Washington, D.C.
(February 17, 2007)
-- Samsung's 46-inch 1080p LCD offers many compelling
features but falls short in picture quality.
That's according to a new review by PC Magazine.
The publication says the Samsung LN-S4696D has a "poor deinteracting performance (that) adversely affects" both its standard and high-def video. The flat-panel set, the magazine says, also suffers from a weak video-noise reduction and "excessive image overscan with HD content."
However, the Samsung set, which can be found online for $2,499, does offer HDMI, VGA and Component video connections compatible with 1080p signals. Additionally, the magazine writes, it comes with a stylish black bezel and oval-shaped base that provides over 20 degrees of swivel in each direction.
Due largely to the set's design and features, the magazine gives it three stars out of a possible five. But PC Magazine's reviewer could not overcome its disappointing picture quality.
"The (set) strikes a solid balance of features, functionality, and style. Image quality, however, is the most important characteristic of any HDTV, and the LN-S4696D struggled to turn in even mediocre performance," the review stated.
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That's according to a new review by PC Magazine.
The publication says the Samsung LN-S4696D has a "poor deinteracting performance (that) adversely affects" both its standard and high-def video. The flat-panel set, the magazine says, also suffers from a weak video-noise reduction and "excessive image overscan with HD content."
However, the Samsung set, which can be found online for $2,499, does offer HDMI, VGA and Component video connections compatible with 1080p signals. Additionally, the magazine writes, it comes with a stylish black bezel and oval-shaped base that provides over 20 degrees of swivel in each direction.
Due largely to the set's design and features, the magazine gives it three stars out of a possible five. But PC Magazine's reviewer could not overcome its disappointing picture quality.
"The (set) strikes a solid balance of features, functionality, and style. Image quality, however, is the most important characteristic of any HDTV, and the LN-S4696D struggled to turn in even mediocre performance," the review stated.
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