Samsung UN22F5000 Review

The Main Features1080p HDTV : Better picture quality

60Hz Refresh Rate: Good for general viewing

Thin LED Design: TV without stand (Width x Height x Depth): 20.2 X 12.7 X 1.7 Inches, TV with stand (Width x Height x Depth): 20.2 X 14.4 X 6.7 Inches

These are some reviews from real usersThis review is for the 22" version.This tv is wall mounted in our kitchen, which is very well lit & surrounded by windows, yet the screen is bright and colorful. I have both a PS3 and AppleTv hooked up to it, and the picture rivals that of our much more expensive 3yr old 40" Sony Bravia (which was $1100), the colors don't have quite the depth of the Sony, but the clarity of this TV is better and moving images have more separation from the background image.Tv weights very little and could easily be held by most any mount. Remote is nice and has a backlight.

One complaint I do have is there is no mention of this unit being a lo-volt (12v DC) model. Meaning it requires an included transformer to step down the 120v AC power. This isn't a real problem unless you are wall mounting the tv and suddenly realize that you now have to contend with concealing a 1.5"x1"x3.5" transformer. I almost returned the tv based on this alone, however, the cord on the transformer was long enough that I could conceal the transformer in the cabinet below with my other A/V equipment and pull the wire up throughout the wall with the HDMI cable. This actually worked out to my advantage because the lo-volt wire is much smaller than a typical AC cord so it was easier to hide the wire from the back of the TV to the wall. On a side note, not sure if this TV (being lo-volt) would be a great choice for an RV/Motorhome.

We looked at the current (2012) Samsung models, which review well but are nearly four inches thick, and Panasonic's, which are thin but get mediocre feedback. After some sleuthing (thanks, Value Electronics) I got ahold of Samsung's 2013 model numbers. I was attracted to this unit, dismissing the higher-end models due to their weird-looking stands and 3D and "Smart TV" features we won't use. I plugged this model into an Amazon search and was surprised to find it buried in the results. I was even more surprised to find it in stock.

This model has a thin, clean design. The picture and sound are impressive. I'd probably lean towards a larger Panasonic or Samsung plasma for a main viewing area, but it's a great secondary TV.