One of the few remaining digital light projection products in the market, the Samsung HL61A750 definitely outclasses its competition, even in the large LCD and plasma niches. This is one HDTV that gives superb performance right off-the box, has great features that rivals high-end TVs, and by far the cheapest in its size class. This Samsung HDTV is worth considering if you really want the best piece for your limited budget.
Design
Unlike LCDs and plasmas, rear-projection display panels have an almost uniform look – slim cabinet and thin bezel in black glossy finish. Samsung doesn’t depart from that convention with the massive 61-incher
Samsung HL61A750
HL61A750, so there is nothing much to crow about the design. With six hidden speakers, this HDTV definitely looks like other display panels in the market.
It is the remote which was given an overhaul. Samsung put a touch of colors – that’s right, it’s plural – in the remote, making it multicolored in a glossy black finish. Even so, the remote has no back light – a bad thing when you’re in the dark and you can’t see the colorful buttons. Besides, a matte finish would have been more appropriate for the hand held gadget, as glossy finishes attract smudges like magnets.
Screen/picture clarity
Rear projection panels are known to have good picture clarity and black levels, at least compared to early LCDs. The Samsung HL61A750 absolutely proves this point – the HDTV displays exceptionally clear images and deep blacks even before one tweaks the settings. Just imagine how much clearer it would be when you have the TV set professionally calibrated – it certainly performs not far-off from the high-end plasmas.
The new and long-lasting Generation 2.3 LED light engine used by Samsung creates blacks and shadow details like never before (and it greatly reduces replacement lamp changes). The compelling blacks in this HDTV make other colors crisper and clearer, making the images much more realistic. It also has impressive color accuracy when temperatures are calibrated properly. These exceptional properties are particularly awesome when watching high resolution high-def sources, such as Blu-ray.
Features
Being in a niche that is largely overlooked, Samsung has to fill the HL61A750 not only with cutting-edge technologies but also with features for it to really make a mark. The company certainly deserves kudos for not scrimping and fitting the HDTV with enough features, starting with the three picture modes: dynamic, standard and movie. These modes, along with the selectable color temperatures, enable users to adjust settings according to current environment. In addition, the HDTV has ample connection options: three HDMI ports, an array of audio/video inputs and outputs and VGA input for PC connectivity.
While it is true that only a handful of companies remain in the DLP niche, it is quite comforting to know that Samsung isn’t about to throw in the towel just yet. Thus, given the relatively low price and exceptional performance of the Samsung HL61A750, it is a wonderful piece of equipment that is perfect for those looking to have the best picture, without necessarily breaking the bank.
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