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| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
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Avg. Customer Rating:  479 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 46
Shipping Weight (lbs): 49.2
Dimensions (in): 44.5 x 3.7 x 28.1
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: LN46A650
Model: LN46A650
UPC: 036725228214
EAN: 0036725228214
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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 Problem Fixed! April 16, 2008
22 out of 24 found this review helpful
Just as an FYI, Samsung has issued a firmware update that is available via their home website that fixes the off/on issue mentioned in another review. I have been using this TV for over two weeks now, since the update which was released on 4/9/08, I have had ZERO issues with this unit. The picture is FANTASTIC, probably the most clear HDTV that I have seen on the market to date. The 120 Hz makes the biggest difference of all. Don't get me wrong, I have been a faithful fan of SONY for years and I never thought anyone would be able to match the performance of their HDTV products or steer me away from being a faithful customer. My brother even purchased the XBR5 series of the 46 inch and is NOW looking to sell it so that he can switch to the Samsung LN46A650.
2 years ago there would have been no choice for me between the two, but now I can see that Samsung is finally giving Sony a run for their money. Hands down, for now anyway, Samsung is clearly the best choice to go with when it comes to an LCD HDTV of this size.
 BEST TV EVER - WORST as A COMPUTER MONITOR June 12, 2008
21 out of 99 found this review helpful
Samsung LN46A650 46-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
Its been 2 weeks since I recieved this TV. This Samsung LN46A650 replaced my 42" Westinghouse monitor which I took to my office.
For its MAIN intended use as a TV . . . its superb. HDTV broadcast over cable is beautiful and Blue Ray play back is just STUNNING ! Compared to my Westinghouse, the black level performance is breathtakingly better. I've only had this unit for 2 weeks so I have not explored everything to the n-th degree. I use this TV for my work almost 50% of the time. This TV is used as a computer monitor for CAD drafting (AutoCad).
IF . . . your use is 95% as a TV for movies and cable/satellite broadcast, you can't ask for a better TV. 4-1/2 STAR RATiNG AS A TV !
CONS (USING AS A TV) :
--> ONLY 3 CUSTOM SETTING - If you are picky about PICTURE SETTINGS for different INPUTS, this TV DOES NOT allow a specific setting for each input. I am used to being able to have specific setting for Cable, DVD/Blue Ray, Game and PC inputs. There are 3 PICTURE MODES, "Dynamic", "Standard" and "Movie". You do your specific tweaking for each mode THEN apply the "Mode" of choice to each input. So far I have my Blue Ray connected to "HDMI 1" and my HD cable to "Component" and I was able to tweak to my heart's desire for both inputs. BUT . . . (continued below in "used as computer monitor")
--> PIP IS ONLY FOR THE STANDARD DEFINITION "ANTENNA/CABLE" INPUT : Only the analog input can be over-layed on the main picture. YOU CAN NOT DISPLAY ANY COMPONENT, HDMI OR PC INPUT AS PIP SOURCE . . . AND YOU CAN NOT SWAP PIP AND MAIN SCREEN. I spent how much? . . . and I can't have an HD PIP while working on my computer ?? DISAPPOINTED !!
--> NO PIP BUTTON ON THE REMOTE : The only way to turn on the PIP is to go through the MAIN MENU . . . very cumbersome.
--> WORST DESIGNED REMOTE I'VE EVER USED - I hate it and so does everyone else.
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CONS (USING TV AS A COMPUTER MONITOR) : MY REASON for a 1 STAR RATING OVERALL
-->> NOT ALL ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS WORK WITH ALL "MODES" OR "INPUTS" - I connected my laptop (DVI output via DVI-to-HDMI cable) to the HDMI 2. I have my video card to output at 1920x1080, the same setting I used for my Westinghouse. FIRST IMPRESSION IS "WOW ITS FUZZY" AND IT DOES NOT FILL THE SCREEN. THERE IS A BLACK BAND OF BOUT AN INCH ALL AROUND THE FULL SIZE WINDOW !! Ok, it needs to be tweaked. So I selected "Standard" mode BUT much to my surprise some settings were "greyed out" and not accessible. I can't change the "sharpness" setting for use as a computer monitor through either the HDMI 2 or the PC input using the VGA cable!! ITS STUCK AT 50 IN THE RANGE OF 0 to 100 AND CAN'T BE ADJUSTED !!! I NEED TO SET IT TO 100.
-->> SINGLE LINE COLOR FOR CAD SOFTWARE IS IMPROPERLY DISPLAYED - AutoCad using 256 color palette displayed on a black backgroud displays wrong color vertically and diagonally. The correct color is displayed only when its perfectly horizontal. The way my AutoCad is set up, plotted line width is dependant on the color. EACH OF MY MAIN COLOR HAS 3 DIFFERENT SHADES DENOTING 3 DIFFERENT LINE WITDH OR SCREENING WHEN PLOTTED. THESE SHADES ARE NOT DISTINGUISHABLE. This may be a problem of vertical and horizontal sync frequency BUT THERE ARE NO ADJUSTMENTS AVAILABLE to correct the problem. I've tried everything on the video card but can't get rid of this problem. I'm going to contact Samsung for a specific driver for the 650 series LCD (IF THEY HAVE ONE) to see if that would fix it. The TV is recieving 1920x1080 but does not fill the screen. It measures about 43" viewable area.
-->> FONTS IN INTERNET PAGES AND WORD PROCESSOR IS FUZZY : I thought it was just a problem with AutoCad but ALL software windows displayed as "graphics" is fuzzy. The only thing that looks DECENT are photos and 3D renderings.
CONCLUSION :
This TV IS SUPERB, as a TV . . . no questions about that. But . . . IT FAILS MISERABLY AS A COMPUTER MONITOR. My inferior Westinghouse runs circles around this Samsung when used as a COMPUTER MONITOR. It might be the combination of my video card and this TV, but I doubt it. If you intend to use this TV as a computer monitor more than ocaisionally, YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED.
With my old Westinghouse, I just plugged in the DVI out from my computer and it displayed the image full screen with accurate color. A little tweak on "brightness", "contrast", "backlight" and "hue" and it looked just as sharp as my LCD monitor on my laptop. . . NO MATTER WHAT SOFTWARE I RAN.
I had expected THIS SAMSUNG TV to be at least equal to the Westinghouse as a computer monitor. I WAS WRONG AND DISAPPOINTED. Take your laptop to a local store and try it out FIRST. . . then buy from Amazon at a better price. AS A COMPUTER MONITOR FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN E-MAIL AND WORD PROCESSING, THIS UNIT IS NEARLY UNUSABLE.
My first 1080p set and biggest purchase from Amazon, a fantastic experience June 22, 2008
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
Delievery from CEVA/Eagle was quick and even thought I had a 2 hour delivery window the driver called the night before and said he'd call 15 minutes before delivery so I didn't have to wait around and miss work. The picture is fantasic, I'm still fooling around with settings but it looks great no matter how I mess it up! ;-P
The blu-ray picture is fantastic and 1080i HD cable telecasts look great as well.
Another great thing is Amazon's 30 day price guarantee. I've called in twice after price drops and gotten two sizable refunds in the two weeks since it was shipped.
I like the higher level of contrast this model has over the 550 model so I'm glad I got this 650 model but the other touted difference between the models is confusing/disappointing and that's the 120hz feature. I've tried numerous ways viewing different sources with all sorts of settings and I can't see much, if any, difference with the 120hz turned on or off. I don't even see a difference when the demo function is running and you're supposedly seeing 120hz on the left and 60hz on the right. There might be the slightest difference but I might just be thinking that because I've been told there should be. So I'm not disappointed I got this one instead of the 550 because the higher contrast makes the blacks very deep but don't let the 120hz be the decisive factor in whether you get this set.
Absolutely AMAZING!!! May 16, 2008
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Just set this up. CEVA Delivery was wonderful. I worried about having a high priced item like this delivered, but it is very well packaged and arrived perfect! We just threw in the movie "Cars"--not even in high def and we are blown away!!! What an incredible picture. I read other reviews about glare, but this is right next to an open window on a sunny day and there is NO glare! The colors are fantastic. I am so, so glad my husband talked me into the extra 400 bucks to get the 650 series. SO worth it for the 120hz, and the red touch of color is beautiful. I couldn't be happier!!!! What a bargain, too. Free shipping, no tax, and priced 700 less than B--- B--.
Great HDTV - very happy with this purchase! July 28, 2008
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I purchased this TV last week. Although I have only used it for one week, it is a night-and-day difference from my smaller 32" LG HDTV I purchased in 2006. This TV really lives up to the reviews I found on the net. The picture is simply stunning...
Deep blacks - this LCD rivals plasmas for its black levels. Black levels are extremely important in an HD set, arguably one the most important features in determining its overall picture quality. This thing puts out absolutely gorgeous black levels, very deep and "inky". My old set had very poor black levels, never really going below a dark grey color. As soon as I powered this Samsung set on, the difference (even right out of the box at factory settings) was drastic. The 50,000:1 contrast ratio and 4ms response times add to the quality as well. For a nice review detailing the picture, Google for CNET's review of the LN52A650 (the 52" version, same TV). They called the picture one of the best LCDs they have ever reviewed.
The 120hz mode works well, if you like the effect. Personally, I do not like it at all. It detracts from the film feel of a movie, and feels fake and processed. When watching Discovery HD, HD sports or something like that, I could see how you may want to use it, but I prefer watching HD content as delivered.
I have it paired with both a Toshiba HD-DVD player as well as a PS3. Both pictures are just phenomenal, especially the PS3. The 1080p resolution, combined with the 1080p/24 mode the PS3 outputs, is striking (yes, this TV does 1080p/24, Google it to learn more about why 1080p/24 is important).
Overall, I cannot say that I have found much wrong with this TV. During high motion camera pans or intense action I have notices some very minor "judder", but nothing that would prevent me from recommending this TV to everyone.
As other reviewers have stated, this TV does have a red tint around the bezel (dubbed "Touch of Color" by Samsung). I worried about this initially, as I prefer a single, black color to a bezel. Don't let it fool you, the red is VERY subdued in the frame, really just more of a highlight than anything (and only apparent if you are looking for it, or if the light hits it just right). I think it does make the TV look distinguished, and is something I started liking about 5 minutes after I saw it. The best way to sum up the color is like a very, very deep red wine in a clear wine glass. It looks black for the most part, with just a tinge of red when viewed at the right angle. Being a wine fan (especially reds!) this makes it even more pleasing
The sound is standard for an HDTV. If you are watching TV, it works just fine. Not the best sound from a TV, but nothing bad either. Let's be honest - the sound is not why you would buy this set anyways. Hook it up to a 5.1 receiver to match the great picture.
The price has come down on this model considerably, with the announcement of Samsung's new line of HDTVs. If you are trying to decide between this model and the a750, go for this one. The 750 has the same specs, with more built in networking potential, recipes, etc. Personally, I think those are just overkill and not needed anyways. This TV does have an Ethernet port for getting live information from the Internet, though I haven't even tried it out, and may never.
This set is just a pleasure to watch and you can configure it all day long. Some sets suffer from being too "basic" when it comes to customizing the picture (brightness, contrast, color and not much else). Not this one. You can really tweak it all you want and change the picture to suit your palate. I REALLY like the amount of choices you have when being able to adjust the picture.
The remote does look kind of "kiddy" looking, but if you have a universal remote, you won't use it anyways. The remote is never a deal breaker for me on TVs, and this one is no exception. Some don't like the scroll wheel, which I can understand, but even if you don't want to use the scroll, it still functions like a standard remote by pressing up, down, left, right on the wheel anyways.
As for connections, my old TV had two HDMI ports, which is just not enough. This baby had 4 HDMI ports, 2 component inputs, VGA (for computer connections), a USB port, and Ethernet port - everything you'd need to connect it to pretty much anything you want.
So overall, this TV has exceeded my expectations. The picture quality looked even better at home than in the store. If you are in the market for an HDTV that is a joy to watch, look no further. I recommend this set highly. I hope you will too!
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