Samsung LN-T4681F 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with LED Backlight Review
I finally took the plunge for an HD set. At the time that I last set up my home theater – HD had _just_ come on market. Some early CRT-based HD sets were available, but the specification wasn’t quite there, and certainly content availability was very low. The sets were _very_ expensive as well. So I simply opted for a high-end Standard Def. set from Sony.
Things were fine for a long time.
Then the LCD sets came on the market. Vendors wanted more money for what was, to my eyes, an inferior picture. CRT based sets were quickly discontinued – not necessarily because LCD technology was superior (it certainly wasn’t) – but because such sets take much less floor space on a show room floor. The poor color representation, and pixelization, and motion blur of LCD sets turned me off, and Plasma wasn’t much better. I just couldn’t see spending more money for a worse picture, even if the set had physical advantages in terms of space, and power savings.
Well, fast forward to today. After looking over several Samsung models – I ended up purchasing this set. It’s by no means the current “best available” at this point – but considering the price and quality it’s quite good. The black levels on this set are amazing (none of that dark gray = black). The color representation is excellent. And, so far, judder and motion blur seem acceptably low.
Hi-definition sportscasts look amazing. NHL and NBA (currently in-season) look fantastic – the gleam of the ice or the court, or the reflections off the glass barriers is really something to see.
The X-Box 360 looks fantastic in 1080p – and video games don’t seem to have any real lag between the control and updates of on-screen action.
The 3:2 pulldown, movie mode (24 fps) looks quite alright so far. Several DVDs (don’t have the Blu-Ray yet) look almost Hi-Def when up-sampled (several guests have been amazed that it wasn’t actually a Hi-Def source).
All in all, pleasantly happy with this set, and looking forward to several years of viewing pleasure.
Samsung LN-T4681F 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with LED Backlight Feature
- Contrast Ratio(Dynamic): 500,000:1
- Resolution : 1920X1080
- Viewing Angle: 178°
- Response Time: 8ms
- Inputs: HDMI: 3Component: 2Composite AV: 2S-Video: 2 PCInput(D-sub): 1Headphone: 1
Samsung LN-T4681F 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with LED Backlight Overview
For those who are ready for the clearest, brightest LCD picture on the market today, Samsung presents the LN-T4681F. Full 1080p resolution is just the beginning: Samsung’s incredible LED Motion Plus™ technology reduces motion blur for crisp, precise action. Samsung’s SmartLighting™ technology allows for an amazing 500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and ultra-sharp blacks. The LED backlight also provides more natural color representation. A fast 8ms response time ensures smooth, lifelike motion.SRS TruSurround XT™ sound from hidden side speakers is enhanced by the premium audio sound of 2.2 channel dome speakers. Enjoy connectivity with all your other digital devices, with 3 HDMI version 1.3 ports and a full complement of inputs. And the handy HDMI-CEC feature lets you control all your CEC enabled peripherals using just one remote.
Samsung LN-T4681F 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with LED Backlight Specifications
If you are ready for the clearest, brightest LCD picture on the market today, look no further. The LN-T4681F offers full 1080p resolution and reduced motion blur due to its LED Motion Plus™ feature. Samsung’s SmartLighting™ technology allows for an amazing 500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and ultra-sharp blacks. The LED backlight also provides more natural color representation. Your home viewing experience has just risen to a new level.
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LED SmartLighting
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With innovative LED Local Dimming, Samsung introduces an unprecedented viewing experience. Multiple LED backlights within a single screen turn on and off automatically to adjust the picture quality depending on the scene. Experience the superior contrast with stronger blacks & whites and greater subtlety of every gradation in between. The auto-controlling LED Local Dimming produces a picture quality beyond anything you can imagine.
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LED Motion Plus
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LED Motion Plus Technology progressively scans the array of LED backlights from top to bottom at very high frequencies. It auto-controls the picture, adjusting fast moving images and eliminating the blurs that are common on conventional or typical LCD TV.
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super clear panel
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Samsung’s super clear panel is a new dimension in image clarity, highlighting black and darkened areas, enabling vibrant, more compelling colors and a brighter, clearer picture. The higher contrast ratio produces seamless, breathtakingly beautiful moving images and enables our super clear panel design to provide you with a picture that you have to see to believe.
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Full 1080p
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Full HD, or 1080p, contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. More scanning lines mean more pixels, more details and a better picture. The new Sasmsung LCD TV with resolution that is approximately 2 times greater than conventional HD TVs, creating the most perfect picture imaginable.
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500,000:1 Contrast Ratio
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Like nothing you’ve seen before, the unparalleled 500,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio will give you a picture better than you ever thought possible, with whiter whites, blacker blacks and a nearly infinite subtlety of gradations in between.
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USB 2.0
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With the WISELINK USB connection, you can listen to mp3s or display photo/image files from your digital camera, USB memory stick. In addition, USB 2.0 supports high speeds of up to 480 Mbps which is 40 times faster than the speed of USB 1.1.
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Game Mode/b>
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For the serious gamer, or even a casual one, Game mode offers a thrilling gaming experience! Enhance the excitement of a game with exhilarating graphics and mind-blowing sound that really put you inside the game.
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3 HDMI-high definition inputs
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Three High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections make your TV a multimedia centerpiece. Connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles and satellite dish components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders and laptops. HDMI is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV.
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HDMI 1.3
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There are 2 benefits when you use HDMI 1.3. 1 : being that when playing 3D games, like on PS3, you experience faster flow and action and overall play the game at a higher speed. 2 : how the Deep Color function adjusts for a subtle screen and an especially soft picture.
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Connections
- HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface version 1.3): 3 (2 rear/1 side)
- Component video: 2 (Y, Pb, Pr)
- S-Video input: 1 side/1 rear
- A/V inputs: 1 side/1 rear
- PC input (D-sub) 1 rear
- Headphone jack 1 side
Customer Reviews
Excellent TV! – Joseph A. Pagliuca III – Dedham, MA
Had this TV for over a year. Still like new. Picture and sound is crystal clear. Color is amazing. I watch sports, play 360 and PS3 games, everything looks so good. I don’t have one complaint. Buy it now!
Get it while it lasts – xiphias – Mid-Atlantic USA
Best LCD I’ve seen to date, bar none. I did my homework for quite sometime and found the 81F series to be a hidden gem. This being the 2007 LED backlit series, it was ,000 cheaper than the 2008 Samsung LN46A950 (120Hz). Thankfully, I got mine in time: the 2009 Luxia series Samsungs LNXXB8000 (240Hz), LNXXB7000 and LNXXB6000 do not have local LED dimming! What’s the point of having an LED backlight? Grab your A950 and 81F series while you can.
Only one notable con: sound quality. Certainly not a deal breaker, but you’ll definitely not want to depend on the internal speakers.
Samsung TV – Marc L. Otten – New York, NY
Great TV at a great price. Incredibly easy to install, no problems with delivery. Great picture.
*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Jan 30, 2010 07:29:05
