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Design: 7.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 8.0
Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars) - Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 109 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: LN52A650A1FXZA
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Product Summary
Samsung LN52A650
price range: $1,559.95 - $2,207.29
If you don't mind its red frame, the Samsung LN52A650 LCD TV will reward you with a massive feature set and excellent picture quality.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 109 reviews
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11 out of 13 people found this review helpful
"Excellent decision from A to Z"
by seaeescapee on May 5, 2008
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10 out of 12 people found this review helpful
"Love it, except for the resetting thin."
by gilesmcgrath on March 31, 2008
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9 out of 10 people found this review helpful
by ibetz on April 30, 2008
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
"Terrific on the verge of unbelievable"
by artappraiserman on May 20, 2008
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8 out of 10 people found this review helpful
"Great LCD want one that has NO 120hz feature"
by 76astout on April 8, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part Number: LN52A650A1FXZA
General
- Product Type 52 in LCD TV
- TV Tuner 1x analog, 1x digital
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- USB Port Yes
- HDCP Compatible Yes
- Dimensions With stand
- Width 50.2 in
- Depth 12.8 in
- Height 34.1 in
- Weight 76.7 lbs
Display
- Diagonal Size 52 in - Widescreen
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- 120Hz Yes
- LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 50000:1
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Modes 16:9, Just, Zoom, Auto Wide, Wide Zoom, Conventional 4:3
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 4 ms
- Display Menu Language English, Spanish, French
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
- Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
- Additional Features Wheel key, Infolink, Ultra clear panel, Sound leveler, DNIe
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Reception System ATSC, Clear-QAM
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-125
- MTS Stereo Yes
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Analog Video Input Signals PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC 3.58
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 1360 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
- Teletext Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- NTSC Playback on PAL TV Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV, DVD player
- Features Wheel key
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround
- Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
- Equalizer Yes (5-band)
- Speakers Included 2 speakers
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Balance control, Auto volume adjustment
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side
- Slot Provided Common Interface slot
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Features Swivel
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 600 x 400 mm
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 221
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Parts and labor, Limited warranty - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight Details
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 50.4 in x 4.1 in x 31.7 in x 64.6 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 54.7 in
- Depth (Shipping) 16.7 in
- Height (Shipping) 39.3 in
- Weight (Shipping) 97.4 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 219.9 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 140.8 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 114.07 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.2 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 48.48 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 6.9
- Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
Product series
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Price: $1,559.95 - $2,207.29
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: LCD TV, 52 in, 50000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
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Price: $1,304.95 - $1,579.95
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: LCD TV, 46 in, 50000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
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Price: $1,049.95 - $1,238.99
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: LCD TV, 40 in, 50000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Manufacturer info
- Samsung
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- Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
- Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
- Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
