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Date: 2009-05-29 Another great Samsung TV I have two Samsung TV's (a 61" DLP and a 27" LCD for the kitchen) and ordered this TV for a friend as he didn't have an Amazon account and isn't computer savvy. I then set it up for him using some default settings I gleaned from the great avsforums.com website. All I can say is, wow, this is just a great TV. I can't imagine a LCD TV looking any better. The TV was delivered to my house and arrived in perfect condition and several days ahead of schedule. The shipping company contacted me several hours prior to delivery, couldn't have gone better in that respect. I also know a couple of other friends who have this same TV and they love it too. I'm going to be getting one for my bedroom in a few months, when we're done with a kitchen/master BR/master bath remodel. Highly recommended. Date: 2009-05-28 Outstanding in just about all aspects I purchased the LN46A650 in December 08 and it is my first flat panel television. I currently have an aging Pioneer Elite RPTV in the den/home theater so this Samsung is for the kitchen/family room. Delivery: Overall delivery was very good and set up was ok, although the delivery man told my wife he could not connect it to our cable (Fios HD), only to an antenna. Since I don't have an antenna he turned it on to static and was then satisfied it was working and left. Initial Impression: When I got home and connected it to the Fios box with HDMI my wife's first words were that it just looks so much more high def than our Pioneer HDTV and I agreed. Physical: I was initially very worried about the red touch of color, but it really is barely noticeable unless there is a back light or a lot of light in the room. The TV is not too heavy and overall has a very attractive sleek look. It does collect dust on the bezel and stand especially, so dust often. Interface/Controls: The menu system looks very nice and there are an extensive set of controls, but the response could be faster. The remote control has an innovative scroll wheel, but the response is too slow to make it practical. There are also some controls that would be very nice to have quick access to, such as the AMP function and backlight. Ideally you should be able to save different custom settings and then toggle between them such as for daytime, low light, or sports. You can switch between Dynamic, Standard and Movie, but since only Movie lets you get accurate calibration, it's not as useful as letting you save any custom settings as a preset. The TV is slow to start up and lock onto the HDMI signal - not really a big deal. Performance: I adjusted the TV using values published on CNET and other sites with some minor tweaking. I am versed on calibrating TVs although I do not have test equipment. From a straight on viewing angle the black level is very good and the contrast is outstanding. The black level actually looks even better during the day when there is more light in the room - looking as dark as the bezel. In low light the blacks are not as dark as they could be, but better than almost all other LCDs. The colors are also very accurate and high definition signals really look amazing. I believe that the type of screen helps with the contrast and black level, but it is reflective. However, even in my heavily windowed great room in the day the reflections are not that noticeable when watching. Standard definition looks pretty good given the limitations of SD and the incoming signal. The AMP function does its job and I don't see any noticeable artifacts, but it does cause the soap opera effect, making things look like video instead of film. I usually turn it off except for sports on occasion. One thing I noticed was some scrolling text is sometimes jerky, but that can be resolved using the Film mode setting of Auto 2. Negatives: The only real disappointment I have is with the viewing angle. The picture, while amazing from straight on, starts to degrade even 15-20 degrees off center. The black level rises and the contrast drops so the picture looks like there is a haze over it. I am very suprised about the many reviews here that say the viewing angle is outstanding and there is no loss in picture quality from the sides. While you can still see the picture from even very sharp angles the picture gets considerably washed out. Others who have posted otherwise must not be very critical in their viewing. Wish List: This is an outstanding TV. There are only a couple requests I have to make it just about perfect: - Better viewing angle without loss of black and contrast - Light sensor to adjust the backlight based on the ambient room light - Ability to preset any configuration and easily switch between them - Direct buttons for adjusting backlight and AMP settings - Even better black levels - Less reflective screen - No touch of color - or the new gray one. Date: 2009-05-27 Samsung LN46A650 Given an HD input source (i.e., HD cable or DVD/Blue-Ray) the monitor will produce very sharp pictures. Watching standard definition programs, however, is a bit disappointing. Standard def video images appear blurred and there is visible pixelation. The remote control is easy to use with large buttons and a relatively intuitive layout. Note: the Closed Caption button will only work if the TV is connected to your cable box via the "Antenna" input jack. If you are connecting to your cable system via the component or HDMI jacks, then Closed Captioning can only be activated via the cable provider's remote control unit. Due to the many connection options provided with this unit, I had to contact Samsung technical support to get a better understanding of the various inputs for antenna, component and HDMI connections. Date: 2009-05-27 We all know its the best TV Its difficult to say anymore over the 800+ fav reviews. But yes, I read most of them, did a lot of research before buying, and finally settled on this TV. It is the best for the money and probably produces a better image than even more expensive models. Standard TV is great, bluray is excellent - all is mind blowing. Just buy this TV at the best price you can find - stop waiting for better TVs. You will not regret it. Date: 2009-05-26 For the Money, the absolute best product on the market My new Samsung is an outstanding addition to my home entertainment system. The piece is ready for whatever 'upgrades' come our way for the next few years so no buyer's remorse or feelings of anxiety about the item being obsolete in a few months. The color is amazing, ease of use terific, but I just wish I could figure out how to make it stop playing the little jingle everytime you turn it on. For LCD technology, this has got to be the best picture, quality, and value money can buy. And the TOC, or that little touch of red around the cabinet; well I thought that was silly and useless and it did not play a factor in my decision to purchase; but wow does it look fantastic! That bit of color takes the edge off of what would be a big black shiny electronic inside a beautiful antique cathedral amoire. The red actually helps the transition from old world to modern and makes the tv feel more like a piece of furniture instead of a space age portal. Well done, Samsung! * Price is subject to change. |
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