have a 5.1 system, but sometimes I don't want to mess with it. It needs to be upgraded, but it's not a priority for me. The sound on the TV is great. Very clear and all the volume you want. It goes up to 100 on it's scale I think, but at 20, I'm maxed out.If... » Read More I have the 750. I bought it since it was only a few bucks more. Yeah, the extras are pretty weak, but the pics and artwork are pretty cool. I can't remember what the 650 looked like in comparison, but I like the way the 750 looks as far as the bezel.The main thing I'm very happy about is the sound system. I have a 5.1 system, but sometimes I don't want to mess with it. It needs to be upgraded, but it's not a priority for me. The sound on the TV is great. Very clear and all the volume you want. It goes up to 100 on it's scale I think, but at 20, I'm maxed out.If they're within $40-$50, get the 750. If it's more, opt for the 650. « Show Less
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contrast ratio is one thing. From store display, my eyes prefer sony or samsumg. For some reason Toshiba and LG doesn't attract my eyes as much. Store test is the best.
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I've had both TV's. The B550 replaced my A550 which was broken. The PIP was on A550 but the screen was so small it wasn't worth it. The sound on the B550 is supposed to be better but I'm unconvinced. I think it's worse. But I do admit that the accident that broke my A550 could have caused a problem on the HDMI port on my cable box. I'm not ready to blame Samsung yet. But I have also read reviews where sound was mentioned as an issue.But the picture on the B550 is a lot better.
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I just looked at both of these tvs (I too, don't know which one to buy) at Fry's. Side by side, same type of cable and both hooked to same bluray. I and my husband couldn't tell any difference except the 55" is bigger. At Best Buy they didn't have them side by side on the wall and it didn't look as if the 55" was that much bigger. But when both are at same level on a stand you could really tell the difference. The picture quality was the same to both of us. I asked the salesman and he said unless watching sports you would not be able to tell.
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I want to but the LN46A630 and want to ensure that I get the correct HDMI cable that will support 120 HZ, etc. So what exact product should I get? When folks reply, please give the model # so I know what to get. Thanks!
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I bought a LN52B750 after a great deal of research. Unfortunately, I cannot take anymore of the fake looking/soap opera/camcorder type picture with this tv, especially after adjusting to minimize blurring. Due to headache and visual strain, I even stopped watching this tv and I am sending it back for a plasma. Hope that helps.
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I am looking at these two tvs as well, and the 650 apparently has a swivel stand, while the 750 does not. I need the swivel, so not I'm hesitating. Might just go for the b750 with the 240hz refresh rate instead.
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The Real Black Filter is the main difference as A. Leetham mentioned, but the 8000 range also has the ability to adjust the Motion Judder Canceller feature, which prevents the the infamous "soap opera effect". Another advantage is "Cinema Smooth", which is on the C8000, but not the C7000 (despite what's listed on Amazon's product page). This is a must have mode for me, to display 24p Blu-ray content at 96 Hz to avoid telecine judder.
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its the DYNAMIC CONTRAST RATIO. the 757 is 10 million to 1, the 857 is 12 million to 1, and the 755 is 4 million to one. if you can afford it the 757 with 10 million to one will give you a far better picture then the 755 at 4 million.
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120Hz is a different picture, some like it, some don't. You can always turn it off though. Contrast, however, EVERYONE likes better contrast. Go with the 55" Samsung. I own a 5271F Samsung and I love it. I am waiting for Samsung to pump out a 60 incher before I upgrade.