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.
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Excellent all around
The TV arrived safely and was unpacked and set up by the delivery person. It was all handled very well and we are very pleased.
busy mom
My husband and I are so pleased with this purchase. Shipping was guick at the holidays, less than a week. Price fantastic, we researched for a long time. Picture and quality is great. In HD we were watching Pirates of the Carribean and it felt like I was on the boat, the picture was beautiful. No regrets. Easy to set up. Remote very user friendly. Basically plug and play, yet still don't know all of its capabilities.
A keeper!
Watching sports is awesome. And my cable box isn't even up to 1080p, it's only 1080i right now. So,the picture could be even better? Cool. The Non-HD channels are not super, but I think that's what happens with all TVs. I played a DVD that I've seen a million times and suddenly I was thinking, "What's that behind Indy? I've never noticed that before!" Cool.
Totally Satisfied
I am totally satisfied because of
-picture quality
-easy to setup and control
-very convenient remote control
-use as the external monitor of my Notebook PC (through direct connection)
-and many others
I strongly recommend this product who wants the best quality and convenience together!!!
Not the best, but very nice.
I've owned the set for 4 months now, so its enough time to review the set and be objective about it. Firstly, I think the Sony XBR series sets and the Pioneer Elite series have the better picture, but it comes at a large jump in price. At the time this set was purchased at Amazon.com, the price was 99.00 and represented one of the lowest prices you could find; there are other places that were less expensive, but for the price difference of 0.00 or so, I'd rather spend my money on a sure thing that Amazon.com represents.
The picture is very clear and the adjustments to the picture quality are available, though the menu for set makes you jump thru several screens to get there; once there, the adjustments are easy enough to do. I found the set to be too bright when set at the default settings, so I turned the brightness down to 40.
The red touch of colour seems to make the set stand out; yet, that isn't what I complain about this set. The piano black bezel seems to attract dust like nothing I've ever seen, it is necessary for me to clean the bezel several times a week to keep it clean.
The standard speakers are something of a surprise; they sound a lot better than I thought that they would, so if you're not into surround sound or home theater, it ought to be good enough. I have the set hooked up to a Yamaha 5.1 receiver, with Polk frnt speakers, Klipsch center speakers and Onkyo rears with a B&W sub for watching certain movies; though most of time I use either the tv speakers or just the front Polk's to listen to.
The 120 Hz feature does make a difference in high action scenes, but even with normal movement it does sharpen the picture and is not a distraction, so I leave it on.
If you must have the best picture, then this is not the set for you; having said that, you will have to make a large jump in price in order to get a better picture. For the money spent, this set represents an excellent value and a good comprise between price, picture quality and ease of use.
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!