Reviews of the Samsung LN46A550
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CNET Review
The Good: Accurate color; reproduces relatively deep black levels; extensive picture adjustments include fine color temperature controls; solid connectivity with three HDMI inputs and one PC input; simple, unassuming external appearance.
The Bad: Minor uniformity issues; so-so standard-definition processing.
The Bottom Line: The midlevel Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV strikes an excellent balance between price and performance.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 139873 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The Samsung LN52A550's matte-finished screen delivers a detailed HD picture, but stumbles in some fast-motion scenes. And color consistency within the darkest picture details is lacking when compared with that of the competition.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Multiple connectors, including a Wiselink USB 2.0 port and 3 HDMI inputs, allow you to connect this 52" flat-panel LCD HDTV to a variety of components with ease. The SRS TruSurround...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Samsung has given the LN46A550 many fine features. You can view pictures and listen to music through the USB port. Easy-access inputs on the side include HDMI, S-Video, and USB. The set swivels on its stand for odd-angle viewing and for easy access to the
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: LN46A550P3FXZC
General
- Product Type 46 in LCD TV
- Digital Television Certification HDTV
- TV Tuner 1x digital, 1x analog
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- USB Port Yes
- HDCP Compatible Yes
- Dimensions With stand
- Width 44.5 in
- Depth 11 in
- Height 27 in
- Weight 60.8 lbs
Display
- Diagonal Size 46 in - Widescreen
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 500
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Auto Wide, 16:9, Just
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 5 ms
- V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
- Max V-Sync Rate 75 Hz
- Max H-Sync Rate 60 KHz
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
- Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
- Additional Features On-screen menu, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Channel Coverage Cable:1-125, VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 1080p, 480p, 576i, 576p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
- Supported Computer Resolutions 1360 x 768, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 640 x 350, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1080, 720 x 400
- Teletext Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
- Features Hot keys
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround
- Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
- Equalizer Yes (5-band)
- Speakers Included 2 speakers
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Auto volume adjustment, Balance control
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Stand Features Swivel
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight Details
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 44.5 in x 3.9 in x 27.6 in x 51.4 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 48.4 in
- Depth (Shipping) 14.3 in
- Height (Shipping) 34.9 in
- Weight (Shipping) 75.8 lbs
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Buying Choices
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