Samsung 40" 1080p 120Hz Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Samsung - LN40A650

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Samsung LN40A650 - 40 1080p LCD HDTV - 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - 120Hz - 4ms Response Time

Introducing a truly unique HDTV - the SAMSUNG LN40A650 incorporates a stylish new look with exclusive

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Touch of Color . Searching for technology that will make your life easier? The new InfoLink RSS feature gives you instant access to news, weather, and sports information at the push of a button. And Auto Motion Plus 120Hz delivers smooth motion action scenes that will blow you away. Satisfy your craving for the latest in HD technology with the SAMSUNG LN40A650 LCD TV. Touch of Color Make a statement with SAMSUNG s new Touch of Color design. It features a hint of amber color naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame. Transforming our already stylish TVs into a work of art, it truly is unlike anything you ve ever seen. Auto motion plus 120Hz Your action-packed sports and movies have never looked this real. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology virtually eliminates any motion blur and creates smooth transitions between frames. What s the secret? Auto Motion Plus calculates the image between frames and inserts it, creating a non-repetitive transition from one to the next. The result is a clearer picture you have to see to believe. 4ms Response Time An important feature for an LCD panel is the pixel response time. Response time refers to the amount of time it takes a pixel to refresh itself-to go from being active to being inactive, (ready to be re-activated). The lower the milliseconds, the faster the response time. A very fast 4 ms response time virtually eliminates any blurring and gives you smooth-motion action scenes. Instant access to news and more With just a push of a button you can access news, weather, sports and stock information. The InfoLink RSS feature gathers up-to-the-minute content from USA Today and displays it on your screen. Now you can always stay connected while watching TV anywhere in your home. 50,000:1 Contrast Ratio Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this LCD TV. Watch movies and shows come to life with enhanced details in very dark or bright scenes. Enjoy a more realistic, sharper picture quality that s sure to catch your eye. Ultra clear panel Your action-packed sports and movies have never looked this real. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology virtually eliminates any motion blur and creates smooth transitions between frames. What s the secret? Auto Motion Plus calculates the image between frames and inserts it, creating a non-repetitive transition from one to the next. The result is a clearer picture you have to see to believe. ENERGY STAR compliant By being ENERGY STAR compliant you are assured that your SAMSUNG model is helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency.

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Good LCD with a few quibbles

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Samsung 40" 1080p 120Hz Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

After months of research and evaluation, my decision came down to this TV or the 50" Samsung Plasma. In the end, with some reservation, I bought the LCD because:
* I didn't really want a 50" screen
* Still some internet posts complaining about screen problems on plasma...it just seems like the technology is fading, even though I'd preferred the screen.

So far I'm pretty happy with this LCD TV. A few quibbles (I'm using component cables):
* Even with the 120hz refresh rate, it seems TW Cable is only sending a 60hz signal. Not sure if this was money wasted over the 550 model...I guess it will depend on when TW Cable adds 120hz broadcasts. (Note: this might also be a shortcoming of the component cable. HDMI cables are on order and if those provide 120hz throughput, I'll update this review.)

* So at 60hz it can still be difficult to watch Law & Order, with all the camera movement. The TV CANNOT keep up when the whole screen moves. A character moving across a fixed background, no problem.

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Great picture quality

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Samsung 40" 1080p 120Hz Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

After having done much research and product comparisons, as well as going to stores and actually comparing the difference in picture quality between the different television set-ups. I came to purchase this TV through Amazon. I purchased it through here because I got it cheaper than I could find anywhere else and with free white glove delivery. I was in all honesty a bit skeptical about the delivery service at the time, but they showed up when scheduled to and helped me take the TV out of the box and place it where it needed to be. They also took the box away for me.

Picture quality:
Full HD is 1080p, which is this TV's native resolution. And let me tell you, the quality of the picture is obvious even for someone who does not care much about it, or just doesn't know much about it. My Dad was instantly impressed when he came to visit me (and he isn't one for technology). Also, the contrast ratio on this TV is just about as good as it gets without going to Plasma or the LCD technology

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which is backlit by LED's (but this is not popular at all). With the contrast ratio at 50,000:1 the blacks truly seem black and the color variance is something truly to behold.

What some people might consider cons, but I consider pros:
First of let's start with the "touch of color." What this does is create a clean, smooth finish infused with a hint of a translucent red around the edge of the TV instead of the standard "piano black." I personally like the slight variance in color. It gives a certain uniqueness with this specific design element that makes it stand out. However, some people might prefer the smooth "piano black" finish. What I recommend is going to a store and seeing the difference because no pictures online or in any magazine truly do it justice.

The glossy screen is another thing that some people are not a fan of. But, once again I like the appearance of it and after having viewed other TV's with the same contrast ratio and brightness, the glossy screen does seem to give the picture quality an edge. The colors seemed to appear more vibrant as well as the blacks seeming more black. However, I would not recommend putting this in a room that light is going to shine directly on it because there will be some screen glare. So, just be aware of that.

"Auto Motion Plus 120Hz" is something that I was not sure of even when purchasing this TV. I would say that I went with this to "future-proof" my television. All of the higher end LCD's have it now and it does definitely make a difference. It really does smooth out the image but it looks like something you have never seen before. It gives it an almost exactly true to life image. Some people refer to it as almost 3D. It is very good for watching sports. But, I'm not a huge fan of it for regular television or movies (I keep it set to low for these). This is once again one of those things that I would recommend trying in the store to see how you feel about.

The one thing on this TV that many people say is lacking is the speakers, and while I do agree they are not audiophile quality, they sound like any other TV speakers. If this is a big deal to you, I would check out the LN40A750 as it has a built in subwoofer to enhance sound quality. But, if you really want truly good sound, you must dish out the money for a home entertainment system with nice speakers. Simple as that.

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14 price(s) | 39 days ago at

awesome, and i like my things awesome

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This tv is simply awesome. I ordered it about a week and a half ago and was quite worried that I was going to have problems with the shipping cause of what other reviewers had said. so i placed the order, and less than a week later i saw on the tracking that they had tried to call me about delivery but i never got that call, so i called them up and they transfered me to the company that was actually delivering the tv to me. we scheduled a drop off between 9 and 1 the following day. i was up at 8 in anticipation of having my new tv and the delivery guy came at 9:20 and offered to unpack and test the tv which i declined. the set up was very easy. im glad there are 4 hdmi ports because i am already using 3 of them with my upconverting dvd player, hd/dvr and my xbox 360. the picture is incredible. after looking online at forums i found the calibration that was just right for all my different inputs and i could not be happier. i was worried that there was going to be nasty glare off

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