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Samsung Series 8 (A850/A860) 1080p LCD HDTV | LN46A850, LN46A860 for 46 inch | LN52A850,LN52A860 for 52 inch

Filed Under 46-inch, 52-inch, LN46A850, LN46A860, LN52A850, LN52A860, Samsung Series 8 1080p LCD HDTV

Samsung’s striking new 850 series offers all of the features of the 750 Series models in an incredibly thin, sleek package. Features of Series 8 are different from Touch of Color bezel (rose on A850 models and deep blue on the A860s), a second USB 2.0 connection and a longer 18 months warranty on the A860 models. This models are super slim (1.9-inch) makes easiest to wall mount yet and definitely the most attractive with the choice of rose or deep blue Touch of Color infused surrounding bezels.

Features of the Samsung Series 8 LCD HDTVs Include:

50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
Blazing 4ms response time
Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezelwith infused color creates an ultra-sleek shape and appearance
4 HDMI 1.3 ports
120Hz refresh rate with dejudder processing
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.
Built-in digital tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM)
Internal flash memory (1GB) with pre-loaded interactive content such as cooking recipes, children’s entertainment, HD artwork and more,
Super-Slim 1.9-inch depth
Native 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
Digital media playback – via USB and DLNA network sources (MP3 audio, JPEG photos, XviD and MPEG4 videos)
Better clear panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors
Hidden twin downward-firing 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.

InfoLink

Up-to-the-minute InfoLink RSS service is delivers content of weather, news, sports and stock information onscreen via adjustable overlays. The service requires an Internet connection.

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), a collaboration of the world’s leading consumer electronics, PC and mobile companies, created design guidelines for a new generation of DLNA products that can work together.

Video Processing

Video processing is handled by Samsung’s Digital Natural Image Engine (DNIe), 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and is augmented by both Auto Motion Plus 120Hz motion blur reduction technology dramatically reduces motion blur and judder effect when playing video sourced from 24 frames per second. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz interpolates and inserts an extra (mid) frame between frames to create smoother transitions of objects across the screen. Video with fast moving on-screen action, like sports broadcasts, looks much smoother.

Audio Features

TruSurround is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers.

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.

EnergyStar

Samsung’s Series 8 LCDs feature an Energy Saving Mode making the HDTV compliant with the latest EPA EnergyStar rating system. By selecting a low, medium, high, or auto setting, the HDTV’s backlight brightness is adjusted and power consumption is substantially decreased compared to similar 2007 models.