Samsung HLS5679W 56" Projection TV

This 56" Widescreen offers an astounding HDTV experience, delivering razor-sharp pictures in 1080p. With a contrast ratio of upto 4,000:1, the HL-S5679W captures blacker blacks and crisper whites. And the ultra-quick DLP chip results in the fastest video performance of any HDTV. Best yet, Samsung's superior technology ensures no image burn-in for a reliable, long-lasting picture.

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• Reviewed by: nightrun

  06-11-09

  Duration of ownership: 2 Years

  Strengths: Great picture, nice colors

  Weaknesses:Problem after problem

  Overall Evaluation: This TV began having problems after about 13 months (1 month after warranty expired). I took it to a licensed Samsung repair specialist...result was bad power supply ($800). A few months later more problems and another $500 bill. Now at about 22 months it is having another (but different) picture problem and we're looking at several hundred more dollars. Buyer beware! Maybe I got a lemon...but I'm not giving Samsung another chance to prove me wrong!

• Reviewed by: cloudy2007

  07-26-07

  Duration of ownership: 7 Days

  Strengths: Beautiful picture when watching DVDs and HD OTA channels. Long bulb life with LED technology. Great price for a TV this size. Looks good even when TV is off. TV guide feature is great.

  Weaknesses:Takes time to change channel with the remote. Need to calibrate to get the best picture. Poor SD picture quality. Limited viewing angle.

  Overall Evaluation: I ordered this TV on-line. ABF delivered to my house but didn't set it up. My wife and I carried the TV upstairs without any problem since the TV is considered light and easy to handle. It only took me 30 minutes to set everything up. I connected my DVD player, HD DVD player, Xbox 360, cable and OTA antenna. Everything looks great except cable TV which is expected. I also connected my Sony HD camcorder with firewire and the picture is excellent. Some people concern about the low contrast ratio. I have watched the TV with direct sunlight, and the picture is bright enough. Sometimes I think the TV is too bright when I watch it in the dark.Things can be improved - remote: faster response time and with backlight. SD picture. Better viewing angle. Better picture setting for the different picture modes.Overall I enjoy this TV. Great job Samsung!

• Reviewed by: JANETDHOLT

  07-09-07

  Duration of ownership: 1 Months

  Strengths: CLEAR PICTURE, USER-FRIENDLY INSTRUCTIONS AND REMOTE CONTROL

  Weaknesses:WHEN PLAYING A VIDEO GAME, A FEW SECONDS INTO THE GAME, THE PICTURE FLICKERS ONCE, BUT THEN IT DOES NOT HAPPEN AGAIN.

  Overall Evaluation: I really like this TV. It is the best TV I have ever owned. The cabinet is very sleek and modern. The picture is excellent. Game mode is great - it makes the graphics sharper. The user instructions are easy to follow.

• Reviewed by: nsyv

  07-08-07

  Duration of ownership: 5 Days

  Strengths: Very good picture, lots of options and connections

  Weaknesses:Faint buzzing sound when using cable

  Overall Evaluation: I've had this tv for a couple days now and initially when I received it, I could make out a faint buzzing or high pitched sound whenever I was viewing cable tv. It now appears less frequently but is still evident at times. This might be the speakers breaking themselves in so I hope that's the case. I don't hear this high pitched sound when connecting a DVD player directly to the tv and playing it so it might also be my cable box's fault. Another complaint I have about this tv is that the remote is a bit slow to respond, but that's a minor inconvenience because I'm usually using my cable remote anyways.Aside from that though, the tv has a brilliant picture. I hooked up my xbox 360 to it, and it looks amazing. To get an 56" LED DLP TV for $1379 shipped is a steal and I'm glad I purchased it.

• Reviewed by: rambo1964

  02-24-07

  Duration of ownership: 30 Days

  Strengths: Beautiful picture when it works. Hopefully longer bulb life...time will tell. Lots of audio and video inputs. PIP. Quick startup time.

  Weaknesses:Well....mine keeps acting up, see below.

  Overall Evaluation: I have been looking for a new TV for a long time. I had decided I wanted a DLP but hated the thought of having to replace the bulb every 4,000 hours. So when Samsung came out with this TV with LED lights I thought this is for me. Did a lot of research on-line but not a lot of reviews on this TV, no one locally had one to look at so I took a chance and ordered one on-line. Like I said when it works it has a great picture, of course I have never had an HDTV before to compare it to. But mine keeps acting up, first the left half side of the screen would go black, now the right side is going black. I can turn the TV off and back on and it will be fine for awhile. I called Samsung and there is no service center within 25 miles so they say they have to get an ok to be able to go further. And mine you I am not in a small town, I don't know why there is no one around that service these, maybe because of the led, but the nearest center is over 100 miles away. The place where I bought it from said I could return it or exchange it and Samsung said they may replace it, so I am just waiting to see what they say. I will update when the problem is resolved.*********************UPDATE********************Ok, after calling Samsung back and them telling me it might be 15 days before they ok ,I gave them another zip code in town. Ended up being a repair shop in town, go figure. But I decided to send the TV back and got a replacement, and it has worked great from day one. I didnt know there was so many digital channels you could get with an over the air antenea. The good thing was that the TV dropped $200 after I got the second one. I e-mailed them and they gave me a $200 credit. So for just a little more than I originally bought the TV I got a 5 yr warranty.

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