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My title pretty much sums up what I think of this TV: I bought it about 2 years ago, and like many others, were very pleased with the price and performance for quite a while.Then, the problems started: the infamous "HDMI handshake issue", which causes the screen to drop out on at strange intervals, was annoying, but I could live with it. And when Samsung admits there's a problem, but refuses to fix it, that doesn't sit well with me, either.So in short, this TV has everything you'd want in terms of picture: in short, I think it's amazing. Just know that Samsung's customer service isn't so great. The bigger issue with this set, and many from this timeframe made by Samsung, are the power supply issues that these models had, where after a year or so, just out of the warranty period, the TV would labor to turn on, and then eventually not turn on at all. This is one model where buying a refurb'ed set might be a good idea.find out what they did to it. The complaint with the set is that they obviously chose either cheap components (basic 50-cent capacitors) or they designed the set incorrectly so that decent components can't handle the load. Also, Samsung was willing to fix it (within the 1 year warranty). But the quality problems will get you, eventually.
After seeing the internal guts of my TV, as I was forced to go in there and put in new capacitors, I'm going with the first choice: I think they chose cheap capacitors because of packaging constraints. You can fix it (there are many sites out there dedicated to fixing the power supply issue), but seriously, wouldn't it be better to design it right in the first place. Because of that alone, this is probably the last Samsung set I purchase. If they replaced some capacitors or boards due to the issues I spelled out above, it's probably a safe bet.
The display of the TV showed vertical multi color stripes after 20 months of usage. Similar experience to lots of recent reviewers. The picture looks great on this LCD TV but ONLY when it works. First it was intermittent upon power up, then it just became permanent. Also had the clicking sound / turning off on it's own problem, but that one just last for a few months.This really makes me put samsung at the bottom of the list for any major appliances consideration.
Paid 2,300.00 for samsung ln-t4665f I had expect it to work longer than 2 years
A lady I work with replaced the 10 volt capacitors with 25 volt parts and the TV works great again. Eventually these capacitors will start to fail (anywhere from 16 to 24 months depending on use).
About 20 months after I purchased it my set started making a clicking noise when I turned it on. This TV is awesome WHEN IT IS WORKING.
Apparently Samsung has installed capacitors in the power supply which have a voltage rating much too low for the purpose they serve. No picture and no sound for several minutes and then it would finally come on.
I googled the issue and found that this problem is quite common on many Samsung LCD televisions. Luckily I found a gentleman who had the same problem and fixed his own TV, and fortunately for me I work for an electronics manufacturing company.
I will never buy another Samsung TV and I strongly recommend that anyone who does get an extended warranty.you will need it.
I PURCHASED THE SAMSUNG LNT4665F 1080P LCD HDTV TWO YEARS AGO AND IT HAS PERFORMED FLAWLESS TO DATE.I WILL RATE THIS PRODUCT A (5)STAR+ IT WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE FROM ORDERING FROM AMAZON THRU DELIVERY.ON DELIVERY THEY OFFERED TO SET IT UP AT NO CHARGE.(TWO VERY NICE DELIVERY MEN)I HAVE TO RATE AMAZON andTHE DELIVERY PEOPLE A (5)STAR ALSO.
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