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What's New?
  | You already know something about digital living. There's the TV and digital video recorder in your family room. (And another set in your bedroom.) You have a PC and digital printer in your office, along with a network attached storage device. And you've copied all your music onto your portable music player and haven't had to open a CD case for years. But getting them to talk to each other can be pretty tough. Why is it still so difficult to send digital content from one device to another? Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a collaboration of the world's leading consumer electronics, PC and mobile companies that has created design guidelines for a new generation of products that can work together — no matter the brand. Think for a moment about all of the photos "locked away" on your home PC that you wish you could access while entertaining your friends and family. Now, thanks to DLNA enabled devices, a DLNA-enabled PC can be accessed from the comfort of your living room or family room via a DLNA-enabled HDTV, where you can enjoy your memories with friends and family, without having to deal with the hassle and non-intuitive "PCexperience". Or, say you recently downloaded your daughter's birthday party video from your digital camcorder to your PC. Now you want to share it with your parents who are visiting. Without DLNA, you probably have to burn a DVD of the video or hook up the camcorder to the TV. With DLNA, you can just use your TV's remote to call up the video on your TV. That's it. |
Super Patterned Vertical Alignment
 | Samsung's Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (SPVA) panel provides a 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes |
Audio Features
TruSurround is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels. High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the two hidden, downward-firing side-mounted 2.2-channel dome speakers built into the TV.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.
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
 | With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.
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- 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)
Reset issue fixed with a simple firmware update April 16, 2008F. Ramirez (California)
130 out of 131 found this review helpful
First of all, Amazon's white glove delivery service was great. I was a little hesitant about buying a TV of this size online but now that I've gone through the process I would do it again in a heart beat.
For those of you who have been following the news on the A650s, the reset issue has been fixed with the latest firmware. Chances are you will have to upgrade the firmware yourself when the TV arrives but it is pretty simple procedure using a USB thumb drive and Samsung provides step by step instructions with photos if you need them.
I've had my TV for about four days now and I'm still completely blown away by clarity, detail and colors this set produces. The LN40A650 has three HDMI inputs on the back, and one HDMI input on left side which made my devices incredibly easy to hook up. I then watched Ratatouille followed by Apocalypto, both on Blu-ray - great movies to show off your new set.
The 40" is the only model in the 6 series that has a fan built into the screen. Some people may be put off because of this but the good news is that this fan is completely inaudible. This weekend we had 90 degree Santa Ana winds here in California and even with out any air conditioning, I still couldn't hear the fan.
When I first saw the Touch of Color online I was indifferent. I don't really care for the color red but now that I have the set, it's slowly growing on me. All of the stock Samsung photos show a vibrant red but with my 40A650 in the living room it has the perfect amount of color. It's not strong enough to steal my focus away while watching TV but at the same time it looks great when the TV is shut off. I believe the rest of the colors have been announced so if red isn't your thing then it's just a matter of time.
The glossy piano black of the A650s does cause reflections at times but I don't consider it to be a deal breaker. It's easier to notice the reflections during the day but I still experimented with light placement so that lamp reflections were not visible at night. Most of the time I only notice the reflections when I'm actively looking for them and it has never interfered with my viewing experience but it's something to consider.
While you're not going to get any realistic surround sound out of the built in speakers, they do come with a little power if needed. I'll be upgrading to a 5.1 system pretty soon and the built in speakers are more than enough to hold me over. If you're not planning on using anything but the built in speakers then the 7 series television might interest you with it's built in subwoofer.
Be sure and take advantage of the 30 day price guarantee if you do buy your TV through Amazon. There are third party websites to help keep track of these things (price protector). I've already done this once so far and I can continue to do so for the first 30 days.
Overall I'm extremely pleased with the LN40A650 and my purchase experience through Amazon
I love this tv! May 17, 2008Bjornstam (Michigan)
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
I did a lot of research before deciding on this Samsung. I wanted 1080p with Auto Motion Plus 120Hz, and I wanted at least a 40 inch screen. After spending about 30 or 40 hours comparing this model with comparable models, I bought this on Amazon and I have been absolutely thrilled! The picture was beautiful right out of the box, and the HD signals from my DirecTV satellite are transformed into the clearest, sharpest images I have ever seen on a television. We can't wait for the prices on Blu Ray players to drop so that we can start watching all our movies in high definition! The sound from the speakers is fine, but you will need external speakers and a receiver (or an HTIB) to get the best audio experience. For people who have lots of A/V sources, this tv has four HDMI inputs, so you aren't going to run out of inputs anytime soon. In fact, I only use one HDMI cable from my Yamaha RX-V663BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver.
The "Touch of Color" feature wasn't a factor in my purchase, but it looks terrific in our living room and matches our color scheme very nicely. I was a bit wary about buying a television online, but Amazon made the transaction super smooth - delivery was super fast and FREE. Overall, I felt this model offered terrific value and performance, and I have been completely satisfied. If you are viewing from a distance of 10 feet or more, get the 46 inch or larger.
Great image, great value May 12, 2008Isabel M. Falcon (Chicago, IL United States)
20 out of 25 found this review helpful
After months of research I decided to finally throw away my Sony Trinitron and buy a HD TV. I got this one based on specs, reviews and relatively low price vs. other 120Hz HD's, and I am really happy about my choice. This unit is just great, no complains at all. Among the pros, in addition to great picture quality, is that it is rather light for the size, and there is no need to buy an upconvert DVD to see your standard DVD's on it. I was somewhat worried about the red but it is subtle and it blends really well with wood furniture.
FANTASTIC is not Strong Enough August 4, 2008John N. Schear (Roanoke, Virginia United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
8-10-08 Update
You have an option of reading all the reviews and finding the same thing as my Subject. This is truely a Fantastic TV in all aspects and above all the price mandates strong consideratioin.
Last year I entered the digital HDTV world with a Sony 46XBR4 and was astonished by everything it presented including the price. It continues to work well; however, it was over $700 more than a comparable Samsung.
The folks from Amazon arranged delivery (addressed below) and I set it up. Now that's a feat. But it was easy. What made it such a pleasure was not having to tweek all that could be tweeked. Many of the factory defaults were left the same. I only had to change the brightness marker to accomodate a darkened room. All factores considered this is a superlative TV for an honestly good price. The touch of color could be considered a waste. Who cares? The speakers are adequate. The 120hz refresh is a positive factor especially for Olympic coverage. We'll probably wear out the remote changing channels to follow all that is going on in Beijing and did you hear football is on the way. There is little as impressive as watching the sweat drip from a lineman's nose before the next play.
I would buy it again in a heartbeat.
The Delivery
This is just the beginning of a much longer review. A few minutes ago Amazon's White Glove delievered the TV. It is difficult to praise the delivery process sufficiently. From the phone call to set the delivery date and time to the actual delivery this was a perfect transaction. The young man brought the TV in the house, removed it from the box, set it on the dresser, hooked it up, tested the channels and it was perfect. Hooray for DeHaven Transportation and Amazon.
TV's First Blush
Out of the box with no calibration or fine tuning this TV was good enough not to worry about the fine tuning. Some tweekers such as I will tweek just to have something to do but it is almost perfect. I'll tweek it and then after a few days of viewing I'll give more information about the specifics. I doubt if I'll find problems but who knows.
A wonderful experience June 14, 2008S. Kohl (PA USA)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I've wanted to wait a few weeks to review(Don't want to jinx anything!)
Basically, want to focus on 2 things, the TV itself, and the delivery.
First, the TV:
It's great, simple as that. The picture is everything an HDTV should deliver. I am hooked up via Directv HD receiver and a regular DVD player for now. I actually bought a Samsung 1400 at the same time, but it's hooked up to my Runco 60" plasma in the family room. The picture is fantastic and I have no doubt that with Blu Ray, it'll knock my socks off.
Although I think the majority of reviews have been very good, there seem to be a few complaints scattered about. I think with virtually any TV, there probably is the occasional one that might be a bad one, but so far, it's great, none of the issues with firmware, blurring, etc. If you want technical- there are plenty of sights for that.
What I would highly recommend, is checking it out at somewhere like Bestbuy. The set that was my other choice was the Sony XBR. Pictures were very close, I'd be happy with either. The decider was $500+ less for the Samsung. One other thing- the Sony is much heavier. In my younger days, I kind of assumed that heavier=better. Whether it's true or not, I definitey appreciate the greater ease manipulating the TV now being lighter
Now, the DELIVERY:
There are a few rather worrisome stories in the reviews, but mine was nothing less than fantastic! First, It was scheduled for "estimated" delivery June 9th. There was no rush for me so even a little late would have been fine. Well, I got a call May 30th to see if they could deliver it later that day. As much as I'd have liked to have had it, I couldn't be home, so I asked to reschedule. The man was very nice, said no problem and set it up for the following Tuesday, between 1 and 4. I called that day to dispatch and they confirm.
The delivery man was on time, unloaded the TV and brought it in. I helped get it out of the box which was a piece of cake(remember the relative lack of weight). He then helped me move my old TV, about a 150# Sony tube set and then set the new TV up. I connected the HDMI cable in about 20 seconds. Turned it on and I was good to go. He waited to make sure it was working, did the paperwork and that was it! He asked if I wanted him to take out the box, but I figured I'd keep it for a while, just to be sure.
By the way, the stand is already connected in the box. I was planning on hanging it on the wall eventually, but it frankly looks fine the way it is with the stand.
The remote is a little different then I'm used to, but the backlight function is kind of cool
Anyway, I'm now a couple weeks in and still happy. I could have spent more at Bestbuy, etc. but the delivery would not have been any better, except they'd have charged. Look, I'm sure, like me, a lot of people are a little anxious about buying something like this online. Don't be. Wait for what you like, wait for a good deal, free shipping, etc. and don't let the occasional story make you go out and spend more money.
I'm waiting for the newer Blu rays to come out to get a new one to pair with it.
Hope this soothes some worry people might have; I don't write a lot of reviews, but this one needed to be done
Happy TV!
PS---if you're as happy with your delivery as I was, please TIP the guy!