[mythtv-users] OT: Samsung Series 5 52"?

[Mark Wormgoor]

Gordon,

> I'm considering a display upgrade to my myth setup, and the choice is
> down to a toshiba something or other, and the Samsung Series 5 52" lcd
> tv.
>
> The sammy appears to be a few years old, so it's definitely not the
> latest in tech, but it is a lot of glass with a rather small price
> tag.
>
> I'm not finding much about it on the intertubes, which is either good
> or bad.  I'm just wondering if anyone who has one can share some of
> their likes and dislikes with me?  The biggest "fault" I can find
> about it is the fact the PIP module lets you select switch between a
> digital/hd source and the analog tuner.  That seems kind of weird to
> lock folks into something obsolete like the analog tuner - my guess is
> PIP isn't a very popular feature?

There are major issues with the Samsung Series 5 LCD. They are said to 
support 24p, but actually don't - they show a lot of judder. It's a very 
nice tv, but if you are planning to (ever) play 24p material (blu ray, ps3), 
I'd stay away (or choose the 6 Series).

Kind regards,

Mark