I have both the HP and Samsung. The HP's color is rich, deep, and more lively than the flat washed out boring look of the Samsung. The HP does have a lot of glare when there's light reflecting, which strains the hell out of my eyes, so I prefer the Samsung for long hours, and the HP for internet TV, or watching movies. I can live with the Samsung with HDTV and all. I can't watch the HP long due to too much strains which develop into pain in my eyes within weeks...seriously...8hrs daily.
Do you research folks. I have the Samsung 260HD. My brother has the HP along with a 27HP. The Samsung once dialed in is noticable better than the HP as a computer monitor. Images and text is sharper. Movies look the same on both, but the gloss is suuuuch a pain the ass! You end up turning on lights or closing blinds to avoid glare.
Glossy screens absolutely suck. They are a marketing gimmick and it does initial look cool thill you pop in you favorite HD movie.
I own that exact hp monitor and i wish i was more educated. At the time i bought it i was very ignorant, all i cared about was size... having a huge monitor. It is only now that i am beginning to see much better other monitors are esp lg and samsung. Like i dont even use half the features on my hp. !!!ADVICE!!!-If you want a huge monitor dont just lookfor size. down the road you will regret it, picture quality is muchmore important.... trust me iknow form first hand experience. quality counts!!
and also the samsung has tv tuner.....meaning you can use it as a tv and as a computer monitor both....the hp is just a monitor dats it.....the samsung is way better the only thing is that it doesn't look as glossy as the hp but even that works against the hp becuz then u see alllights and shit on the screen and can be kind of irritating after a while.....so the samsung all da way.....its $100 cheaper, and u can use it as a tv also not just a monitor.....samsung wins
dat is tru...the samsung one isnt as glossy.....u when u look into the samsung one u dont see the lights on the screen....i kno i like that when im playing halo 3 i dont want lights in my way or anything when im sniping lol.....i have the samsung and its amazing.....the hp only looks better because its types glossy dats it.....i prefer the smasung better becuz of that
Ummm, ok... so is that supposed to be a ral demo? That's like saying you should go by Wal-Mart display for TVs, as if the signal and settings are all the same. Also, I use my computer too much to deal with a glossy screen, leading cause of eye strain complications. You can get a non glossy screen to look just as vivid as a glossy one or close enough. Looks like the Samsung is $100 cheaper and has a built in TV tuner too. But the HP one is good too.
Not everyone lives in a house with metal halide and florescent lighting overhead 24/7. I can understand the glare for an office setting, but honestly the glossy screen provides better color saturation and the image is more vivid in comparison to the matted screen which looks rather dull and hazy. Also that HP is 1920x1200 while the Samsung is 1920x1080. Also that Samsung has a high input lag, meaning it's great for movie watching but not so for gaming.
Actually in practice its only a couple frames. People make a big deal about it but the ONLY time you'd even notice it is if you are a high level gamer playing something like SF. I've actually tested the input lag on the T260HD with a stop watch program and CRT monitor, the lag, converted into frames, is 1-3.
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@RealFan actually the samsung is only 1920x1050 :P in gaming i notice no difference between the 2 of these monitors but the HP is much more vivid which is sometimes quite annoying depending on the game. I also own a BenQ monitor which beats both monitors.
1st BenQ, 2nd HP, 3rd Samsung although the samsung looks the best out of all three the stand is shit!
I'm interrested in bying this monitor. I currently own a w2207h, which has a very sharp and crisp image, but I'm affraid that with such a large monitor, I'M going to lose a lot of sharpness. What can I expect from the w2558hc compared to my 22" hp in term of image sharpness ?? Thanks :-)
can u play 3d gaming on this monitor sorry if my question sounds dumb as 3d gaming is a new technology can someone please tell me what equipment do i need to play 3d gaming is it all to do with the monitor or graphics card please someone help?
listen here firstly this is not even your video if u dont wana give advice then just keep queit simple maybee sometimes u should use the thing that god gave you between your ears oh i forgot its empty there.
Go to google and type in Nvidia 3d gaming. There... obviously you're not smart enoght to figure it out yourself so I did it for you. Thank me later. Maybe now you can quit coming on youtube begging people to anwser your stupid questions.
ohh im soo sorry i took up some of your presious youtube space. Im so sorry i know you own the whole of youtube and you dont like peple asking questions on youtube as you loose millions every second right? get a life man
I personally prefer the Glossy HP. My room has very little light so glossy screens look amazing in here. Your choice should depend on where your planning on using your monitor, and what your using it for.
haha try to see them in real life.. this video does help but doesnt really do justice for the issue between these two.. and w/c is better is really up to the end user.. i think..
went to cosco today.. looked at the sam t220 (similar to t260/hd) and the hp w2408h (similar to w2558hc)..
the brightness of the t220 @ max looks way dull. i tried even at 100% brightness and compared it to the hp @ 95% brightness.. the t220 couldnt tell much difference between dark from darker areas in pictures.. now i only need to know why ppl dont really like these glossy screens.. probably the t220 couldve been calibrated better?..
If you have no way for outer light to hit the screen get the w2558hc otherwise go with the T2xx series cuz you'll regret getting glossy if light can hit it
ppl do not like glossy screens because of the reflection that they may cause. I personally own a beautiful Acer x192w, but I'll get an hp w2448hc next week ( I want a larger monitor).
I <3 glossy screens. And I use it for gaming but also for photoshop, painter, zbrush and so on...
i am still w8ng for both prices for the monitors to go down.. and still cant decide.. the Remote for the t260hd is tempting me and cuz of its tv tuner as well.. i dont have a tv in my room and the room itself isnt huge.. warranty 3 years
but i like the overall design of the HP plus + webcam, mic, 4 usb, mem card reader, better articulation and tends to loom bigger and more expensive than it is!.. 1 year warranty :(
If you haven't gotten a TV already or you don't have a computer with a TV Tuner get the Samsung T240HD you get all the specs of the T260HD but in a 24" display and buying it offa Newegg . com you get it at $350 with free shipping
HP can be mounted on the wall which is a plus. Glossy screens are a matter of preference. I actually prefer the glossy screen over the matte having used both for my macbook pro and powerbook.
I've heard that the HP can oversaturate certain colors which might be a problem for designers trying to achieve accurate colors.
Both are quality companies though. No point in arguing which brand is better... cause we all know Koreans kick ass.
now i believe this is a great comment! and u are right about people's preferences. Its really up to them if theyd go for matte or glossy.. Theyll have to balance the monitors pros and cons and then decide.. i hope they dont forget that the t260 has more connection options and it has a built in tv tuner and is 50-100$ cheapr.. the HP has a 2mp cam, 15in1 card reader, better hight adjstments and 4(3) usb prts and i even believe it has a built in mic.. :D choose wisely :D
But I honestly don't see the 2mp cam and built in mic on the HP to be all that attractive. If I have the money to buy the HP, I would buy a better webcam and mic/headset as well.
I personally would go for the Samsung just because it looks sexy xD
I agree, but the T260HD doesnt have a great vertical viewing angle. It appears slightly darker from above or below it. If you look at it straight on, it looks great.
I just won an auction on Ebay this morning on aSamsung T260HD, based on watching this video. I replayed this video over and over again. I will continue to replay this video in high quality until mine arrives usps priority mail ^^. Thanks for the upload.
hp look a lot better but you gotta remember that the setting are not default and rather some guy messed with them to make them look good...anyway i actually saw both and the picture looks quiet real on the t260hd but the hp is really eye straining
your right i went out to get a hd tv for my xbox 360 without realising came back with this t260hd monitor it does the same job so im def keepig mine and the pic is amazing gloissy stuff is flash but when facing any light or window you quicky come to your senses
But both of the screens was in dynamic, so the HP win for me. If you just turn the backlight a little down you can sit for ages in front of the HP too.
the samsung are best for all of u that play games, u can sit in front of a samsung for 24h whit no problem, samsung have more than 15 years experience on screens, HP it also good, its perfect for those that use the pc for max 2h a day, sure the hp have better resolution but that dont mean nothing!
monitors are for looking content on screen! not for watching yourself while you use the computer! thats what mirrors are for!
gej 3 months ago
is that hp ips ?
UltravioletSRB 4 months ago
hp ftw!
nerad1994 1 year ago
I have both the HP and Samsung. The HP's color is rich, deep, and more lively than the flat washed out boring look of the Samsung. The HP does have a lot of glare when there's light reflecting, which strains the hell out of my eyes, so I prefer the Samsung for long hours, and the HP for internet TV, or watching movies. I can live with the Samsung with HDTV and all. I can't watch the HP long due to too much strains which develop into pain in my eyes within weeks...seriously...8hrs daily.
peppep2008 1 year ago
I have the HP w2448hc and it's awesome...it has web cam, microphone and light sensor of course and perfecto definition ☺...from Mexico
kilito12 1 year ago
Do you research folks. I have the Samsung 260HD. My brother has the HP along with a 27HP. The Samsung once dialed in is noticable better than the HP as a computer monitor. Images and text is sharper. Movies look the same on both, but the gloss is suuuuch a pain the ass! You end up turning on lights or closing blinds to avoid glare.
Glossy screens absolutely suck. They are a marketing gimmick and it does initial look cool thill you pop in you favorite HD movie.
tiphu 2 years ago
the samsung is the best
valenzer 2 years ago
The samsung is 1920x1200 stop saying crap you pulled out of ur ass
360elite4free1 2 years ago
Street Fighter
mygaffer 2 years ago
so the HP is better ???
killakid443 2 years ago
Nope.
mygaffer 2 years ago
The glare in that HP is awful. You can see the streaks of light from the room lighting, that would be so annoying.
Timothy17Fan 2 years ago 3
@Timothy17Fan I have this HP monitor, and it's the best!!
damon323 1 year ago
i have never owned a glossy monitor, would it hurt your eyes after a while with all the glare
skiingpowder10 2 years ago
I own that exact hp monitor and i wish i was more educated. At the time i bought it i was very ignorant, all i cared about was size... having a huge monitor. It is only now that i am beginning to see much better other monitors are esp lg and samsung. Like i dont even use half the features on my hp. !!!ADVICE!!!-If you want a huge monitor dont just lookfor size. down the road you will regret it, picture quality is muchmore important.... trust me iknow form first hand experience. quality counts!!
willneverstop 2 years ago
I have experience with both of these LCD's, and in real life the Samsung totally outclasses that HP.
mygaffer 2 years ago 2
what store is this
AdvanceReconGamer 2 years ago 2
and also the samsung has tv tuner.....meaning you can use it as a tv and as a computer monitor both....the hp is just a monitor dats it.....the samsung is way better the only thing is that it doesn't look as glossy as the hp but even that works against the hp becuz then u see alllights and shit on the screen and can be kind of irritating after a while.....so the samsung all da way.....its $100 cheaper, and u can use it as a tv also not just a monitor.....samsung wins
vicmo25 2 years ago
dat is tru...the samsung one isnt as glossy.....u when u look into the samsung one u dont see the lights on the screen....i kno i like that when im playing halo 3 i dont want lights in my way or anything when im sniping lol.....i have the samsung and its amazing.....the hp only looks better because its types glossy dats it.....i prefer the smasung better becuz of that
vicmo25 2 years ago
i have the 22" of the Hp and its crazy good... cant go wrong with it
Bobbushkin 2 years ago
im trying to decide between this one and the samsung p2570hdtv
MrLoouie86 2 years ago
i got the p2570 and love it im gettin ready to buy the p2570hd if you allready got it send me a message and let me know if you like it
SCARSAC 2 years ago
Ummm, ok... so is that supposed to be a ral demo? That's like saying you should go by Wal-Mart display for TVs, as if the signal and settings are all the same. Also, I use my computer too much to deal with a glossy screen, leading cause of eye strain complications. You can get a non glossy screen to look just as vivid as a glossy one or close enough. Looks like the Samsung is $100 cheaper and has a built in TV tuner too. But the HP one is good too.
DefStatic 2 years ago 3
Not everyone lives in a house with metal halide and florescent lighting overhead 24/7. I can understand the glare for an office setting, but honestly the glossy screen provides better color saturation and the image is more vivid in comparison to the matted screen which looks rather dull and hazy. Also that HP is 1920x1200 while the Samsung is 1920x1080. Also that Samsung has a high input lag, meaning it's great for movie watching but not so for gaming.
RealFan 2 years ago
Wrong, the Samsung is 1920x1200. Also, matte all the way.
mygaffer 2 years ago
You're right, but it still suffers from high input lag. It's designed primarily from movie watching.
RealFan 2 years ago
Actually in practice its only a couple frames. People make a big deal about it but the ONLY time you'd even notice it is if you are a high level gamer playing something like SF. I've actually tested the input lag on the T260HD with a stop watch program and CRT monitor, the lag, converted into frames, is 1-3.
mygaffer 2 years ago
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@RealFan actually the samsung is only 1920x1050 :P in gaming i notice no difference between the 2 of these monitors but the HP is much more vivid which is sometimes quite annoying depending on the game. I also own a BenQ monitor which beats both monitors.
1st BenQ, 2nd HP, 3rd Samsung although the samsung looks the best out of all three the stand is shit!
stephenTcartwright 2 years ago
the hp is more clearer then the samsung
Urbz1988 2 years ago
ok, i bought t260hd. I'm happy :)
mgsmus 2 years ago 3
Samsung looks better, anti-glossy. Who wants to see the lights when you are watching tv?
Nillok 2 years ago
hp looks much better than samsung!
matrixITALIA 2 years ago 2
the hp looks better cause of the glossy screen
wizkid22 2 years ago
Hell yea Im getting a hp 2709m next week ccant wait! I used to have the samusng t260 , didnt like it the hp is much better looks better that is!
Reg2k11 2 years ago
I just ordered the 24" version of that HP monitor, I hope the clarity is just as good.
BigBoss7777777 2 years ago
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mvkVirtual 2 years ago
Interesting...
iTehTunePawd 2 years ago
I'm interrested in bying this monitor. I currently own a w2207h, which has a very sharp and crisp image, but I'm affraid that with such a large monitor, I'M going to lose a lot of sharpness. What can I expect from the w2558hc compared to my 22" hp in term of image sharpness ?? Thanks :-)
Curiousguy1972 2 years ago
can u play 3d gaming on this monitor sorry if my question sounds dumb as 3d gaming is a new technology can someone please tell me what equipment do i need to play 3d gaming is it all to do with the monitor or graphics card please someone help?
thnx
yos9636 2 years ago
a monitor that is 120hz, and one of those nvidia glasses
lyoth 2 years ago
thnx for your reply,
what about your pc what does it need does it need a specific graphics card?
thnx
yos9636 2 years ago
Use google, it's your friend.
RPGcollector1980 2 years ago
you think i would be on here if i could find the answer on google maybee you should use your head cos thats even better freind then google?
yos9636 2 years ago
Try again kid. It's not very hard.
RPGcollector1980 2 years ago
listen here firstly this is not even your video if u dont wana give advice then just keep queit simple maybee sometimes u should use the thing that god gave you between your ears oh i forgot its empty there.
yos9636 2 years ago
Go to google and type in Nvidia 3d gaming. There... obviously you're not smart enoght to figure it out yourself so I did it for you. Thank me later. Maybe now you can quit coming on youtube begging people to anwser your stupid questions.
RPGcollector1980 2 years ago
ohh im soo sorry i took up some of your presious youtube space. Im so sorry i know you own the whole of youtube and you dont like peple asking questions on youtube as you loose millions every second right? get a life man
yos9636 2 years ago
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I took a look at your page. I see your a Muslim, that explains your lack of any sense at all.
RPGcollector1980 2 years ago
you know something that just shows how ignorent you are to bring relegion into this anyways your ignored from this moment on.
have a good day
yos9636 2 years ago
Don't be such a fcuking racist.
Livewings 2 years ago
Racist??? I made a comment about his religion, not his race. Your a real dumbass.
RPGcollector1980 2 years ago
you're comparing a tn panel for an E-IPS which has much higher quality, and wider viewing angles
jma90 2 years ago
whats the resolution of that, is it 1920x1200 or 1920x1080?
how is that different to the the very cheap $325 HP 2509 on hp website? Please answer, please... thanks.. :)
impulsive2urge 2 years ago
hp better and better view
rarf2142 2 years ago 3
they are comparing the samsung tv monitor with a monitor only lol try to compare a samsung monitor vs hp monitor.
we all know tv monitor aren't so great
excelx213 2 years ago
I'm buying that HP asap!
f4ll1 2 years ago
HP all the way
pollasmolledo 2 years ago
costs 200 dollars more...
driv3rg 2 years ago
Whoa the HP is bigger but how many hdmi ports does it have? :)
Hekynn 2 years ago
2 hdmi
kronozsfp 2 years ago
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huskystafford 2 years ago
hp is bigger
cocacolarica 2 years ago
wow, hp is so much better! Are there any other monitors just as good as this HP (glossy)? I need a monitor like this
p0th3adny 2 years ago 3
HP better...
miez3xeNoN 2 years ago
Der Glossy macht unnatürlich starke Farben.
Und das Problem an Märkten ist, das die Monitore meistens nicht Kalibirert sind.
ryoberlin 2 years ago
I personally prefer the Glossy HP. My room has very little light so glossy screens look amazing in here. Your choice should depend on where your planning on using your monitor, and what your using it for.
yiyopr1 2 years ago 2
I used to have a glossy/shiny LCD and it's annoying as fuck.
every bit of light , sun , gets reflected in your face.
I have that samsung now and it just...doesn't reflect like those shiny thingies
AnthraxSK 2 years ago
Samsung beats HP
falosi86 2 years ago
Also is it just me or does the hp monitor look bigger?
CoolCam55 2 years ago
It does :S But the samsung is actually 25.5 Inches while the HP screen is 26 exact ^^ Probably that + the design.
trepxtrechi 2 years ago
i see the same thing man...LOL.
SaYNoINC 2 years ago
But can the HP do 1080p and does it have the ability to play consoles and tv
CoolCam55 2 years ago
also does the samsung
jlddd123 2 years ago
For my eyes the HP is much better, but there are many people out there who can't use a glossy.
But one realy important question!
There are so many reviews etc. on Youtube about the 25,5" Monitor, but not one video about the w2448hc.
But as I was able to see both Monitors they brought exactly the same picture to the viewer when the normal configurations are given!
Why is the 25,5" solution so popular in the USA?
Mentor501 2 years ago 4
i just dont see the 2448hc model around in los angeles nor san diego.. :)
tuberoako777 2 years ago
if your monitor is facing towards any windows dont buy glossy you will pay
sf2explus 2 years ago
haha try to see them in real life.. this video does help but doesnt really do justice for the issue between these two.. and w/c is better is really up to the end user.. i think..
tuberoako777 2 years ago
went to cosco today.. looked at the sam t220 (similar to t260/hd) and the hp w2408h (similar to w2558hc)..
the brightness of the t220 @ max looks way dull. i tried even at 100% brightness and compared it to the hp @ 95% brightness.. the t220 couldnt tell much difference between dark from darker areas in pictures.. now i only need to know why ppl dont really like these glossy screens.. probably the t220 couldve been calibrated better?..
im really really confused as what to pick :))
tuberoako777 3 years ago
If you have no way for outer light to hit the screen get the w2558hc otherwise go with the T2xx series cuz you'll regret getting glossy if light can hit it
ChaoticSasuke 2 years ago
I got the T260HD from Amazon for 350 USD
zha4fh 2 years ago
ppl do not like glossy screens because of the reflection that they may cause. I personally own a beautiful Acer x192w, but I'll get an hp w2448hc next week ( I want a larger monitor).
I <3 glossy screens. And I use it for gaming but also for photoshop, painter, zbrush and so on...
Satomihikaru 2 years ago 4
glossy creens are ok for everyday ppl who just want it to look prety... Graphic design coding web design ext its COMPLETLY anoying.
soulcalibur22 2 years ago
samsung better ...
The2LGameR 3 years ago
Both are good but the reflection of background on hp is bad, i can see the lights as white lines so it means i'll see my head if i buy
mgsmus 3 years ago
i am still w8ng for both prices for the monitors to go down.. and still cant decide.. the Remote for the t260hd is tempting me and cuz of its tv tuner as well.. i dont have a tv in my room and the room itself isnt huge.. warranty 3 years
but i like the overall design of the HP plus + webcam, mic, 4 usb, mem card reader, better articulation and tends to loom bigger and more expensive than it is!.. 1 year warranty :(
Prices: T260HD - 449USD, HP - 489USD
:(
tuberoako777 3 years ago
If you haven't gotten a TV already or you don't have a computer with a TV Tuner get the Samsung T240HD you get all the specs of the T260HD but in a 24" display and buying it offa Newegg . com you get it at $350 with free shipping
ChaoticSasuke 2 years ago
HP can be mounted on the wall which is a plus. Glossy screens are a matter of preference. I actually prefer the glossy screen over the matte having used both for my macbook pro and powerbook.
I've heard that the HP can oversaturate certain colors which might be a problem for designers trying to achieve accurate colors.
Both are quality companies though. No point in arguing which brand is better... cause we all know Koreans kick ass.
nismo808 3 years ago
now i believe this is a great comment! and u are right about people's preferences. Its really up to them if theyd go for matte or glossy.. Theyll have to balance the monitors pros and cons and then decide.. i hope they dont forget that the t260 has more connection options and it has a built in tv tuner and is 50-100$ cheapr.. the HP has a 2mp cam, 15in1 card reader, better hight adjstments and 4(3) usb prts and i even believe it has a built in mic.. :D choose wisely :D
tuberoako777 3 years ago
Both are great.
But I honestly don't see the 2mp cam and built in mic on the HP to be all that attractive. If I have the money to buy the HP, I would buy a better webcam and mic/headset as well.
I personally would go for the Samsung just because it looks sexy xD
Personal preferences <3
silv3rr 3 years ago
isnt the hp a bit too bright?
MusclesfromB 3 years ago
Personally I think the colors are more vivid with the HP, and the picture pops out at you!
PlanetEaterG 3 years ago
I agree, but the T260HD doesnt have a great vertical viewing angle. It appears slightly darker from above or below it. If you look at it straight on, it looks great.
SkywayTA 3 years ago
in my opinion
the point of looking at a TV is straight at it, I wouldn't be down the room sitting and looking at it.
IDK thats just me
Geolink2349 2 years ago 5
I just won an auction on Ebay this morning on aSamsung T260HD, based on watching this video. I replayed this video over and over again. I will continue to replay this video in high quality until mine arrives usps priority mail ^^. Thanks for the upload.
SkywayTA 3 years ago
the hp displays too bright images...t260hd a lot more realistic....you dont want to see a movie and see bright green when u shood see a dark green
enyownz 3 years ago
matter of taste
joyx81 3 years ago
@enyownz monitors and TV's are set to dynamic settings when in the store.
which means, the hp has better dynamic contrast and brightness.
so if you want realistic, set the monitor to it. if you want intense pictures, take dynamic. that is stuff you can do with the samsung.
Zitozu 1 year ago
hp look a lot better but you gotta remember that the setting are not default and rather some guy messed with them to make them look good...anyway i actually saw both and the picture looks quiet real on the t260hd but the hp is really eye straining
enyownz 3 years ago
is not the look but the quality of the colors and images .. for now is the best hp
joyx81 3 years ago
hp suck. they have nice feature but not as dependable as samsung. the samsung monitor is more like a tv then a monitor.
kurayami893 3 years ago
typical speech by fan boy
joyx81 3 years ago
your right i went out to get a hd tv for my xbox 360 without realising came back with this t260hd monitor it does the same job so im def keepig mine and the pic is amazing gloissy stuff is flash but when facing any light or window you quicky come to your senses
sf2explus 2 years ago
@kurayami893 hp is better for pc moniters and samsung is better for hdtvs
nerad1994 1 year ago
But also, Samsung puts that T260HD, it has 10000:1, but HP was 3000:1, so i think HP has much better experience than samsung.
Zitozu 3 years ago
The samsung created a more natural picture.
But both of the screens was in dynamic, so the HP win for me. If you just turn the backlight a little down you can sit for ages in front of the HP too.
Zitozu 3 years ago
the samsung are best for all of u that play games, u can sit in front of a samsung for 24h whit no problem, samsung have more than 15 years experience on screens, HP it also good, its perfect for those that use the pc for max 2h a day, sure the hp have better resolution but that dont mean nothing!
bigboobearboo 3 years ago 3
samsung have TV tuner
Streamer85 3 years ago 3
hp for me
lovelydiva06 3 years ago
HP was the winner the minute it went up against Samsung.
ladylike1243 3 years ago