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Decent stand.
The stand arrived with some shipping damage in a well-beaten box. Assembly was easy. It seems a little flimsy and sags a little in the middle when extended fully for a 61 inch television, but would be fine for the 50 and 56 inch models.

Stand OK, but not great
Like all big screen stands I failed to see the 'value' - this is of powder coated steel, powder coated MDF and a couple of glass shelves. Why we are all expected to pay 0 for such things defeats me - oh, yes 'cos the TV already cost a boat load of money!

The stand is fine - it does the job. For the 61" Samsung, I would say it is actually too small - the TV does not feel secure on it, feel like the stand needs more depth for the resultant 'structure' to feel secure. So I'll anchor the TV to the wall at the top, to avoid tipping - if my kids were younger this would be an absolute must-do modification to the setup.

I bought this for 61A750 (as suggested by Amazon) - Pinnacle make stand which is designed for Samsung 61-67" TV's - which I am sure is the one Samsung intend to be used with the 61A750. Caveat emptor.

Pinnacle Design Customer Service is 110%
So I've had this stand, TR50X3B, since about March of 2007 when I bought my new DLP TV. It fit perfectly with the design and look of the TV. I have moved twice since then and have had no problems with the stand save having to tighten some of the screws. Whatever no big deal.

The reason I am writing this review is that in my last move, the moving company broke one of the glass shelves. I was devastated since I had carefully packed the two shelves. I emailed the customer service contact which I found from the assembly manual I had kept. They were very pleasant to deal with. I had asked for a price quote for a new shelf since it was past the one year warranty. I waited a week, no response. I end up getting a package the next week, lo and behold, a new glass shelf.

I was ecstatic and amazed about Pinnacle's customer service. I will, from this point forward, recommend their stands over everyone elses and go to them first when I am looking for a TV stand. They just added a customer for life. A+

Samsung TR-500X3BX Adjustable 50-, 56- and 61-Inch DLP TV Stand
Samsung TR-500X3BX Adjustable 50-, 56- and 61-Inch DLP TV Stand

Product required assembly, some of the connecting parts leave a
bit to be desired. However now that I have it in the location
desired, it is doing a fine job supporting the 61in Tv and
associated equipment. Product arrived 3 days earlier than
estimated.

Very Pleased
The instructions need to be a little more specific about lining up the pieces for the different size TV's. Other than that, very pleased with the stand. Matches the Samsung 61" perfectly.

Go w/ expensive/good cable
I see the the reviews are split here. I had second thoughts about paying extra for the monster cable. In the end it was well worth it. Why pay all that $$$ for an expensive TV and go w/ cheap cables?

I got an HD cable box and tested it out w/ cheesy vs monster cable. From my experience, I can honestly say that the monster produced alot clearer and more natural picture. Im now a believer of expensive/ high quality hdmi cable. Even tested it out on my PS3 and noticed the difference as well.

This is my 2nd HDMI 1000HD cable. For those that are against expense cable I suggest testing it out for your. Im extremely satisfied w/ these cable. EXPENSE CABLES ARE THE WAY TO GO!!!

Don't Believe The Haters.... Monster products outclass everything else!!!
Bottom-line: Monster is the best there is! There is a reason it outsells everyone else. There is a reason why it sounds better, looks better, and performs better. Because IT IS THE BEST!!!! The other companies are completely outclassed. As a producer, musician, and technical professional, I have used and tested every company there is.... Hands down, Monster always gets the job done. They've pioneered the technology and raised the bar. Companies that can't compete just write blogs and try to change peoples minds. But, the fact is, what you get what you pay for. And, with Monster, you get the best! I have Monster in my home and my recording studio. It is the STANDARD. If you want something cheaper, go get it. There's plenty of products out there. Go get them. But, I guarantee that you won't be satisfied and that eventually you'll be back to Monster. This cable is GREAT!!!!!! Don't be fooled or misled. This is the cable you want for your home theatre. Monster is the best!!!!!!

DONT BUY EXPENSIVE AV CABLES
A/V Cables are a racket, you don't need the expensive ones. This is a classic example. HDMI is a DIGITAL format. It either works, or it doesn't, PERIOD. Ones and Zeros. The concept of an analog signal improvement just does not exist with HDMI, so "gold tipped" is not only wasteful, it is stupid. Go buy that cheap 3-ft HDMI cable for B000UF24OK.99 from monoprice, it will work fine, it will be exactly equal to this 0 cable, and you won't feel stupid for having sent 8 to the cable Mafia.

Other HDMI cables have same spec and are much cheaper
I have purchased two Monster 1000HD Ultra High Speed 2 meter HDMI cables and I am very pleased with their performance. Monster HDMI 1000HD Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable (2 meters)The picture quality of LCD TVs is great. I use the cables to connect blue ray players directly to the TVs. I purchased one at Circuit City for 9 and one on Amazon.com for .43 plus shipping.

However, along with most of the other reviewers, I find Monster cables to be expensive. I need two more cables and I have reviewed other manufacturers' web sites to find HDMI cables with the same specifications at a lower price.

Here's what I've found: Amazon.com offers Impact Accoustics (www.impactaccoustics.com) Cables to Go Velocity 2 meter HDMI Digital Video Cable. Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.6ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)It has substantially the same materials and specifications and is listed for .37. Specs which are the same on the Monster 1000HD and the Cables to Go Velocity: 10.2 Gbps bandwidth to support 1080p, HDMI 1.3 certification, support for 7.1 surround sound, shielded conductors to protect against electromagnetic interferance (EMI) and radio frequency interferance (RFI), 24 karat gold plated connectors. The Impact Accoustics web site does not list Nitrogen Gas injected Dielectric, like the Monster site does for the 1000HD. To maximize video strength and maintain precise 75-ohm impedance, nitrogen gas is injected into the dielectric insulator, creating uniform, microscopic cells. This allows the conductor to rest in the exact center of the cable, even when the cable is bent, for the sharpest picture possible.

HOWEVER, even more interesting for the video/audiophile is the price/feature/specification comparison between Monster's premium series HDMI cable called the M series. The 2 meter Monster M1000 HDMI cable (.61 on Amazon) Monster M Series M1000 HDTV HDMI Cable (8 ft. / 2.43 m.)and the 2 meter Cables to Go SonicWave High Speed HDMI Cable (.24 on Amazon) Cables To Go - 40280 - 2M Sonicwave HDMI Digital Video Cableboth offer substantially the same features and specifications - HDMI 1.3 Certification, 10.2 Gbps bandwidth to support 1080p, support for 7.1 surround sound, advanced cable design, top-quality materials and superior construction. Performance-enhancing features of both include silver-coated oxygen-free copper (OFC) conductors with nitrogen-injected dielectric, 24-karat gold-plated connectors with silver-solder construction, and durable, protective metal connector shells. Two 80%+ OFC braids and 100% overlapped Mylar® foil combine for full shielding against EMI/RFI interference.

Conclusion: regardless of what type of HDMI cable you ultimately choose for your application, there are cables available for far less than Monster is charging for the same performance. If you are in the market for an HDMI cable, Cables to Go offers much better value for your dollars than Monster.

RIP OFF
HDMI cables don't cost ninety dollars. HDMI cables cost probably fifty cents to produce. Buy this one for (and has solid 4-5 star reviews), which is what it's worth: Clear AV 1080p (6.6ft) 2M HDMI Cable

Don't reward Monster for assuming that people aren't going to do consumer research.

Works great with my 19" Samsung
I received this as a Christmas gift, from my Amazon wish list. I'd been wanting to mount a 19" Samsung LCD in my bedroom since I bought it a year ago. I'm impressed with how sturdy this is, though my 19" TV isn't anywhere near the weight limit at 11.5lb. I feel confident I can mount a larger tv, up to the 50lb weight limit, down the road.

My only difficulty with mounting to a wall stud was getting the screws into the wood. I ended up using a larger pilot hole than suggested, and still couldn't hand tighten them all the way. Luckily I had a heavy duty drill with screw attachment that did the job. I wish the mount had come with a hex nut screw instead. A socket wrench would have then sufficed for the installation.

Very solid mount and arms
I bought this for my 32" LCD. Unfortunately that TV had a 200 x 200 mounting setup so I had to buy the LCD Adapter Plate. so not a huge deal, just wish it would've came with this instead of the 100 x 200 plate.

This is so easy to mount, anyone could do it. Simply find a stud and you're in business. I did use the Phillips head screws that came with it but I used my cordless drill to screw them into the wall. It would've been hard work with a screwdriver!

I was a bit worried that such a large TV would cause the arm to sag when fully extended. Not so. This is a solid built, heavy duty arm. Every thing is nice and tight, no play anywhere. I wouldn't have any problem mounting a 42" Plasma on this thing, it could easily handle it if mounted correctly into a solid stud.

Another thing, the plate piece you put on the wall first and then hang the arm on makes it so easy to mount!

Great TV Mount
I have two of these and they are great. Very strong with a low profile
on the wall. These mounts have endless positions and can be pulled away
from the wall quite far. You can't go wrong with this mount.

Perfect
I now have 2 of this mount, one for the living room and one for the bedroom. It's small enough to not be seen behind a 23" TV and powerful enough to hold a 32"...

Solid product, complete with hardware for mounting your TV
I was impressed with the quality of this product - it is solid. Comes with necessary hardware for various types of installation - wood stud mounting, cement walls, etc. Excellent communications and support. The swing mount is very flexible, allowing you to easily adjust for the best viewing angle.
After my first purchase and use, I bought two more for members of my family.

Stopped reading dvds and was very slow
I need to get a refund for this product. It stopped working in less than 45 days.

Great Player
This an amazing DVD player and if you use it on a smaller monitor the Blu-Ray is a unnecessary investment. If you have a 46" or larger set you would notice the difference. Mine has worked great once I set it up properly.

As for up-converting vs. upscaling, I really have yet to discover any difference between them. I advise sticking to the same brand as your TV when possible on whatever players you buy. The price Amazon has now is so cheap it is a no brainer.

Very, very nice
I have this player paired with a Samsung LN40A550 LCD TV via HDMI.
The picture quality is excellent and the Anynet+ feature is a big plus.
Sleek design matches the LCD and blends in with Directv STB.

Great product!
Bought this dvd upconverter & works great. Picture quality is awesome & sound clear. Had trouble with the sound after installing as it was buzzing, but looked up & read others who had this problem & it was fixed with an unplug & re-plug of the HDMI cable. Also, I have a samsung TV so the remote will work on both, my TV & the dvd player/upconverter. I always use it to watch movies because of the pic quality...making my regular dvd player obsolete & unused.

HUGE difference from regular DVD player
This player made a HUGE difference in video quality (color, sharpness, sound, etc.) from my previous Philips DVP642 "regular" DVD player for my Samsung LN52A550 TV (via

no problems
love it. These cables can get pricey, so why not save a few bucks and forget about paying for a brand-name printed on the ends. HD looks great, Gold ends are a plus.

Don't hesitate to buy this one. Cables to Go has yet to disappoint me!

Outstanding Value
I work in the video industry and use Cables To Go cables for many applications. They are always a good solid product at a good price. This one is no exception and I have used several of them for clients that want a mid priced value cable system. Their failure rates are as good as the a cable manufacturers. Nothing fancy, just a good product. I would never pay more than this for an HDMI cable.

Works Great !
I purchased this cable a few months ago to hook-up my new Toshiba-DR560. The cable works great! Very good picture and NO problems so far. C

does the job!
This cable works well. I have purchased two, one for the Roku Netflix player and one for my DVD player. Works as well as the expensive cables I have seen.

Have used both about six months with no problems.

Great cable
This works really well in connecting my Sony upconverting DVD player to my 26 inch Samsung HDTV. I haven't used it between any other electronic devices, but I'm very, very impressed with what it has helped do for my DVD watching experience. It's a great connector between the two products I mentioned above. As someone on a budget, I needed to save money on my entertainment system. This cable is the right price for that at .99. Don't buy the -100 cables at outlet stores if you have a setup similar to mine since this really does the trick.
The colors are vibrant, the image is sharp, and the sound is great. There have been no issues at all so far. For the price, you're getting a reliable and sturdy cable. Don't try to stretch this across the room, but it will be long enough for most normal entertainment system applications.