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Reviews of the Samsung LN46A950

  • 8.0

    CNET Review

    September 10, 2008

    The Good: Produced exceedingly deep black levels for an LCD TV; extremely accurate color; solid video processing; extensive interactive functionality; scads of picture controls; superb connectivity with four HDMI and one PC input; attractive, understated design.

    The Bad: Very expensive; picture washes out and discolors from off-angle; some blooming effects in high-contrast scenes; screen reflects ambient light.

    The Bottom Line: Samsung's LED-backlit LN46A950 represents the peak of flat-panel LCD TV performance and picture quality, with a price to match.

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  • 9.1

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | March 3, 2010

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 234628 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.

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  • 7.4

    pcworld.com

    By Lincoln Spector | April 19, 2009

    Review Summary: The menus are attractive and readable, though they do take up a lot of screen real estate. The main menu includes useful explanations. Navigation is normally easy but occasionally confusing. A smaller Quick Menu offers immediate access to commonly ...

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  • 8.0

    electronicsme.com

    Review Summary: With the same LED backlight technology as its predecessors, the LN55A950...

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  • No Rating

    ultimateavmag.com

    By Lawrence E. Ullman | November 1, 2008

    Review Summary: Ultimate Choice Premier Choice Budget Choice --> Reviews Recently Added Video Displays Video Projectors Flat Panel Displays Rear Projection TVs CRT Displays Speakers Speaker Systems Subwoofers Sources DVD Players/Recorders HD Disc Players/Recorders ...

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Manufacturer: Samsung

Part number: LN46A950D1FXZA

General

  • Product type LCD TV
  • Diagonal Size 46 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 45.7 in x 4.2 in x 27.5 in x 58 lbs, Panel with stand - 45.7 in x 11.8 in x 29.9 in x 67.7 lbs

Display

  • Technology TFT active matrix
  • LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
  • Resolution 1920 x 1080
  • Display Format 1080p
  • LCD Refresh Rate 120Hz
  • LCD Pixel Response Time 4 ms
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
  • Widescreen Modes Just, Wide, Zoom, Zoom 16:9, 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
  • V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
  • Max V-Sync Rate 75 Hz
  • Max H-Sync Rate 60 KHz
  • Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
  • Additional Features InfoLink, Digital media playback

TV Tuner

  • Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
  • Digital TV Tuner QAM, 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 480p, 720p, 1080i, 480i
  • Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 1360 x 768, 1440 x 900, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
  • 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 XT
  • Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer
  • Equalizer Yes (5-band)
  • Output Power / Total 20 Watt
  • Additional Features Balance control, Auto volume adjustment

Connections

  • Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x USB - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 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 Network ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Memory Card Reader

  • USB Port Yes

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Features Wheel-key

Stands & Mounts

  • Stand Included Yes
  • Stand Design Tabletop

Power

  • Power Device Power supply
  • Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.62
  • Power Consumption Operational 180

Miscellaneous

  • HDCP Compatible Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 18 months warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 18 months

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

  • Width (Shipping) 50.4 in
  • Depth (Shipping) 15 in
  • Height (Shipping) 35 in
  • Weight (Shipping) 84.4 lbs

Sustainability

  • CNET Power Saver Yes
  • CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 145.98 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 136.34 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 114.8 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.91 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 32.28 US Dollars
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Dec 2009) 5.1

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