Samsung LN S-51 Series LCD TV (19",23",26",32",40") Review Analysis | All Features Rated & Tested

image quality

5

not able to toggle off picture enhancements
glossy bezel can be distracting, not able to toggle off picture enhancements
no panoramic
Smudge-magnet fascia, only one component, no panoramic, meager PIP options, lack of POP
ratio modes cut out some of picture

excellent picture
picture-in-picture
Graphic equalizer
Great picture quality
Clear Picture

possible issues with picture quality
Grainy picture
Picture can look distorted at times
When hooked up to regular cable picture sucks
Must sit about 6-8 feet away to make picture clear
what picture?
Picture quality, what picture?
Image isn't as clear as it should be
Very poor standard def picture

Clear picture quality
Clear picture quality, sleek design, can be used as a computer monitor, slim, compact size
great picture quality, very stylish, great sound
Sharp Picture-Easy Setup-2 HDMI Inputs- Slimmest Of Them All
Outstanding picture quality
Outstanding picture quality, ease of setup and use, and many capabilities for future uses
The best picture in its class
Crisp Detailed Image
good overall quality
Crisp Detailed Image, Nice selection of imputs , good overall quality
Picture
Best picture I have ever seen
Best picture I have ever seen, better then Panasonic or Sony all around
Quality of Picture
Quality of Picture, Ease of Programming & Set up
Good picture, 2 HDMI inputs
Picture is ok but so is Sony's
Excellent picture quality
Excellent picture quality, great as a computer monitor, exceptional styling
Superb picture
great picture
Nice looking, great picture, very good SD picture
Vivid Picture
great picture, easy set up, 2 HDMI inputs
Picture quality
Picture quality, amount of inputs including 2 HDMI, sleek design
nice picture
The picture quality is awesome
Picture is solid smooth
great clean picture amazing colors
Picture clarity
Excellent Image
Excellent picture quality, bright colors, great for XBox 360, sharpe physical look
Great picture after I had it professionally calibrated
Awesome picture, USB and PC input, great quality, hidden speakers
Picture quality on HD and Standard
awesome image
Good amount of picture options
nice look, extremely useful for gaming, Good amount of picture options
Unbelievable picture
HD picture quality
Look, HD picture quality
Very crisp picture and great colors
Unbelievable Picture Quality
2 HDMI Ports, Unbelievable Picture Quality, Swivel Stand, Easy Setup
Perfect Picture
Outstanding picture
and great picture
Sleek, well designed, and great picture
luminous picture
beautiful picture
Sharp, beautiful picture
Amazing Picture Quality
Perfect picture with colors and blacks and whites
Fantastic style and picture
Appealing Picture
Good picture quality, GREAT VALUE, good brand
Great image and audio quality
Quality
colorful and bright picture
Great, colorful and bright picture
Excellent Picture and easy set up
An excellent picture - the reason I bought this particular TV
Picture Quality, Ease of Use, 2 HDMI inputs
The physical appearance of the set itself is stunning and the HDTV picture is incredible
Great picture quality and very vivid colors
all you see is the picture
The picture has very bright colors and several modes to choose from
Nice detail in picture
Greatest picture I have ever seen
Clarity, Quality, Appearance
PICTURE, VOLUME, INSTALLATION
Stunning picture, Beautifull TV
Good Picture
great HD quality
Beautiful picture quality
Excellent picture and no reflection from glare we get in our living room which is why i went LCD
picture quality, remote ease of use
Great picture quality, Good viewing angle, Awesome external look
Decent quality when using HD cable
Picture quality both on HD and analog sources
Picture quality both on HD and analog sources, cabinet looks (like a grand piano), weight (or lack of), ease of use
good picture quality controls
Excellent picture, really sharp
high quality standard def
vibrant picture quality
Huge Screen, lightweight, vibrant picture quality, perfect for hd gaming on xbox 360
good Hd picture
picture quality (in HD)
Easy to read menu, picture quality (in HD), look of unit,
Great picture quality, Great price, Hang it on the wall
Beautiful, Amazing picture quality, Lots of features
Picture quality A
Wall mounting Amazing picture quality Excellent sound
Have hooked it up to HD Antenna and it has an amazing picture
The Picture on the HD channels are amazing and not that different on the analog
Great picture quality just using an indoor antenna
Awesome picture
Awesome picture, very easy to hang
picture quality and price
Design, glare free, picture quality and price
Beautiful HD picture It's what this TV is maximized for
Picture quality, color, easy to connect DVD., great look

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price

5

Relatively expensive
Price somewhat, you get what you pay for, speakers really arent the best
Price is high when compared to its 23'' model
Expensive
Very Expensive

Affordable price
Affordable price for an LCD hd monitor
value
2 HDMI ports,connect to PC, Game mode, value
The price was outstanding by going through Price Grabber.com

Expensive, Very Expensive
priced high for feature set
Higher Price
a bit pricey
only one component input, a bit pricey
Slightly expensive
No longer a good deal due to price drops of newer versions of this TV
1080i not 1080p (but the price reflects it)
only 1 component in, 1080i not 1080p (but the price reflects it)
price depreciation

great price
Excellent picture, great price
Price OK
Price OK , Picture is ok but so is Sony's , won't knock your socks off
Good color, Great price, and Awesome features
Can be had under $1000.00 So price isnt really a weakness as mentioned in review
price for what you get
is the best no need for an over priced plasma
HD Picture is better than most plasma's at a much lower price
Easy to install, HD Picture is better than most plasma's at a much lower price, Non HD pictures are also really great
Price
Picture, Price, Connections, Sleek box
good price for the size
Sleek design, excellent picture, good price for the size
Sleek looks great price
price keeps going down
Price, packaging, swivel stand and pletty of inputs
good price
good price, great picture, compact, amazing tv
Dual HDMI ports, beautiful picture right out of the box, thoughtful hidden speaker design below the screen and clearly the best value for the high quality level and fair price
GREAT PICTURE, GREAT PRICE
Price, display, plenty of inputs, easy to connect and set-up

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color

5

Can"t adjust tint on the component and HDMI inputs
color processing

relatively accurate color
relatively accurate color reproduction
crisp bright color balanced picture
White color option
Sharp and great cabinet and the color outstanding

Good color
The blacks on this tv are amazing, and the color quality is spectacular
Color
Great picture Outstanding color separation Easy to install
The greatest color ever witnessed through my eyes
Color and detail are very good

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build quality

5

Awesome build
Relatively light and sturdy stand

energy efficiency

0.5

Color out of the box was decent Had power issues until I upgraded the firmware
Slight delay from power up until tv actually turns on but I think this is common with LCDs and Plasmas

glare

5

glare free

screen

3.5

Not actually a HDTV as some websites and stores claim it to be it is actually a HD-monitor (or HDTV ready
Lack of inputs, somewhat substandard s.d display, speakers are average
Picture display for Digitial cable SDTV channels
Cost - $1600 unit throws off some heat
some visual artifacts issues

(Standard broadcasts look as good as they do on standard CRT's
Great as a PC monitor
Really nice looking flat panel
Really nice looking flat panel, great HD quality
look of unit

Display all images in 768 vertical lines
IR is located at the bottom of the monitor

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remote control

0.5

Cheap remote they could at least add a backlight, only 1 component out
doesn't work with my universal remote control
volume control is a pain
Slow warm up, volume control is a pain
and remote to big

The remote is very easy to set up
Great remote
remote ease of use
very easy remote control
Sharp, plenty of adjustment range, great package, just the right amount of connection options, very easy remote control

built in speakers kinda weak, and remote to big
Slow response to the remote controller sometimes
remote control does not light up at night
pic n pic is only w/ 2nd component, remote control does not light up at night, no cable card slot in back, must use cable box
Stand Doesn't Swivel-Cheap Remote
The remote has too many buttons on it
Remote with too smaller buttons
Remote
Inputs, Remote, Ipod hookup Instructions
Remote not very useful for other components
Remote could be better
Non-illuminated remote control & turning radius on stand is too narrow
Unable to control light output (dimmer function)
remote control
glossy finish on trim, remote control
Remote not entirely normal in some minor respects
remote does not work with many other brand devices
When I use the "info" button on the remote, I have to move closer to the TV to see the information that is provided
Only downside as yet is that new Samsungs will not allow volume control with cable remote
The remote doesn't work with all my satellite system or VCR, but no big deal
Sound output to component system not adjustable from remote
remote control not entirely backlit
remote control not entirely backlit, unusual shaped TV cabinet
Remote is a bit awkward to hold and does not work from accross my bedroom about 15 feet away
Tint control
Remote buttons are small
software control on remote and PIP is limited
remote on switch badly located
Night scenes too dark, remote on switch badly located
remote "on" switch badly located
Night scenes too dark, remote "on" switch badly located
Glossy bezel finish and minor remote function
No controls on the tv so don't lose the remote

multifunction remote controls 4 devices
Remote are all of good quality
remote is light and decently designed

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sound

3

weak built-in sound
As others have stated the sound quality isn't top notch but mainly due to the size of the T
Picture is just OK, Sound terrible, construction is light plastic, programs does very little to enhance the TV
Sound could be better
Sound could be better, priced high for feature set

great sound
Numerous features and numerous adjustments to picture & sound
Sound
Picture, Sound, connection inputs, source features, and settings
good sound

Speakers do not sound that great
Sound isnt' that great
So-so sound
decent sound (perfect for a bedroom)
Sound from the internal speakers could be a little louder and clearer
sound weak
recommend sound system with tv
sound weak, recommend sound system with tv
cleared up vibration in speakers with sound adjustment -Equalizer reset was the trick
external sound required
Sound, external sound required
Sound is so-so
Poor sound quality
Poor sound quality, shadows look splotchy
Sound of course
and the sound quality is week
After 1 year the lamps appeared to me to be down at least 50%, and the sound quality is week
sound quality
sound quality, only one component connection
Sound System

great colors, good sound, hd comes in almost perfect
Excellent Picture, Nice Features, Good Sound
Clarity, Sound, Design
whites and sound
Perfect colors, blacks, whites and sound
Excellent Sound and features
Perfect Picture, Excellent Sound and features, also five stars for the 178 viewing angle
nice substratum sound
luminous picture, nice substratum sound, and abounding features are easy and to the point
Great in depth sound
178 viewing angle, Great in depth sound, Perfect picture with colors and blacks and whites
Luminous Sound
Appealing Picture, Luminous Sound, Prodigious Features, and Lubricious looking Frame
deep sound for effect
Clear picture, deep sound for effect, every feature you need to enjoy a movie or game the way you want to
Acceptable sound
Crystal clear picture, Acceptable sound, excellent feature for different situations
The best attributes are the Picture,sound, and very user friendly
Good picture and sound
Great picture and sound
Sound quality is very good
Sound quality is very good, especially for built-in speakers
Sound is good
Sound is good, although I haven't watched a movie on it to do it justice
Beautiful Sleek Design Great Picture & Sound
superior pictures and sound
Incredible sound (for built in speakers)
picture, sound, appearance
Great color, easy set up, fine sound

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black level

4.5

Its shiny and black, which means it gets dusty often thus the cloth they provide
shiny black cabinet collects dust and fingerprints
Piano black casing is a little too reflective during the day
Blacks are not as "black" as a CRT but overall really good

Eye-catching glossy-black style
color saturation w/ very good black detail
Picture clarity, color saturation w/ very good black detail, style
Piano black casing and design look cool
Black on black

Black on black, all you see is the picture
deep black
deep black, good sound
Black Levels
sleek (if you like shiny black
Beautiful design, sleek (if you like shiny black

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tuner

0.5

Single OTA tuner, remote is not backlit and the preset picture settings need help

menu

5

Base Tilts only right/left only, not up and down...can be an issue for those interested in computer applications, etc
After 1 year the lamps appeared to me to be down at least 50%

simple menu system
useful menu tooltips
Graphic equalizer, useful menu tooltips
menu options
menu options, price for what you get

Easy-to-use menu, stylish looks, good picture, price keeps going down
Easy to read menu

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connectivity

4

no good audio inputs like coax or digital
Audio not that great
Slightly Dated, Only 1080i, Audio not that great
Audio system sounds buzzy

plenty of connectivity with one PC and two HDMI inputs
Has plenty of connectivity
tons of Connectivity
Great Picture, tons of Connectivity
Audio is much better than anticipated

good audio
Great picture, good audio

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size

0.5

A little pricey, but worth it
Not a big deal since we rarely would have a need to swivel the unit
very expensive for size
dark rooms need a little ilumination balcks are to strong
Little to0 Expensive

clean image with little false contouring
size

its a little dissapointing
I mean the two HDMI inputs an PC input is great, but only one component input, its a little dissapointing
Must be viewed at a distance to make images and text cleaner
This TV is a little pricey
This TV is a little pricey, noticed a few interlacing problems when output is on 1080i
a little grainy at times
blacks in Si Fi movies is a little darker than i like
Fuzzy if not watching HD channels (but all big screens are)

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usability

5

Switching between HDMI inputs isn't easy
must use cable box
The setup is simple but you wouldn't know it by reading the book and pamphlets...too much detail
Complicated manual about connection to other electronics (DVD or VCR
Could Use More Connections

Easy to set up to get running
Convenient to move around the house
Easy setup
simple access plugs
Easy setup, simple access plugs, lightweight, GREAT PICTURE and GREAT DESIGN

As Always, Could Use More Connections
It does have two HDMI inputs but there isn't that many devices out there to use the second HDMI connection
PIP could use some work
Really easy to get dead pixel(s), HDMI quality not so good, just one component input, really easy to get dirty
Not 100% idiot proof, although easy to use once you get the hang of it

ease of setup and use
The menu screen is easy to use
Great image, easy to use
easy set up
and abounding features are easy and to the point
Easy to follow users' guide
TV was very easy to setup with auto programming feature
Easy setup and controls
Easy to install
easy to use
heavy, easy to use, clear
Easy to set up owners manual well written easy to read and understand
easy set-up
easy to set up loads of inputs
Fantastic style, intuitive menus, easy to set up loads of inputs
Easy-to-use menu
Ease of Use
ease of use beautiful setup
screen clarity , ease of use beautiful setup
Easy to set up
clear manual
Easy to set up, clear manual, high quality standard def., multifunction remote controls 4 devices
turn table stand gives easy access to back
easy setup, nice pic, turn table stand gives easy access to back,
very easy to step and use
good manual
Great picture and sound, good manual, easy setup
Well priced and easy to use
Swivel makes it easy for the kids to watch while eating
Price, Quality, Easy to use
very easy to hang
easy to connect DVD

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design

5

The remote could have had a more slick design though
regular broadcasting through HD cable box looks bad
Samsung telephone help, regular broadcasting through HD cable box looks bad

Great picture, 2 HDMI, TV casing looks sleek and shiny
Sleek and beautful design
Sleek Design
Clear Picture, Sleek Design
Design

Design, brightness, clarity
Stylish
very stylish
GREAT PICTURE and GREAT DESIGN
This TV has an amazingly slick design
Slick design, double HDMI connections, iPod connection, decent black level, swivel base and decent options menu
exceptional styling
Good Looking
Good Looking, Clear Picture, Ipod hookup
Great looks and deep blacks
Nice looking
It is a BEAUTIFUL looking set
looks decent on SDTV
stilish design
awesome image, game mode, stilish design, 2 HDMI imputs
beautiful styling
Unbelievable picture, beautiful styling
great looks
great looks, great picture
looks
lightweight, looks, 2 cable inputs, 2 hdmi inputs
awesome design
Great picture, great specs, looks
and Lubricious looking Frame
Looks great in my armoire
Great design and very light
and it looks good with any decor
Elegant design
Elegant design, natural colors, no wash-out in brightly lit room, easy set-up
great picture, beautiful styling, every classy in any room
stylish looks
Looks very good with HD Sources
stylish design
Great picture, stylish design, HD pictures amazing
cabinet looks (like a grand piano)
slick design
slick design, good picture quality controls
exterior design
Luxury exterior design, hidden speak
Beautiful looks on and off
looks, size, weight
Beautiful design
ITS A BEAUTIFUL LOOKING SET
Looks Nice

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interface

5

Bottom line this T.V
User friendly to setup
iPod interface
on screen interface is the best of any tv's
Great picture, on screen interface is the best of any tv's

User Interface
Black Levels, Frame and Base, User Interface, Remote are all of good quality

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contrast

5

Hidden speakers, Dynamic contrast, 1 Component input

Beautiful and Sleek finish, 4000:1 Contrast Ration, Multi-function remote, lightweight (33 lbs
High contrast
4000:1 contrast ratio
White color option, 4000:1 contrast ratio, two HDMI inputs
Great picture (contrast ratio)

Great picture (contrast ratio), 2 HDMI inputs
Beautiful colors, contrast, and picture
Good picture and excellent color contrast
picture clarity and contrast in a sunny room
contrast outstanding
picture clarity and contrast in a sunny room, setup/assembly/wiring, contrast outstanding
Contrast
Contrast, brightness, inputs
Amazing contrast ratio
Amazing contrast ratio, awesome design, has a swivel stand, 8 ms response time, and just downright phenomenal
2 HDMI INPUTS, PC input, 4000:1 contrast ratio
Perfect Picture with a 4000 to 1 contrast
With the 4000:1 contrast ratio it rivals any LCD or Plasma on the market
4000:1 contrast ratio makes a difference
With the 4000:1 contrast ratio it rivals any LCD on the market
Vibrant contrast with a stunning 4000:1
2 HDMI inputs, 4000:1 contrast ratio, iPod interface, swivel stand
great contrast
Price, great contrast, picture, and it looks good with any decor
Contrast Ratio
Looks, Contrast Ratio, HD Inputs, Energy Saver, Cost, Plug and Play inputs
Hight contrast ratio, 2 HDMI ports, nice piano black finish
High contrast ratio/dual antenna inputs/ability to move screen up in zoom mode
Incredible picture.High contrast ratio for price
Price, style, overall functions, contrast, great sound, very good picture quality

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LCD

5

Black/dark pictures are lost in the screen / No Split Screen
The information on the screen is difficult to read from more than 6 feet away
Somewhat slow refresh rate, but very common on most LCD tv's
Universally, LCD's do not play old school TV anywhere near the quality I'm used to on my recently retired SONY WEGA 32" tube

wide viewing angle for an LCD
the picture is crystal clear
Once adjusted, the picture is crystal clear
large for LCD monitors
Stylish, nice picture, large for LCD monitors, widescreen

Crystal clear picture
from an LCD TV
Clarity, Quality, Appearance.Everything you would expect, and what, from an LCD TV
Best LCD picture on the market right now
Everything you would expect, and what, from an LCD TV
screen clarity
Huge Screen
Fantastic lcd
This set has crystal clear pictures and vivid colors