Typical price: £2,500
What is it: DLP rear-projection television
What we think: A real challenger to the might of plasma, offering great design, a uniquely cinematic picture quality and a future-proofing HDMI input
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 May 2005
Tags: Samsung, Samsung SP-50L7HX, camera, Freeview, inputs
We like:
Design; picture quality; number of inputs; brightness
We don't like:
No DVI input for PCs; long warm-up time
You might also need:
RGB Scart; HDMI cable; component cable
CNET UK judgement:
The SP-50L7HX is like no other TV around, rear-pro or otherwise. Projection TVs tend to split people into either the plaudit or critic camps, so if you're not already a fan, this is unlikely to convert you. However, Samsung preaches to the converted with a deeply impressive picture performance, a multitude of sources and full high-definition compatibility
Full review:
Rear projection is no longer the flavour of the month, thanks to the increasing dominance and falling prices of flatscreen. However, this doesn't deter the many cinema enthusiasts, who will attest to rear projection's far more natural picture and value for money. While the premium design of the SP-50L7HX and its resulting price might fly in the face of the latter argument, it's still an impressive feat of style, features and performance. Continue Reading...
Samsung SP-50L7HX History
8 Mar 2006 in Reviews
All the fuss over flat-screen TV has taken the limelight away from the humble rear-projection television. Rear-pro's physical similarity to the CRT TVs of old mean it's less attractive than its plasma and LCD contemporaries, but rear-pro is still the best way of getting a huge screen at an affordable price. The high contrast and cinematic picture quality mean that these TVs are perfect for movie lovers...
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Posted by: Jason Craig
"An excellent alternative to plasma or LCD"
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