Samsung HL-R5067W 50-Inch HD-Ready DLP TV
Excellent HDTV and excellent delivery
I've had my Samsung HL-R5067W for just about two weeks now and it has been a joy.  High-def is bright and clear, with DVDs very close behind.  Setup was easy and the TV worked well out of the box, although I agree with the other reviewer that everyone who spends this much on a TV should spend just a few minutes going through the settings to ensure it's all optimized. <br /> <br />The only negative I've noticed: In dark areas that are out-of-focus, there tends to be a fair bit of video noise (pixelation).  Those aren't parts that your eyes typically go to (my wife never noticed until I pointed it out), but on a 50\\" screen, it's more noticable.  This isn't a defect - just a side effect of the digital processing.  Other brands might handle it better, but at this bargain price for a 50\\" true HDTV, it's a minor picture flaw.  The TV show \\"24\\" probably shows the most noise because of the camera work and heavy use of dark, out of focus backgrounds.  Shows like \\"Without a Trace\\" don't blur the background as much and are completely crystal clear - amazing.  Either way, this really is a minor point for me given the great bargain and overall amazing picture of this set. <br /> <br />Ultimately, for the cost of a comparable plasma (around $4000) I got: <br />- my Samsung DLP, that I consider to be equal in terms of picture quality  <br />- an Onkyo progressive-scan DVD changer  <br />- a beautiful HDTV \\"console\\" from Crate and Barrel <br /> <br />and ended up with a hefty amount of change left over on top of that.  Hard to beat the value proposition. <br /> <br />Amazon.com's delivery service was excellent, by the way.  No problems, communication was great, and I received the TV on a Saturday afternoon (no time off from work!) right on schedule just three and a half days after placing my order!  Do yourself a favor, though, and DO understand Amazon.com's policy regarding returns, or lack thereof.  The risk was worth the cost savings to me - it might not be for you.