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Samsung LN46A550
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Samsung LN46A550
Samsung LN40A550

Samsung LN40A550
Samsung LN46B650
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Samsung LN46B650
Samsung PN50B650
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Samsung PN50B650
Samsung UN55B8500
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Samsung UN55B8500
Price $909.88 $699.95 to $799.00 $1,099.95 to $1,999.99 $1,119.00 to $1,239.99 $3,849.00 to $4,095.18
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Release date April 01, 2009 October 01, 2009
The Bottom Line The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance. CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A550, but we did review a larger model in the series. While not up to the picture quality of Samsung's topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market. Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested.
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Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround
SRS TruSurround
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats480i
480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
1080p
1080p
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Weight60.8 lbs
61.5 lbs
53.8 lbs
84.2 lbs
77.6 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Digital TV TunerATSC
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
Info unavailable
HDMI Ports QtyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable4
4
4
USB PortYes
Yes
Yes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
Info unavailable2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
RadioInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Yes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)44.5 in x 11 in x 27 in - With stand
39.2 in x 11.8 in x 27 in - With stand
44.5 in x 10.9 in x 30.8 in - With stand
48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
BatteryNone
None
None
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Info unavailableRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
None
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Plasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size46 in - Widescreen
40 in - Widescreen
45.9 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesMatte finish
Touch-sensitive controls
Matte finish
Touch-sensitive controls
Info unavailableUltra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Display Format1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyWide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Info unavailableInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
120HzInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionSamsung LN46A550 - 46 in LCD TV
Samsung LN40A550 - 40 in LCD TV
Samsung LN46B650 - 45.9 in LCD TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
Plasma TV
LCD TV
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