does this tv really have annoying pop up advertiising?
2082442
I have had this TV since July and have experienced no popup ads. I do see popups that cover only the very top of the screen that will ask you to perform a system update or tell you that your TV is disconnected from the network. These go away after about 10 seconds.
998410
LOL, 'fake' is a great term to describe it. Don't return it, it's fine. What you're seeing is sometimes referred to as SOE, or the "Soap-Opera-Effect" because it looks like you're watching some cheaply produced daytime television. It has to do with the way the source material was recorded, how it maps to the refresh rate of your new TV, interpolation and other large words you don't care about. What you do care about is pressing the green Menu button on your remote, selecting the first option 'Picture' and then 'Picture Options' about 9 items down. In this menu you want to change the feature called "Auto Motion Plus" from 'Standard' to 'Clear.' Walter and friends should look a little less fake now. I never understood why Samsung sets it that way by default, it drives me nuts!
1253521
I purchased a Samsung 46 inch Smart TV and it also crackles and pops as it warms up or cools down after it is turned off. Very annoying. I have loosened all the screws in the back, re-tightened them all, even put wd-40 on them, loosened them again, etc. etc. hoping it would ease the problem. No such luck. They use a cheap plastic casing which expands and contracts and the TV warms up or cools down. A brand new TV that costs $1000.00 should not do this! While the picture is great, the cracking makes it to irritating to watch. This weekend the TV is going to be returned. I'm going to try another maker. Samsung, take note. I purchased a Samsung 46 inch Smart TV and it also crackles and pops as it warms up or cools down after it is turned off. Very annoying. I have loosened all the screws in the back, re-tightened them all, even put wd-40 on them, loosened them again, etc. etc. hoping it would ease the problem. No such luck. They use a cheap plastic casing which expands and contracts and the TV warms up or cools down. A brand new TV that costs $1000.00 should not do this! While the picture is great, the cracking makes it to irritating to watch. This weekend the TV is going to be returned. I'm going to try... » Read More I purchased a Samsung 46 inch Smart TV and it also crackles and pops as it warms up or cools down after it is turned off. Very annoying. I have loosened all the screws in the back, re-tightened them all, even put wd-40 on them, loosened them again, etc. etc. hoping it would ease the problem. No such luck. They use a cheap plastic casing which expands and contracts and the TV warms up or cools down. A brand new TV that costs $1000.00 should not do this! While the picture is great, the cracking makes it to irritating to watch. This weekend the TV is going to be returned. I'm going to try another maker. Samsung, take note. « Show Less
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No...not at all. I find the picture suburb. Especially when paired with a high end Sony Bluray machine. The television changes settings automatically based on the content you are watching.
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http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57588584-285/turn-off-banner-ads-on-your-2013-panasonic-tv/
1998019
Yes, I have the same exact issue and it's very annoying. It seems to me that it is the plastic casing. The popping starts about 10 minutes after I turn on the television and lasts about 20-30 minutes. It then stops and starts again when I turn it off. I wonder what we can do about it?? Seems like something that Samsung won't be able to fix.... Has anyone contacted Samsung?
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You can turn off what's called "Motion Eye Care" for each input in the advanced settings of each input. This gets rid of the "soap opera" effect. I have this turned off on ALL my inputs, I do not care for it at all. After turning it off, the picture looks simply amazing! I love this TV and so do people who come over to watch movies with us. I hope that helps. ~Steve~
959127
I do not notice anything like that on my display. So far, for me, this is a really good TV.
2240103
I bought a 50" 8UK Pannasonic tv a few years back. It had the same problem. So I exchanged it for another one. It also buzzed, but less so, so I kept it. Today, 3(?) years later, it still buzzes - especially on white or bright scenes. I'm seriously considering one of the 42" Panasonic plasmas for my bedroom, but am leaning to an LCD because I really don't want any buzzing/background noise in that smaller room.
1931467
No, not that I am aware of. Having this TV for 6 months now, still very happy.
1573987
I also just got this tv & am having the same issue. It's very distracting & is driving me crazy! Im actually considering sending it back & going back to my sony sxrd. Any help would be much appreciated because i do love the color depth on this tv & hate to get rid of it.
461024
I saw something about turning off auto detect tv type or some setting like that on game consoles
1429052
I purchased a refurbished one in December for about $1,200 including the shipping. When the tv arrived the power cord was not in the box. Samsung did send another one in about two weeks. Then when I got it hooked up the tv made a popping sound. The good thing is it was under warranty and it was fixed by replacing the main board. There were no cosmetic blemishes on the unit when we received it. If you don't mind having couple of possible problems, it will save some money. Other than that it is a great tv. Hope this helps with your decision.
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No, but it does have a pop-up handle. Also, the little remote clicks into the back of the unit so you can carry it along too. I like this little TV!
443424
I'm glad I found your post Alan... I almost sold this TV over the OPC issue. I found it terribly irritating, but turning it on and to 1 fixed it.
1924333
I have not noticed it. But I use it only for playing DVD with sales info in the Salon. There is a lot of background noise there so I may not be as tuned in to it. Sorry. Ill hope someone else has a better answer for you.
624446
After your post, I started looking for the "sparkling pixels" on my Sony, but haven't seen any yet. I never noticed any on the Sonys that I observed in the showrooms either. It does appear that the higher priced Samsungs have the shiny screen, but not this one. Something else that is easy to check out at your local electronics store. C-NET is great for reviews that look for these factors.