Samsung HL-R5067W 50-Inch HD-Ready DLP TV
Very cool!!!
I have had my 50\\" DLP TV for 2 months now and love it.  I did a lot of research at retail stores prior to purchasing on Amazon.  Seeing the TV's up close helped me make my decision between the samsung DLP and various LCD and plasma sets.  I thought the picture looked much more crisp and sports looked much more clear (which is good considering I will be watching a lot of sports in the years to come!).  What made me buy from Amazon was the price was much lower than any retail store I could find, and the sales tax almost evened out with the delivery charge. <br /> <br />I did have a major problem when the tv was delivered.  I had it delivered prior to my basement being finished.  The delivery people were told to keep it in the box since it would be a week or two until I needed it.  Probably a mistake on my part since when we did pull it out it would not turn on.  I proceeded to call Amazon who told me that they could not do anything and to call Samsung.  Samsung took all my information and contacted a service provider in my area.  The service person was able to come 3 days later and installed a brand new light engine.  I guess it was easier to replace the whole thing rather than try to find out what specifically was wrong.  He said that to do that out of warranty would be $1500 or so.  As a bonus I was able to see how to change the lamp now so I am ready when the time comes to do so. <br /> <br />Once I had my HD direct tv and off air antenna hooked up I was amazed at the picture quality.  It looked even better than in the store!  The off air antenna works OK...I have some trouble 20% of the time.  But with a little tinkering the channel comes in. I hooked up an upconvert DVD player and it looks pretty good.  The sound is not 5.1 quality, but does the job for 99% of my viewing.   <br /> <br />I am very pleased with my TV.  If anyone needs me I will be in my basement watching March Madness or the Sopranos!