Samsung HLN5065W 50-Inch Widescreen Projection HDTV with DLP Technology
Think long term -- HD vs. SD
I recently bought the newer version of this TV (Model# HLN507W, which can also be found at Amazon) from a local store.  It was the DLP technology which sold me on it.  I brought it home, hooked it up, sat down in front of it, and turned it on.  However, I quickly saw why many people (on other sites) were giving this TV a bad review.  The biggest complaint was that a digital non-HD picture (known as standard definition or SD) didn't look as sharp as they'd hoped for a high-end projection TV.  They were right!  So, disappointed, I got up and walked away from the TV towards my wife and said, \\"bad picture.\\"  She replied, \\"I think it looks GREAT!\\"  I turned around and it DID look great!  After doing some reading, here are two very important tips that I've learned:<br />1) Distance is key for achieving a good picture from a non-HD source!!!<br />Even the manual gives you a mathematical way of determining appropriate viewing distance.  I've never seen anything like it.  I could see the picture falling apart if I just took a step or two inside the recommended distance, but it looked excellent otherwise.  I should probably note that the distance issue is almost eliminated when you are viewing from a HD source like a HD tuner or DVD player that has progressive output.<br />2) Think long term!!!<br />This TV was not built to impress those who are satisfied with a SD picture.  Any complaints about the TV that I (and most others) have had deal exclusively with a non-HD picture.  This TV's picture when viewing from a HD source is second to none!  It's far better than any plasma or LCD screen I've seen -- thanks to DLP.  The day is fast approaching when all transmissions will be in HD, and when that day arrives, then there should be NO complaints about this TV.  Its HD picture is simply stunning!