Typical price: £2,700
What is it: LED backlight LCD TV with 1080p display
What we think: The LED backlight does make for deep blacks and the HD performance is superb
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 October 2007
Tags: Samsung, Samsung LE52F96, high definition, performance, televisions
We like:
LED backlight; HD picture quality; great connectivity; styling
We don't like:
Price; Freeview picture quality; sound
You might also need:
HDMI cable; HD DVD or Blu-ray player; HD games console; Sky or Virgin HD
CNET UK judgement:
This set provides a ratings challenge because we love the styling and HD picture quality but weren't blown away by the sound or Freeview quality. At this price, we would expect a more rounded performance but this could be seen as the first step for LED backlights
Full review:
With Pioneer claiming a monopoly on black reproduction on its excellent plasma televisions, it's nice to see Samsung pop up and say "actually, we've got something you should look at". Continue Reading...
Samsung LE52F96 History
19 Oct 2007 in Reviews
Do you like your films noir? From LED backlights to dynamic contrast ratios, LCD and plasma television makers are all about the dark these days. We present the four TVs we like best for producing the maximum contrast to enlighten you on the subject -- or not
12 Oct 2007 in Digital Living
The first LED backlit TV we've seen is Samsung's attempt to make LCDs produce blacks as good as a plasma. Does it succeed?
3 Oct 2007 in Crave
Samsung LE52F96: LEDs make black even blacker
Samsung has decided to shake up the world of LCD backlighting by removing the boring old fluorescent tube and replacing it with more exciting LEDs. Contrast ahoy!
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