I also have a Samsung lcd (which i have always loved!) - bought the Sony for my bedroom and I love love love it!! I was originally looking for a smaller lcd, but for a few quid more i got almost double the size and its Sony Bravia! So easy to set up, picture is amazing... great features - if you own a psp it has a similar layout menu (photo, music, video,digital, external output etc)... when selecting from the preview menu you can switch from tv channels to radio channels by one touch of a button... and when you turn it on...it adjusts the light of the tv to suit the light in your room! It's easy to use .... sooo many ports and bonus of usb for divx etc. Plus no more searching for the instructions...if you need to remind yourself how to use something, the instructions are available with a touch of the button on the remote control.
Never thought i would say this... but this is superior to my existing lcd. Its energy rate is A.
When i was browsing online, the make and price grabbed me before the visual did because of the silver strip at the bottom, but i have to say it works... this lcd is quality - it looks slick! (product picture does not give it justice)
I would definately recommend this lcd, after all it's Sony - you know its going to be good!
Marks out of ten?... A big fat TEN with a big big smile :)))