Reviews of the Samsung LN37A550
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CNET Review
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The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung LN37A550, but we did review a larger model in the series.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: Samsung added picture-in-picture to this television, but the feature is severely limited. The remote lacks a PiP button, so you have to go to the main menu for access. And PiP works only with an outside source (such as a DVD or Blu-ray player) in the ...
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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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hdtv-news.co.uk
Review Summary: Furthermore, Entertainment modes allow customized picture settings optimized for different content, like sports, movies and even gaming. Handy features like Picture-in-Picture, sound leveler, and the V-Chip system give you the kind of control you want ...
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: LN37A550P3FXZA
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 37 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 36.1 in x 3.6 in x 23.3 in x 32.4 lbs
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 15000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 500 cd/m2
- Widescreen Modes 16:9, Just, Zoom, Auto Wide, Wide Zoom, Conventional 4:3
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- 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
- Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-125
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 1360 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
- Teletext Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround
- Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
- Equalizer Yes (5-band)
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Balance control, Auto volume adjustment
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side
- Slot Provided Common Interface slot
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Stand Features Swivel
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 190 Watt
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 39.8 in
- Depth (Shipping) 14.8 in
- Height (Shipping) 30.6 in
- Weight (Shipping) 52 lbs
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9
User Opinions
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