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Samsung LN46A650 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
Buy New: See price in cart
Rating:  157 reviews
Sales Rank: 53
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 46
Shipping Weight (lbs): 49.2
Dimensions (in): 44.5 x 3.7 x 28.1
MPN: LN46A650
Model: LN46A650
UPC: 036725228214
EAN: 0036725228214
ASIN: B001413D94
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Touch of Color Bezel | | • | Full HD 1080p Resolution | | • | 120Hz Auto Motion Plus | | • | 4 HDMI Inputs | | • | Super Clear Panel |
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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) *
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.  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)
- Comparison of Features for various Samsung LCD HDTV models
- What size TV should you get?
Learn More
 | 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. |
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 | 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. |
 | 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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| 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.
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 | 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.
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 | 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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 | 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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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. |  |  |  |  |
| 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
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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.
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| Samsung's Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (SPVA) panel provides a 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes |
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.
| 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
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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 152 more reviews...
Everything I Expected July 25, 2008
Go Cubs Go (Naperville, IL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Researched for almost a year. I have a Panasonic ED Plasma from three years ago....that I paid 2300 for. I just wanted to upgrade to 1080, better pic etc. It came down to this and Panasonic TH-42PZ85U. Last minute measuring of my entertainment center made the choice easier as the panaconic was about 1" too big. HDMI picture is awesome. Sound from the TV is even pretty good. Better through DTS but pretty good. Amazon service was very good. A little fuzzy on some regular def channels, but I rarely watch those. Sooner or later those will turn to Hi def anyway.
Pic in Pic....is there a swap function? I don't think there is. If so, can someone please advise? I can't figure it out.
Also...is there an on/off switch on the TV itself? Please advise if there is. Can't find that either.
People complain about the remote....It is fine....I think people just need something to complain about. Now that I have all the settings done, I just use the Comcast remote anyway
Very happy. The red is no big deal either. I actually think it looks kind of cool.
Another Fast Delivery July 25, 2008
dfarr (NE PA)
Like many of you I've read all the great reviews about this set and decided to pull the trigger when I saw the $1699 price.(which has since raised) Everything about the quality of the LN46A650 has already been said but the quality of the delivery service seems to get mixed reviews.
I ordered my set on Sunday morning and it was delivered at noon on Wednesday. It was in perfect condition and actually delivered by an agent apparently contracted by CEVA. The driver was very pleasant and polite and stayed until I was happy that there were no problems with the set.
Although very fast, the delivery didn't come without some major confusion from CEVA.
CEVA seems to have some real issues knowing exactly where their items are. After reading about all the issues with CEVA on the Amazon forums I took the advice from those posts and called CEVA to set up my delivery rather than waiting for them to call me. I called them on Tuesday when I saw their tracking showed my set was in Philadelphia which is their closest terminal to my house. They set me up for Wednesday delivery. Late Wednesday morning I called to confirm delivery and was told that someone must have made a mistake and that my set was in Columbus Ohio. They then offered to set me up for Friday delivery.
Within the hour I got a call from the delivery agent and was told they had my set on their truck and were on their way to deliver it.(now I was really confused)I asked them to have their driver call me so I could arrange to meet him. The truck showed up and miraculously had my TV that CEVA thought was still in Ohio.
It gets better.....Later that evening I got a call from another driver that said he was going to deliver my TV tomorrow and wanted directions to my house.
Bottom line....keep an eye on the CEVA tracking system and call to set up and confirm your delivery. If they seem confused or give you questionable information make sure you question it or call again and ask someone else. It seems their system works....they just don't know it.
The set is awesome and the price here on Amazon is the best you'll find. As it turned out, even with the confusion I was thrilled with the fast delivery and ease of this purchase!
Delivery was Excellent!!! July 25, 2008
Mini Cooper (Sierra Madre, Ca. USA)
I was so very impressed with my delivery today of my 46" Samsung TV by CEVA that I wanted to let others know that it works. The set was in its original packaging (which I have saved) by two guys who knew what they were doing. It was a "white glove" delivery all the way. Buying on-line saved me $500 and included free shipping. If I had purchased this TV from a "brick & mortar" store such as Sears it would have cost me an additional $65.00 for delivery. Delivery was expedient with the set arriving within a 2-day period of time. I checked the software update as per the directions from the Amazon discussions and found that my set has updated software. As soon as I have it cable-ready I will write another review. By the way, I also purchased the Logitech Harmony 520 remote control as per the Amazon discussion group and I found it easy to program and have ready for my TV and DVD player. Life is good!!! Amazon can be proud of the services I have gotten use to. A " brick& mortar" store could not have done any better on the service. Service was A+.
Great TV! Great Price! July 24, 2008
SS
I bought this TV for my parents and they love it. The 650 series Samsung has all the great features you could want in a TV and Amazon had a great deal on the price.
The picture quality is crystal clear even in a well lit room and the 4 HDMI ports ensure that all our equipment is hooked up with the highest possible data integrity. The 120Hz refresh rate vs 60Hz may not sound that impressive, but the visual difference is astounding. Since I bought it, I have already recommended this TV and other TVs in the Samsung 650 series to friends and coworkers.
Samsung LN46A650 46-Inch HDTV July 23, 2008
Anthony Riggs
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic HDTV. I spent many weeks pouring over reviews and going to the local electronics store before settling on this unit. The picture is GREAT and the sound is very good as well. It has lots of features and options that the general user will not need but for the money this is a super set.
I have a Toshiba 56" DLP that doesn't have the 1080P or the 120Hz and although it is a nice set it doesn't compare to the Samsung. On sports with the 120Hz is were I can tell a big difference as the Toshiba has a trailing effect to a lot of the fast motion were the Samsung doesn't.
My recommendation--- if your looking for a 46inch top of the line LCD HDTV for a good price then this is it.
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