Samsung LN-T4665F - 46 1080p LCD HDTV w/ Integrated ATSC Tuner - 15000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - 8ms Response Time - Black

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Samsung LN-T4665F - 46 1080p LCD HDTV w/ Integrated ATSC Tuner - 15000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - 8ms Response Time - Black

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The 4661 has more of a matte finish around the edge whereas the XX65 has a shinier edge -- which most have said is not bothersome when watching a show (some were concerned at first because they could see themselves while watching TV but have said overall it doesn't bother them).

DO NOT get wrapped up in the whole "15000:1 versus 10000:1 contrast ratio" marketing difference. The differences are again much more subtle than manufacturers would have you believe. There are whole articles about how anything over 500:1 in anything but a _completely dark_ room is not noticeable to the naked eye.

Probably the main reason to perhaps go with the XX65 series is due to the apparently "lacking" speakers on the XX61 series. If you do NOT plan to hook this TV to an external sound system, then it may be worth considering the XX65 for the improved built-in speakers. The 65 has them on the sides, the XX61 has them underneath facing downwards and apparently the sound isn't ideal. Although one might say for the 300 price difference between the two, buy the 61 series and apply that 300 towards a nice stereo receiver like a Yamaha.

I hope this information is helpful, I will add once I receive one myself. But if you're on the fence, rest assured you are buying the latest and greatest at a great price (come on..

Samsung LN-T4665F - 46 1080p LCD HDTV w/ Integrated ATSC Tuner - 15000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - 8ms Response Time - Black

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1080p), the picture is unbelievably beautiful. Compared to my old TV which was stolen, an Olevia 337H 37" LCD HD Ready Monitor, the lines added from a 1080p screen are easily noticed. However, it's this fact that also fuels some of the newer negative reviews for this TV (especially the later models made this year which feature a newer, but poorer performing Cortez board). I can't speak for all content providers out there, but for Dish Network, not all of the HD content is in 1080i. In some cases, you get mixed content (in that the show is in one resolution and the commercials are across the board in various resolutions). The result is HD that looks good at one momement and completely terrible at another. For comparison with the 720p Olevia I had:

720p on Olevia - Content looks great
720p on Samsung - Content looks good, you can tell that picture is upconverted as MPEG square pixelation is noticeable

1080i on Olevia - Content looks like 720p
1080i on Samsung - Content looks great

1080p on Olevia - Content does not display as screen cannot handle 1080p
1080p on Samsung - Content looks great

Standard Viewing:
As with most LCD HDTVs, looking at standard definition content results in a poorer quality picture. This is due to the fact that LCD screens have only one native resolutions (unlike CRT and DLP) and do not scale well with other resolutions. With my older TV, watching standard definition was poorer. On the Samsung, standard definition can range from absolutely terrible to just plain old terrible. In my setup, I watch standard definition in 4:3 mode (set from my Dish Receiver). While the picture isn't stretched to wide screen, the 640x480i resolutions are just to stretched on the 1920x1080p screen. It is still watchable, but don't expect it to blow you away. After all, standard definition is not the intent of this TV. For comparison:

480i on Olevia - Ok picture
480i on Samsung - Terrible picture

480p on Olevia - Ok picture
480p on Samsung - Better than 480i, but still terrible

Blu-ray, Apple TV, and Xbox 360:
Watching Blu-ray movies on this screen is almost indescribable. Native 1080p content shines on this screen. You have to almost see it to believe it. With native Apple TV content (movies and rented SD), the picture is about what you would get with what I described 480p above. With Apple TV HD and my own personal digitized DVD collection (all have been rescaled to be anamorphic), the picture is slightly better than what was stated for 720p (there isn't noticeable MPEG pixelation). For my Xbox 360 (TV in Game Mode), the game play is much better than my Olevia was. Some of the older games that are 720p can be noticed a bit, but my Call of Duty 4 and Gears of War are awesome when played on the Samsung.

Issues with the unit:
While the TV is very good (which is why there are 4 stars given), it does have a few issues that may bother some of you.

Anynet+ - I have yet to be able to get Anynet+ to work with my TV and Receiver. Both support Anynet+ and can be detected, but I cannot control it from the TV's remote.

Multi-upconversions - The TV upconverts anything that is not 1080p. While this is good for lower definition content as it helps to make the content look better, the TV will also upconvert 1080p content as well. Upconverting MPEG video too much can lead to pixelation.

Single Tuner PIP - The PIP function does not allow for you to view multiple channels (if using cable, for example). Rather, the PIP allows for you to view multiple sources. So, if you are watching something on the HDMI port, you can hit the PIP button and watch something on the tuner. Likewise, PIP will only show you something on the tuner. You cannot have PIP show you something on another input.

Detailed Adjustments Not Available in Dynamic Mode - If you have the screen set to dynamic mode for for the picture, you cannot modify any of the detailed picture settings. The screen has to be in standard or movie mode to make the adjustments.

Conclustion:
Overall, this is a great TV. HD performance is awesome. SD content is so, so at best. If you are considering purchasing this TV, I would definately recommend it. I'm not certain about the newer model, but this model will serve it's purpose for several years into the future.