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| |  | Consumer Electronics | Home » » Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color | | | | | | | Description: | | Get innovative HD design and performance on a brilliant 52-inch LCD screen. The Samsung 52" LCD HDTV has superior picture quality with a unique bezel design. The Touch of Color accents the top and bottom edges of the bezel with a unique amber tone. Full 1080p HD resolution and 50,000:1 dynamic-contrast ratio offer stunning image detail and vivid colors. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz and Ultra Clear Panel technology work together to offer the smoothest motion and boldest bright and dark tones. Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp - Provides colors in your picture that were not available before Fast 4ms response time minimizes blurring of moving video Widescreen NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM Ultra clear panel enhances contrast and reduces reflection Viewing Angle - 178 x 178 Degrees DNIe (Digital Natural Image Engine) delivers a crisp, lifelike picture that is closer to film Auto volume leveler Audio amplifier - Watts per channel - 10 Watts x 2 channels to bottom downfiring speakers SRS TruSurround XT sound delivers virtual surround using built-in speakers 4 HDMI, 2 Component video, RF antenna inputs S-video, A/V, PC inputs Hook up your MP3 player or digital camera via the Wiselink USB 2.0 connection Headphone output HDMI-CEC allows peripherals to be controlled by remote control Stereo broadcast reception (MTS & SAP) with 181 channels Picture-in-Picture V-Chip Auto wall mount compatible - 3-dimensional operation via TV's control Swivel stand Wheel key remote control English, Spanish & French on-screen displays Variable sleep timer Dimensions - without stand - 50.2 x 31.7 x 4.1; with stand - 50.2 x 34.1 x 12.8 Weight - without stand - 64.6 lbs.; with stand - 76.7lbs. | | | Features: | |
• Touch of Color Bezel
• Full HD 1080p Resolution
• 120Hz Auto Motion Plus
• 4 HDMI Inputs
• Super Clear Panel
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 50.2 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.1 inches | | Product Height:
| 31.7 inches | | Product Weight:
| 66.4 pounds | | Package Length:
| 54.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 38.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 16.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 94.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 1015 reviews |
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 Do NOT buy this product - Power problems make it uselessFeb 27, 2010
I bought this set in January 2009. The picture quality has been great, and it is a good TV set in general. However, after about 10 months, the TV started to have power cycle problems. When we tried to turn the TV on or off, it will keep turning on and off repeatedly. When this happens, we have to unplug the power supply, and wait for some time before we can plug it back and use the TV again. I contacted Samsung service, and got the latest firmware. You know what? My TV was built in late 2008 and it has already the latest firmware. The firmware Samsung service sent me is identical to what my TV has. So it is not the firmware problem. Here I made a critical mistake: I didn't follow through and request a repair service from Samsung while it was still under warranty. I thought the issue was still manageable, so it was not worth wasting time to get the service. Big mistake. Now 3 months later, the power problem got worse, and we can no long even turn the TV on.
The TV looks great when it is working. But there are fundamental quality/design issues with its power supply. A great TV without power is useless, and you will be better off with a lesser TV that is more reliable.
I will wait and see how the service/repair works out and comment more afterward.
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 18 months of ownershipFeb 19, 2010
Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
I bought this TV back in July of 2008 for $2000. I have to say that this TV has proven to be a great product that has kept pace with the 2010 LCD models. Other than the new 2 inch LED models coming out this TV has a great picture quality whem combined with a good HD source (PS3, HD Set-top-box). Obviously this model has been replaced by the 750 and even the LN52B650 but when doing a side by side comparison the picture appears just as good. Samsung has released new features to the newer models but most of them are either marketing gimmicks are can be done with external hardware like a PS3. My only issue with this TV was the speakers, prior to setting up my receiver/5.1 setup the audio was very weak. I felt I had to set the audio to 60+ (TV was in a large open room), this is a minor issue as I would imagine most people purchasing a TV of this price have matched it up with at least a HT in a box.
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As Good as it gets! Excellent Picture, Great Sound Poor Remote!Jan 05, 2010
This is as good as it gets for the year and price, I am picky and have no complaints other then a weak remote, oh well everything cant be perfect.......
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 Power cycles a common issueJan 05, 2010
I've had this unit for 16 months now. Though I was very happy with the image initially I now have power issues. The TV tries to turn on but can't. I can hear it clicking to power up but never happens. It simply keeps clicking with no picture. I've tried unplugging the unit and then trying again but that hasn't helped. I have seen many issues concerning this problem from other customers. The typical solution is to have it serviced and pay $500 for a new part. This is a major design flaw for Samsung not to correct. Since this is an inherent design problem they should service these as if under warranty. 16 months is far to short of operation for a $2500 product. I can't recommend this product.
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bad power supplyJan 05, 2010
First I will say that hands down for the price this set has one of the finest pictures around.
And now the bad news - either the quality control or effort in design is horrible.
A very common problem with Samsung electronics is to use cheap components and in some cases undervalued components.
The Power Supply board is known to generally fail within thirteen or so months due to blown capacitors. In the circuit where 16 to 25 volt caps should be placed Samsung selected to put just 10 volt and the results are blown caps in a very short time frame.
The fix for anyone familiar with how to replace board components is relatively easy as this board in question is very accessible from the back of the set. But for the majority it means shelling out a few hundred dollars to get fixed.
Will I buy another Samsung - cannot say for sure if it is worth the trouble.
By comparison I have a smaller Vizio LCD quite a few years old that is on all the time and has a nice picture - not once has it ever given us a problem. I think the next round is going to be reliability vs. picture quality.
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