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5.0 stars
"fantastic choice for the money"
Pros: -120 hertz feature/ smooth motion
- matte screen compared to 650 model (alot less glare)
- touch of color red is a lot less unnoticeable
- great color/sharp pictures
- better compatibility with my laptop (via hdmi)
- best value for the priceCons: - Sound Quality is missing good bass
Summary: I've been selling HDTVs for more than a year and I after endless hours at staring at the store displays I've been waiting to get my own. So i've had my experiences with all the top brands, and I've definitely seen first-hand the dramatic changes LCDs went through. Now when it came to choosing a flat screen, It was either a Samsung or a Sony (specifically the samsung 630/650/750 vs. the Sony W/Z series). All those models are excellent by the way. So, why did I choose the Samsung 630?
-AMP on high level can make it seem too realistic and make you dizzy
PRICE - I got this 46'' for 1299. , which is about the same price as the 550 at my store (which I'm not going to name). The 650 was around 1599, and probably because of overstock the 750 was 1499. I was originally going to get the 750, but decided the extra money wasn't worth it (it had a ultra-clear panel, and some more internet capabilities, BUT the picture on it didn't look as good because it bled out too much light and the picture was faded). I had a very bright room, so I knew the ultra glossy panel of 650 and above was not a great choice. As for the sonys: the W series, i didn't like the design, and the color on the sonys are just not as vibrant as the Samsungs. However, i did like the Z series and the 10 bit panel, but I would've to spend 1699.99 for that thing.
FEATURES
120hertz - TWICE the refreshing rate on the screen on most standard LCDs. I've compared the two lcds in my house and you so much smoother motion on a 120hertz tv. There is virtually no lag. Trust me, it'll make the difference if your sports or action fanatic.
AMP - or auto motion plus is the technology Samsung uses with the 120 hertz to reduce motion blur and smooth movements on the screen. I usually keep this on the low setting because high because a little too realistic and movies may feel unnatural (this is because movies weren't intended to look that way): sometimes it makes you sick because you not used it. I play with sony TVs all day at work, but I usually have to max out their settings to even get to match with a samsung lowest AMP setting)
COMPATIBILITY
I believe this model has around 3 hdmi inputs. The Samsungs worked better with my laptop (gateway fx series) than any of the sony TVs (via hdmi). The sonys kept recognizing it and losing the signal, and screen constantly blacked out and reappeared. I hooked it to any samsung, and it was immediately picked up and flawless.
TOC
the touch of color is a design either hated or loved by people. This is particularly due to the red around the frame of TV. The 630 model has very little red, in fact some got shipped without the red on it at all (i think mine did, i'm not bothered by it anyways). It still has the glass like edge around it, and looks fantastic. Even with the red you probably won't see it unless you are 1 inch away from the tv. So this is a perfect tv for someone who wants to spend less than $2000, and loves the Samsung, but despises the redness of the TOC.
SOUND
The sound is actually quite average in most LCDs. Which mean they are fairly weak and pathetic. I really don't care because these LCDs can't deliver any superior sound anyway, so its smart to buy a nice home theater system.
OH YEAH
-Less glare than the 650 (huge difference in a super bright room)
-The TV swivels, I know it may not be a big deal to some, but it so much more convenient when the TV swivels when you got to plug things to the TV or adjust it to the people in your room.
OVERALL
To sum it all up the picture looks phonomenal and the color is so vibrant and lovely. ESPECIALLY in 1080p on blu-ray. Remember people if you want the BEST of your tv get a blu-ray player (its unfortunate how many customers I get trying to return many great TVs simply because they fail to set it up properly or spend the extra money for blu-ray or HD). Its a step up from the 550 and just as good quality as the 650.
I only write reviews if i'm passionate about the product.So stop reading my gibberish, and just go out the buy the dang TV!
Where to buy
Samsung LN46A630:
$989.88 - $999.95
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