1. 1080P (Full HD)
2. 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio
3. Super Clear Panel
4. (3) HDMI, (2) Component Inputs
5. Swivel Stand

Customer Review :

Lasted Only 2 Years!

This TV was fine until it stopped powering up after two years only. There is a defect. Do an online search and you will see numerous complaints about this defect, which Samsung will not acknowledge. A one year warranty is not enough. If you dare to buy it, purchase an extended warranty. I found out the hard way and now I must pay hundreds to have it repaired. I will never buy another Samsung TV...period...underline.

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Only lasted until the warranty expired

Bought this TV in 2008 at Circuit City. Picture was great until a little after a year. The screen would be unevenly lit. Half of the screen was brighter than the other half. Then the colors started becoming washed out. The repair guy initially said the digital board was bad so he ordered another one. Samsung had the part back ordered for 3+ months so I had to wait 3+ months for the repair guy to tell me that didn't fix the issue and that it was the panel that had gone bad. The panel is worth more than the TV. Spent about $2300 on this TV. I will never buy another samsung product again. Their customer support is poor and the quality of their products seem to be lacking. Funny how things always fail right after the warranty expires.

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Great while it lasted

Bought the tv in the fall of '07 for just under 3k.
We had done our homework and this was a good buy at the time.

Pink pixels started appearing and we called a Samsung repairguy. He said that it would cost too much to repair and to buy a new one (around 1300). I looked up the problem online and MANY other people are having the same problem with this model.

Luckily, we had purchased an extended warranty but it expired last week. But Amazon has a 30 day grace period so another repair guy is coming out next week. Wish us luck!

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Starts out Great! Ends Bandly!

We have had the LNT5265FX since April of 2008. We did all the searches and went through oodles of review websites. As you will see on most reviews it is a 5 star when everyone first gets it. This TV was great at first, everything we hoped. Here is the kicker. Having it 16 months (right after the warranty of course) the capacitors have gone out. We didn't know this at first but going back to the same review sites that we had before, we are seeing a BIG pattern. Around 14-16 month these capacitors are going out. Now this wasn't just one review this was to many to count. All having the exact same problem. Even some of the smaller model Samsungs with a similar board are also having this problem. I called Samsung like so many others have called Samsung to hear "We haven't been getting any notification of this type of problem" It is funny that it was word for word what others have written on their postings. They must be reading it off their screen. They will appologize and tell you there is nothing they can do but set up a service person to come out and take a look (at your expense).

Here is where I am at this point. Samsung is no help. Luckily by using my Visa card I have a double warranty on the TV and am currently going through those channels.

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Don't Buy

I bought this TV March 15, 2008 based on the reviews here on Amazon. The picture was stunning when we got it hooked up. Shame on me for not doing further research. I just spent $397.69 on November 2, 2009 to replace the power supply board which it turns out is quite common with this TV. Now 20 minutes after turning the set on the whole screen flickers and greys out in the middle which sounds like the panel itself to me but I'll let the repairman coming Thursday make that call. Samsung's attitude is so sorry, we don't reimburse for repairs already completed (had it done myself because they wanted me to ship it to Plano, TX). They did agree to extend the parts only warranty but any labor would "be on you." The labor on the previous repair was $222. For the first 18 months the picture was beautiful and had I reviewed it then would have given this set a 5 star. However, I am giving it a 1 star based on Samsung's refusal to address a known problem with their power supply boards and their "parts only" offer of extended warranty. The bright spot in all this is that my credit card is reimbursing me for the completed repair and will look at the estimate for the current repair. Frankly, if it's the panel that would cost almost as much as buying a new set. Trust me, if it comes to that the new set won't be a Samsung.

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1. 8000:1 Contrast Ratio
2. Wide Color Enhancer
3. HDM-CEC, USB 2.0
4. Swivel Stand
5. SPVA Panel

Customer Review :

How I fixed the high pitched noise

This is a good television with great picture and many fine features but like so many others my set over time developed the annoying high frequency noise. After reading some of the reviews here and finding information elsewhere I found that the early sets had a defective component on the power control circuit board. I contacted Samsung regarding the issue but they did not acknowledge responsibiity for the defective component and my set was no longer under warranty. So I found a revised circuit board available at [...], part # BN44-00155A. The new board cost was [...].

To replace the board I placed the set face down on my living room carpet. I removed the screws holding the back panel to the front. I easily located the PCB...the power cord is connected directly to it via a small cable...and pulled 3 or 4 attached cables. The cables appear to be relatively fragile so be careful with this step. I removed 4 screws that attached the PCB and reversed the process with the new board and back panel.

I turned the set on and it has been operating noise free since. Another advantage is that it seems to have improved the picture quality to some extent. At first I thought it was just me but my girlfriend was the first to mention it. Samsung should have recalled these sets but since they didn't I was happy to salvage my initial investment for an additional $100. Hope this helps others having the same issue.

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Buyer BEWARE

This television was wonderful (great picture, great black color, nice features) for 2.5 years and then it just QUIT (died) without any warning. I called Samsung toll free to try to diagnose and they said there was nothing that could be done. So, at the time of purchase this t.v. cost me $1,000 and it lasted for 2.5 years. DEFINITELY NOT WORTH IT. Beware of this model - walk away from it and buy something else. I will probably never buy Samsung again because there is no way I could trust the brand after this. (Coincidentally I also recently bought a Samsung external DVD drive for my laptop and that too did not work - fortunately I was able to return that and get my money back).

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COMPUTER DISPLAY VIA ANALOG CABLE... only 1024 x 768 otherwise bands appear at the "native" resolution

Hooking this up for someone as a montior either primary or a secondary clone. I read the manual for the TV and it lists the 1360 x 768 as the "Native PC resolution (and the graphics card is fully capable of displaying that resolution) and detects the TV. However when I switch from 1024 x 768 (which fills the Samsung 32in TV screen to 1360 x 768 I get the black bars on the left & right.

NO PROBLEM I THOUGHT> I'll just adjust the screen dimensions (but in PC mode they are locked. So WTH? Why print something as the native resolution for it and have it squished up, Also why lock the picture size option in PC mode?

HOPE SOME ONE CHECKS BACK & can tell me what the deal-ee-o is?
Do i just have to live with 1024 x 768 (while not the worst... i'd like to compare to a full viewing of the 1360 x 768 if I could.

Thank you.

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loussy hissing

My set has the hissing/buzzing problem. Something this expensive should not have such an annoying problem, and Samsung should step up and remedy the problems we are all having. No more Samsung for me.

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Unless you're legally deaf, don't buy this tv.

I bought this TV a while ago (as in over a year) and I am very embarrassed to admit it's taken me this long to look up the problem. While it's a wonderful tv if you can't hear the whistling coming from the it (which is why I gave this tv two stars instead of one), the whistling is enough to make me say it was DEFINITELY NOT WORTH THE PURCHASE.

It's fantastic to watch for the first 20 minutes to a half hour, but then the high-pitched whistling becomes unbearable until you shut the tv off. You can hear it from other rooms too, in my house anyway, so walking away won't help either.

I'm grateful to others who have posted their problem on here because I will be calling Samsung as soon as I post this review to *hopefully* get it repaired free of charge because of the defect.

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1. ATSC/ QAM/ NTSC tuner built-in
2. 5000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for better detail in shadows and highlights
3. 2 HDMI connection for a complete digital audio/ video solution
4. Optimized Game mode for better gaming experience
5. Use as a PC monitor to connect to your computer

Editorial Review :

ATSC/ QAM/ NTSC tuner built-in * 5000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for better detail in shadows and highlights * 2 HDMI connection for a complete digital audio/ video solution * Optimized Game mode for better gaming experience * Use as a PC monitor to connect to your computer * 1366 (H) x 768 (V) Resolution * Easily mount on your wall with VESA (200 x 200mm) standard mounts * TV Dimensions (WxDxH): [w/stand] 40.4 x 13.0 c 27.5 inches * TV Dimensions (WxDxH): [w/o stand] 40.4 x 3.7 c 24.6 inches

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1. Powerful entry-level 26-inch LCD TV with integrated HDTV tuner; measures ww x hh x dd inches (WxHxD) with included stand
2. 3D Y/C digital comb filter for improved transition detail; picture-in-picture (PIP) capability
3. 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 500 cd/m2 brightness, super-fast 8ms response time, 3000:1 contrast ratio, 170-degree viewing angle
4. Connections: 2 composite A/V (1 side), 2 S-Video (1 side), 1 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 2 HDMI, 2 RF, 1 USB, 1 RS232
5. Two stereo speakers, 5 watts apiece (10 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround

Customer Review :

I Can See Clearly Now !!!!

WOW what a great picture!! I will never go back to tube tvs again. As a matter of fact, I am looking to order one for my bedroom now!! This is a great HDTV for a living room. Crystal clear picture and not too hard to learn everything even though I am still learning. The sound could be a little bit better but is good. I highly recommend this tv for the price it goes for now. I got it 7 months ago and the prices have come down as much as 300 dollars!!!


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a lemon

I think we got a lemon. We really enjoyed this TV, but after less than 2 years of use the LCD screen died. The repair price is $500-600.

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Nice tv

I'm not a TV or game nut. I use Phillips rabbit ears and watch what I need from local stations. I had to buy a new tv cause the old CRT one quit. I got the 2641d partly based on an Amazon reviewer's good luck on an air antenna.
I wanted a light tv cause I live on the gulf coast(evacuating). That said, I started looking for an LCD, built in dual NTSC/ATSC tuners, PC monitor capable. The 2641d has them all and is light weight.

When I set it up, I just plugged it in and clicked on all the local channels I knew of. Some were OK and some snowy/bad. This made me buy another bigger(more expensive) antenna--It worked no better than Walmart's Phillips so I returned it.

I figured I'd have to live with what I had, but one night I was playing with the auto set up and let it go through the channels and wow!
Don't know what I did?, but now I get two or three signals from each channel, analog, HD, 480, weather and such. ex: ch 5 is CBS analog; move up to 5-1 and same program but HD, 5-2 is weather, and 5-3 is 480/720.
On my PBS channel I get 4 different programs. 42,42-1,42-2,42-3. One is HD others are clear as can be too. Forgive me if most of you already know about this, but I told you I'm not a TV watcher and this feature blew me out. The 3000:1 contrast ratio is one of highest too.

Lesson is: read the manual and let the tv select the programs through the auto mode. Best thing is that either the digital station is great or it won't pick it up. I live nearly 40 miles from the broadcast antennas.

This TV works great on air antenna signals. Price was reasonable and picture is amazing. Can't imagine seeing it on satellite or cable. Now I'm playing with the favorites, PIP(PC+tv--not multi tv channels), and other stuff. Highly reccomend it.

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Power Board Burned Out in 3 years

In fall of 2006 I paid $1150 at Best Buy very excited about the new technology. I also thought at the time like televisions of the past, it may last more then 3 years. Or that it could be fixed if it broke. After the second year the power board acted up. The tv blinked on and off instructions said it over heated. It resolved itself a few months later, but the warranty ended 6 months prior. Keep in mind I have the best Monster Surge protector. It had the features and benefits before broadcast went digital. I was waiting for broadcast tech to catch up to my LCD TV. 2008 TV goes digital, I got 18 months of HDMI television and the power board burned out. Dead. I took it to Stanton Repairs, self proclaimed the honest guys who fix TVs. 2 weeks later these guys are stumped. It can not be fixed. I am shocked. A TV has such a short life span? I am a fan of Samsung but they don't stand behind their product. The disclaimer I got from customer service said in 2006, the technology was so new we gave you 90 days plus one year parts and labor. After 3 years of normal home use, Samsung had no idea what would fail. Stanton had my TV for 2 weeks with no phone calls or no news. I was told maybe 1 day, 2 days, 5 days. 2 weeks later I got the phone call. Buy a new TV. I will never ever buy a Samsung LCD TV.

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Excellent HDTV

This TV is excellent. It does everything I want it to do. The picture is amazing and the sound isn't to bad either and it also has all the hookups that I need. I mainly purchased it to replace my old JVC LCD TV, because it was having problems. So far no problems and I have had this one for a few months now. Like I said, this TV is excellent. Highly recommend it.

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Editorial Review :

The LN-S4096D delivers a picture of startling clarity that rivals real life. With its 6000: 1 dynamic contrast ratio, over two million pixel resolution, Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp, S-PVA Panel, 10-bit processor with 12.8 billion colors, and stylish look, the LN-S4096D is something to behold.

Customer Review :

Samsung LCD Flat Panel TV; LNS4096D

Superior product. The image quality is excellent.Easy to set up and navigate the menus. Interactive features are a bonus.

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I have a question

Since I'm buying an HDTV for a video games system like the PS3. Does this TV support PS3 HDMI at 1080p?

The only other HDTV I'm used is a Visio and it only has 1080i. But it didn't support HDMI with video games systems, you had to use Component cables not HDMI.

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Refurb. Samsung is still not working

When we first plugged in the TV, we were impressed with the picture, but soon, the screen started to scramble and stayed that way for 5 to 10 minutes. It went back to normal for a bit, but continued to scramble. We called Amazon, were of course routed to a foreign country, and after 30 minutes, was finally told that we had to contact Samsung directly. The TV was barely under warrenty since it was a refirb. and the TV has been at a local repair shop for three weeks now, with no return date in sight. It's been month today since ordering and we're still watching our old 25 inch SDTV. Not happy at this point with our purchase...

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4096 Sammy is rrreal nice, Clark.

Great tv as expected. I don't know about you guys but buying such an expensive television online (not tangible) made me very nervous. The price vs. risk/reward was worth it and so far it has worked out perfectly. I saved 5-600 dollars buying from Amazon over the local CC or BB. Bought a $80 Peerless mount from Mounts and More, hung it up and it looks incredible. Standard def programs look very good considering it is a 1080p high def tv trying to process and display a regular crappy cable signal. I truely believe for the price I paid it is the best bang for the buck in the 40" lcd category. I sit approximately 10-16 feet from the set and it is plenty big. I personally think people are buying much bigger TV than they need, and what they don't realize is that with most HD big screen tv's (40 and up), the picture is pretty fuzzy from close up. Some of manufacturer's viewing distances are a bit low in my opinion. If you're getting a 50 or bigger, you better be sitting 15 feet away at the closest spot. Anyway, this Sammy is really a good piece of work - quick changes between inputs, razor sharp hd picture, nearly equally sharp standard dvd picture(pscan), and very good standard def picture. Picture and picture is great - I can watch one half from the digi cable box and on the other half is the standard cable picture per a splitter. It only has 1 tuner but that's all you need for most PIP users. Remote is good, but I don't use it. I use my receiver remote that learns keys. It starts up very quick compared to my dad's lcd rear projection - 3 seconds after hitting the on switch and it is running full blast. Sad thing is, this review will probably be worthless because this set is almost obsolete since Sammy's new models just came out a month or 2 ago. But if you can find one I wouldn't hesitate. I've had it for 2.5 months and it's smooth sailing so far. I'm hoping the 50,000 hour life span estimate is accurate so in 2022 I'll still be enjoying it (yea right).

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It may be a great TV but .....

I placed an order that was accepted by Butterfly Photo. A week leater I got an e-mail saying they wanted to substitute a "better" model, LNT4065F. I checked the Internet and found I could buy the "better" model 4065F at a price more than $200 less than my original price for the LNS4096D.
Ed Cerne

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