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Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color


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Binding : Electronics
EAN : 0036725228221
Label : Samsung
Manufacturer : Samsung
Publisher : Samsung
Title : Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
Studio : Samsung
Brand : Samsung
Model : LN-52A650
MPN : LN-52A650
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Manufacturer's Description
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.

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Touch of Color

Touch of Color Samsung’s Series 6 marks the first appearance of TOC (Touch of Color) design in the 2008 LCD HDTV line-up. Inspired by designs from the automotive and fashion industries, Samsung’s unique unique Transparent and Opaque Color molding process creates a clean, smooth finish infused with a hint of a translucent color during the manufacturing process for an ultra-sleek appearance.

InfoLink

Touch of Color Up-to-the-minute access to weather, news, sports and stock information is just a cable and a click away through the HDTV’s Ethernet port and new InfoLink RSS service. An all-new user interface with digital contents management guide provides intuitive navigation and access to both internal and external content.

Auto Motion Plus 120Hz

auto motion plus 120Hz This technology doubles the frame rate from 60 to 120 frames per second (120Hz LCD panel) without repeating the same image to make more frames. Instead, the TV intelligently calculates the ‘middle’ image between frame A and frame B and inserts it in between (Auto Motion Plus 120Hz processor), making a fluid transition from one frame to the next.
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Super Clear Panel

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super clear panel
 Samsung enhances the clarity of select LCD HDTVs by replacing the light-diffusing plastic face of traditional LCD HDTVs with a  natural black panel with a clear anti-glare shield. Reduced reflection of external light creates a new dimension in image clarity, highlighting black and darkened areas, enabling vibrant, more compelling colors and a brighter, clearer picture.  Black will never again appear grayish. Black details will show in vivid black even in dark scenes.

The latest version of Samsung’s breakthrough super clear panel technology makes colors appear more vibrant and blacks even deeper than ever. Enhanced films reduce glare and optimize off-angle viewing.

50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio/500 nit Brightness

25,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio will give you a picture better than you ever thought possible, with whiter whites, blacker blacks and a nearly infinite subtlety of gradations in between. As two of the most important determining factors in overall picture quality, contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this latest generation LCD panel. Samsung’s new LCD TV’s give the most stunning realistic picture quality ever.

Full HD 1080P

full HD 1080P Full HD, or 1080p, contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. More scanning lines mean more pixels, more details and a better picture. The new Samsung LCD TV with resolution that is approximately 2 times greater than conventional HDTVs, creating the most perfect picture imaginable.

Samsung’s 1080p panel uses a new high-speed liquid crystal to cut response time to 4ms. The fast response time, coupled with Samsung’s Auto Motion Plus 120Hz motion blur reduction technology dramatically reduces motion blur and judder.
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Digital Natural Image Engine

DNIe image DNIe™ The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine. This exclusive Samsung technology dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, white balance and reduces.
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Wide Color Enhancer/Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp

The NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) has established the color standards all TVs in America try to meet. And typical LCD TVs only meet about 72% of this standard. Samsung LCD HDTVs use Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp backlights to give you 92% coverage of the NTSC standard, ensuring truer, more breathlessly vivid colors.

Samsung’s exclusive Wide Color Enhancer technology delivers more brilliant colors, even in bright areas of the picture where blues and greens are washed out on conventional screens. The system displays wider color reproduction, showing you truer colors – the fresh green of spring foliage, the intense blue of the summer sky.
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Connectivity

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 To make the Series 6 a true entertainment hub for any home, Samsung has incorporated advanced HD connectivity and networking capabilities that expand the HDTV’s functionality. A wide variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four Simplay compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs (including one on the side), and the handy HDMICEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote.

Connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders, and laptops. HDMI is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV.

Once connected, users can easily access device menus and manage and display content through the newly redesigned Wheel Key Remote control and the HDTV’s sophisticated content management interface.

All Connections
  • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface version 1.3): 4 (3 rear/1 side)
  • Ethernet port
  • Component video: 2 (Y, Pb, Pr)
  • S-Video input: 1 side/1 rear
  • A/V inputs: 1 side/1 rear
  • PC Inpuy (D-Sub): 1
  • RF antenna inputs: 2
  • HDMI-CEC
  • Premium audio: Improved sound quality with dedicated low-range speaker system
  • Headphone jack

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)

DLNA logo

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 You already know something about digital living. There’s the TV and digital video recorder in your family room. (And another set in your bedroom.) You have a PC and digital printer in your office, along with a network attached storage device. And you’ve copied all your music onto your portable music player and haven’t had to open a CD case for years. But getting them to talk to each other can be pretty tough. Why is it still so difficult to send digital content from one device to another?

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a collaboration of the world’s leading consumer electronics, PC and mobile companies that has created design guidelines for a new generation of products that can work together — no matter the brand.

Think for a moment about all of the photos "locked away" on your home PC that you wish you could access while entertaining your friends and family. Now, thanks to DLNA enabled devices, a DLNA-enabled PC can be accessed from the comfort of your living room or family room via a DLNA-enabled HDTV, where you can enjoy your memories with friends and family, without having to deal with the hassle and non-intuitive "PCexperience".

Or, say you recently downloaded your daughter’s birthday party video from your digital camcorder to your PC. Now you want to share it with your parents who are visiting. Without DLNA, you probably have to burn a DVD of the video or hook up the camcorder to the TV. With DLNA, you can just use your TV’s remote to call up the video on your TV. That’s it.

Super Patterned Vertical Alignment

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 Samsung’s Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (SPVA) panel provides a 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes

Audio Features

TruSurround is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels. High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the two hidden, downward-firing side-mounted 2.2-channel dome speakers built into the TV.

SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass.

TruSurround XT audio also adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.
  • Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
  • TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
  • The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.
Stereo broadcast reception is offered for MTS and SAP with 181-channel capacity. A sound leveler keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing.

Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

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 With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.
If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.
  • Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
  • Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5
  • Series 6 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 19-inch, 22-inch, 32-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models
  • Series 7 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch

Which Samsung LCD HDTV is Right for You?

Series 3

Look at Series 3 LCD HDTVs		 19- and 22-inch Models
  • 3,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • 8 ms response time
  • HDMI 1.3 port: Simplay compliant
  • PC Input port
  • 2 Hidden 3-watt speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio
  • Wide Color Enhancer technology and Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) offer a wider color range
  • V-Chip system 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.
  • 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
26-inch Model Adds
  • 2 HDMI 1.3 ports
  • 5,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • 5-watt speakers
32-, 37- and 40-inch Models Add
  • 8,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • 6 ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
  • 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment
  • Swivel stand included

Series 4 Adds

Look at Series 4 LCD HDTVs
  • 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • Third HDMI 1.3 port (3 total, 2 rear/1 side)
  • A/V inputs: 1 rear/ 1 side
  • DNIe Digital Natural Image Engine improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, and white balance

Series 5 Adds

Look at Series 5 LCD HDTVs
  • 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • AutoMotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation for smoother motion
  • 4ms response time
  • Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel
  • Ethernet port with Infolink free RSS feeds
  • 4 HDMI 1.3 ports
  • Compatible with Samsung's Home Digital Media Adapter for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia

Series 6 Adds

Look at Series 6 LCD HDTVs		 19- and 22-inch Models
  • New -- Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel with infused color creates an ultra-sleek shape and appearance
  • 720p HD
  • 5,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • 8 ms response time
  • HDMI 1.3 port: Simplay compliant
  • Component and PC Input
  • Stereo Speakers (3 Watts per channel)with SRS TruSurround XT audio
  • Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp (CCFL) and Wide Color Enhancer technology offer a wider color range
  • 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.
  • Rear-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.
32-inch Model Adds
  • Full 1080p HD
  • 15,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio
  • 5 ms response time
  • New -- InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port
  • 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment
  • 4 HDMI 1.3 port: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models (Learn more)
  • 2 Component inputs
  • Wiselink
  • Wheel Key Remote
  • Ultra Clear Panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors
  • Hidden, downward-firing speakers
  • Entertainment, Sports and Game modes boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems
  • Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
40-, 46-, and 52-inch Models Add
  • New -- 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 25,000:1 on 2007 models
  • New -- 4 ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
  • Automotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation technology provides smoother motion

Series 7 Adds

Look at Series 7 LCD HDTVs
  • Full 1080p HD
  • up to 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • 5 ms response time
  • USB 2.0 port: connect devices directly to your HDTV--view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV's audio system or your home theater system

Series 8 Adds

Look at Series 8 LCD HDTVs
 Coming Late 2009

Series 9 Adds

Look at Series 8 LCD HDTVs
 Coming Late 2009



Customer reviews

review by: leadership doc date: 2008-10-12 rating: 5
Arguably the best picture out there!
I researched quite a few formats including LCD, DLP and plasma before deciding that the sharpness and lifelike image of LCD were most important for my personal viewing. It came down to the Sony 52XBR4 and the Samsung LN52A650. They are both excellent performers, but the 650 has the advantage in picture clarity and the "through the window" look. At first, I felt the Touch of Color was gimicky and was actually a deterrent. After seeing it set up in my home, that slight hint of cherry red makes the set look unique and classy. My friends have commented on how good this unit looks, just setting there!

Delivery was ahead of the estimated time and the service men did an excellent job of placement and of answering my questions. They were perfunct, but pleasant and thorough.

I highly recommend purchasing a Blu-ray player or PS3 and a few BD's to accompany the 650. Every picture looks good on this set, but the Blu-ray connected via HDMI creates an image that looks almost 3D.

The TV's settings are highly customizable using the remote. The control's wheel takes a bit of getting used to as it can be tricky at first to coordinate the press of the remote and the zipping by of the on-screen menu selections. All in all, this is a very minor complaint. Buy this set and you won't be disappointed.

A final note about Amazon. They have one of the best cusotmer service policies in the busines and they back up their word. When I purchased the LN52A650, Amazon's description including a comment that was easily miscontrued to imply you were getting an additional discount of $200. Actually, the offer was for $200 off some sports items. While Amazon, technically did nothing wrong, they later issued me a $100 gift certificate, an apology for any misunderstandings and still enabled me to use the original $200 sports offer if I wished. In a business environment where "customer service" is more of a mission statement than a reality, Amazon.com gives their customers ample reason to return.




review by: date: 2008-10-12 rating: 5
Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
I'm so glad I waited for this model to come out, it has a awesome picture that is so good I don't know where technology can do any better other than just adding whistles and bells. This new model (650,750) allows you to adjust the picture quality to 3 different levels, we watch the lowest other than a sporting event otherwise it looks like people are flat out coming out into our home theater in best mode and we don't need that.
The info link is cool but falls into whistle/bell category, it's not really that useful, for example, of the 3 topics you receive from INTERNET is weather, well all you get is the temperature of your zip code, not so fancy and blocks my beautiful screen I'm wanting to see more.
If your concerned about the "touch of red" looking OK or being obtrusive....when I do see it it's a soothing touch unlike under the bright lights of a electronics store, other than that it is hardly noticeable and looks more black than red to me.
I highly recommend this TV, and if you have been waiting for the best or better stuff to get here... well it's here in my opinion.
I bought mine for right at $2100 + instant $200 back on Amazon special of buying the Samsung newest blue ray player that was on sale for $279 (a $79 blue ray player!!! it don't get better). If that wasn't enough, I received 24 month 0% financing, and a $200 gift certificate from Samsung toward sports collectables.
If the package deal at Amazon isn't enough today... wait a day or so and they will throw you a bone you will like as I have found.


review by: date: 2008-10-11 rating: 5
Great TV and excellent delivery service
For several years now my husband and I couldn't justify the cost of a large plasma or LCD TV, but after seeing the Sony 52 inch at Costco, we said wow they have come along way in price and looks. After lots of research, we deceided to purchase the Samsung LN52A650 52 inch LCD and are we glad we did. First the delivery only took 4 days from the day I ordered it and they unpacked it and set it up for me. The TV picture is so clear and colors so true, it's like looking out a window. We have alot of windows and doors in the room it the TV is in and we were afraid it would be like our old TV, where we couldn't see the picture until evening time. But we have not have any glare problems at all. The TV is a true dream and we can't believe we waited this long to purchase one. It did take some getting use to such a large screen as we had an old 36" TV before, but after a few hours, we adjusted and now couldn't go back. Amazon had a terrific price. The TV is easy to setup and adjust, but the remote did take a little getting use to as part of it is a wheel and is very sensititve. Highly recommend this LCD TV.


review by: date: 2008-10-11 rating: 5
Samsung LN52A650
Great product and great price. Very pleased. Delivery was on time and all I expected.


review by: This TV Rocks! date: 2008-10-10 rating: 5
2 years of TV research was worth it!
As stated in the subject heading, I did research for over 2 years. I looked at every electronics store I could find, talked to sales associates, compared TV's like crazy, and ended up deciding to go with this Samsung. I am so glad that I did! In my opinion, the picture is as good, if not better, than Sony's. And this TV has consistently been cheaper than the comparable Sony.

I did most of my research at Best Buy and Circuit City, and ended up buying at Amazon for $2,044. I was nervous about the delivery, but it went well. I expected to have the delivery company call me during the week to schedule delivery. They actually called on a Friday and asked if they could deliver on Saturday or Sunday. I was out of town, so it didn't work out, but a nice gesture nonetheless. Overall though, the delivery people were nice. My only issue is that they did not remove the TV from the box like the white glove delivery description states they are supposed to. But no harm no foul. The TV was in perfect shape. If you're hoping to have delivery made on a weekend so you don't have to leave work, my suggestion would be to ask them if they can deliver on a weekend. They may be in your area on a weekend to make another delivery, so it's worth asking.

Now, back to the TV. The picture is second to none. I know some have complained about the sound, but it is not an issue with me. The only thing that annoys me is that the TV makes a sound when you turn it on and off. I need to read the manual to see if there is a way to turn it off. It's not that big of a big deal, but I have a sleeping baby not far away, so I always worry that it will wake her up. I'm sure it's all in my head though, because if the TV itself doesn't wake her, the sound probably won't either!

Lastly, I was astounded at how much bigger the TV was in my living room, compared to how it looked in the store. I couldn't believe it, but wasn't about to complain! In my opinion, you won't find a better 52" TV than this one. And Amazon was a great place to buy it. Low prices and good/free delivery - can't beat it!


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