Product Description

Samsung's sleek 52 inch LCD leads the industry in realistic home entertainment. With its 6000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, over two million pixel resolution, Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp, S-PVA Panel, and 10-bit processor with 12.8 billion colors, the LN-S5296D delivers a picture of startling clarity that rivals real life. The new, optimized game mode and fast 8ms response time will thrill Xbox fans with its movie-like visuals. The audio system is equally impressive, with hidden bottom speakers that offer SRS TruSurround XT sound. Layered 10-bit processor delivers up to 12.8 billion colors Built-in NTSC analog and ATSC digital TV tuners - ATSC lets you access free over-the-air HDTV channels when using an optional HDTV antenna Fast 8 millisecond screen response time provides excellent visuals for fast-action gaming Connectivity - 2 HDMI - High Definition Multimedia Interface; 2 Component video inputs (Y,Pb,Pr) (480i/480p/720p/1080i); IEEE1394; S-video and composite video inputs; Side A/V inputs; PC (RGB) input; USB 10 Watt x 2 channel stereo sound system with Hidden bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround XT virtual-surround (For better sound, including 5.1 channel surround sound, see our home-theater audio systems for optional choices) Built-in CableCARD slot for direct connection with participating cable-TV subscription service providers PC-Input lets you use this TV as a computer display - Browse web, view web-video on a 52 screen! Unit Dimensions - Monitor with stand 50.4(W) x 34.6(H) x 12.8(D); Monitor without stand 50.4(W) x 32.4(H) x 4.4(D); Weighs 94 lbs with stand (table stand included) May be mounted on wall with optional VESA compatible wall mount Samsung USA 1-Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty / Check our RepairMaster warranty extensions for longer repair service

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #59210 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: LNS5296D
• Display size: 52

Features

• 1920 x 1080p HD-grade 1920(H) x 1080(V) pixel resolution for HDTV viewing at 1080p maximum ( HDMI connection required)
• 52 (diagonal) Flat-panel LCD with 16 - 9 Widescreen aspect ratio
• 6000 - 1 dynamic contrast ratio (about 1200 - 1 static contrast ratio)
• S-PVA panel - Super Patterned Vertical Alignment solution allows you to see display clearly up to a 178-degree wide-viewing angle both horizontally and vertically
• Long-lastingCCFL - Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp backlight for bright images

Customer Reviews

Great television, terrible manufacturing defect
This television looks great. However there is a technological limitation to LCD televisions of this size, and that's "clouding"... I've had to go through three of these sets because of this, on black screens (especially at night) there are white clouds over the screen which pretty much ruin any dark horror movie with the lights off. The Sony XBR series which is made at the same plant has a similar problem. Sharps have something called "banding" which is the same thing only with a shutter look to it. Just be prepared for some AWFUL looking blacks when you get this TV, but besides that it's a gorgeous picture. I hope Samsung fixes this soon or else it's back to the Pioneer Plamsa for me.

WOW! What a HDTV- the Samsung LNS5296D 52" 1080p LCD HDTV

WOW!!! This is one beautiful 52" 1080p LCD HDTV!!

I received this tv from AMAZON by way of EAGLE TRUCKING thru CURTIS transport Co. The tv arrived on time as stated at the time of purchase in PERFECT condition. I had the tv box placed in the garage until I got the family room ready to mount it on the wall myself. The tv in the box was very light and it set in my garage for almost a month(waiting for my 4 HD players to arrive-the Toshiba A2(1),XA1(1)and the Samsung BD-P1000(2).

Why so many hd players?? (see my other post on these players)

The answer: I wanted BOTH formats for upstairs(M.bedroom)and downstairs(family room). I have no sides in this format 'war'! I don't waste time with stupid debates about one or the other,or who has the most backing. I simply don't care who wins,and for now I can enjoy both sides. BOTH have a beautiful hd picture that I can see and seeing is what counts.

Now,

Once everything arrived and was set up,I tested it for bad pixels by setting up the internal 'blue Screen mode'. There was no dead pixels,no damage of any kind. This tv is simply awesome to view. I viewed it thru both hd players by way of the 2 hdmi connections and 2 component ones on the tv. Also, the tv is connected to COMCAST CABLE here in California and the picture will 'blow your socks off'. All of the HD channels on COMCAST CABLE:Inhd,Inhd2,espn,local,tbs,universal,usa,fsn,etc.,all of them are fanastic to behold.

As a gamer first and early adopter, this tv also has a game mode. It's really a 52" GIANT computer monitor! It's native resolution is 1920x1080, which is great for computer games,not to mention the PS3 and the hd XBOX360, which I haven't connected yet(don't have the PS3).

I connected,viewed and played many of my old games like, EAsports:Madden'07,NBA live'07,MVP'05 and NHL'07 thru a DELL XPS Extreme dual core2 computer. I have never saw my games look so clear and detailed before. I install the game INDEPENCENCE WAR 2 and was stunned at the color and smooth movement of all the space ships,starfield background,laser fire,and explosions of the old game. It was like watching a HD XBOX 360 game or a DVD movie on my computer. Everything was crystal clear on the Samsung LNS5296D. And AOL,EXPLORER and WINDOWS XP resolution at 1920x1080 is what browsing the web is all about. Man! What a tv this is.

All of the hookups are very simple, but nothing is perfect, right? There are 2 MINOR negatives about this tv that I want to mention.

FIRST: The rear connections are located on the BACK of the tv and NOT the BOTTOM of the set as they are with most other FPD. The bottom hook-up is easier for cable/wire routing thru the wall. Here's what I did and you could do.

After locating and mounting your tv bracket to the wall 'studs',and behind where the tv will be positioned, CUT 2 opening, between the wall studs at the top and at the bottom base of the wall, RUN(snake) all your cable connections(hdmi,component,Svideo,vga,cable tv,audio,EEE1394,usb,etc.) thru the wall to the rear tv connection panel.Once lifted onto the brackets, the Samsung LNS5296D with the connections at the rear of the tv doesn't leave room (depending on your mount) to manuver all the cables needed once the tv is mounted on the wall. The solution I chose was to connect all the cables BEFORE lifting the tv onto the wall bracket,which is what I did with help. It took a little time,but we were able to snake all the cables thru and connect them properly.

Second: The beautiful piano black beveled finished that outlines the tv is VERY,VERY,VERY susceptible to the slightest scratches. Samsung warns you on how to "dust" off the tv, which I didn't read at first. I went to take off a little dust spot with my finger and scratched the beautiful black finished. It's not noticeble, but I know it's mared.

But all that aside, WOW! What a HDTV-the Samsung LNS5296D is. AMAZON had the best price when I bought it and you can't go wrong if you get it.

After Much Debate...
After months of research, I finally pulled the trigger on this baby in early Jan 07 (wanted to have the Superbowl in HD). Like most out there looking for a TV with these specs, I had it down to the Sharp and the Sony. What killed me was that out of every 10 reviews I read about those 2 brands, 3 were horror stories. Sharp with banding issues, sony with clouding issues... what to do? I suppose its true that any manufacturer can have lemons but id heard precious little going wrong with the Samsungs.

I have to say Im very happy with the set. Picture (I have HD DTV) is truly spectacular. (I cant beleive what I was watching before compared to this).

Now although I realize I cant compare this tv to my previous due to them being apples and oranges, Im very happy with both the picture quality and sound. The look of the tv doesnt hurt either (very slick).

Im very pleased that I did not get a lemon (although I did by the warranty just in case)... I bought it through Amazon for 3500$ with delivery and had it in 3 business days delivered by Fed Ex freight. I was shocked at how fast I got it... its taken weeks for me to gets books but here a 100+ lb tv gets to me on Wed and I ordered it online the previous Sat night.

Overall very pleased with Amazon and Electronics express and Samsung. Would recommend this tv and vendor.

Good luck.

J