1. Built-in full HD 1080p digital HDTV tuner so you can watch both TV and HDTV, play high definition games, and watch blu-ray movies
2. 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution delivers sharp, crystal clear images with vidid color, 4ms response time
3. The High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connection makes your monitor a multimedia centerpiece and lets you easily and conveniently connect your other digital devices
4. Clear acryic neck for the appearance of a floating monitor
5. 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio gives you sharper image quality that's sure to catch your eye

Editorial Review :

Now you can take a break from work and watch HDTV. The P2570HD monitor features a built-in 1080p digital HDTV tuner - which means you can play high definition games and watch blu-ray movies. With sharp, full HD images, you'll be amazed at the quality. It also has a beautiful TOC design and crystal clear neck with ultra-slim dimensions. Plus it's Energy Star rated so it uses 50% less energy and RoHs compliant since we cut down hazardous materials during the production process. This Samsung monitor gives you something beautiful to stare at, whether it's on or off.

Customer Review :

Better Than Good Enough

Amazon offered this Samsung 1080p HDTV/PC monitor/display via the Buy.com seller. I ordered it because (1) I have a Samsung 32" 720 LCD HDTV that's excellent, and (2) I intended to get a 13" Macbook Pro (which works with the Samsung via a DVI-to-HDMI adapter), and (3) I wanted a 2nd TV in my other room. I don't have full HD from the cable company, only the over-the-air stations (local network affiliates and local PBS affiliates) which the digital cable provides in HD. I don't watch TV except for golf; and standard definition DVD quality makes me plenty happy for movies and music performances, especially since the audio quality is always excellent.

The Samsung P2570HD 24.6-Inch Full 1080p HDTV LCD Monitor arrived on time and in fine condition. It includes a 6 ft. HDMI cable even though the user manual and Samsung specs say it's not included (thanks Buy.com!). Having already set up my other Samsung HDTV, I had a very flat and easy learning curve for setting up this one. Fortunately, the Macbook Pro connected and displayed itself without a hitch (I only had to check a box in the Macbook's Display Preferences). I made some adjustments to match the black & white tones - I played a movie on the Macbook, which showed too much 'sepia' tone on the Samsung, and scrolled through the Samsung's Advanced Settings until I found the setting that 'corrected' the difference.

The Macbook's display is always slightly sharper, which is to be expected; but without such a comparison, the Samsung's display is excellent on its own. I watched DVD's from a DVD player (pre-HDMI), they looked great; also from the Macbook, and they looked great. The TV program images are okay, maybe even excellent. The 'industry' isn't standardized; the carriers aren't standardized (cable, sat, fibre, etc.); the networks aren't standardized; so you get different quality throughout the channel range. The best you can do is try to make sure you can see details in the lapels of a suit or blazer jacket, that is, adjust your picture for that quality, so the lapels show.

The sound quality is adequate, nothing to complain about at ordinary volume levels. The only audio output for connecting to an external audio system is via an optical cable (aka Toslink). But the unit has a miniplug headphone output jack, and if you know what you're doing, you can output from the Samsung's headphone output which comes off the pre-amplifier, and connect to an external power amplifier. That doesn't mean you can connect to an audio system's inputs like 'aux' or 'audio-in', for example, and expect to get good sound - you won't, because you'll be going from a pre-amplifier into another pre-amplifier, and you'll have to boost the power/volume to both signals. But if you have a stand-alone power amplifier, or if you have a system with 'pre-out'/'main-in' terminals, you can connect to the 'main-in' (which by-passes the preamplifier and separates it from the amplifier section). This connection - from the Samsung's headphone output to a power amplifier - works well (superbly), and the volume control comes only from the Samsung, so its remote control unit is all you need. The audio quality is only as good as the source (cable, over-air, sat, etc.); it's pretty good because it's digital and has little or no harmonic distortion. I don't subscribe to the music stuff from cable, so I can't evaluate the audio at its highest fidelity; but what I hear is a zillion times better than the TV's own audio.

Hey - it's inexpensive; it's a full 1080p HDTV and a 24 1/2" PC display monitor; it's a Samsung; and it's delivered to your door!

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beautiful picture

Got this to view HD movies on my pc and man it looks great. Great buy

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Outstanding set

I am thoroughly delighted with this Samsung. I use it only as a stand alone TV, so cannot speak of it as a PC monitor. However, as a TV it is outstanding. Great colors, contrast, etc., and immediate response to remote controls. It also seems to have a QTAM tuner within as it receives the free mandated HDTV stations from cable, i.e., those for which a digital subscription is not required. Some people are not aware of this gov't requirement for cable providers. I had looked for QTAM in the specs, but had missed it if it is there. But the auto channel scan picked up these free HDTV channels.

I saw that someone was looking for a manual. One can be found for downloading on the Samsung site. I know that this is a short review, but frankly, it's simply a great HDTV set.

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Ed

Bought this tv a few days ago,I own 4 Samsung tv's 3 40 inch 1 52 inch. This tv is a real disappointment the sound just stinks you have to add external speakers. The picture is good if its a HD channel and you look at it straight on, 3 feet to the side and the picture is gray and washed out. Watching a non HD Channel is like looking at a 20yr old tube tv. This is a computer monitor and should not be sold as a TV. I am taking it back to Price Club I paid $319 for it.

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Very good TV/Computer Monitor that is Aesthetically Aweomse

The Image Quality is Great.
Optical out for great sound on my receiver.
Big screen size for computer monitor although I just use it as a TV. (24.6")

Only negative is it would be nice to have 2 HDMI inputs although 3 would be the best. The speakers aren't the best, but I knew that coming in. I use a receiver with a Infinity Primus surround sound. It outputs Dolby Digital to my receiver. How awesome! By the way, Infinity Primus speakers are the best buy for your money if you get them cheap.

The huge positive is the aesthetics. Beautiful. I can't gush over it enough. Like a work of art! I hear people have complained that the base is not adjustable, but that is really not a problem for me since I use it as a TV.

This is also a great computer monitor. I hook up my laptop via pc connection and approve! 1920X1080 resolution at 60 hz. I actually prefer 1280x720 (720p) because it makes everything bigger, and I view at a larger distance since it is from my bed.

When I watch Blu-Rays and Sports, I am impressed. Excellent quality. This will hold me off until march-april 2010 when the new TVs come out. I think a 42" plasma might be more fun, but it's tough to buy one now when the new ones are coming out. Sure it'll be big, but I'll put it closer to the wall and move my bed back. I love plasma. Even better for sports and high action scenes. Plus the image quality is better. Don't get me wrong, this TV does rock, but it is LCD and can't beat high end plasmas.

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2. Wide Color Enhancer
3. AllShare
4. 2 ConnectShare Movie
5. 4 HDMI (ver 1.3), HDMI-CEC

Editorial Review :

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung's LN40C630 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 40-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

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1. 10Wx2 audio output
2. Wide Color Enhancer
3. ConnectShare Movie
4. 3 HDMI (ver 1.3), HDMI-CEC
5. 2 Components & PC input

Editorial Review :

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung's LN40C530 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 40-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

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1. 22-inch LCD HDTV with 720p resolution--great for smaller rooms
2. 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8ms response time, Wide Color Enhancer 2 for more vivid colors
3. Stylish Touch of Color design; game mode speeds up image processing response
4. Inputs: 1 HDMI, 1 component, 1 composite, 1 PC, 1 optical digital audio output
5. Includes removable stand; measures 21.3 x 17.3 x 15.9 inches with stand

Editorial Review :

Samsung¿s LN22B650 takes your HDTV enjoyment ¿ and capabilities ¿ to new heights. The power of HD 720p resolution delivers clear, vivid images on a 22-inch LCD screen. Connect your DVD or Blu-ray Disc player easily, using the HDMI input. SRS TruSurround HD sound provides the big, crystal-clear audio to match all the HD excitement. And highlight nearly any room in the house with a unique charcoal grey accent at the bezel¿s edge, courtesy of the Touch of Color design. The Wide Color Enhancer renders the most vivid tones, for a more realistic picture quality.

Customer Review :

AVERAGE WITH A FEW SHORT-COMINGS

GENERAL INFORMATION
This set is being used in a kitchen, replacing a 5-yr-old 17" Phillips LCD (not digital/HD ).
Reason for replacement is I wanted more viewing (screen) area.
Viewing distance typically ranges from 8 feet (during meals) to 15 feet (meal preparation & clean-up).
Typically used to watch national news/stock market ticker.
Connection: Comcast cable - no cable box nor cable card.
The following descriptions of picture quality were made using analog channels.

PROS
- Screen displays a picture within 8 seconds of powering on, compared to 15 seconds on the replaced 17" Phillips LCD.
- The 'blank' time between (changing) channels is about three seconds less than the Phillips, but comparable to two other 32" Sony digital/HD TVs.
- Initial setup was reasonably intuitive. I scanned the Quick Set Up Guide before starting.

CONS
- During set up, before initiating the 'Find channels' step, I was directed to select the cable signal type used by the cable provider (Comcast), and given a choice of STANDARD, IRC & HRC; there was no explanation/definition provided in the Quick Setup Guide. I didn't know what the instruction meant, so tried each one (resetting the channels selected between each choice). IRC & HRC resulted in no digital/high def. channels being found, which left me with a reasonable guess of what to choose. However, to verify my choice, I looked on-line and found directions to use IRC [...]. But since that still didn't find digital/HD channels, I called Comcast and was told to use STANDARD, which added perhaps 50 hypenated channels (e.g. 132-1), including a few labeled HD on the viewed channel. Lacking a cable box, scrambled channels didn't display.

- The picture on the old 480 resolution Phillips was slightly superior to this 720 Samsung. I've tweaked the picture settings (brightness, contrast, sharpness, color & tint), but still haven't been able to match more natural skin tones that were displayed on the old Phillips and three other, larger Sony digital/HD TVs. Additionally, lack of picture sharpness is particularly annoying; objects often appear grainy and people's faces appear to have an excess of makeup to the point of blurring definiton of detail. That also applies to other scenes. The previously-mentioned Sonys (also viewing analog channels) have a similar problem, but not quite to the extent of this Samsung. I discussed it with a TV-repairman friend, who said it had something to do with the lack of processing power of the TV. I had wanted to buy a 22" Sony (Model KDL-22L5000), but waited too long (discontinued by Sony), and the location of the TV (between shelves) restricts using a larger size. In fairness, a Sony in this size-range may have similar problems - I've not viewed one. And of course if I wanted to pay Comast an additional [...]/month for another converter box, the problem might be moot, because I'd use the digital/HD channels. But that's not worth it to me for a set that gets about 60 minutes of use most days. Comcast already gets more of my money than I would like.

-Sound quality (out-of-the -box) was lousy, but tweaked to acceptable, by using TruSurround Sound and increasing the three lowest equalizer frequencies (bass side) significantly. Volume levels are lacking. The old Phillips was usually set at one-third of max-available volume. Depending on which channel is being used, this Samsung is often set closer to 45 percent of available volume. Maxing the volume is uncomfortable, but not overwhelming (No, I'm not deaf). Additionally with Auto Volume on, there is much less consistency of volume from channel to channel - some channels are harshly loud while others are far too soft. Disabling Auto Volume helps maintain levels from channel-to-channel, but the sound level (volume) drops a bit.

- The set is described on Samsung's web site as having "Touch of Color(tm) (which) adds a sophisticated touch to the bezel". The Samsung site shows it as a different color/shade on about 1/3 of the frame. The set I received is solid, glossy black. This point isn't an issue for me, but it's not what's described.

- When channels are stored as 'Favorites', they cannot be recalled from a list of Favorite channels. Push the button - a Favorite channel displays. Push it again for another Favorite channel, etc - in numeric order. If there's a way to display a list of ONLY the Favorites and then select one to watch, I haven't found it. Again, annoying.

SUMMARY
The set meets my criteria for a larger viewing area in the space available, but the (analog channels) picture quality is mediocre. I viewed the model at Best Buy before buying - it looked good, but was connected via digital/high def. Unless I add a converter box, I'll not be completely satisfied with it. Full disclosure: excepting the 17" Phillips, and this Samsung, the other three digital/high def. TV sets I own run through a cable box (1) or cable card (2).

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Second one is excellent

The first one was shipped very fast. Upon receipt, the color could not be properly adjusted. Poor contrast and just not a sharp or color correct picture. I requested a replacement and received it in 2 days. This one has a perfect picture and the sound is not bad for a small TV. I would recommend this one. We are very pleased.

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A Superb TV for a small room

The TV is perfect for a small room (bedroom, dorm, kitchen, etc) and should not be compared to much larger units. The picture is brilliant in HD with vivid colors. Setup was easy. And the sound is ok, not great. But remember, small TV's have small speakers. In this model, two 3watt speakers. With some adjustment, the sound was passable. Decent volumn but no base. Most of the reviews on this model, as well as other small TV's rate sound as mediocre. Not the case. Once you see the fantastic picture, you expect a rich base sound experience to accompany a movie. Get real. You can always add bookshelf speakers. I am very happy with the purchase.

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Bedroom TV

TV arrived within several days of ordering same. Packaging was excellent and the TV arrived in perfect condition. Instructions for set up and viewing gave me some difficulty but that might be an age problem on my part. Excellent picture viewed from the bed since the LCD is pointed that way. Angle viewing beyond about 35 degrees from straight on causes considerable fading but not a problem for watching from the bed. All in all I am very pleased with this purchase. Wal Mart and other stores were selling old models of the 22" Samsung for prices in the $300-$350 range.

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Very Satisfied Customer

I received my new Samsung tv in less than week after ordering from Amazon and receiving the free shipping. The tv is slim and looks beautiful on the outside. I was able to pick up a few HD channels with a small indoor antenna. The picture is amazing. CBS in HD looks absolutely outstanding. I wish I had ordered this tv sooner so I could have watched the entire college football season on it. This tv is perfect for my bedroom and the volume is not an issue in a small room. Everything seems sturdy and the tv came with everything needed to setup and start watching within 10 minutes. A great buy.

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1. 10Wx2 audio output
2. Wide Color Enhancer
3. ConnectShare Movie
4. 3 HDMI (ver 1.3), HDMI-CEC
5. 2 Components & PC input

Editorial Review :

Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever. Samsung's LN37C530 LCD HDTV offers incredible color and rich clarity, all on a 37-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer, for a picture that optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors and lifelike action. Samsung HDTVs are also ENERGY STAR compliant, helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money.

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