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Samsung LN46A650 46-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
by Samsung

List Price: $2,899.99

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Product Description

46″ widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio) * Touch of Color high-gloss “rose black” finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * Ultra Clear LCD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels) *

Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: LN46A650
• Dimensions: 28.10″ h x 3.70″ w x 44.50″ l, 49.20 pounds
• Display size: 46

Features

• Touch of Color Bezel
• Full HD 1080p Resolution
• 120Hz Auto Motion Plus
• 4 HDMI Inputs
• Super Clear Panel

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description–March 24, 2008
Samsung adds a Touch of Color to a blazing-fast 4ms response time and rich connectivity features to redefine the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward-looking Series 6 (A650) and Series 7 (A750) LCD HDTVs. Utilizing the award-winning technologies found in all Samsung HDTVs, Series 6 and 7 HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity and networking capabilities that create a true entertainment hub for any home. Series 7 takes networking and multimedia management to a whole new level. Consumers can easily enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through a side-mounted USB 2.0, turning their LCD into a full-scale home viewing gallery, or connect their MP3 players for a dynamic audio experience.

What’s New?

Series 6

• 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 25,000:1 on 2007 models (Learn more)
• Blazing 4ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
• Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel with infused color creates an ultra-sleek shape and appearance (Learn more)
• InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port (Learn more)
• 4 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models (Learn more)
• Sports and Game modes boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems
• Side-mounted USB 2.0 port: connect USB devices directly to your HDTV to view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV’s audio system or your home theater system.
• Compatible with Samsung’s Home Digital Media Adapter (sold separately) for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia

Series 7 Step-Up Features

• Internal flash memory (1GB) with pre-loaded interactive content such as cooking recipes, children’s entertainment, HD artwork and more
• Integrated woofer for an enhanced audio experience
• DLNA-Compatible: for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers (Learn more)

Features Overview

• Full 1080p HD (Learn more)
• Automotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation technology provides smoother motion (Learn more)
• 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (Learn more)
• Better clear panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors (Learn more)
• Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio (Learn more)
• Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp (CCFL) and Wide Color Enhancer technology offer a wider color range (Learn more)
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
• V-Chip system1 allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
• Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals.
• Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV’s remote control; no external IR receiver required.
• Swivel stand included
• 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.

Sizes

• Series 6 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 19-inch, 22-inch, 32-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models (model numbers LN19A650A, LN22A650A, LN32A650A, LN40A650T, LN46A650T, LN46A650T and LN52A650T).
• Series 7 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch (model numbers LN40A750T, LN46A750T and LN52A750T)

What size TV should you get?

Customer Reviews

Worth Every Penny - Crystal Clear

It’s worth every penny. I can’t think of one flaw on this set. Ordered from Amazon on Tuesday and got it on Friday delivered straight to my 3rd floor apartment. Worked from the start, no issues whatsoever.

Hooked up my cable set top box (component), Xbox 360 (component), and my old PC to it (pc video cable). Turned on the TV and my jaw dropped in awe. I replaced an old tube RCA 36″ TV and I did ALOT of research before I bought this Samsung LN46A650. I wanted to make sure I had at least the same picture size in height as my old TV which it did, if not slightly more. I sit about 11 feet away from the TV and everything is crystal clear. The colors are vibrant, the blacks are black, the whites are white. I’m just amazed at how great the picture looks and this is at 1080i.

I got Time Warner Cable with the HD DVR cable box they supply and the HD channels look incredible. Most of my favorite channels are in HD and hopefully they’ll continue adding more. I’ve been recording everything from HBO to Discovery channels and rewatching every movie and it’s a whole new experience with this tv.

As for gaming with the xbox 360, I dusted off all my old games and enjoying it so much more in widescreen, clear, vibrant colors. Everything looks smooth. Graphics are amazing. Same goes with the PC. The only problem is that the video card on my old PC can’t handle the 1080 so when I tried to play World of Warcraft on it, my fps was very low. You’ll need the latest video card to run stuff in 1080 but browsing and even writing emails is just amazing to see on a 46″ widescreen as I am doing right now.

As for the “red touch of color”, I was concerned it would stand out too much but you can’t notice it at all unless you’re very close to the set. I think Samsung did a great job with adding a little flair to the set with the added red and it doesn’t get in the way at all.

I just ordered a few HDMI cables (9 cents each). My only regret is that the XBox 360 doesn’t have Blu-ray. Hopefully they will come to their senses and get one soon.

If you want the perfect TV, I would highly recommend the Samsung LN46A650 46-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color

Couldn’t be happier

I had been researching (stalking) the Samsung 71 series for about 7 months as I thought that had the best picture I had seen. Well it was, until this model came out. I have the original firmware and have not had a reset but when I do I will just upgrade the firmware so that issue has been taken care of. This set is amazing. My girlfriend and her brother are definitely not videophiles by any means and when they first saw the picture they both said, “I don’t even know what to say. I can’t imagine a better picture.” Her brother even said, “I know you told me that you were getting a new tv but I never expected this.” Yes, it is that good. It is a little bright out of the box but after applying CNET’s settings it looks awesome. The AMP feature on this tv might not be for everyone (I love it and usually watch everything but movies on high and I usually watch movies on low or medium) but even with it off the 120hz refresh rate helps reduce motion blur. This is huge for sports. I have not tried connecting the infolink so I cannot comment on that. Probably have no use for it but I will in the future just because I can.

Pros:
-Fantastic picture
-Vibrant, realistic colors
-Red Touch of Color (may not be for everyone)
-Swivel stand lets you direct the tv to any part of the room in which you are sitting
-120hz refresh rate
-AMP
-VERY DARK BLACKS and VERY WHITE WHITES (unlike plasma)
-All of the inputs

Cons:
-Sound is weak so you should hook this up to other speakers/theater
-When using PIP in PC input split screen with tv, I cannot get the sound from the tv program to come through the speakers (if anyone knows how to do this let me know.
-The bezel is a dust magnet so be prepared to clean often
-Remote: The remote’s wheel is not very accurate but you can still press it just as if it were four arrows.

Advice: Buy it and enjoy!

Fantastic HDTV set

I purchased the LN46A650 on April 25. It was delivered to me by CEVA a few days later. Since I was at work that day, the delivery people called me way ahead of time, so I could take off from work, and meet them at my house. They communicated with me from their cell phone in their truck.
The two guys that delivered the set were just great. They carefully
carried it into my house, unpacked the set, and placed it into my cabinet,
carefully. Before this, they carried away my old projection TV clunker
and into another room. What great service! These guys were very polite
and the whole thing was a great experience. The set was turned on by them
in order to make sure it worked properly.
I have allways been worried about purchasing something like this on the internet, BUT, thanks to the excellence of AMAZON.COM, I had nothing
to worry about. They are simply the best. I probably saved close to $1000.
And the TV set, what can I say, it is absolutely amazing,
possibly the best quality for the money out there now.
The picture is super clear.
I recommend this HDTV set whole heartedly.
I have NOT had any problems with the shut off problem, that some have
reported, and it is a firmware for that, if it should happen.
This is a very good deal all around, especially if you purchase
from AMAZON.COM.
No, I do not work for them, I am just a happy customer.

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