Samsung HL-S4676S SlimDLP hands-on

This holiday season isn't just about the game consoles, it's about the HDTVs you're hooking them up to (assuming you're lucky enough to have the two newest). Samsung's new 46-inch HL-S4676S SlimDLP came in today, looking to take a swipe at all those flat-panel displays everybody's so hot for. How slim is SlimDLP? It was 11.5-inches thick, compared to the 14.5-inches of our "full-size" 56-inch LED DLP set (shown after the break). Ok, so that's not too slim, but for the price (under $1,500) you are getting a pretty decent sized screen with good color representation that won't pinch you too hard in the pocketbook. Loads of high res shots after the break!

Samsung HL-S4676S SlimDLP hands-on

[Gil @ Nov 29th 2006 3:01PM]

use a tripod... please

[WiltJ @ Nov 29th 2006 3:02PM]

drool. im kicking myself for buying an olevia 32 on black friday, time to save again... pff

[hgd718 @ Nov 29th 2006 3:37PM]

i got the olevia 542i night before black friday for 12 cnotes and iam loving it, got the dvi to hdmi hooked it up to my pc, got the xbox360 going 1080i and i love it. i was shopping for months for a set and i was going to get led dlp but just couldn't wait. i still would love a samsung 46 1080p LED DLP.

[WiltJ @ Nov 29th 2006 4:27PM]

yeah that model was on sale for 800 where i was (microcenter, fairfax va) waited in line for 8 hours... cold angry people. mine will be 360$ affter i get the rebate- *looks at callender*

[Alex @ Nov 29th 2006 3:37PM]

This would look perfect in my dorm room

[walk2k @ Nov 29th 2006 4:00PM]

Oh, it's a 720p.

[Randy @ Nov 29th 2006 4:22PM]

Very Nice. Too bad that it only goes up to 1080i.

[sally @ Nov 29th 2006 4:59PM]

I know this tv is 720p but i was at samsung.com at its product page and it say pc connection is WUXGA last time i checked that was 1920x1200.

[Tony C @ Nov 29th 2006 10:48PM]

That blurb on Samsung's website is likely a typo -- or they're just saying what it'll emulate as a display using interlacing or pixel interpolation.

In its specifications, the native resolution of its DLP panel is listed as 1280x720.

[Marco @ Nov 29th 2006 5:09PM]

Is it LED back lit like the other?

[Tony C @ Nov 29th 2006 10:42PM]

LED backlighting at that size for $1500? Haha, riiiight.... Maybe in a couple years, if you're lucky...

That 56" retails for $4k

[Olevia Newton? @ Nov 29th 2006 5:22PM]

I must have seen near 40 people in line at my local BB with Olevia LCDs on Monday ... did I miss something other than a cheap ass price?

[Jas @ Nov 29th 2006 5:56PM]

Unless I am reading something wrong 720p is as good as that TV gets. No thanks. Needs 1080i too.

[izzyb412 @ Nov 29th 2006 7:10PM]

I have that tv and it indeed does 720p AND 1080i.

[Matt @ Nov 29th 2006 7:11PM]

CONTEST CONTEST CONTEST

[Andy @ Nov 29th 2006 7:38PM]

I will be using this with my Wii !

and probably with a PS3 if i can get ahold of one :)

[FrankTheCrank @ Nov 29th 2006 7:54PM]

So, this is the DLP set that doesn't need a bulb? It uses high intensity LED's to in place of the color wheel. How was the contrast? Any better than previous models? How does it compare to rear projection LCD?

[Ed @ Nov 29th 2006 9:35PM]

omg they both look so nice.

[Tony C @ Nov 29th 2006 11:00PM]

How nice of Samsung to attempt to make a "thin" DLP TV. Too bad Infocus didn't stay in the rear projection business... Theirs was only 6.85" deep. Back in 2004.

[Scooter @ Nov 30th 2006 12:12AM]

the sticker on the front is wonky. A silly, minor point, but undermines my confidence in the build quality.

[steven maroulis @ Nov 30th 2006 9:21AM]

What's the excitement for? the TV support only 720p :P you can pick up a 37" Philips LCD for close to $1100 right now so why bother with a DLP and you guys got me all excited thinking it was 1080p :(

[mlucas2006 @ Nov 30th 2006 12:27PM]

Link? What model?

[cjrenaud @ Nov 30th 2006 3:02PM]

You can get a 37" LCD from Microcenter for $699 plus shipping...

[Huleboeren @ Nov 30th 2006 11:02AM]

Whats better; DLP or LCD? :S

[steven maroulis @ Nov 30th 2006 2:16PM]

philips TV

[steven maroulis @ Nov 30th 2006 2:16PM]

Philips 37PF7320A/37 37-inch Widescreen Flat Panel LCD

[Nick @ Nov 30th 2006 3:25PM]

Why would anyone buy this when a 42" Panasonic plasma can be had for the same price?? Anyone looking at this should compare the picture quality with a Panasonic plasma (even an ED one) before considering it.

Considerably better picture, no rainbows and no bulbs to replace.

[Jeremy @ Nov 30th 2006 7:25PM]

From what I understand you do not really need 1080p unless you have a 50 inch or bigger. I have been reading that side by side 46 inch and below you can not tell the difference between 1080p and 1080i or 720p. Anybody have any first hand experience or comments.

[allen Gragg @ Dec 1st 2006 8:56AM]

You won't even be able to tell the difference between 720p and 1080 on a 46" screen anyway unless you are sitting 2 feet from the screen. I can barely see a difference on my 98" screen.

[Chris @ Dec 1st 2006 5:30PM]

oh i would love to have one of these tv's