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Samsung LN37B650
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Samsung LN37B650
Samsung UN55B8500
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Sony Bravia KDL-32XBR6

Sony Bravia KDL-32XBR6
Price $839.95 to $1,249.99 $3,849.00 to $4,499.99 $667.77 to $758.10 $589.88
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Release date April 01, 2009 October 01, 2009
The Bottom Line 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. 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 HD
SRS TruSurround HD
SRS TruSurround XT
S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
Input Video Formats1080p
Info unavailable480/60i
480/60p
720/60p
1080/24p
1080/60i
1080/60p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Multi-channel PreviewPicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailablePicture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-and-picture (PAP)
Analog TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNTSC
Weight38.1 lbs
77.6 lbs
29.5 lbs
26.5 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
Info unavailable16:9
16:9
Digital TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
8-VSB
HDMI Ports Qty4
4
4
4
USB Port2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailable
Resolution1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableAuto Motion Plus 240Hz
Motionflow
Info unavailable
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker SystemInfo unavailable2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailable1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Built-in DecodersInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDolby Digital
Info unavailable
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePiano black
Gloss piano black
RadioNone
None
None
None
Input DeviceInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableRemote control
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog/digital combo
1x analog
1x digital
Stereo Reception SystemInfo unavailableMTS
MTS
MTS
DVDNone
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)36.5 in x 10 in x 26.3 in - With stand
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
31.4 in x 8.9 in x 23 in - With stand
31.3 in x 3.9 in x 21.3 in - Without stand
PowerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
AC 120/230 V
BatteryNone
None
None
None
Remote ControlStandard remote control - infrared - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
Info unavailableNone
TechnologyTFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size37 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
31.5 in - Widescreen
32 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Yes
Info unavailable
Additional FeaturesUSB
Ultra clear panel
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Display Format1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Info unavailable
PC InterfaceUSB
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
USB
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
120HzYes
Info unavailableYes
Info unavailable
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Video InterfaceHDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
SCART
S-Video
Component
Composite
Product DescriptionSamsung LN37B650 - 37 in LCD TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL-32XBR9 - 31.5 in LCD TV
Sony KDL-32XBR6 - 32 in LCD TV
Product TypeLCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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