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Samsung LN46A850 comparison

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Price $1,299.95 to $1,895.00 $1,159.95 to $1,853.56 $1,249.95 to $2,199.99 $1,099.95 to $1,999.99 $1,499.95 to $2,329.99
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Release date April 15, 2008 April 01, 2009 April 01, 2009 April 01, 2009
The Bottom Line CNET did not review the Samsung LN46A850, but we did review a model in a different series with similar specs. The excellent picture quality and unique interactive features of the Samsung LN46A750 flat-panel LCD TV aren't quite worth the higher price tag. The Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested. 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 Samsung LNB750 series can't beat the picture quality of the best plasmas and LED-based LCDs, but for a conventional LCD, it's one of the best we've tested.
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Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround HD
Input Video Formats480i
480p
720p
1080i
480i
480p
720p
1080i
Info unavailable1080p
1080p
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
NTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Weight46.1 lbs
64.8 lbs
54.2 lbs
53.8 lbs
67.5 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
Info unavailable16:9
Info unavailable
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports QtyInfo unavailable4
Info unavailable4
4
USB PortYes
Yes , 1 port(s)
Yes
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 unavailableAuto Motion Plus 240Hz
Info unavailableAuto Motion Plus 240Hz
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Info unavailable2 speakers
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Info unavailable1 year warranty
Enclosure ColorPiano black with red trim
Info unavailablePiano black
Info unavailableBlack
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsYes
Yes
Yes
Info unavailableYes
TV Tuner1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
MTS
Info unavailableMTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)44.1 in x 1.9 in x 27.3 in - Without stand
46.1 in x 11.8 in x 30.1 in - With stand
43.9 in x 10.8 in x 30.2 in - With stand
44.5 in x 10.9 in x 30.8 in - With stand
49.6 in x 12 in x 33.8 in - With stand
BatteryNone
None
None
None
None
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Info unavailableRemote control - Infrared
VCRNone
Info unavailableNone
None
None
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size46 in - Widescreen
46 in - Widescreen
46 in - Widescreen
45.9 in - Widescreen
52 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 FeaturesInfoLink
Digital media playback
Info unavailableUltra clear panel
Info unavailableUltra clear panel
Display Format1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyWide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Info unavailableWide Color Gamut-CCFL
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
120HzYes
Yes
Info unavailableYes
Info unavailable
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
Product DescriptionSamsung LN46A850 - 46 in LCD TV
Samsung LN46A750 - 46 in LCD TV
Samsung LN46B750 - 46 in LCD TV
Samsung LN46B650 - 45.9 in LCD TV
Samsung LN52B750 - 52 in LCD TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
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