Samsung LNT5271F 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

I love this tv. It has a great picture and simple to use. I compared to many other brands samsung has the best picture functions easy to use.

delivered with a gash in box, but no damage to the panel. This set has the gloss finish. Many of the newer models have a semi-gloss, which seems to be a better comprimise. It depends whether you are willing to trade a a little extra pop for some reflections on dark scenes. It is definitely not a bright room set, but I returned an otherwise excellent matte finish toshiba because it didn't jump out at you.

I was disappointed in the color tweaks available as compared to the Toshiba with the same panel. Fortunately, the colors are not that far off. One of the fine tune color settings does not even work when you change settings, and have heard others mention this too.

I have noticed problems with motion, especially in film mode there is the mini-blind effect. With AMP on low, it looks pretty awesome for most things.

I have not as of yet encountered the dead pixel liines some have complained about.

Bottom line, if you want the really wet look, go for this set. If you just want a great picture go for the A550 or Tosh 530. The 120 amp is just not worth it if you cant use it.

This particular model has a reflective surface (though it is an LCD). It's not glass like a plasma, but it is much more noticable than my 40" non-120Hz TV (especially when the TV is off). If that's the difference, I'd recommend going with a non-120Hz if you are looking for low reflectance off of the screen like in rooms with a lot of windows. Also, I'm not much of a fan of the 120Hz refresh rate (though it's supposed to be the new wave in HDTV).

That said, the picture quality is fantastic and the size is great - I think I prefer this to going to the movie theater.

Placed my order with Amazon. It showed a shipping date, but the tv actually showed up before. The delivery company set it up made sure it worked and offered to take the box away. The price of the tv actually went down twice in a month both times i called amazon and they reduced the price each time. The TV has a great picture. Could'nt be happier with it.

If you do a search on google on this unit you will find the same problem on this unit from many people. A red line of dead pixels show up from top to bottem of screen. Your best bet is to not get this model.. Samsung sent in a repair guy, so much for there in home service. The screen needs to be replaced, they won't do it in home.
UPDATE: June 27
Worst customer service ever.. Samsung has a problem with this model and wont stand up and take care of it. Someone needs to start a lawsuit, then a recall can be done. I asked them if they could get someone willing to do the repair in home, they said no.. I called other samsung authorized service centers in my area and they said, they would be happy to do the service in my home, but samsung won't send them out. Now they are saying the parts are on backorder?
Update: July 7th
Samsung sent out a local repair to pickup and replace the LCD screen, and when it was returned to me, it looks like they took sand paper to the case, when I called samsung they said it was my problem and to call the repair center. (I did not hire them to begain with samsung should be taking care of this!)