Description: The Samsung LN46A550 is a 46-inch, liquid crystal display television. Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,510. This TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros: Has a 46-inch screen size. This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price. With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition. (It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.) The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.
Cons: Has only a rear connector location.
Suitability: Designed for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV. Also, a wide aspect TV such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value: Overall, this TV's features are in line with its price. However, liquid crystal display TVs having similar viewable size have an average cost of around $2,225.
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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Samsung LN46A550 - 46 in LCD TV
Product Type:
LCD TV
Diagonal Size:
46 in - Widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH):
44.5 in x 11 in x 27 in - With stand
Weight:
60.8 lbs
Digital Television Certification:
HDTV
Resolution:
1920 x 1080
Display Format:
1080p (FullHD)
Input Video Formats:
480i
,
480p
,
576i
,
576p
,
720p
,
1080i
,
1080p
PC Interface:
VGA (HD-15)
HDCP Compatible:
Yes
Technology:
TFT active matrix
LCD Backlight Technology:
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Progressive Scan:
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Image Aspect Ratio:
16:9
TV Tuner:
1x analog
,
1x digital
Digital TV Tuner:
ATSC
Analog TV Tuner:
NTSC
Multi-channel Preview:
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Additional Features:
On-screen menu
,
DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)
Sound Output Mode:
Stereo
Speaker System:
2 speakers
Sound Effects:
SRS TruSurround
Stereo Reception System:
MTS
VCR:
None
DVD:
None
USB Port:
Yes
Remote Control:
Remote control - Infrared
Battery:
None
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year warranty