Resolution 1366 x 768 I have seen these TVs in the store, and they look great - what I don't understand is the 1366 x 768 resolution.HDTV and all HD formats support a maximum of 1920x1080 resolution (1920p) and I am thinking if I want this to look excellent over the next couple of years then it should support that resolution natively.Why 1366? Are there 1920 panels out there? Resolution 1366 x 768 I have seen these TVs in the store, and they look great - what I don't understand is the 1366 x 768 resolution.HDTV and all HD formats support a maximum of... » Read More Resolution 1366 x 768 I have seen these TVs in the store, and they look great - what I don't understand is the 1366 x 768 resolution.HDTV and all HD formats support a maximum of 1920x1080 resolution (1920p) and I am thinking if I want this to look excellent over the next couple of years then it should support that resolution natively.Why 1366? Are there 1920 panels out there? « Show Less
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There are two major HD standards, 720 and 1080. Of those there are two varieties, progressive (p) and interlaced (i). The first number (1366 in the case of this model) is vertical pixels. The second number (768) is horizontal pixels, which means this TV doesn't have enough pixels to display the full quality of a 1080(p or i) signal because that standard requires 1080 vertical pixels.This TV converts 1080i signals to 720(p?) resolution but the native resolution is 720.Yes, there are LCD TVs that run at 1920x1080 but they are pretty new to the market and more expensive than this model. There are two major HD standards, 720 and 1080. Of those there are two varieties, progressive (p) and interlaced (i). The first number (1366 in the case of this model) is vertical pixels. The second number (768) is horizontal pixels, which means this TV doesn't have enough pixels to display the full quality of a 1080(p or i) signal because that standard requires 1080 vertical pixels.This TV converts 1080i signals to 720(p?) resolution but the native resolution is 720.Yes, there are LCD TVs that run at 1920x1080 but they are pretty new to the market and more expensive... » Read More There are two major HD standards, 720 and 1080. Of those there are two varieties, progressive (p) and interlaced (i). The first number (1366 in the case of this model) is vertical pixels. The second number (768) is horizontal pixels, which means this TV doesn't have enough pixels to display the full quality of a 1080(p or i) signal because that standard requires 1080 vertical pixels.This TV converts 1080i signals to 720(p?) resolution but the native resolution is 720.Yes, there are LCD TVs that run at 1920x1080 but they are pretty new to the market and more expensive than this model. « Show Less
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dont u mean --- signal because that standard requires 1080 horizontal pixels. the tv has 1366 vertical so u must have made a typing errorraf
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This was purchased for a customer repair so I do not have access to this machine to test resolution. All I can say for sure is that it did support 1024x768 on our test monitor.Sorry I could not supply a better answer.
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I'm curious how the computer linked with to the large plasma screen looks. I would think that 1024 x 768 on such a large screen might look a bit fuzzy or pixelated. Do you see problems with this? Would you recommend going for a higher resolution?
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I am certainly no TV guru but, I had purchased the LN40A550 & returned it & bought the LN40A650 & could not be happier! We noticed immediately that the picture looked faded on the 550 & went to one of the local retailers & found that this is a common complaint on these units. They actually had a LN40A550 & LN40A650 side by side in the store & there is a huge difference. We are very impressed with the picture quality regardless of what we are watching. We have had many friends commenting on the awesome picture on this TV. Hope this helps. Les
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My guess Gus is that when you''re first setting it to "external monitor", it's initially at a resolution that the TV can't handle, and thus the TV doesn't recognize the input. I found that with this TV, the best resolution for AWESOME clarity is 1360x768. In addition, the forms of resolution that your PC can output will depend on your video card. The forms of resolution might also vary depending on if you use VGA or DVI, as with my laptop. If you have a DVI output on your PC I would HIGHLY suggest that you buy a DVI-to-HDMI cable!!! (It doesn't need to be an expensive one because with digital cables there's no need for shielding). My guess Gus is that when you''re first setting it to "external monitor", it's initially at a resolution that the TV can't handle, and thus the TV doesn't recognize the input. I found that with this TV, the best resolution for AWESOME clarity is 1360x768. In addition, the forms of resolution that your PC can output will depend on your video card. The forms of resolution might also vary depending on if you use VGA or DVI, as with my laptop. If you have a DVI output on your PC I would HIGHLY suggest that you buy a DVI-to-HDMI cable!!! (It doesn't need to be an expensive one because... » Read More My guess Gus is that when you''re first setting it to "external monitor", it's initially at a resolution that the TV can't handle, and thus the TV doesn't recognize the input. I found that with this TV, the best resolution for AWESOME clarity is 1360x768. In addition, the forms of resolution that your PC can output will depend on your video card. The forms of resolution might also vary depending on if you use VGA or DVI, as with my laptop. If you have a DVI output on your PC I would HIGHLY suggest that you buy a DVI-to-HDMI cable!!! (It doesn't need to be an expensive one because with digital cables there's no need for shielding). « Show Less
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Depending on which model you get there are two different "HD" resolutions. The MB168B has a resolution of 1366 x 768 HD. The MB168+ is the full 1920 x 1080 HD version of the monitor. The lower priced model, MB168B might be 720 HD if that helps you understand the difference. Tv's work in 720HD and 1080HD. Naturally the 1080 is the higher image quality and higher resolution. It might also be affected by the usb port used. The full effects such as brightness and best image quality require the usb 3.0 connection. It will work on usb 2.0 but not to its potential.
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Pretty much my only reason for purchasing a tv like this or equivalent is for pc and and in display properties only show whatever monitor is hooked up and only shows what resolutions is capable of, example: if I have a 22" hooked up it shows its resolutions and if I change it to lets say 19" it will only show its resolutions. I did email samsung and see what they say but have a feeling it will be weeks before a response.
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According to the manual, the TV supports up to SXGA which is 1280x1024. But I haven't tried it yet.
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Yea, in the specs it metions that 1366768), 16:9 is compatible, since it's a wide screen display, so you should be good at that resolution. :)
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Best thing to always do is look at your HDTV's specs or user manual to see supported modes. about 90% of the TVs under 46" are 720p (1280x720/60Hz) so set your resolution to that. Vizios are better for 1080P under 46". Make sure your connections are tight and always start at 720P when you change TVs. Unless the box states it supports full HD start there.
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Jedi Master: I have the same concern about one of my Samsung TVs. The screen reads 1920x1080i, 60Hz. I'm aware that in the US, all electricity is at 60Hz, so I wonder why Samsung would have made this spec so prominent on the display, when instead it could have put the refresh rate instead. Any ideas?
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My guess is it's the same panel as used in a lot of 7" netbooks, so around 800x480. It's NOT HDTV but the picture is pretty good considering its size and price... it's not HDTV but with a good signal the picture looks pretty good. Edit-- found this link (manufacturer's--http://www.axionzone.com/App/stx.productdetail.asp?did=41) , their 9" model is 800x480, and another 7" is 480x234 so it's possible that's all it is. The 8701 isn't listed so it's still not easy to know for sure. I still think it looks good for its size.
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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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When you say resolution, you mean the image on the TV? I had to force my computerto the correct one, because it says you have the wrong resolution. Did the computer detect your monitor/TV set?
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The highest resolution for this Samsung monitor is 1920 x 1080. While there are better monitors that support what you're looking for in terms of higher resolution - you are not going to find one in this price range. We felt that this particular monitor provided us with the happy medium we were looking for. It was a great price, the resolution (which may not be at the top) is still better than the others in this price range and Samsung monitors are consistently better in terms of color quality and overall performance. The ability to tilt the screen vertically and lock it in place is also is a cool feature, especially if you do a multi-monitor setup! The highest resolution for this Samsung monitor is 1920 x 1080. While there are better monitors that support what you're looking for in terms of higher resolution - you are not going to find one in this price range. We felt that this particular monitor provided us with the happy medium we were looking for. It was a great price, the resolution (which may not be at the top) is still better than the others in this price range and Samsung monitors are consistently better in terms of color quality and overall performance. The ability to tilt the screen vertically and lock it in place is also is... » Read More The highest resolution for this Samsung monitor is 1920 x 1080. While there are better monitors that support what you're looking for in terms of higher resolution - you are not going to find one in this price range. We felt that this particular monitor provided us with the happy medium we were looking for. It was a great price, the resolution (which may not be at the top) is still better than the others in this price range and Samsung monitors are consistently better in terms of color quality and overall performance. The ability to tilt the screen vertically and lock it in place is also is a cool feature, especially if you do a multi-monitor setup! « Show Less
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My guess is it's the same panel as used in a lot of 7" netbooks, so around 800x480. It's NOT HDTV but the picture is pretty good considering its size and price... it's not HDTV but with a good signal the picture looks pretty good.Edit-- found this link (manufacturer's--http://www.axionzone.com/App/stx.productdetail.asp?did=41) , their 9" model is 800x480, and another 7" is 480x234 so it's possible that's all it is. The 8701 isn't listed so it's still not easy to know for sure. I still think it looks good for its size.
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That makes sense. As much as I love the Samsung plasmas for superior motion, picture quality, colors, and blacks -- for movies and hi-def TV, even in 768P -- I would still get a 1080p LCD if I were going to use it regularly as a monitor for a computer. Just be sure whatever LCD you do buy supports HD monitor display from a computer -- and via a type of connection that your computer has. Also be sure it does allow the display to be shown in different sizes and does not stick on 4:3 as my LCD does. You will want versatility.