Reviews of the Samsung LN46A550
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quickshortreviews.com
Review Summary: Overall, this HDTV provides a very vibrant image that is enjoyable to the eyes. Not to mention its easy accessibility to all the functions available
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The SAMSUNG LN40A550 has an incredible 30,000:1 contrast ratio that delivers the sharpest, most realistic picture quality youve ever seen. Want to get more entertainment out of your...
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youreviewelectronics.com
Review Summary: Samsung LN37A550. With Full 1080p HD resolution and 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, the new Samsung LN37A550 features many of the necessary features to look for when buying a new HDTV. The Samsung LN37A550 has a 5ms response time that reduces motion ...
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youreviewelectronics.com
Review Summary: Samsung LN40A550. The new Samsung LN40A550 is a perfect balance between performance and value. With a cost of around $1,049.97, the Samsung LN40A550 provides many high-end features. It has the highest native 1080p resolution available currently. ...
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youreviewelectronics.com
Review Summary: Samsung LN46A550. Samsung's new LN46A550 has many similarities with its other popular model LN46A650 both in terms of specs and design. It has the highest Full 1080p HD resolution available currently. With a whopping 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio ...
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: LN46A550P3FXZC
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 46 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 44.5 in x 3.9 in x 27.6 in x 51.4 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 30000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 500
- 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
- Additional Features Matte finish, Touch-sensitive controls
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
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
- Features Hot keys
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Stand Features Swivel
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.47
- Power Consumption Operational 187
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 48.4 in
- Depth (Shipping) 14.3 in
- Height (Shipping) 34.9 in
- Weight (Shipping) 75.8 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 137.12 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 101.52 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 79.78 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.68 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 30.18 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9
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