Samsung LNT4661F 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
List Price: $2,199.99
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Seller: DealStop
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 22420
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 46
Shipping Weight (lbs): 64.4
Dimensions (in): 4.1 x 43.5 x 27.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: LNT4661F
Model: LNT4661F
UPC: 036725246591
EAN: 0036725246591
ASIN: B000N50S5Y
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1080P (Full HD) | | • | 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio | | • | 16x9 Aspect Ratio w/ PIP | | • | (3) HDMI, (2) Component Inputs | | • | Swivel Stand |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Product Description
For people looking to step up to full 1080p resolution in a 46-inch flat-panel LCD, Samsung's 2007 model LNT4661FF is a good choice. Besides offering full 1080p resolution the LNT4661F also features a 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for rich blacks and subltle texture display, an 8ms response time panel for smooth motion, hidden side speakers, an NTSC tuner, and 3 HDMI ports. Compared to other Samsung Models
The primary differences between Samsung's LNT4661F and the step-up LNT4665F LCD HDTV is in the contrast ratio and video processing power. The pricier LNT4665F offers a 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio compared to this model's 10,000:1 ratio, and also offers full 10bit video processing over this model's 8 bit system. The more expensive model should display finer gradients of shading making for more detail in darker scenes. The video processing difference should ensure smoother motion in fast moving scenes for the LNT4065F. Video Processing
The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. Connections
- HDMI (version 1.3): 3 (1 CEC cabaple)
- Component video: 2 (Y, Pb, Pr)
- S-Video input: 1 side/1 rear
- A/V inputs: 1 side/1 rear
- PC inout: 1
- Headphone Jack: 1
- USB 2.0: 1
Audio Features
High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass through hidden side speakers. TruSurround XT audio adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience. - Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
- TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
- The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.
What's in the box: Samsung LNT4661F 46-inch 1080P LCD TV, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power Cord, cleaning cloth, owners manual, warranty card.
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| Customer Reviews:
 BUY THIS TV!!! July 25, 2007
Elissa J. Troutman (Memphis, TN)
369 out of 375 found this review helpful
I don't usually write Amazon reviews, but in researching LCD TVs, I found the reviews so helpful that I felt compelled to contribute. If you are searching for a high-quality LCD TV, look no further: it doesn't get any better than Samsung. I work in IT, and every fellow geek whom I surveyed recommended a Samsung LCD or DLP. Since DLP won't fit in the space available in our bungalow's living room, we went with LCD.
Review after review on Amazon and CNet rank the LNT4661F and the LNT4555F as best in class. After looking at the sets side by side with LG, Sharp, and Sony models in local stores, the Samsung's superiority became apparent. I quickly eliminated other brands from consideration and focused on the Samsung LNT4661F vs. LNT4665F. If you're in a quandry over which is best, here's what I found:
1) The LNT4665F does has a marginally better picture and contrast ratio than the LNT4661F. I reviewed the sets side by side and noticed the biggest difference during very dark scenes. The LNT4665F handles those slightly better than the LNT4661, but the LNT4661 still looked better than any other LCD nearby.
2) The shiny screen on the LNT4665 will DEFINITELY create glare issues in any room where you cannot control direct or ambient light. The set I looked at in Circuit City had no problems with glare, but it was located in a home-theater type viewing room. The set at Best Buy was in an area facing windows and overhead light, and the glare was very noticeable. As my living room gets light from a ceiling fixture, two lamps, and three windows, I feel that I made the right choice in going with the LNT4661F given its matte screen.
3) Eagle Global Logistics was a PAIN regarding delivery. Were shipping not free, I would have been REALLY ticked. Basically, they would only deliver the set on Tuesdays or Thursdays, which is hard to accommodate if you work full-time and those are your busiest days of the week. I went to the warehouse to pick up the unit and found the warehouse staff to be professional. The packaging was compact considering the size of the item, and it fit easily into a friend's Ford Escape.
4) You can't beat the LNT4661F for the price. Circuit City and Best Buy were both around $800 more than Amazon when sales tax was factored in. Interestingly, both Circuit City and Best Buy were charging $2495 for the LNT4665F and $2595 for the LNT4661F, despite the LNT4665F being the "lower" model.
Overall, I couldn't be happier with this purchase. The TV looks AWESOME, and we've had tons of fun watching colorful movies like Finding Nemo, PBS in hi-def, Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings movies, etc. BUY THIS TV: YOU WON'T BE SORRY!
Amazing Picture Quality, Great Features and Fantastic Price April 27, 2007
Anthony (Falls Church, VA)
78 out of 81 found this review helpful
I think my title about sums it up. I was initially going to purchase a Samsung LN-S4695D because the price had dropped so low, but then I saw this set. After doing some comparison research I decided that the extra $130 was well worth it for this set.
I was a little apprehensive about purchasing a TV online, but the process was extremely smooth. Eagle White Glove service gets perfect marks in my book. The TV was ordered on a Thursday night and arrived the following Wednesday. They helped me up the stairs with the TV, took it out of the box and plugged it in to make sure it worked properly.
Now on to the TV, some people have mentioned poor audio quality, but really, I don't think it's bad at all, but I always use my surround sound so its a moot point for me.
Enough about the speakers though, it's the picture that really makes this set shine. It looked great right out of the box, maybe a little bright, but after turning down the back light and making a few other settings it looks fantastic. I have COX cable using an HD DVR over an inexpensive HDMI cable (Cables Unlimited 6FT HDmi Cable). Picture quality is amazing!!! Be sure to set your HD box to just output 1080i and let the TV do the rest. The 'Just Scan' setting on the tv gives you 1:1 pixel mapping. I also have an x-box 360 plugged in via VGA, which also looks fantastic. The most pleasant surprise for me though was the amazing quality of SD channels. I had a 26" LCD that was several years old and the difference between the two is immediately noticeable. The Samsung does a great job with SD and an amazing job with HD.
This is just my initial impressions after using the set for a week. So far, I'm very pleased though.
One of the Best LCD's on the market...SAMSUNG DELIVERS August 28, 2007
Saman Keshavarz (Folsom, CA United States)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
Amazon Experience:
Ordered the TV on amazon using free shipping (total was 2k) and of course I was kind of worried because they use this Eagle EGL company to deliver the item, but they were prompt to call me within a few days (3 to be exact) and scheduled a drop off time...so to sum up delivery I received the item a 5 days after the purchase, which is almost 3 times faster then the estimated two weeks amazon gave me. Happy Service from Amazon and EGL =D
LCD Experience:
The TV out of the box has great style and the casing does not illuminate as much light as many proclaim (and considerably less then her bigger sister the 65f). And also out of the box the settings were pretty but a little too pedestrian for me with too high of backlight and brightness settings and not to mention over saturated...so I lowered some options and tweaked with the backlighting a bit to find the sweet spot for my 1 bedroom apartment...and in all honesty, unless you live in an extremely sunny living room/bedroom then the backlight should only really need to be at 1 or 2...plus it saves energy (less on the bill), it gives you the best black levels (you don't want your blacks gray) and not to mention a longer life on the LCD =D -- Oh and btw the LCD's black levels are the best (very rich) I have seen on the market (not including Plasmas/CRTs), and I have seen quite a few in real world settings...of course next to her older sister 65f which has a slightly better contrast ratio and brighter image, BUT it also illuminates the smallest of lighting that is reflecting/refracting within the room.
The only issues I had with the TV is that it is not nearly as sharp as the SONY KDL or XBR series and it tends to favor greens and reds with a strange hue of blue...also the sharpness setting can go way too high for the viewer's own good, you start to see noise and interfence, YES even with digital signals (it has to do with the power signal)...but you can punch the sharpness up and turn on Digital NR (noise reduction) to medium or high if you experience any noise/interference. Also one last gripe; which isn't really that bad and can be ignored easily, some 1080i sources ghost some of the faster moving images...
Pros:
*AMAZING Blacks PERIOD
*Great Colors (for the most part)
*Sexy as hell
*Very Clean and Clear image (though not as clear as Sony KDL or XBR)
*1080p through component
Cons:
*Sometimes frequency interference will show itself
*Blues are strange
*1080i sources show up with quite a fair amount of ghosting (trails left behind moving images)
Hope this review helps =) -- long live Samsung (i love sony too, but this TV has better value and 1080p through component ^_^
Saman K.
Samsung LNT4661F + Amazon.com = awesome combo! June 11, 2007
Johnny B (Lakeland, Fla.)
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
I searched the web for weeks looking al all LCD TV options. User reviews, vender reviews, you know, the whole salami. I decided on the Samsung LNT4661F because of the highly rated results I found. The 4665 has a 15,000 to one contrast ratio, but some reviewers complained of the glossy screen. For me, I wanted a glare free screen, hence the decision on the 4661. A 10,000 to one contrast ratio seemed to be more than the average that some sets are offering. The Sony I looked at only had 7000 to one.
Ok, so I planned to purchase my tv from Amazon on Saturday, June 2nd. Only thing was it was being sold thru Electronics Expo. Who? So I Googled them, saw excellent reviews for them, gave them a shot, and put the order in. By the following Tuesday, June 5th, I called Electronics Expo and was promptly given a tracking number thru Eagle Global Logistics. (EGL).
The Samsung had been shipped Monday the 4th, and dang, I was feeling good. Eagle was to have it in Orlando by Friday, June 8th and delivery was to be set up to my door here in Lakeland Monday, the 11th. And so it was. I called EagleGL Monday morning (today), and it was scheduled to be delivered between 12 and 5 pm. I get a knock on my door at 1:15, sign for it, hook it up, and OMG! The colors are frikkin awesome. I have a Philips 5982 upscaling DVD player with HDMI hookup directly to the TV. It's like looking at my DVDs for the first time. Nemo and Ice Age have colors you havent seen yet. You will be entranced and enraptured with this TV.
Many thanks to Amazon, Electronics Expo, and EGL for first class service.
Thank you Jeff Bezos...!!! August 22, 2007
James Virginia (Washington DC)
31 out of 32 found this review helpful
I am here to assist folks that are doing the same diligent research that I have done the last 8 months for my first HDTV.
Amazon purchase/Delivery: Aces for both here. Amazon had, by far, the best price on the entire internet, when you factored in the free shipping. Plus, no taxes saved me a bundle. Eagle Delivery also earns Aces here. They made an appointment and showed up right on time, unboxed the TV for me, and allowed me to look it over before signing the shipping invoice. I am totally impressed with the whole purchase at this point. Thanks Amazon, you never disappoint.
Now, the TV: I did a lot of research both in and out or the brick and mortar stores and all of the info out on the internet. I was impressed with the picture, price and user reviews on the Samsung LNT-4661F and pulled the trigger. I bought this model over the 4665F because of concerns of glare. I think the matte finish on the 4661F screen is excellent as there is no glare whatsoever. Also, the shiny surface surrounding the screen is not noticed at all. This TV, powered up and performed flawlessly right out of the box. It also had the latest board (p7) and the latest firmware 1029/1009. I have to say I am thoroughly satisfied with my purchase and the delivery. Thanks Amazon and Jeff Bezos!!!!
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