Samsung LN52A650 52-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
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Beautiful TV! From the picture to the bezel, just perfect
I’ve had LN52A650 since very early March. I’ve watched HD, SD and Blu-Ray and can not find a flaw. The 650 handles motion extremely well to where blurring and other artifacts are vitually non-existant. The AMP is a very cool feature that brings a realism to film making it seem more life-like, or as if it were originally shot on HD Video. Some have said this gives off a “soap opera” effect. I can see that description, but to me it makes film based DVD’s and movies look more like your watching a real-life play, viewing it through a window. It’s a very cool effect!
I understand people’s concern’s with the glossy screens found on plasma and some LCD’s. This screen is slightly less reflective than Samsung’s 71 series but can still be a problem for some. It would be nice if there was an easy solution for this but there’s not. Sony and other makers use a matte type of screen that certainly helps or eliminates the problem but introduces other negatives. I find colors and blacks just don’t “pop” on matte screens and tend to wash out more for off-angle viewing. The 650 has a picture with great depth and color from any angle, greatly adding to the immersion effect.
Much talk has been about the TOC bezel. I think Samsung has hit it out of the park with this. I absolutely love the red. I think it adds just a touch of class. It sets Samsung LN52A650 apart from all others(though the picture quality already does this) while still being very subtle and retaining the ability to blend in with any decor. Most people who’ve come to my home do not even notice the red until I point it out. I’m a little tired of every set looking the same with either a piano black bezel or flat black. This is a very welcome change.
I like many other suffered the shut-off issue. As has been mentioned it appears Samsung has fixed the issue with a firmware update. I’ve updated the FW and so far so good. It was annoying but not a huge deal to me. Samsung should be commended for how quickly they addressed the issue. I received several calls from upper level officials that were very concerned with my problem. I’ve never had this level of service from any other manufacturer. Well done Samsung! A side effect of the FW update is that the AMP processing received a boost. Before the FW update I usually had AMP on low at all times and would occasionally put it on High. Now, I still use it at the low setting most times but will put it on Medium occasionaly, and find the High setting a bit much for me. I can put it on High without most of the annoying artifacts people have desribed the 71 series has, which is nice, nut the actual effect is bit much for me.
Overall, this is best the LCD on the market. I can’t see Sony or any of the other manufactures making a better TV this year. They may match it perhaps, but certainly won’t surpass it. For those that were on the fence waiting to buy until the shut-off issue was fixed, your wait is over. Buy with complete confidence and enjoy one of the best TV’s out there!
Thoughts after 1 month use
When I purchased LN52A650 from Amazon.com I had already decided on this Samsung 52″ series and was trying to decide between the 650 and the 750. At the time there was a small price difference between the two on Amazon.com. I ended up choosing the 650 because I was placing the TV inside a nook that had limited space.
The 650 has a less bulky frame around the LCD screen and therefore it was only 50.2 inches wide (Amazon has the TV dimensions incorrectly listed as 52″ wide) as compared to the 750 which is 52″ wide. Both screens have the same display area, just a different width.
The other reason I chose the 650 is that it can swivel on the base, whereas the 750 is fixed on its base. Because I have placed the TV in a nook, this swivel feature has come in very handy as I have had to get behind the it several times to plug in cords, etc.
I have read a lot about screen reflection and was bracing myself for a potentially unpleasant experience during daytime viewing, especially since the room the TV is in has windows all the way across two walls and is full of sunlight daily. I’m happy to report that screen reflection is absolutely no problem. The TV I was replacing with the Samsung LCD was an older 32″ Panasonic Panablack analog TV with the glass screen, which had a lot of reflection. As a point of reference, the Samsung has about 20% of the screen reflection of my old TV (judging from when the TV is off). When the TV is on, the Samsung is about 5% of screen reflection from what I used to have with my old TV, which may be due to the incredible brightness of the display.
I’m the type of person who over-analyzes every major purchase in the hopes that I can avoid buyer’s remorse, if possible. I spent a number of months on this decision and I feel like I hit a home run with this purchase. Samsung has exceeded my expectations with this model and I have been very satisfied with the experience of buying a TV from Amazon.com.
My research concludes this is #1 - Auto-off Problem Resolved
I’ve been doing the research and visiting the brick and mortar locations and I’ve concluded the Samsung features are the best on the market currently. I’ve been concerned about the auto shut-off problem I’ve been reading. I called Samsung Customer Support and was told it is not an issue but they didn’t mention the firmware update which is indeed posted on their Web site today. Go to the Samsung Web site and look under “SUPPORT/NEWS & ALERTS” - A650 Series LCD TV Auto Off Firmware Update. A small number of Samsung A650 series LCD TVs turn off automatically. The following models are affected:
* LN40A650A1F
* LN46A650A1F
* LN52A650A1F
Samsung has released a firmware update that fixes the problem. If you have one of these models, Samsung recommends that you install this firmware update on your TV, even if you are not experiencing the auto off problem. If you have a USB memory drive, you can download the firmware from our website. For complete instructions on downloading and installing the firmware update, go to [...]. If you do not have a USB memory drive, Samsung can send you a drive containing the firmware. To have a copy of the firmware sent to you, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800-Samsung (1-800-726-7864). Have your model and serial numbers on hand when you call.
Wow - now that’s a picture !
I hesitated buying LN52A650 until I read that a firmware update fixed the shut-off issue. I bought mine today - hooked up a Samsung (DVD-HD860)unconverting DVD player (HDMI) and Wow. The DVD player is only a 1080i - I’m gonna get the 1080p version or wait for Blu-Ray (read below). The picture on Samsung LN52A650 is simply amazing. If you’re thinking about LN52A650, just do it. I’ve been researching and waiting for 3 months. Incredible PQ. HD channels look great and DVDs are fantastic. I’ll be getting a Blu-ray player as soon as the new versions come out later this summer (I hope).
I played a home movie DVD that I made and saw colors and detail I hadn’t seen in the same movie on another (DLP)TV/DVD player.
BTW, I called Samsung for the firmware update - the gal told me it would be harmful to my TV unless it had the shut-off problem and advised against it.
To say the least - I’m impressed. Strong buy recommendation here. I just hope my initial enthusiasm isn’t ruined by any problems down the road.
There is some glare from a large bay window on the wall perpendicular to the TV (if I’m watching TV, the window is on my right hand side) - but it’s not terrible when the TV is displaying something. If it’s blank, the darn thing almost looks like a mirror (during bright daylight).
Nice styling on the TV also. Comes with a cloth to keep the bezel clean and finger-print free.
Oh, and playing-back (JPEG) pictures using the built-in USB drive and slide-show with music - I’m seeing my high res photos jump-out at me. Wow.
Not sure what the Ethernet port is good for yet. Perhaps some future functionality. Can’t even use it for firmware upgrades I believe.
Good luck with your purchase decision. I’m very pleased so far with mine.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. I’ll be as honest and objective as I can. Heck, I’m an engineer - I can’t lie ! Wish they had a 58 inch model ( my DLP is a 61 inch and I’m trying to get used to a “smaller” screen now). I haven’t even played around with most of the settings ( AMP ? what’s that do? ) - but I’ll be experimenting over the next few days. My wife told me while I was raving about the golf on TV “Golf ALWAYS looks good on TV” - so I guess I need to see another sporting even with faster action to comment further 
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Two week update: Installed the firmware upgrade. Hasn’t shut-off since (yet).
The picture on LN52A650 is like looking thru a picture window at the image - sports or movies - incredible clarity and colors. I have not seen a better picture anywhere. What a great TV. Incredible detail and sharpness.
LN52A650 - absolutely great!!!
I just received it and got it set up with no problems. The delivery was great, so kudos to Amazon for doing that so smoothly and quickly. The TV itself has been great and the color is superb. It was easy to get going with it and have it learn the new channels. My suggestion is not to just fumble around and try to figure things out, but to go through the quick setup guide the provide. That will answer most of the questions you have on how to hook something up. I just hooked up my Wii system to it, and I must say that the colors are spectacular. My only problem with the system is that it looks so good that I tend to just sit and watch TV because it looks so good. The only nitpick I might have is it would be good if Samsung also put a small section in the quick setup guide on hooking up a game system, since they address just about every other possibility. Other than that, no complaints at all. Plus, the TV just by itself looks great; very nice job by Samsung. Overall, very happy and would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in a great TV at a cost that won’t bankrupt you.
Product 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
- 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
- New — InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port
- New — 4 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models
- 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
- Automotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation technology provides smoother motion
- 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment
- Better clear panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors
- Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio
- Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp (CCFL) and Wide Color Enhancer technology offer a wider color range
- 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
What’s New?
Series 6
- 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 25,000:1 on 2007 models
- Blazing 4ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
- Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel with infused color creates an ultra-sleek shape and appearance
- InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port
- 4 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models
- Sports and Game modes boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems
- 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.
- Compatible with Samsung’s Home Digital Media Adapter (sold separately) for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia
Series 7 Step-Up Features
- 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-Compatible: for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers
Features Overview
- Full 1080p HD
- Automotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation technology provides smoother motion
- 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment
- Better clear panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors
- Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio
- Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp (CCFL) and Wide Color Enhancer technology offer a wider color range
- 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.
Sizes
- Series 6 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 19-inch, 22-inch, 32-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models (model numbers LN19A650A, LN22A650A, LN32A650A, LN40A650T, LN46A650T, LN46A650T and LN52A650T).
- Series 7 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch (model numbers LN40A750T, LN46A750T and LN52A750T)
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