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Samsung LN46A580

Samsung LN46A580
Samsung LN46A550
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Samsung LN46A550
Samsung LN46B650
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Samsung LN46B650
Panasonic TC-P50V10
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Samsung UN55B8500
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Price Check Prices $909.88 $1,099.95 to $1,999.99 $1,797.00 to $2,099.98 $3,849.00 to $4,095.18
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Release date April 01, 2009 May 15, 2009 October 01, 2009
The Bottom Line CNET did not review the Samsung LN46A580, but we did review a model in a different series with similar specs. The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance. 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. The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year. 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 EffectsInfo unavailableSRS TruSurround
SRS TruSurround HD
BBE ViVA HD3D
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailable480i
480p
576i
576p
720p
1080i
1080p
1080p
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailable
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
Info unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableNTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
Info unavailable
Weight72.3 lbs
60.8 lbs
53.8 lbs
79.4 lbs
77.6 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailable
Digital TV TunerInfo unavailableATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
Info unavailable
HDMI Ports Qty3
Info unavailable4
Info unavailable4
USB PortYes
Yes
Yes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
24p TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Info unavailable
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 WarrantyInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
RadioInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Yes
Info unavailableInfo unavailableYes
TV TunerInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableMTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)48 in x 10.3 in x 29.6 in - With stand
44.5 in x 11 in x 27 in - With stand
44.5 in x 10.9 in x 30.8 in - With stand
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
Info unavailable
BatteryNone
None
None
Info unavailableNone
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Info unavailableRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRInfo unavailableNone
None
None
None
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Plasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size46 in - Widescreen
46 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)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableMatte finish
Touch-sensitive controls
Info unavailableScreen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
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
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Info unavailable
Product DescriptionSamsung LN46A580 - 46 in LCD TV
Samsung LN46A550 - 46 in LCD TV
Samsung LN46B650 - 45.9 in LCD TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 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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