regarding the firmware, i got the link from another cnet thread, the file is here:
http://tiny.cc/9tAyS
^that is just a shortened link to the samsung site, the URL was too long and the whole thing wasnt clickable so i had to use tinyurl... if you dont trust that link (its the internet there are bad people out there i wouldnt blame ya!) then just go to samsungs site, search for your model number, click on downloads and the click the firmware tab, it will link you to the newest (public) revision.
it downloads as a self extracting EXE, extract it to your USB flash drive and put the flash drive in the USB port on your TV, then go to menu - setup - software update and it will search for the USB drive, find it and start the update, the tv will turn itself on and off at least once during the process, just dont shut it off or remove the flash drive!
as for the HDMI cable, the first one that didnt work was a cheap one that i got from a local bargain store, as i was told that HDMI cables either work or they dont and that quality was a non issue. this is obviously incorrect. the cable i am using now that works is here:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=31278&vpn=HDMI-MM-10&manufacture=Ion%20Cables
here is the description: Ion Cables HDMI-MM-10 HDMI M/M 10FT Digital High Quality Video Cable
ill keep checking this thread, hope you guys have some luck!
by the way, the PS3 upscales dvd's and now in 1920x1080 @ 60hz dvds and even .AVI files off my computer look really really good. now i can finally start trying some calibration and such!
I have owned both of these products since June of this year. I have had problems with the tv while hooked up via hdmi with the ps3. While playing games or on the home screen of the ps3 I randomly get static display, black screen, input not found, and the right side of the tv looks like a barcode, along with audio static but not at all instances. This does not happen at any set interval only randomly. I have been through 3 different hdmi cables. I have replaced via warranty with sony the ps3. I still have this problem. I cannot determine if this is the tv or ps3 that is the problem. Or if it is just the signals getting crossed between the two. I have used the different hdmi ports as well. This does not happen with other componenets hooked up hdmi either. I have found others that have the same problem on different forums. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have already contacted samsung and they were going to replace the main circuit board without even coming to look at it first. I dont want my tv opened up if it is just a setting or two I need to address.
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