Samsung HT-X 710 T

Advantages: clean looking, excellent quailty, low price, great sound
Disadvantages: not a full hd player

...Having purchased the Samsung HT-X30 in a package deal with a Samsung 42" plasma, i can say that i was impressed staright away. The main dvd unit is the same piano black as my tv, with an eluminated blue power button, again the same as my tv. This system upscales into HD, 1080 to precise, when coupled to an hdtv via a hdmi cable the quality is outstanding, maybe not as good as a genuine hd player, but not bad. I had a top of the range pano 1000w system before and for sound quality the samsung system totally out classes it, 5.1 and 850w, just perfect. The system has an HDMI output, plus a scart and a usb on the front, the remote is easy to use and the system is easily set up. Love it.... Read review

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Advantages: Good styling and easy set up
Disadvantages: Poor value for money and sound not adjustable

...Was very easy to set up, and links well with a Samsung TV using the 'Anytime system, plus the clean sleek glossy styling is easy on the eye. The downside is that the bass is too deep and not adjustable, and a very noticable 'static noise' comes in after about half an hour after the system has been switched on. I have heard since that others have noticed this only through a games console but i have had the same effect through watching satellite and terrestial TV. I queried this with Samsung who advised to move other units around and away from the unit and also try changing the socket it is plugged into but the noise still appears. Overall the looks are great, and the sounds ok, but thats about it. My opinion its poor value for money.... Read review

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Advantages: Slim construction
Disadvantages: Was't very impressed with UHF picture

...easily, without feeling lost. I had a dislike of Samsung products, after owning some in the early 1990's. I thought they were rubbish! I am delighted to say that the Syncmaster 710MP has shattered that illusion admirably, it really does feel like a quality piece of kit. I have owned this one for about a year, during which time it's been terrific. By the time you read this article, this particular machine maybe slightly old news. But if you are thinking of getting your hands on one, I really don't think that you will be disappointed, it's certainly altered my impression of the Samsung image and it may alter yours too! If you can scource one for reasonable money, which you should. My advice is, throw caution to the wind ' Go for it ' !... Read review

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