Samsung HL-S5688W 1080p DLP Rear Projection TV Reviews & Tests

Expert review by : Randy Tomlinson (hometheater.com)

Samsung HL-S5688W 1080p DLP Rear Projection TV

Useful FeaturesI reviewed an HL-S5686W Samsung some time ago. That was a 720p set. The HL-S5688W reviewed here ($2,599) is a DLP set with similar features, plus 1080p resolution and the ability to accept a 1080p source.

May, 2007

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Expert review by : Randy Tomlinson (hometheatermag.com)

Samsung HL-S5688W 1080p DLP Rear Projection TV

Regardless of which screen size you pick, the Samsung 1080p HL-S series is a winner. I was also extremely impressed with the 71" version I've seen several times in the field. Not only is the HL-S technically competent and generally quite good as...

May, 2007

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Expert review by : Randy Tomlinson (ultimateavmag.com)

Ultimate AV: Samsung HL-S5688W 1080p DLP Rear Projection TV

Samsung makes several HL-S 1080p models in various screen sizes, including 50", 56", 61", and 71". Apart from the model that uses an LED light source it's likely that they differ mainly in features, not performance. While comparing different models in...

Unusually accurate color (Movie mode only)

Dark scene contrast lags slightly behind the competition

Regardless of which screen size you pick, the Samsung 1080p HL-S series is a winner. I was also extremely impressed with the 71" version I've seen several times in the field. Not only is the HL-S technically competent and generally quite good as...

May, 2007

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