Really nice tv, but be careful of damage
581450
I was very excited to get a big screen smart tv, and had been looking for months for the right one. This tv caught my eye bc of the great price so i went with it. It is a very nice tv, but unfortunately does not have an internet browser. The first tv I received was unfortunately damaged which was a huge disappointment to me. The only reason I rated this 5 stars is the fact that amazon and vizio did everything they could to make sure I was happy. I received a new tv(3 weeks later) and it works fine. The way some of these products are treated in the warehouse and during shipping is a cause for concern. That is risk you have to take when getting a fragile item shipped to you.
4398801
I've had this television for a little over a week now and I am able to make some basic judgements at this point about it. Starting with the looks of this television, it is a wonderful addition to my living room, clean lines and the metal bezel on the screen gives a modern touch without being flashy. The picture is truly wonderful, the blacks are deep and the colors are bright and clear. Watching blu-rays is a wonderful viewing experience, the picture is phenomenal. It also does well with other sources, at the moment I have a blu-ray player, cable box and an xbox feeding through this set, all work well and I can easily recommend using it for any of those uses.

The problem I have with the TV is the smart functionality. It is extremely buggy. When trying to watch Netflix through the app directly on the TV I have experienced the app locking up, along with the interface just being slow and more trouble than it should be. Samsung needs to either update the interface or work more closely with the companies providing these applications, as all of the ones I have used so far (Netflix, Youtube, HBO GO) are buggy, freezing often or not connecting to the internet properly in some way.

If this could be resolved I would change this easily to a 5 star review but for now its irritating to be paying this much to have an interface that is just not up to normal use.
3645633
I'm sure this would have been a great tv, but it came damaged. The box had no signs of damage nor did the screen, but after it was setup and turned on, there were cracks all over the screen and it wouldn't work. I returned for a full refund.
3667074
I loved this television when it first arrived. It was easy to set up, the smart hub feature is great and the picture looks awesome. The one complaint I do have is that after 2 weeks the capacitors went out, so the television wouldn't even turn on. There customer service tried to troubleshoot a few things with my husband online, and over the phone to make sure it wasn't an easy fix but soon came to the conclusion that it was the capacitor and they would send out someone to fix it the next week. Hopefully, this is an anomaly with the product and there not just using faulty parts. We haven't had any problems since, and I still love the tv, I just hope this problem doesn't happen with anyone else.
2407388
I love this TV!  I have been looking at this model since March '07 and bought it just after Christmas.  The only thing that I am disappointed about is that you can not use the PIP(picture in picture) from the same type of source.  That means you can't watch two different ball games at the same time.  For some reason the main source must be through the HDMI port and then the tuner.  That being said, the TV has a great picture and the built-in speakers sound really good.  The delivery company also got me the TV a week earlier than the expected delivery date.  They got it unpacked and set-up just like the white glove delivery notice states.  I would recommend this TV to anyone.
4290685
There were scratches on the front of the TV bezel and the remote showed some minor wear.  Not what I expected for a new item.  Some of the before mentioned issues may have been from poor packing.  The factory box looked as if it had been shipped/returned multiple times.  Other than that the television is great and in good working order.
4628521
Keeping things short...I purchased this television last year for $600, had I spent $1000, I would have been upset by now.  The picture quality is terrific, aside for one very noticeable problem (which I've noticed has confused other reviewers (unless their televisions have been faulty)).  While the picture is near-flawless, the screen itself is a problem and resembles a "windexed-window" (as in you can see through the window perfectly fine, but with certain colors (white), the glare makes the cleaning agent appear like blotches).  It doesn't take away from the purchase entirely, but it is a definite problem when comparing this set to others.

Another problem is the sound.  I've noticed on a couple occasions, the sound has cut out and required a reset of the set.  Other instances include problems with the HDMI inputs having slight visual glitches when switching between them.

Overall, for the price, the television was a great purchase...If it survives another 4-7 years.  If you're looking at purchasing this television at a price anything above $900, I'd seriously consider other higher-quality options.
3786627
This TV was great until the internal Power Supply board failed - apparently a common issue.  I found the part online and replaced it myself - not terribly difficult - but still an extra $150.

Otherwise, no issue.  The picture quality is excellent, and it is the family workhorse TV.
3634273
First off, this Television is closer to a furniture piece in it's beauty and thin profile. The thin bezel allowed me to fit the 55inch tv in a spot that would normally only fit a 46inch. Simply put, it's a beautiful television, on any wall.

Colors are bright and vibrant, and after I calibrated the television (not a professional, but certified) my blu-rays and PS3 games look amazing.

This comes with a caveat though. This television has SIGNIFICANT "flashlighting" issues. It's very noticeable during dark scenes when I watch netflix. I'm sure most people don't notice, but it annoys the stuffing out of me. Amazon was very great about replacing my first tv, but this one has the same issues if not worse. I'm not sure what I'm going to do now, possibly return it and look at another model or manufacturer.

But it's difficult because this model is just so beautiful!

All in all, not a purchase you would regret, but it may have a couple annoyances that you need to know about!
1428046
This TV works perfectly in a smaller room.  It has bright, crisp colors. It is very portable and extremely light. Set up was a breeze.  Recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade. Good Job Samsung!

That being said. Be sure on the main product page below, it says that it is shipped from and sold by amazon.com. If it isn't, then it will most likely not be an authorized dealer and it won't carry the manufacturer warranty.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0078LSTWU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0078LSTWU&linkCode=as2&tag=stupisms-20
67340
Great TV if you have the money. The only problem is that it was curved/bent when I took it out of the box.
3707168
Everything about the TV seemed great until I noticed a pair of dots in the middle left of the screen that were not lighting up.  I read in the user manual that "deactivated pixels" were possible but would not affect the overall experience of using the TV.  From 10 ft away, this is true.  I was willing to let it slide because, again, I liked the TV overall.  But then the 2 dots turned into 12 in a straight horizontal line.  Seemed almost like a crack on your windshield as it starts spreading.  Read online that you could "fix" this yourself using various methods, but for a 4 day old TV that I spent $600 on, why?  Sending it back.  This was my first foray into LED tvs and it leaves me a bit wary.  Thinking of staying with the tried and true Plasma.  Still have my 50 " Pioneer Kuro that is almost 4 years old and still working fine.  Again, liked the TV, if you are lucky enough to get one without deactivated pixels, good for you.
489822
I was really pumped about getting this new TV.  I left work early to meet the delivery guys and we tested it before they left.  There was a dead pixel, so I refused the shipment.  Another one was delivered.  There was no dead pixel, but after the delivery guys left, I noticed a pale amoebus blotch in the middle of the screen roughly 10" x 18".  It wasn't noticeable on bright images, but during dark scenes it was obvious.  I was going to deal with it, but after a little while of people asking if i noticed it, I decided it needed to be returned.  I decided to go with the curved equivalent of this TV and it has been wonderful!
2098795
Bought this TV when it was $85, and for that price it is well worth the money. Anything North of $140 is when I would start checking out other options. When it first arrived, i unpackaged it, set it up, and noticed a dead pixel smack in the middle of the screen. Called Amazon, they next day shipped a replacement and arranged for me to take the return to the UPS store; Amazon quickly and pleasantly saved this from being a very regretful purchase.

Picture: 7.5/10
It's 720P so I wasn't expecting much, but the picture is extremely crisp for the price of the TV. Only serious videophiles or those looking to use this with blu-ray will have any complaints.

Sound: 7/10
Regardless of what other reviews say, the sound is not THAT bad. I'd say its comparable to an abnormally loud ipad, in terms of the dynamics/range.

If i was in the market for a cheap bedroom or kitchen TV, I would buy this again from Amazon.
2327172
This is a great tv for watching movies, tvs, and football games! THe refresh rate is great, good picture quality, and plenty of adjustments. Side by side to a Samsung LED tv with adjusted picture settings (below), I can't tell the difference.

However, there's a few issues that leave this short of a 5 star review:

1. About a year after purchasing it, the tv wouldn't power on. According to the repair technician and lots of info on the internet, the power board is prone to giving out. The repair was easy though - I called Samsung, they issued a repair call within 10 minutes, and an authorized tech came to my house 3 days later. The issue was fixed in about 20 minutes. Still, inconvenient in the first place. I was outside of the warranty period though and Samsung fixed it free of charge.

2. Off a USB stick, the tv only supports mp4. At least I couldn't get divx and avi movies to play.

3. The tv doesn't support auto-on / off or volume control of my Samsung soundbar. Not all options are available on the soundbar remote, which means I have two use two remotes to watch tv.

Despite these issues, I would have bought it again. The picture was far better than the Sony it replaced.

I primarily watch movies. Settings used:

Backlight: 18
Contrast: 95
Brightness: 45
Sharpness: 80
Color 50
Tint: 50/50
Color Tone: Standard
Size: Screen Fit
Digital Noise Filter: Off
886691
Light, excellent quality, handles well the high motion pictures & has a good sound.  I love it.
I'm not using much of the smart features, but it seemed relatively snappy when I took a look at it.
The first time I received the TV, the screen was completely shattered, and Amazon took it seriously and shipped a new TV the very next day, even though they hadn't received the broken one back yet.  Excellent customer service that made up for the initial bitter experience. This is what makes you keep your customers.
2379762
Great quality considering its low price. However, this is a delicate piece of technology. If it ships with the packing material that Vizio includes, there's a good chance it will not survive long distance shipping. Mine arrived with a damaged screen. Fortunately, I had no problem receiving a refund with Amazon's backing. I bought it locally the 2nd time. Paid more, but it's still a great 3D TV for the price.