I have this TV and another 42" Samsung plasma.... thought I'd give the LCD a try. It has a nice picture on HD feeds.... but on "normal" cable channels the picture is less than stellar. I would have thought the larger 42" plasma would have shown this inadequacy more, but it actually seems more forgiving and the picture from the plasma is richer and crisper.... and it's only 720p rather than the 1080p.... two different animals I suppose. I just picked up a blu-ray player but have yet to run it through this TV, should be interesting.
All in all, a great TV, and I do notice less heat generated off the screen... a bonus in the summer heat of AZ in my bedroom.... so I'm definitely happy with the TV, just not "blown away" as I kind of expected to be.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
This LCD TV has an excellent picture. At first the sound did seem different from my old Sony, but that may have more to due with the fact that I read the negative comments about the sound on Amazon, so I was primed to be negative. Or it may be due to the placement of the speakers at the bottom of the screen instead of facing forward on the sides like my Sony. However, I turned-on the SRT function and it improved the sound. Right now I am sitting in the other room on the computer while my wife watches the TV and I can hear every word quite clearly. I also have the sound going through my stereo, but I hardly ever turn on the stereo.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I have always owned SONY TV's so switching brands was a big deal for me. I looked at spec's for all of the current major brands and went to my local big box electronic store to evaluate their performance. Samsung was better in specs and performance than the equivalent SONY at a cheaper price so my decision was easy. My only disappointment is the poor sound quality of the TV speakers. I have it integrated into my home theatre system so it is no problem but stand alone, the TV speakers are poor. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
After much research (Consumer Reports, Amazon, Best Buy) we absolutely got the best bang for our buck purchasing this through Amazon. Trust the other reviewers. The picture is great.. the sound a little bit tinny.. the delivery service reliable and on time. An excellent product all around.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
We recently purchased this TV to replace an older less impressive LCD TV, and what a difference. The clarity and color on this TV out of the box is excellent (though I will tune it in more with HD Essentials), and the options available for connectivity is impressive. Since we have only had this TV for about two months though, I will have to post an update with a little more time under the belt in regards to use, but I can honestly say so far this TV is Great! It is fairly light (we have it hanging from a wall on a mount with an arm so we can move it to point at different areas of the room), the 120Hz feature does make a difference watching HD sporting events - we love it!, 1080p looks amazing using this TV, and overall you couldn't ask for more simplicity in regards to mounting it. It looks like it'll mount to pretty much any mount out there right now. Plus, the setup menu has more options than most people will ever need (different settings for the speakers depending on use as well configurable options for the network link, etc). Overall, we give this TV a 5 out of 5 but what else do you expect from a Samsung?!Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Quality control on the Samsung line is poorer than expected....
My 37" 1080p LCD functioned for a total of 2.5 weeks and then the screen went BLACK...
A conversation with the hardly interested folks at Samsung Warranty Service -- really thrilled me when they said my TV was still in warranty --- OH JOY!
They informed me that based on the flashing red power light - that the critical internal "bulb" had burned out and needed replacement....
However -- they said that our "local service" facility would call me "sometime" after next Monday to schedule service....
If this is the kind of quality or service you anticipate after purchasing a $1,000 TV --- be my guest...
I've contacted Amazon to pursue the option of returning this LEMON for a full refund....
I'll post again to pass on the status...
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Oct. 08, 2008
Bingo! Amazon's inhouse complaint handler agreed that a new replacement TV was in order...
Within 3 days of contacting the Amazon folks - the new TV is already in transit to me..
I can NOT say the same thing about the Samsung warranty folks...
They seemed "programmed" to say only -- "Your set is under warranty, we will repair but not replace unless it can't be repaired"...
That is NOT what I wanted to hear..
Thankfully -- Amazon saved the day and stood behind the concept of CUSTOMER SATISFACTION.....
I remain a happy Amazon customer - but will wait to see how long THIS set runs before failing... While it worked - it was beautiful.... Time will tell.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Picture quality is out standing. Even when viewed from a slight angle picture quality is very good. Sound from internal speakers is fine. Had a minor problem getting TV set to recognize our DVD player. Samsung"s phone tech help was A + had problem cleared up in less than five minutes. Delivery driver was first class. Brought set into house and unpacked set as advertised. Driver powered set up before having me sign delivery bill.Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Hook up to satellite receiver was very easy. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
THE QUALITY OF MY SAMSUNG 37" LCD IS EXCELLENT.
PICTURE IS AS GOOD AS HD WITHOUT THE CABLE UPGRADE.
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Display is good and colors are vibrant.
Great thing it can connect to PC directly.
However, sound is not impressive.
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I purchased this product roughly for $1000 with a 20% cashback on eBay. I could not wait to gets my hands on this beauty as I read some great reviews on this unit. I have had a 40' Panasonic 40LC12 RPTV for over 3 years and I bought this unit as a replacement. However when the product arrived my first impression was, there is such a thing called 'too small'! This TV is a bedroom TV at best, not definitely a living room TV that you can enjoy watching football. Here are the pros and cons of this unit:
Cons:
* Anynet+ (which was an important factor for choosing this model) does not work very well. I have a HT-TZ515T home theater that is supposed to work great with this unit. To my disappointment, the anynet+ feature doesn't synchronize very well. When the TV is turned ON, the home theater would shut-down automatically. If you force the HT system ON, it disconnects the rear-wireless unit and you get a error message. Customer service told me that anynet+ is not a tested feature and is not guaranteed to work
* 60Hz: This TV takes about 40 seconds for switching back and forth between a SD and a HD signal.
* Incoherent SD-HD Transition: The LN37A550 gets stuck at either 480p or 1080i. So if you are watching a HD channel and you switch to a SD then you are stuck with 1080i resolution. You have to live with the 'bands' on the L & R of the screen. The manual says the bands can cause burn-in and is not covered under warranty. You have to turn the TV off and ON to restore full-screen 480p functionality. The simplest solution is to call your cable company to fix this problem. It is much easier to take care of this problem with the cable box
* Remote: Basic functions such as input selection, screen display size (wide-screen, just-fit etc) are hidden within the menus. Non-tech savvy users will find it extremely hard to maneuver and change these supposedly simple tasks. For example, you need to push the remote 7 times to change the display setting. What was Samsung thinking?
* SD Picture: The LN37A550 does a mediocre job in displaying SD signals on wide-screen. My Panasonic RPTV was fairly smooth compared to this TV.
* No Memory Card Reader: Are you kidding me? For a TV priced at $1200, who forgot to put a memory card reader on?
* Price: This TV is pretty pricey for the performance and specifications
Pros:
* Picture Quality: Bright,colorful, gorgeous display with HD content. My RPTV would not even come close to this beauty. This is the only reason why I would not return this unit.
* Style
* Frame comes pre-installed
* Light weight
* Low power consumption
Summary:
If I have to do it all over again, I would get a Panasonic 42' 1080p plasma TV that you can find on sale for roughly $800. If you want this TV for your living room, it is a baaad idea. The screen size is way too small. It looks like a 32' TV. I regret not getting the 40' model (costs $300 more). Did I forget to mention that the TV is too small? Well, it is!Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Excellent product, better Amazon price...I have no complaint so far...I will buy another Samsung LCD TV without any doubt...Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Amazon's online order processing and white glove delivery worked just fine, and the TV looked perfect when we turned it on. However, three hours later, a shaded horizontal band appeared suddenly across the center third of the screen. When we turned the set off and turned on again, the band was gone. But another three hours and it was there again. This occurred repeatedly. We called Samsung (easily reached and responsive.)They said the problem was not familiar to them, but they sent a tech (a week later after two slips in scheduling). The tech skillfully replaced the screen and the master control panel (he said they are new, not reconditioned), leaving us with a new TV except for the plastic case and the power supply. Actually, it may be newer now than it was when we got it, as the tech said many of the screws were stripped (we watched as he pulled them -- he did not strip them) and that it appeared to have been serviced previously. He questioned whether it might be a demo/floor model or a reconditioned instrument.
We are pleased with the post-repair picture quality. We have turned off the poor quality TV speakers and run the audio through a home theater system. Our rating deducts one star for the faulty original product and the TV speakers. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I purchased this LCD on September 4. White glove delivery was excellent, and it was delivered sooner than estimated (5 days to rural Minnesota). The color, clarity and overall picture on this LCD is incredible. Digital SD looks pretty darned good (better than on my LG plasma), and the HD picture simply blows us away. Awesome! I tweaked the settings a bit to fit our taste. I have it connected to HD cable box via HDMI cable. I tweaked the sound, and I don't find it bad it all. It's in an armoire so maybe that helps the sound resonate. Regardless, not bad sound at all. And as I said the picture is stunning and beautiful. I highly recommend this LCD. I liked it so much that I ordered the LN46A550 for our living room, which has a lot of windows in it, and which will be connected to existing Onkyo home theater. We are absolutely satisfied with the 37" LCD and with Amazon.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
While we saved to get the LN37A550 (we both liked the picture in a big box store and it was the only 37 inch that we could find that would fit in our current entertainment center) I really monitored the offerings from Amazon. Both my grown sons swear by this place. I remember reading over and over about how great the "White Glove" delivery was and that was my primary motivation to go with Amazon over any of the other vendors advertising here. Bottom line, I didn't notice that somewhere along the way "White Glove" changed to 40 inch or larger so I was very surprised when one guy with a hand truck showed up with a box that looked like it fell of the truck and he had backed over it. I will say that once out of the box it showed no signs of damage and I was asked to plug it in, test the remote and get a picture before he took off. Turned out I didn't have the right cable to really test the HD features but the picture is very good in regular definition.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I purchased Samsung LN37A550 from Amazon (shipped from 6th Ave Elec) in October, ordering on Tuesday and receiving the next Monday. I had looked at the Sony and LG 37" hdtv's also but settled on the Samsung because of the excellent customer reviews and I liked the small bezel and 37" width.
The set arrived doubled boxed, uncrating and setup were extremely easy as the Samsung user manual is very user friendly. My one complaint is the "tinny sound", I adjusted the "equalizer" settings making the sound more acceptable. We are delighted with picture quality, especially football games in hd. The factory settings are OK but there is a review where a customer listed his settings that were very helpful. I wanted to buy a Samsung upconverting DVD player so we could use the same remote, but after reading customer reviews I got a Sony upscaling player instead, you should see "Planet Earth" spectacular, althought the little speakers vibrate. Love this set and the buying experience via Amazon was great. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I purchased this Samsung after reading several reviews. Picked it up on special sale here on Amazon. I am very pleased with it, and give it a 5 star as far as I'm concerned. Some reviews are a little critical of the speaker sound, but it seems just fine to me. Of course you can add better speakers very easily if you wish.
The Amazon White Glove delivery was prompt, with no setup problems encountered. While there are other HD set out there, you won't go wrong buying this model. The 37" screen is just right size for where I have the set located.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
The tv is awesome as a computer monitor. I'm using it with a DVI to HDMI cable and it seems to have no flaws in image quality or response time. As a tv it is impressive and I appreciate all of the features. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Where to begin...Within two weeks this Samsung TV began turning itself off after 20 minutes. Soon afterwards the TV began sending out extremely loud crackling sounds which were impossible to turn off. Calling Samsung customer service was a nightmare and they botched the service contract with an area rep 3 times. The rep finally got out to fix the set and he had to order a whole new circuit board so that took another 2 weeks.
The black colors on the picture are truly awful and blotchy. And forget the sound quality, terrible. There's not much to like about this TV and it's been a bad experience with Samsung. I was going to buy another major brand but made the mistake of shopping for price -- guess ya get what you pay for.
Folks, do yourself a favor and go with the quality companies like S*NY; there's a reason these Samsung's are so much less money...they are far inferior. I'm stuck with this TV now and wished I'd never gotten a Samsung.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Provides one of the best pictures for an LCD TV, however despite claims of a "178- degree viewing angle", the picture has the typical LCD fade when viewed at angles.
Best suited for a room where the primary viewing is straight on.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Has anyone experienced a bleaching out when looking at this tv from the side. Direct on it is fine, but if I go three feet to the right or left,a nd am watching Wheel of Fortune for example, Pat's face becomes quiet pale. Maybe someone out there can help meGet more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Hands down Samsungs hd tv's give you the best picture, even in the store side by side you can tell the difference in pitcure. Visio is also made by Samsung. Thank you keep making great products. PeterGet more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
The Samsung flat screen is wonderful. The picture quality is superb and it was easy to set up.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
a solid 1080p TV, pre 120hz processing.
a great picture.
you have to make efforts to get everything set up correctly, including your cable box. If you don't it will not perform correctly (see other reviews of people complaining...)
The set is elegant looking.
Took my father, who has been a die-hard hdtv skeptic for 15 years... 2 Packers plays before he raved about how great the picture was...Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
a beautiful unit,i bought two,a 37 @ 40.i then updated my service to hd.the picture is something to behold.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
We researched flat screen TV's for about a year. My husband is a computer technician that also does audio/visual productions, so we knew what we were looking for in a TV. My husband said it was very easy to install. Amazon had the best price for this particular size and brand. We have had it about a month and are continually impressed with it. The HD channels we receive are just amazing. We will be purchasing another Samsung for our living room.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
After doing much research I decided to buy the LN37A550. Amazon had the best price. The picture was eveything I expected. Easy to install and great looking finish. The first thing I noticed, the sound was 'tinny'. After watching it for a one week I decided to return the unit. The "return" department was clearly in India and I could barely understand the woman I was speaking with. I ended up getting a VIZIO 37" 1080P. Picuture is great! Sound is awesome. Next step is to purchase a home theater system sometime after Christmas.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
My son researched various TVs for us to buy. We felt a 37 in. screen was the best size for our room. There aren't too many 37 in. TVs out there, but this Samsung LCD LN37A550 has been an excellent choice for us. The quality and price are great. We are delighted with our picture and it looks sleek and unobtrusive. Since we don't have cable we were concerned about the picture quality, but we have been pleasantly surprised. Only if there is quite bad weather is there any issue and we had that problem before. The time between ordering and delivery was only a few days and the delivery time was within the time frame specified. All told we would definitely recommend this product and amazon.com.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
This TV is wonderful. The picture is of very high quality. Some people complained about the sound being small, but I connected mine to my stereo and the sound is great. This is one of the best purchases I have made at a price that I could find no where else. The white glove delivery was very good, and it gave me a chance to make sure it worked before I let the delivery man go. I would reccommend this TV to anyone. So far so good.
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The Samsung LN37A550 is a very nice television and after about 1 month I still feel the same. I would also like to say that I was very pleased and impressed with the company that I got it from - Sixth Avenue Electronics. Instead of just shipping the TV in the manufacturers box as many retailers do. It was double boxed and had lots of packing material. That was very nice to see since I do worry about purchases possibly getting damaged in shipment. Lastly, I have made many purchases from Amazon and have always been 100% satisfied! Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
we have had this TV for aaboaut a month. The picture is great (and we aren't subscribing to HD yet), but the comments about the sound being 'crappy' or 'tinny' are also true. There is a menu to adjust the equalizer, etc, but it doesn't sem to help a lot. We have chosen to run the digital sound output through stereo receiver, so it si not an issue. Overall, the Amazon price is the best bargain. Delivery was GREAT. TV was easy to install and setup. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I had been looking for my first HD Television for years. Between being picky and also not having a lot of cash flow(College student) I kept looking and looking. Finally after narrowing down my size down to a 37, and my price around $1000, I found this gem. The picture on this television is fantastic and for several functions. I play my Xbox 360 on it, and the picture looks as sharp as ever and there is little to no blur, (Gears of War 2 is crystal clear. Some games arent rendered very high, but the picture still looks great). I also watch DVDs on it a lot, and they look great too, unfortunately my DVD player is pretty basic and doesnt put out the best colors. When I see content in true HD, this television shows just how well it can perform. The blacks are very black and other other colors are bright and sharp. The only down side to this television would be the slight motion blur, and I mean slight. And even though there is not much 1080p content out there, I thought is would be nice to have when such content becomes more abundant. I give this a confident 4.8 out of 5, leaving out the .2 for technology flaws that I am not keen enough to notice or care about. I highly recommend this television.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
