Samsung LN40B550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

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It features a 39.9" screen (measured diagonally) with widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1080 pixels, and Touch of Color high-gloss finish -- black with red accents. There are built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) and a built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required).
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- 40-inch (60Hz) LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest picture possible and red Touch of Color design
- 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 6ms response time, Wide Color Enhancer 2 for more vivid colors
- Game mode speeds up image processing response; side-mounted USB port for displaying JPEG/MPEG files and listening to MP3 audio
- Inputs: 4 HDMI-CEC, 2 component, 1 composite, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 optical digital audio output
- Includes removable stand; measures 38.7 x 26.6 x 10 inches with stand
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 "Very good !" 2010-02-05
By fatman2 (michigan)
You have to compare model numbers when your comparing ratings and prices. There seems to be too many and can be confusing. This particular model lives up to my expectations.

 "Best bang 4 the buck" 2010-02-05
By Norse Rider (San Francisco)
This is my first HDTV, but I've been watching HD at friends places for a few years now. This TV has everything I was looking for - a great picture, multiple HDMI inputs (for cable box, gaming console and stereo), swivel stand and top brand. For $750 I consider it a bargin. If your looking for great sound in your room, it's worth investing in a sound bar or true surround stereo system, but out-of-the-box in our small living room the sound is sufficient. I highly recommend this TV.

 ""White glove" delivery ?" 2010-02-01
By James Woodlock
The TV is everything it's supposed to be. I upgraded from a projection SD TV so this one is fabulous. The delivery wasn't so fabulous. The so called "white glove" service was more like "brown glove". It was two days late from the scheduled delivery, nobody ever called. I managed to figure out who the delivery service was but couldn't get a human to ask about delivery. After much pounding of my telephone's keypad it finally defaulted to a person who gave me a day but not a time period. Amazon was zero help with delivery.



The delivery company's statement of service said there would be two drivers and they would do a complete set-up. The, one, driver barely managed to get it into my house and out of the box then had no idea how to do anything other than plug in the power. I'm a techie so it didn't matter and delivery was free. I guess you get what you pay for.



PS: The "red touch of color" is a marketing gimmick as it can't be seen under any lighting conditions except a direct spot light. It didn't have anything to do with my decision to buy this model.

 "Great TV, poor shipping" 2010-02-01
By K. Fisher (Iowa, USA)
This TV is great. It has a great picture and look to the screen quality. The ToC gives a nice asthetic feel to it and I love how my PS3 games and Blu-ray movies appear on the television. I definitely recommend the TV to anyone looking for a nice, relatively large flat screen for a reasonable price.



However, if the shipper is Pilot Air or through Amazon.com specifically, I DO NOT recommend ordering it. Granted, I ordered the TV in the winter time and live in the Midwest. I was expecting it to be delayed, as the many blizzards that rip through this area during this time of the year. What I was not expecting was making all the calls I did just to track my TV down!! Let alone, I find out it had been deferred several times to other locations all over and around the city I live in. My town is not that small (around 100,000 people) and shipping shouldn't have been as frustrating as it was. And after all my aggravations, I did receive my television, perfectly in-tact... just 3 weeks later than I anticipated.



If you must pay a bit more and have UPS ship it, I would highly recommend doing that. The money you save is not worth the hassle that this shipper caused me.

 "Great TV" 2010-01-31
By Patricia A. Meyer (Albuquerque, NM)
Looks great, If you are worried, the red border is not garish or really noticeable on the frame. My son set it up by himself and adjusted the widescreen to automatic and we were up and running. We have really enjoyed the TV. The small criticism I have is that the width of the infrared receptor is small, in other words, if you leave things near the receptor, it is harder to switch channels.


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Sony’s S-series TVs put amazing picture quality and stunning dynamic contrast in reach for value-oriented consumers who want to step up into the Sony Full HD 1080p experience. These TVs represent the entry-level models in Sony’s large screen offerings in 2009 and offer the superior resolution and contrast, advanced image processing features, and variety of HD input options available on high-end BRAVIA HDTVs -- all in an affordable package. With three HDMI connections, you can hook up a Sony PlayStation3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. You also have numerous other HD connection options, including YPbPr Component inputs as well as a PC input for using your laptop or desktop PC with your big-screen HDTV. No matter which HD source you use, the exclusive Sony BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor ensures that images look sharp and brilliant. With BRAVIA Link compatibility, you can easily expand your high-resolution home theatre set-up with optional BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, or BRAVIA Input Link Modules. And BRAVIA Sync makes controlling everything a snap. Additionally, BRAVIA S-Series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by incorporating advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen. Utilizing these features can reduce power consumption by up to 60% in a typical home theater environment.
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- Full Hd 1080P Resolution And Stunning Contrast
- Features Advanced Contrast Enhancer (Ace) For An Impressive Dynamic Contrast Ratio Of 30,000:1 And Bravia Engine
- The Bravia S Series Kdl40S5100 Has 6 Hd Inputs Which Are Provided To Connect All Of Your Hd Devices
- Signal Compatibility is about 1080P
- Compatibility is Vesa (300 Mm X 300 Mm)
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 "cracking static sounds on TV speakers" 2010-02-05
By J. Siu (san francisco, CA)
I love this TV. The pictures are beautiful!! The sound is great too, except that I, and others could hear loud static sounds from the speakers when the volume is turned up to about 30ish. You don't hear this in all movies or programs. I believe it may be base related. But it totally just ruins the mood whenever you are watching action movies... please read up reviews on the 32" Sony Bravia, this item also has very poor sound reviewS. I know so because I was considering a 32" Sony as well. Hey, maybe I just got a lemon. Good luck!

 "Great by for the money" 2010-01-30
By Herb fm Kingston (KINGSTON, TN, US)
I bought this TV as a Christmas present for myself. I got it at a great price through Amazon. It was $100 lower than the nearest local source. Free shipping too! I have satellite TV and the picture looks great. The sound is a little disappointing at low levels. I plan to install a stereo amplifier and larger speakers which will solve that problem. The initial setup was a bit tricky but I was able to complete it without extra help. Generally, I am a happy camper with this purchase.

 "Not bad but I can't recommend it..." 2010-01-03
By Rebel_w_Cause (FL)
I've had this Sony Tv now for a month and feel I can give an adequate review. This series of Sony HDTV is the "S" series which is Sony's lower end model (they have a "V" and "W" also). For the price-point (under six fifty) the pic quality is not bad. The sound using HDMI is also fine as far as volume goes. Granted, the tone quality (richness) is not very good but none of the speakers on these HDTV's are. Contrary to other reviews, I found the speakers to be above average.



However, I really can't recommend this tv because the update (fix) did not fix anything for me. The color shifting remains after the update and I have tried 2 of these tvs now. Sony support has been fairly good but in the end they haven't fixed anything yet. If you are considering this tv, please read online for complaints for the S and V series. People mention the color shift and noise poping even after the updates so while the update may work for some people, clearly it is is not for others. I really have spent much too much time on this. I really wish I had just purchased a different TV even if it meant doing so at a higher cost. If you do decide to get this tv, make sure you get a really good price on it!!



Finally, the picture on this tv is pretty good and I don't doubt that the software fix work for some people. If it had worked for me I would have given this tv 4 stars. The fact that I've had this problem with 2 Sony's now just makes me question this model (also, I didn't mention that I have tried different hdmi cable as well as swapped out my cable box thinking these might be the cause).



All I am saying is do your research and "buyer be informed."



One last thing I will mention, because I haven't seen it mentioned in any of the other reviews is about the Sony recommended memory cards for the update. Even if you don't have a card on their list try the one you have BUT MAKE SURE you format it first as suggested in their instructions (FAT32). I only had a 128mb card (not on their list) and it didn't work. I noticed the Fat32 instructions and tried that and the update ran perfectly.



I hope this has been helpful.

 "No Problem with Autodimmer - December 2009 Product" 2010-01-02
By T. Caire (Portland, OR United States)
I purchased this TV only a week ago. It was manufactured recently, having been delivered to the local store I bought it from in December 2009 (per the box it arrived in). I haven't had any issue with the Autodimmer feature. Perhaps the newer units have the necessary software, as another reviewer mentioned. Having paid only $599 for it, I am very pleased with the picture. I also liked the intuitive setup features and the simple remote control. I should mention that I'm not a TV-geek ... other reviewers are far more knowledgeable about details of HD TVs than I am.

 "Is easier to work with than one of its competitors" 2009-12-29
By Router user
I am comparing the sony to a JVC that was about the same price. I am by no means an expert when it comes to flat panel TV's.



I did not buy from this site. One of the national clubs has a better return policy. I purchased this TV and a 42 inch JVC. I am returning the JVC. The Sony controls and remote (although not multifunction)are superior in most aspects. I purchased both the JVC and Sony at the same time.



Most of what I have to say are based on using QAM on Comcast (no cable box). With the switch to all digital I found that Comcast in my area (northern suburb of Chicago) has put the digital starter stations on QAM. This means if you have a QAM digital tuner on the TV you can get these stations. Almost all large screen TV's have QAM.



The Sony found the stations (about 100 of them) and put them in a fairly logical order. I had to go through each QAM station and label them through "managing stations". I will have to make a cheat sheet showing which station is which. I have not seen any reviews that address the time it takes to change stations. The Sony changes stations much faster than the JVC.



It appears to be viewable in a brightly lit room. At night it is very bright. I have not modified any of the settings - yet.



I have not yet noticed the problems with the dimmer function that a lot of people have complained about, perhaps I have the update.



It does not in my opinion manage the switching between wide screen and 4:3 very well. It seems like I am always changing the settings depending on what I am watching. The JVC did a better job.



The JVC had an Ipod dock. My teenage sons really like this they were disappointed when I told them I was returning it.



If I was only using the tv through a cable box I don't know that wouldn't be more favorable toward the JVC. It is a larger screen for the same amount of money.




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16:9 Full HD 1080p resolution panel (1920x1080) accepts virtually any high definition video signal and renders it with optimum resolution, so you can take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc players and Sony PlayStation 3 entertainment systems that can deliver 1080p content.

Motionflow 120Hz technology
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BRAVIA Link compatibility expands your HDTV's capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately).

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ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM
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Exceeds Energy Star 3.0 Requirements
Sony W-series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by over 15% on Home Mode. In addition, they incorporate advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen.

What's in the Box
Sony BRAVIA W-Series KDL-40W5100 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Remote control RM-YD027 with batteries, AC power cord, Cable clamper (attached to the Table-Top Stand), Operating Instructions, Quick Setup Guide, Warranty Card, Safety and Regulatory Booklet, Table-Top Stand, Screws

Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

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- Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces judder and sharpens fast-moving images for a crisp, more natural picture
- The built-in BRAVIA Internet Video feature allows you to access select on-demand entertainment available through your broadband connection
- Select and personalize your entertainment experience with widgets on your BRAVIA HDTV
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 "Nice buy" 2010-02-05
By J. Jerry (Central New Jersey United States)
I just upgraded for a 42" Samsung DLP from a few years and the difference is big. I did some research and liked the reviews I found of this TV. The under $1000 price was the factor with my wife. The picture is great, especially the sports I have watched. I haven't messed with picture setting as I am happy with how it looks out of box. The height of the TV was a factor so this Sony fit the bill.

I have unit played through an Onkyo amplifier so I can't say anything about the TV's speakers. I played some online video's through them and it was OK.

I'm not a big techie and I am having some issues changing the widgets but not a big deal yet. I bought the Linksys gaming adapterLinksys by Cisco Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming and Video Adapterand the TV is online. I did order the adapter from Amazon but canceled it when delivery would take 1 to 2 months.

All in all very happy with this television.

 "Sony Bravia 40"" 2010-02-01
By T. T. Wisniewski (Plymouth, NH)
With the available features and quality this was an excellent choice at the price point. Easy to set up, behaves very well with my connected HDMI devices. Overall a great product.

 "Great TV for just a TV. Extra features are okay.." 2010-01-31
By Tony R. Matthews (Richmond, VA)
I got this tv from sonystyle. It's a great tv. I have the Samsung40B650. So i make comparisons because they are priced so similarly.



Appearance

Appearance-wise this tv loses to the samsung. There is no glossy screen, but the sony does look good in a bright room. However, sony doesnt swivel. The tv viewing angle is almost 180 and I never have to worry about glares as well. The frame is simple and it looks very professional. The samsung line is pretty and stylish. Both tvs are great, you have to decide whether style or simplicity is what you need.



Sound

HDMI-CEC works great. I got a sony bluray theatre with this product. One remote to control sound is amazing. The tv sound is okay. Because of the way the speakers are position, it kind of looks like it comes from the bottom of the tv, not so much natural. Any flat screen tv will perform horribly with sound if it is paired with 10W speakers.



Features

If you have worked the playstation 3, you will transition smoothly with the xmb crossbar. It's not complicated. Just a different feel.



If you arent using a cable box, TV guide works to provide you with information per channel using your analog coax. Unfortunately it isn't able to decipher the digital channels, so all your HD channels are not identified. You can manually move the channels to the appropriate name, but it does take some time.



The tv is also internet capable. I've used the on-demand amazon. And it renders well for their non-hd shows. It does hiccup now and then. Netflix just became available but it only streams movies you place on your queue. It isn't as advance as the Xbox 360 interface. The tv is also dlna capable where it can stream videos from your computer. The music seems to do well. The video looks awful. Unless its a 720 file. It looks worse than standard def tv. For this reason, i just stick to streaming my videos from my comp on my xbox 360. I dont know if the 360 processes the video better but its definitely not as choppy or pixelated. The tv has updated its firmware three times already. I haven't seen a better response time or any big changes to know what is happening.



Not really a big deal, but you can turn off the illumination of sony when the tv is on. For some reason, manufacturers decided it would be cool to light up their emblem to distract you from your viewing pleasures. Most people dont care. I found it annoying. So thank you SONY!



Channels/Inputs can be labeled with text, not just 'game' or 'dvd'



Gaming

One reason I got this tv is because I hated the gaming on the samsung tv. The hdmi input had a lag which messed up gameplay online. This tv does not have a lag.



Bluray

1080p looks great:)



Overall, the tv is amazing. There are a few turn offs, but this tv is great. The number of inputs are great. The tv color didnt need calibration. I guess i should talk about 120Hz. Yeah, it's there. Never used it. Sony has really lost a few points in reputation based on the cheap lines they put out- the s and l line specifically. The W line is certainly competitive but not cheap. I see the price has gone down fairly well. 900s are a great deal for this tv and I would buy it again.



I know my review is pretty nontraditional. I was trying to fill gaps that other reviews do not. If you have any questions, feel free to ask away!

 "The PERFECT TV for a Small Bedroom" 2010-01-31
By Dominus (New Jersey, USA)
Make no mistake people, the 40 inch Sony W5100 is a GREAT DLNA complient HDTV. The image quality is pristine. The technology used in the W series is the same as their XBR series without all of the "extras". This TV will even stream Netflix over an internet connection! Really. Sony's stellar design and quality are enough of an extra for me. I got this TV at Best Buy for $900. A steal in my opinion.



I have had the set for the last 2 weeks and have enjoyed watching the Australian Open and NFL Playoffs in HD. Sports look beautiful on this TV. I had a Sony Bravia 32 inch 720p HD, but wanted to upgrade to a larger, full HD set. My bedroom is 12X12 and this TV is large enough to comfortably suit my needs. It's big without being obnoxious. It looks GREAT, has fantastic image quality, and has some cool interactive features to stream content from your computer.



I play games and Blu-Ray movies on my PS3. Games like Uncharted 2, Metal Gear Solid 4, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2, Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time, and Batman: Arkham Asylum look fantastic. The colors are deep, rich, and vibrant. This TV makes these particular games shine in the graphics category. Who knew? Video games that almost come to life from the screen...



I've seen "9", "Up", "Wall-e", "Inglorious Bastards", and "300" all on Blu-Ray on this set. The picture quality is simply breathtaking. Love the animated movies. Colors in those movies are particularly vibrant. Blu-Ray really makes this TV look awfully impressive.



I haven't spent too much time with the Network features of this TV other than using Netflix on it. There are a whole bunch of Widgets on this TV that allow you to check the weather, news, scores, etc. Most of these are useless. I want to report that once again, Netflix works flawlessly over this TV. Picture quality is very good. I'm talking about DVD quality streaming here. This TV can also stream movies and music and pictures from your computer over a network. Haven't done that. Yet.



This is really a great TV. If you can get one for $900 or less, I DARE YOU to find a better "future-proof" HDTV. Like I said before, this TV looks great and has great image quality.



I am not reviewing the sound on this HDTV because I use the optical audio input to connect to my Denon S-301 surround sound system.

 "Bad value for Widgets and Internet video" 2010-01-17
By N. Gonela (GA)
Purchased this TV for $750 incl taxes at local B&M store.

Hoped to get better value for extra price since this has Bravia widgets , Internet conn , You tube ... etc



This is after upgrading to the latest firmware as of 01/16/10



You tube videos quality is real bad for 40inch .

Tried Promotional videos from Michael Jackson, they look too grainy . Not MTV or HD quality for sure .

Has a dozen video options .

Yahoo widgets take too long to load , for weather , news .

Has the same issue of light bands (diagnal) from top left and top right corners coming into center fading away.

This issue repeats with 40V5100 series TV too( returned ). Called for tech support , they recommend to decrease backlight ! .



Picture quality is good . Audio is ok .



Might end up returning this too .












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 "Red flashing and some sound issues" 2010-02-07
By J. Edwards
This TV has pretty decent sound and picture, but is plagued by a few issues which could likely be resolved with a simple firmware update (if sony ever provides it)



I am talking about the "red flash" issue. This is actually an issue involving automatic jumping up and down of color temperature during normal operation of the set, but has garnered the name "red flashing" since it can become very noticeable during scenes with lots of red in the background as you can plainly see the colors getting brighter and dimmer at random times during the scene. Scenes with deep blue backgrounds (The Daily Show) can exhibit some pretty severe blue flashing at times too.



The sound pops and crackles a bit when you change channels on this TV, and there is a little barely audible fuzz and static on the built-in speakers. The sound on certain HDMI connected devices may not work if you turn them on before turning the TV on. I think these issues also boil down to the firmware.



The inputs on this TV are awesome, and the experience is otherwise great, and the price is very affordable.



If the above mentioned issues can be addressed by firmware (if only the red flash, since I find it most annoying) I will gladly upgrade my rating to 5 stars.

 "Sony KDL-40V5100" 2010-02-02
By Robert C. Brown (San Diego, CA)
Received in excellent condition, mounted to wall with easy (and only needed one person). Has been an excellent choice in picture, sound and ease of use. Would recommend a PS3 to go with it for ease of accessing internet, and streaming video from Netflix. Haven't played any games on it yet, but sure with the picture quality already seen it will be a great time.

 "Stay Away from V series" 2010-01-28
By Arno B. Schwarz (Tolland, CT)
I bought this TV for my living room. This is my fourth Sony TV. I thought it would be great. I have it hooked up with a comcast cable box via HDMI. Every time I went from an SD channel to an HD channel or HD channel ot SD channel my screen went "BLACK", but I still had sound. I had to go back to an SD or HD channel and then it would allow me to change channels. This is crap. I upgraded the firmware, changed the cable box and hdmi cable. It still did the same thing. At times it also shows split screen as well. I am sending it back. I am giving Sony another chance. I recently purchased the W5100 series and could not be more thrilled. Stay away from the V series it is junk!

 "Nice television for its size." 2010-01-19
By H. Crosland (Maryland)
I initially started off with the LG 42" and was not impressed with the picture but with this and only losing 2 inches I was very impressed withthe picture quality...here are some of my thoughts:



After playing around with the settings, watching TV, doing some gaming and running some blu rays and standard DVDs thru it here is what I observed.



*for obvious reasons, the PS3 does a better job showing standard DVDs. Upscaling thru a PS3 makes older DVDs look a whole lot better (and worse) which may give rise over the whole double dipping argument.





*Speaking of which, I ran a few standard DVD movies thru just to get an idea of how they would look and if I would consider getting the blu ray and here is what I saw:



Star Trek II and III Collector's edition - @ 120hz it does not age well at all. Between these 2 and Undiscovered Country, they were my faves and the only ones I would consider getting on blu ray, but the upscaling makes it look a lot grainier and "fake".



Sky Captain, 300 and Minority Report - because of the way they were filmed, (the graininess and sepia tones that were used) the visuals are a mixed bag. Would rather watch them at standard def. in 60hz than at 120hz



Saving Private Ryan - does really well upscaled to 120hz. I would be curious to see how this looks in Blu ray.



Predator II - another movie that didn't fare well in upscaling @120hz



Star Wars ESB and RotJ - Looked surprisingly well for upscaling @120hz. Many smaller details I never saw really stood out. I will test the newer ones later.



Lord of the Rings - @120hz, I can wait for the extended edition of the blu ray to come out.



The Godfather - @120hz it looked great also.



The Incredibles - looked incredible @120hz



* Popped in a few HD-DVDs (yes I still have mine attached to my 360) and they benefitted from the 120hz upscale. No surprises there.



* Gaming-wise the resolution is somewhat better. Dragon's Age on the 360 looks sharper and crisper now. MW2 does also but the motionblur could be better.



Assassin's Creed on the PS3 really stands out and actually has me considering switching some of my cross platform titles coming out from the 360 to the PS3.



* TV wise - one thing I did learn is that I cant turn my FIOS box all the way up to 1080i. The TV and box won't register. It goes as far as 720p and then the TV supposedly upscales the pic to 1080p (not sure if that is 100% true). With all the settings on, the picture quality is only as good as the channel and show has been filmed. Depending if you may consider how irritating everything is being handled at 120hz with all the settings on, you could wind up turing some of the most important features off while watching regular TV. Even some of the Hi Def stations had some issues.

 "Goog Design Poor quality of image on 480i" 2009-12-22
By Mauricio del Río Calderón
On standard tv signal (480i) I spected a better quality, for HD signal the quality improves a lot.


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