Samsung LN52A550 Great TV, Great Price

CC was going out of business here in town and I was determined to get the best deal I could on a new TV. They wouldn't budge on an open box LN52A550 from $1600. Although I thought this was a good deal at the time...I just felt I could do better. Christmas came and went, the store closed, and I had not purchased a TV...in fact I was kicking myself for not buying the TV at that 1600 price. I then found the same TV, for 1498 w/ what was advertised as "free shipping" and it was out of state, so tax free. I jumped on it. Then through the course of the purchase, I learned that there was a $58 shipping fee. Anyway, besides the horrible shipping conditions, and shoddy delivery service chosen by Amazon, the TV has been great! The picture is beautiful, sharp, clear, bright, and rich. The speakers are on the bottom and back, which take away from it's ability to get the sound out to you on the couch, but they do a good job until you can get a surround system. The controls are easy and comfortable. I don't like that "TV" is always selected for a source to view, since I'm not using it should be grayed out like the rest. I am very happy with my purchase and would buy the same TV again.