50" - DLP - ATSC - 181 Channels - 16:9 - Surround - HDTV - MPN: HLR5078W See Product Details
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Description
Samsung TVs with DLP technology from Texas Instruments take HDTV to the next level - with Samsung's sixth-generation Cinema Smooth 1080p-light-engine-based lineup of high-performance displays. Samsung's innovative DNIe technology delivers a crisp, lifelike picture that's closer to film, plus there's never any risk of burn-in or uneven screen aging.
Quick Glance
Display Type: DLP
Display Format: 1080p (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
Digital Tuner: Yes
Ports: HDMI Yes, DVI Yes, VGA Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes
Diagonal Screen Size: 50
Summary
Product Title: Samsung 50" Projection TV
Manufacturer: Samsung
Lowest Price: $39.75
Power Score: 4.7 | 13 Reviews
Display Panel
Product Type: DLP
Diagonal Screen Size: 50 in
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
Max Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Contrast Ratio: 10000:1
Brightness: 900 cd/m2
Broadcast Standards
Broadcast Format Displayed: 1080p (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported: 1080i (HDTV), 1080p (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV)
Digital Tuner: Yes
Interface
Interface Connection: Firewire Yes
Audio Video Connectors: HDMI Yes, DVI Yes, VGA Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes
Other Features
General Features: 3/2 Pulldown, Anti-Reflection Glass Coating, Closed Caption, Multi-Language Menu, On Screen Menu, Parental Lock, Sleep Timer, V-Chip
Physical Specifications
Height: 34.3 in
Width: 46.5 in
Depth: 14 in
Weight: 75.6 lbs
Dimensions
Height: 34.3 in
Width: 46.5 in
Depth: 14 in
Weight: 75.6 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
General
Product Type: DLP
Height: 34.3 in
Width: 46.5 in
Depth: 14 in
Weight: 75.6 lbs
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Analog Tuner: ATSC
RMS Output Power: 15 W
Number of HDMI: 2
Strengths: Large screen, lightweight, excellent picture, easy to set up and use, numerous accessible connections, good adjustable sound.
Weakness: Lamp must be replaced eventually.
I received the TV in a reasonable amount of time and in excellent condition. I don't have any HD programming available yet, so I watched analog and digital cable as well as a DVD on a unit with HDMI output. Analog was good and big, digital excellent, DVD superb. Digital movie was great on "movie" picture setting, sports not quite as good on long shots, very good on closeups. Connections and set...
Strengths: High quality picture, very easy setup. Very impressive for the pricing.
Weakness: HDMI port only accepts up to 1080i signals.
I also purchased the new Samsung HD960 DVD player with 1080p upconversion. I was disappointed to find out that the HLR models by Samsung will not accept 1080p signals through the HDMI. It will only accept 1080i signals and upconvert in the TV. Not as big of a deal now, but may be a downfall if blu-ray takes off. The new Samsung models will accept the signal but cost alot more.
Strengths: Performance and functionality of this HDTV is awessome with its unbelievable clarity and superb connectivity (Stereo, Computers, DVD, etc.). Much improved over the previous HLP series.
Weakness: A projection system, so there is the viewer angle issue; but not nearly as constrained as older projection systems. Higher cost!
My HDTV experience started with a DLP technology Samsung HLP series unit purchased in late 2004. Appart from four service calls, the unit performed very well. However, since we did have a history of service calls, Samsung provided us an opportunity to exchange (most other TV mfts won't do this) for a refurbished unit or upgrade (for a reasonable cost) to the latest iteration of HDTVs. We chose to...
Strengths: Incredible pic; nearly as good as Samsung's plasma set that costs hundreds more. Analog broadcasts and VCR playbacks look great despite things I had read to the contrary about non-HD transmissions.
Weakness: None really worth mentioning, but since I have to...PIP function isn't terribly easy to use (at least compared to my old set). Backlit remote buttons would've been nice too.
Excellent set at a competitive price. I really can't see any deficiency in the picture quality compared to the highly touted (and slightly more expensive) Sony XBR series. Audio quality is more than adequate, but is of course further enhanced when connected to a home theater system. The HL-R5078 costs a few hundred more than Samsung's 720p DLP set, but I think it's well worth it considering the...
Strengths: One of the best DLP pictures I have seen. Capable of running as a computer monitor at 1920 x 1080 resolution using the PC input (only HP and top of the line Mistubishi have this feature to date).
Weakness: As with any Projection TV, need to view right on for best picture. Expect to spend $1000 more compared to 720p models.
I bought this TV getting tired of watching sports on my standard TV. HD is a big step up and this is one of the few TVs out there that handles 1080p (and the smallest in DLP). With a screen this large (and expensive), I wanted to have a resolution comprable of running a computer on. This is one of the few units that provides a PC connection (15-pin VGA D-sub) to let me use the television as a...
Strengths: 1080p resolution, anti-glare screen, 2 HDMI inputs.
Weakness: No PC usage in PIP.
Very happy with my new DLP! I have only had the HL-R5078W for five days, but compared to the old 27" CRT this is a godsend. The two points that made me spend an extra $700 over the HL-R5067W was of course the 1080p resolution, and when placed side by side there is a noticeable difference in the amount of glare. I shined a little LED flashlight on the front of the HL-R5067W and I could see the...
Strengths: Great picture...clear colors...Looks great...Highly rated
Weakness: THe light bulb is slow to cool down and turn off the TV. The TV is also a bit slow to turn on...but I'm use to my old tube TV"S
I purchased this TV a few weeks ago and plugged it in and what a picture! It is everything and than some. Strongly suggest you get it....Price is also very competive
Strengths: Like all the different connections that are available. Big, Light, Easy to Hook up, Easy to Use, Great Picture. I also like the PIP feature.
Weakness: No Memory Stick slot. Pricey compared to 720p models. Would have liked if the speakers were little more slick.
I really like the Picture, its great in Movie Mode. The smoothness is really good with a good video signal. Not too bad with a bad video input picture either. HDTV on broadcast channels are great. I use an antenna for local broadcast and dish for other non-HD signals. I am impressed with what my old indoor antenna is providing in terms of signal strength. I get all the local channels. I was...
Strengths: 2 HDMI ports. PC input. Very light-weight. Attractive design. (all black would've been nicer) On screen menu's offer alot of settings to help fine tune picure quality
Weakness: Dont expect a good picture from analog channels. Digital not much better.
Great clearity. Clean and crisp picture in HD. Had Samsung plasma for a month until a few pixels burnt out. No worrying about screen burn in especially from stations logo's, or scoreboards,etc. Worry free viewing.
Samsung Hl-r5078w receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 3.56 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #20 DLP projection TV of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a product's...
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Good
Strengths: The nice bright picture and 2 HDMI ports
Weakness: none known
Their is game lag only when I play the ps2 on 480i but I can always put it on GAME setting which just shows it in 480i so there is no problem there. I have Socom 3 which can be in 480p which is a native res. on this t.v. I also have an xbox360 and games on either 720p and 1080i dont suffer from game lag since the t.v doesn't have to upconvert so much. So if your looking at this t.v for gaming...
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