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Excellent TV, does all I need it to do. Easy to use and set up.

Delivery service was fantastic, even unpacking and testing unit before leaving.

A pleasure to do business with.

I was a little bit spoiled with my 57" Hitachi rear projection TV. I think most people will tell you that a CRT is still better than Plasma or LCD when it comes to picture quality. Since the room I chose to set up my entertainment center in was smaller than the previous room, I could no longer use a rear projection unit. While I am not sorry I purchased this set, I am a little disappointed with the picture this set provides when not viewed head on. If this TV is viewed from an angle, the colors wash out - greens are not so green, reds are not so red, flesh tones are not as normal. This can be resolved if the TV is on the base by rotating the TV but it is not possible if wall mounted. Even with an ISF calibrated set-up, the picture does match my previous TV. Items in some sports programs seem to blur when the camera moves (i.e., the green grass when the camera follows a golf shot). I am told that this is not as effident in the A660 but I can't attest to that. Other than these minor problems I am very satisifed with my purchase - especially for the price.

Did a lot of research. It was between two Samsungs. Looked at the two side by side - really no need for a 120Hz. Also, make sure you turn off both LCDs - newer ones are really shiny and you can see your own reflection in it.

This is an awesome LCD - I am very pleased with this purchase.

Using a DVR from my cable network, Grande, I am unable to enable or disable the closed caption option using either the remote that comes with the TV or the remote with the cable box. I have to use the controls on the box for this function. Otherwise, the Samsung is great.

Also, I have bought items from other companies because Amazon does not have telephone service for orders. I like to buy on the phone rather than on the net.

This TV gives an excellent picture. Two things I do not like about this TV: 1) Sound is awful, even with the tweaks suggested. 2) Very reflective. That was the most disappointing and really the only reason I was swayed from Plasma as I'm always hearing how LCD doesn't reflect, but this one does. I've got a Philips LCD in the bedroom that does not reflect. One other thing I don't like about this TV is they went with the piano black finish which adds to the reflectiveness of it. Overall I'm happy with the TV, but my next purchase will be a plasma.