Samsung HD-941

HDef

Does anyone here have one? I like to order one but no reviews...

What I have is Sharp Aquos LC-45GX6U 1080p LCD HDTV
I plan to use HDMI, DVI or Component cables

For those whom have a HD-941, please comment on it.

Does the upconverted signal pass thru HDMI and/or Component outputs? Which looks better?

Thanks

zeke767

I have been waiting for this player for a long time so I can combine it with my new Samsung 26" TX-P2670 Widescreen HD.
I purchased it from the only retailer who had one available at the time, DELL for $299.99.
I also own a Panasonic RP 91K Progressive Scan DVD Player and a Panasonic CT30WX54 30" Widescreen HD and
a Samsung TXP2670 26" Widescreen HD. I connected the Panasonic RP91K into the Samsung 26" using component connections
and the Samsung HD941 using the HDMI/DVI cable. The Samsung 26" has DVI not HDMI.
I also calibrated both HD Monitors using Video Essentials and Sound & Vision Home Theatre Tune-up by Ovation Software.
I inserted the newly released "Reservoir Dogs" (I have two copies) into both players using the Samsung 26".
I chose this movie because of the remastered quality and the flesh tones are impressive.
Hard to believe but the Panasonic was so much better. It had more detail and better color reproduction that the new Samsung HD941.
For some reason the Panasonic RP91K was producing a "reddish/pink" color for skin
and the Samsung HD941 was producing a "greenish/yellow" skin tone.

Confusing....Interesting.

I then connected the Panasonic RP91K using its component inputs and the Samsung HD941 using
the direct HDMI connection/cable (Panasonic 30" has HDMI) both into the Panasonic 30" for comparison.

Same thing happened!

The old, manufactured in Aug. 2002 Panasonic RP91K Progressive Scan DVD Player connected through
the Component Inputs produced an amazing, beautiful, detail picture.
The new, manufactured in January 2005 Samsung HD941 Up conversion, DCDI by Faroudja chip connected through
HDMI Inputs produced a non-detail, yellowish-green skin tone picture.

I also did the up conversion switch and guess what...No change whatsoever!
What a jip! I mean the resolution, the color nor the detail changed.

I also notice "blotches" & "spots" of purple after an all white scene and very dark scenes.

The movies used to test the equipment were: - The Chronicles Of Riddick (excellent quality/detail),
Enter the Dragon, Frailty, Insomnia, Reservoir Dogs and Total Recall. The "Lost in Space" DVD movie would not play in the Samsung HD941.
Don't know why, my guess is the DVD Movie contained folders and the Samsung HD941 would only identify the contained folders
Instead of just playing the movie like the others have. Very, very frustrating.

Yes I am very disappointed in the performance of the newly released Samsung HD941 and feel deceived by Samsung for advertising such "quality,
DCDI technology".

I am also having problems with the Samsung 26". It seems the velocity scan modulation is not working properly and/or it is just defective.

I regret going with another brand other than the brand I have always trusted and happy with, which is Panasonic.

Hope this review helps.

I am not selling or advertising or recommending any brand or models, just adding my two cents.