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.
TV is heading toward high-definition and, although initial HDTV broadcasts are 720p and 1080i resolutions, Blu-Ray and newer broadcast capabilities are geared for 1080p standards. That’s 1920×1080 screen resolution! The Samsung LN40A650 incorporates current and advanced technologies to deliver optimal images for home enjoyment - from TV to Video to Games to browsing the Internet. Hook-up an optional surround-sound system and you’ve got a superb home-theater experience. This TV represents the latest advances in what HDTV will be. If you’re aiming for a superior 40″ LCD TV, the LN40A650 from Samsung is a class leader. 4-millisecond pixel response time for fast-action video and optimal game display Up to 50,000 - 1 dynamic-contrast ratio 1-tuner picture-in-picture Down-firing stereo speakers (10 watts x 2) for virtual surround effect (optional purchase of a 5.1 surround sound home-theater system suggested) Backlit multibrand remote control Anynet+ simplifies remote control for compatible Samsung components connected through HDMI-CEC 7 A/V inputs, including - 1 composite video (side), 1 S-video (side), 2 component video (accepts signals up to 720p/1080i), 4 HDMI v1.3 (3 rear, 1 side) ? accepts signals up to 1080p (60Hz, 24Hz); PC input - analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin); RF input for antenna/cable signals Ethernet port with Infolink RSS feeds Optical digital audio output for Dolby Digital surround USB 2.0 port for digital photo or MP3 playback Unit Dimensions - 39-3/8W x 25-1/8H x 3-1/2D (27-1/2H x 11-7/8D on stand); Weight - 44.5 lbs. with stand; 37.5 lbs. without stand
Series 6
- 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 25,000:1 on 2007 models (Learn more)
- 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 (Learn more)
- InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port (Learn more)
- 4 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models (Learn more)
- 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 multimediaSamsung’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.
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.
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.
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.
Great product and great Amazon customer service!!!
This is a great TV for the price you pay. The picture quality is amazing. I have it connected to a Comcast HD cable box and the HD channels and On Demand HD is very good. I recently added a Blue Ray disc player and the true 1080p really shows off what this set can do.
It has lots of inputs (3 HDMI) as well as composite and PC inputs as well. The speakers could be a tad better but are fine for TV and sporting events. I would add a set of 5.1 surround sound speakers which really make a difference with my BlueRay and Playstation 3 games. Wait till you see Planet Earth on BlueRay on this set. Some of the images are so clear they look almost holographic.
Don't be afraid to order this and have it delivered. the delivery company, CEVA, was very good to work with. I live in a small town in western PA and had no problem with them delivering this to me. MAKE SURE you give them cell phone numbers as well as your home phone. The driver really relied on communicating via cell once he left the dispatch center for delivery. Did exactly as Amazon claimed. Delivered it, carried it in, unpacked it, placed it on my TV stand, even thought to put an old sheet I had under the box so dirt didn't get on our carpet. Turned it on and made sure everything worked OK and offered to take the box and packing away with him. You won't get that from UPS or FedX. DO NOT SEND BOX BACK WITH DRIVER! See below
When I first ordered this from Amazon I was worried about ordering on line so I called their customer service and inquired about "what if something goes wrong?" They assured me that if something happened after the driver left within 30 day they would ship me a new TV and take back the damaged one. GUESS WHAT? It happened. About a week in the sound started cutting out on it and after a couple of times I called Samsung and they were very good about offering to send someone to my home to check it out but I thought I would give Amazon's customer service a chance first. I explained to them the situation and asked that they make good on their offer to send a new one. NO PROBLEM. Shipped out a new one that day, arrived in 5 days, CEVA boxed up the old one, same driver set up new one and I have had no problems since. I figured I saved about 0 over what I could have bought it for at Best Buy. I would have had to haul it myself and doubt my customer service experience would have been as good when something went wrong. Hope this helps some of you that are considering buying this model on line. If so I highly recommend Amazon.
Samsung LN40A650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
The TV arrived when scheduled. As a newcomer to the world of High Definition, it took a bit to figure out the settings and connections of the HDMI cable.
So far the TV has produced flawlessly and the picture is even better than I had anticipated. After all the time spent resarching TVs I can't imagine I could have made a better choice.
Nice TV Good Price
My 15 year old TV that had been struck by lightning twice over the years, but still working, started acting stupid again. Something it tended to do occasionally but we overlooked its issue since we really relied upon our other hi def big screen. But this time we couldn't overlook it. College football was in full swing and our big screen had been sent in for warranty repairs 2 weeks before football season started. With 4 or 5 games down, our big screen still out of commission, I had to do something. I got up Saturday morning after reading TV reviews all night and ran to one of the large electronics stores and bought one of their highest rated TVs. Game time that afternoon.... I was less than happy. By mid-game the next weekend I was thinking, "I can do better than this." I ordered the Samsung LN40A650 from Amazon, doubling the resolution or the refresh rate of the other TV I had just purchased. The amazing thing other than the picture of the Samsung LN40A650, I upgraded to it for only 0 more than I paid for the electronic store's model. I only wish I would have bought one to replace my other hi def that was in the shop at the time. Now it's a toss up, the comfort of our media room housing my old 52" hi def at 720P backed up by a killer 7.1 surround system, or the amazing beauty and picture of my new 40" Samsung at 1080P with 120Hz refresh rate. We're stuck watching movies here and there. Don't make the same mistake I did, buy two of these instead.
Samsung LN40A650
This TV is just great. I looked at this TV in a local retail store and was impressed by the picture quality and clarity. The price in the retail store was higher than what I wanted to spend so when I got home I went to Amazon and found the TV at a considerable less price and decided to purchase it. TV shipped on time and the white glove treatment was more than I expexted. Much more that the local store would offer. Shipper contacted me to set up an appointment convienment to me (not them). Delivery was within the promised window and they made sure the tv was working before leaving. Great experience. The TV is perfect and has performened flawlessly from day 1. Great Set. Thank you Amazon amd Samsung.
Samsung Rocks
This TV is awesome. Amazon and their merchant were excellent. Excellent communications, excellent delivery. Overall highly satisfied with the whole experience. Would definetly buy from/through Amazon again.
The Samsung TV is an experience in televison viewing in itself.
This set is everything it is said to be. Great picture, easy setup, easy controls (remote operation) etc. The only knock I have about it is the the speakers are just ok but for me that will all change when we set up the Home Theater system with it. The set far exceeds the capabilites of my cable company abilty to deliver. I have had the set for about a week now and have yet to get anything in 120hz. Everything has been at the 60hz. I bought the unit from 123 Buy Direct for less then $1350 delivered to CA. It took a while to get it but the customer service department was always responsive to questions and was not put on hold as you here so many times about other companies. This LCD really is worth looking at if you are looking for the best colors and picture!