Reviews of the Samsung LN52A850
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CNET Review
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The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung LN52A850, but we did review a smaller model in a different series with similar specs.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 87/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: PCMag did not test the 52-inch Samsung LN52A850 LCD TV. We did, however, test and review the 46-inch LN46A850 from the same series.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: The Samsung LN46A850 offers a superthin cabinet design and useful extras at a competitive price, but it doesn't quite rise to the standard set by many of its Samsung siblings.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The SAMSUNG LN52A850 includes revolutionary Touch of Color and Infolink which transfers customized content from the web right to your screen. Access it anytime you want, even while...
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: LN52A850S1FXZA
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 52 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 49.6 in x 12.4 in x 32.7 in x 68.8 lbs, Panel without stand - 49.6 in x 1.9 in x 30.7 in x 59.1 lbs
- Enclosure Color Piano black with red trim
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 50000:1
- 120Hz Yes
- 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
- Pixel Response Time 4 ms
- 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 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
- 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 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 output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x USB - Side, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) - 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
- Stand Features Swivel
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 400 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.6
- Power Consumption Operational 223
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 54.3 in
- Depth (Shipping) 16.5 in
- Height (Shipping) 38 in
- Weight (Shipping) 87.1 lbs
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9
User Opinions
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