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

Get innovative HD design and performance on a brilliant 52-inch LCD screen. The Samsung 52" LCD HDTV has superior picture quality with a unique bezel design. The Touch of Color accents the top and bottom edges of the bezel with a unique amber tone. Full 1080p HD resolution and 50,000:1 dynamic-contrast ratio offer stunning image detail and vivid colors. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz and Ultra Clear Panel technology work together to offer the smoothest motion and boldest bright and dark tones. CCFL?Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp - Provides colors in your picture that were not available before Fast 4ms response time minimizes blurring of moving video Widescreen NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM Ultra clear panel enhances contrast and reduces reflection Viewing Angle - 178 x 178 Degrees DNIe (Digital Natural Image Engine) delivers a crisp, lifelike picture that is closer to film Auto volume leveler Audio amplifier - Watts per channel - 10 Watts x 2 channels to bottom downfiring speakers SRS TruSurround XT sound delivers virtual surround using built-in speakers 4 HDMI, 2 Component video, RF antenna inputs S-video, A/V, PC inputs Hook up your MP3 player or digital camera via the Wiselink USB 2.0 connection Headphone output HDMI-CEC allows peripherals to be controlled by remote control Stereo broadcast reception (MTS & SAP) with 181 channels Picture-in-Picture V-Chip Auto wall mount compatible - 3-dimensional operation via TV's control Swivel stand Wheel key remote control English, Spanish & French on-screen displays Variable sleep timer Dimensions - without stand - 50.2 x 31.7 x 4.1; with stand - 50.2 x 34.1 x 12.8 Weight - without stand - 64.6 lbs.; with stand - 76.7lbs.

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. Key Features New -- 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 25,000:1 on 2007 models (Learn more) New -- Blazing 4ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal New -- Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel with infused color creates an ultra-sleek shape and appearance (Learn more) New -- InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port (Learn more) New -- 4 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models (Learn more) New -- Sports and Game modes boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems New -- 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. New -- Compatible with Samsung's Home Digital Media Adapter (sold separately) for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia 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. Step-Up Features Series 7: 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-Compatibility for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers (Learn more) Series 8: super-slim 1.9-inch thick profile Comparison of Features for various Samsung LCD HDTV models What size TV should you get? Learn More 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 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 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. 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 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, 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. Digital Natural Image Engine DNIe™ The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine. This exclusive Samsung technology dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, white balance and reduces. 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. Connectivity 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 Super Patterned Vertical Alignment 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? 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 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 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 Series 8: super-slim 1.9-inch thick profile Series 9 Adds Look at Series 8 LCD HDTVs Coming Late 2009

as I usually do when I make a major purchase, I researched LCDs on Consumer Reports and this was rated the highest (82/100). It really does have the best picture on the market. We also later bought a Samsung blu-ray player and love the Anynet feature which automatically finds the player among all your components. It took a few days to hook up with the local shipper in Miami and a long day waiting around for them to deliver. Other than that we're very satisfied.

The Samsung LN52A650 TV is the greatest. Clear pictures, GREAT action views and fantastic picture size.

This was my first Amazon purchase over $200, and I couldn't be more satisfied. I researched for several months like many others, to learn as much as I could about the current specs and to see all the different models in person. I haven't owned a new tv since the 19" back in high school a decade ago (roommates won out), so I wanted something that would handle movies/computing/gaming for some time to come. I also knew that my father, who was shopping for his first HDTV, would more than likely go with my decision as well. We picked his up Christmas Eve from Best Buy, along with the 32" Whalen corner stand. Unpacking and setup was easy enough, you simply pull out the two plastic retainers and the box lifts off. Cable coax directly from the wall, or hdmi from the cable box both have a great picture, no issues with cable box compatibility with Time Warner. I ordered mine from Amazon on Dec. 26, and Pilot delivered it in a pickup truck on Dec. 31st, just in time to watch the Huskers beat Clemson the next day. Pilot probably did a better job than if I would have bought it from a retailer, as the box wasn't bent or gouged anywhere. I also didn't see any dead pixels or any other flaws in either of the 650's we bought this Christmas. For a stand I chose the Whalen BBL44BP from Best Buy, since Amazon didn't carry it, which is a 44" wide base with chrome reclining legs and black tempered glass. The picture is incredible, and the tv itself is well made and looks great. It's not facing any windows in my house, so the glare is a non-issue. It did take me a little while to realize there are no buttons on the tv, instead in the lower right hand corner there is a touch sensitive pad for power/volume/channels. It will leave fingerprints using them, but they work fine. Hooking up to the xbox360 via the component cables will give 1080p output, contrary to some of the rumors that you absolutely have to have the xbox hdmi cable to get above 1080i. I have the optical audio from both the tv and the xbox running to a Yamaha receiver. Connecting to the computer via a standard VGA cable works great, and is perfectly readable from 8ft back at 1360x768 (slightly wider resolution than a standard widescreen monitor, which I normally ran at 1280x768 or 1440x900). The backlight and brightness settings were a little brighter than they needed to be across the board, so after some minor changes everything looks great. The built in speakers are small, and sound as generic as I expected. They work fine for normal low to mid volume purposes, but lack the bass and midrange for movies or games. Not a big deal to me, so I normally turn them off or all the way down to let the receiver do the work. Other tv functions include the ability to connect directly to a LAN for software upgrades, InfoLink news and weather, which is kind of nice, but a little redundant as it's already hooked to a computer. Same with the Wiselink USB port, which lets you plug in any usb music or picture storage device and browse through pictures or play mp3's. I also haven't spent much time with the Automotion settings, or had anything that would output at 120hz to justify that aspect of the 650 over the 550. It did seem to help the clarity during standard dvd playback, when the background and foreground were moving at different speeds. Otherwise, I assume it's something that will be taken advantage of more in the future, or with a bluray player to eliminate the 3:2 pulldown inherent in 24fps film. I compared this tv with several Sony's, and the LG70, before deciding on Samsung. The 750 series' extra software, and the 850's slimmer profile weren't worth the extra money, in my opinion. Assuming that I don't run into any unforeseen repairs, this seems to be an outstanding tv that I look forward to keeping for quite a while.

Excellent set, works beautifully and as expected. The two-man "white glove" delivery from Pilot was a one-man "dirty shoe" delivery, however. The lone delivery man showed up 15 minutes before the scheduled "noon to four" delivery and did not call ahead 30 minutes in advance, saying that he was "in the area anyway" as an excuse. Luckily, I was ready for him. He smelled heavily of cigarette smoke and left dirty footprints on my carpet that I will have to clean, and I need to air out the house in winter to get rid of the smell. While I respect that he was willing to take the TV to our upstairs theater room on his own, I decided to help him carry it up so that the TV wouldn't be damaged on the way, or that he'd give up and I'd have a half-delivered TV on my stairs. Pilot really needs to send two people to fulfill the "Amazon room of choice two man delivery" as listed on the work order. TV gets a 5; delivery gets a 1. Amazon needs a new freight company that takes customer service seriously and respects the cleanliness of customer homes.

The TV: unbelievable! Coupled with HD channels, it totally changed my TV viewing experience. I spent so much time watching it, so much so that one of my new year resolution is, guess what, to watch less TV. Amazon: always delivers. Great buying experience. Delivery: Pretty good.