Poor DVD picture quality on a Samsung LNT-4661 LCD TV

[tqmilymi]

I purchased this tv for the bedroom a few weeks ago to replace a 27' philips magnavox. It's hooked up to Verizon FIOS and a SD DVD player. For the most part, I agree that SD video, whether cable or DVD, does not look the greatest. I see less of pixel problem but more "softness." However, when I hook up our PS3 (which is downstairs) I'm very, very pleased with the video quality. Since I don't have speakers hooked up I can't comment much on sound quality, except to say that it meets my needs. I use HDMI cables when I can; otherwise, I use component cables, which seem to work fine. I'm strongly considering picking up a second PS3 for the bedroom to use as a blu-ray player. Would be much easier than having to lung the one downstairs upstairs when we want to watch a movie at night.

As for the settings, I don't really play around with the settings all that much, so sorry I can't comment much on that. My bottom line suggestion with the Samsung 4661 is to buy a blu-ray player and then make the judgment. I assume if you're not pleased with the set afterwards you'll want to replace it with another HD set, but you'll still need a blu-ray player to make the most of it. I can't comment on a regular upgrading DVD player.