Samsung LN37B530 front display
Samsung LN37B530 back panel
My plan was to buy a TV for the bedroom. So, something smaller than a 40-inch was what I wanted.
General Impression.
This Samsung LN37B530 is relatively thin. This makes it perfect for wall mounting. Plus, the picture is excellent. It may not be the Samsung LN52A650, but is great for the size and budget. You will not find much better than this set.
Menu’s are easy to navigate. It works flawlessly, with 3 HDMI inputs. That’s usually plenty for most situations.
Remote.
I don’t like the remote. The “main” buttons are not located well on the control. The mute and channel buttons feel hidden when they should be easy to find with your fingers.
Cost.
This set is cheaper than the 550 model, since it doesn’t have the side inputs. Since this is just going in the bedroom, saving the $100 or so dollars was worth the tradeoff.
Gaming.
IF YOU ARE A GAMER, DO NOT BUY THIS TV!!!!!!!!
DONT LET GAME MODE FOOL YOU…IT DOES NOT HELP!
The problem is the SEVERE ghosting. Basically, if you’re playing a game (especially FPS) and you move quickly at all, the images double up. It makes the screen look really blurry. When you play in a dark room, it is especially bad.
Let’s say you play rock band. You’re singing and the words are scrolling on the screen. They are EXTREMELY blurry. You will get a headache in no time.
Warranty.
Don’t forget to register online for the warranty. Samsung adds 3 months, at no cost, when you sign up.
Issues.
There seems to be a high chance of Backlight Bleeding. This is when parts of the screen are brighter or lighter than other parts. However, this is a common problem with LCD TVs.
Recommendation.
If you’re not a gamer, it is great for TV and movies. If you are a gamer, you need to find another TV. Otherwise, the Samsung LN37B530 is a buy!