Samsung LN-R1550 15-Inch LCD EDTV

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22.7 x 7.9 x 17.9 inches ; 13.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0009FBM62
• Item model number: LNR1550
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,277 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Samsung is a leader in LCD TV and computer displays. The LNR-1550 does both. With a built-in TV tuner and stereo speakers, this TV fits into the tightest spaces. It all starts with picture quality, and these sets boast improved contrast, brightness and off-angle viewing. Add to that the flexibility of a PC input, NTSC stereo TV tuner, side speakers, and a unique base that doubles as a wall mount and you've got both performance and value. Samsung LNR-1550 is designed for you - for virtually all intents and purposes. Energy Star Compliant - reduces energy consumption by up to 25% compared with equivalent CRT TV models Video Inputs - 1 x PC / 1 x S-Video / 1 x Composite / 1 x Component Video / 1 x RF 2 Side Stereo Speakers - 2 Watts per channel Includes Table Stand Unit Dimensions 19.5W x 6.7D x 14.1H / Weight 8.8 Lbs. Samsung 1-Year Limited Warranty

Customer Reviews

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61 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not too SHARP..., January 12, 2006

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N. Buske - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung LN-R1550 15-Inch LCD EDTV (Electronics)

I originally purchased the LN-R1550 because I liked the fact that it could perform the functions of a tv AND a monitor. Right out of the box, however, my first impression was that it looked too much like a monitor rather than a tv. It's hard to tell from the web pictures, but this "tv" is just a Samsung monitor with an awkward speaker panel attached to the back and sides - not the look I was going for when I purchased for the kitchen.

Picture quality. I must say that the picture quality, when connected to a DVD player was very good. But, as I mentioned, this tv was to live in the kitchen connected to a whole-home video distribution setup via plain old coaxial cable. The satellite picture looked lousy. I even tied it into the receiver with regular RCA cables and it looked no better. These were the same cables that I used when connecting the DVD player (and that picture looked crisp). This last fact is the only reason that I give the tv 3 stars rather than 2.

The small size of this LCD makes it a great candidate for the kitchen. But, kitchen set-ups usually involve coaxial cable. So, the awkward design and poor coax picture forced me to abandon this particular Samsung. During my pre-purchase research, I had been contemplating between this Samsung and the 13" Sharp Aquos. I originally went with the Samsung because it was 2" larger. In this case - in the kitchen - size isn't such a huge deal. I returned the Samsung and got the Sharp. Boy, what a difference!

Not only did the Sharp have a better picture over coax, but it just looks so much more intelligently designed. All the contour lines flow so elegantly. The pictue was better and brighter. I think that the Samsung actually had better depth of sound, but - again - in the kitchen it's not such a huge deal. The smaller size actually was a better fit for the kitchen, too.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Samsung LN-R1550 15" LCD EDTV, November 10, 2006

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G. Buzzell "brotherblueblood" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung LN-R1550 15-Inch LCD EDTV (Electronics)

The tv performs as expected - the picture is great and the sound is good. The only problem I have had is that occasionally the sound will stop and I have to turn the tv off and then on again. Not often enough to be a big problem, just so long as it doesn't get worse.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect size for my desk, January 4, 2007

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A. Davis "sflhasher" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung LN-R1550 15-Inch LCD EDTV (Electronics)

For what I use this TV for it's perfect. It's small, has a small footprint which is perfect because it's on my desk. The closed caption doesn't turn off when the volume is being adjusted which doesn't happen on any of my other TV's. The picture & sound are fine and the headphone jack on the front is also nice. A nice bonus happened this week when my computer monitor died so I was able to hook up this TV to my computer and function. It was well worth the money.