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Samsung LN40A650A 40" LCD HDTV

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Samsung LN40A650A 40" LCD HDTV

  • Reviewed by: Bonecrusher52

    08-29-08

    Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

    Strengths: Swivel stand, produce less heat & power than plasma.

    Weaknesses:Out of focus sharpness, flashlight, purple haze, clouding, laggy for 120hz set, stuttering fast foward AMP feature, cheapy design, blind touch screen & price.

    Overall Evaluation: This HDTV is the worst major purchase I ever made. Why you ask, my other hdtv Panasonic 720P 60hz 42 inch plasma?s picture is 10 time better than this TV(did compare side by side) and much cheaper. And it display closed caption properly on both SDTV and HDTV mode whilst this TV can?t display CC on SDTV mode. My 60hz plasma display picure motion is way smooth than this laggy 120hz set. Right now my TV about 2 week old and already have a flashlight issue on three corner which I just found out that is common on this model. Go buy this TV if you want out of focus picture, purple haze, flashlight with loose bezel on the corner of your frame. It is impossible to find touch screen button on front of your set. I still can?t believe I pay $1,400 for this set compare to my old plasma set. I wish I went out and bought a plasma HDTV instead of this Samsung garbage. The only best thing about this purchase is fast smooth shipping by Buydig.

  • Reviewed by: truinstinct

    08-03-08

    Duration of ownership: 45 Days

    Strengths: Numerous HDMI inputs. Superb picture quality. Great contrast. Good sound quality - although I have mine hooked up to a separate speaker system.

    Weaknesses:Does not turn on instantly. It takes around 5-10sec to get fully functional. I have it connected to an Onkyo A/V receiver with which it works very well.Touch of Color. Red

    Overall Evaluation: Overall, I recommend this television to anyone. I would have gotten a larger one, but none larger would fit in my armoire (wife wouldn't let me get a new tv stand).

  • Reviewed by: blackcapten

    07-30-08

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: good quality, nice picture, good amount of HDMI ports

    Weaknesses:audio quality isn't great, remote control is a bit different

    Overall Evaluation: This is quite a nice TV set, I've had good luck with Samsung products lately and this is no different. I can't say if the 120hz helps much, but it must be doing something as I don't see any smearing or other odd picture issues. There are a lot of picture-tweaking options in the menus to play with for hours. Audio quality isn't great and never seems to be on flat screen TVs unless you get a special one with upgraded audio components (likely more expensive). I don't mind the audio quality much for now, but others might. Remote control has a circular device in the center that allows you to "spin" through options in the on-screen menus. It works fine but it does take a bit to get used to, almost seems like you have to put pressure on the circular part first, then you can spin the dial through the menu. Inputs are plentiful on this thing, and you can always get additional HDMI ports by buying a switcher. There are not a ton of traditional "old school" inputs (like RCA) but you probably won't be using those as we continue into the future. If I run into issues I will update this review.

  • Reviewed by: adocloja

    07-12-08

    Duration of ownership: 1 Months

    Strengths: Easy to set up and has an awesome picture quality

    Weaknesses:The speakers are its weakest link. They face downward thus they are not loud

    Overall Evaluation: The most exciting thing is being able to change the quality of the picture or sound without having to go into a full blow menu. The touch ot color is the eye catcher.

  • Reviewed by: lsutigr

    07-06-08

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Fantastic picture quality.

    Weaknesses:Expensive because its the top of the line.

    Overall Evaluation: This TV is for those who want and need all the bells and whistles. It has 4 HDMI outlets (if that's not enough for you then I don't know what to say!). It has a 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio which along with it being 120hz is why you have to pay the big bucks for this machine. If you are into gadgets and have to have the best of the best when it comes to technology this this could be the TV for you. However, if you just want a TV with a good picture save money and go with a lower priced model.

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