Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Manufacturer: Samsung
Customer Rating:

, based on 211 reviews

Lowest Price: $1,279.97
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Editorial Review:

Full HD 1080p Resolution
Wide Color Enhancer
3 HDMI Inputs
USB 2.0
HDMI-CDC

The SAMSUNG LN46A550 has full 1080p HD resolution and an astounding 30,000:1 dynamic-contrast ratio for the sharpest, most realistic picture quality ever, all on a 46-inch screen. And if you want to watch sports events and action-packed movies like never before, a fast 5 ms response rate produces smooth-motion scenes. This TV turns your high-definition dreams into a definite, crystal-clear reality.

2 Composite (AV) inputs 3 HDMI inputs PC input (D-sub) S-Video input Headphone output RF antenna inputs Viewing Angle - 178 x 178 degrees DNIe (Digital Natural Image Engine) - Samsung's innovative DNIe technology delivers a crisp, lifelike picture that is closer to film. (Both analog/digital) SRS TruSurround XT - produces virtual surround sound with the left and right speakers Amplifier watts per channel - 10 Watts x 2 Built-in digital tuner - ATSC / Clear QAM Picture-in-Picture mode Wide color enhancer optimizes a color's hue resulting in more natural colors Bottom speakers Sound leveler Hook up your MP3 player or digital camera via the Wiselink USB 2.0 connection HDMI-CEC allows peripheral devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by TV remote control Auto wall mount compatible 3-dimensional operation via TV's control; no external IR receiver required Stereo broadcast reception (MTS & SAP) with 181-channel capacity V-Chip system for parental control Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals Includes Swivel stand TV dimensions without stand - 44.4 x 27.6 x 3.9 TV dimensions without stand weight - 51.4 lbs TV dimensions with stand - 44.4 x 30.2 x 11.0; TV dimensions with stand weight - 60.8lbs Black finish

Customer Reviews:

Awesome TV

After looking at many LCD TV's and considering sizes for a couple years, we went with this one and we are glad we did for the price. We originally wanted to get a Sony after all the reviews, but a little to pricey for us at this point. Since I work at Amazon, and have a discount we can use, we started checking out the prices and possibilities there. We were impressed with the prices and options even without the discount. After considering the specs on this product and the price with those specs we went with the Samsung, even though we were worried about the reviews we read about Samsung having the biggest issues with screen reflections from windows and lights. Over the past few months of ownership we have found this TV really has no serious problems with reflections since we have two windows and plenty of light. The picture is awesome. I really enjoy the screen size button on the remote so I can quickly adjust to the best screen size with different cable channels and movies. It has several choices. I like being able to hook up my laptop computer to it as a monitor so I can watch videos off the internet from Amazon's Video on Demand, Hulu, Netflix, etc. for larger picture and sound to run through our stereo receiver. We will eventually have a Computer Media Center for the TV to do the same thing. The remote is easy to use and to understand. I will agree with others that reviewed this product that the sound directly from the TV is not that great, but they are just TV speakers. The TV was created I think for a home theater situation, which is what we have. We have moved to a smaller place and downsized from a Sony 61" projection big screen TV to this. Big change, but our living room is a third the size of our previous TV room. We love the TV and the picture, especially on HD channels.

2008-10-05

Great tv but picture in picture not what it should be

I have had the tv for a week now and love it. Great screen and a great look. The weight isn't bad on the tv either. For such a big screen I was able to heft the thing out of the van and up into the house. The problem comes with the picture in picture option. You can only get the tv signal to be in the sub picture and you are not able to get any sound out of the sub picture. I play video games online and I was looking for a tv that would allow me to play the game and then find something to busy myself during the load times, lobbies, and those rare occasions where I am dead... watching your teammates for 5 min can get real boring. All in all I am pleased with the tv and it is a great value for a 46 inch screen... by the way 46 is a huge number... you don't realize how big till you get it home.

2008-10-05

GREAT VIEWING

AMAZON WHITE GLOVE DELIVERY WAS GREAT. THEY DELIVERED IN 6 DAYS UNPACKED AND PUT IT ON THE CABINET, AFTER RUNNING THE PLUG AND PLAY SETUP I WAS WATCHING A GREAT PICTURE. I DID FOLLOW THE SUGGESTIONS MADE TO IMPROVER THE SOUND BY PROGRAMMING THE SETTINGS AND WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE IMPROVEMENT.

2008-10-04

Bought used and love it

I got this TV used, or "open box," from Amazon Warehouse Deals. When I was considering buying this used, I couldn't find any reviews that told me anything about experiences with the Warehouse, so here's mine:

The description said "cosmetic damages." There are some scuff marks on the front that I didn't notice for the first few days, but nothing on the screen. Otherwise, the TV is in perfect shape and, actually, the scuff marks are really hard to see.

I'm glad I took the risk and saved a couple hundred bucks. I still got the "white glove" delivery service, so the TV was plugged in, set up, and tested in my living room by the delivery guy to make sure I was happy with it. The Samsung warrantee still covers the TV if i ever have any problems with it. I now check Amazon Warehouse Deals whenever I'm buying expensive electronics.

Now, on to the TV: You've heard the same things in other reviews. The picture is excellent. The image controls are very powerful. But the audio sucks. There's no bass. I watched Iron Man and Transformers and the lack of "oomf" to explosions and such was very noticeable. Hence the 4 stars instead of 5.

2008-10-03

Priceless Purchase

I had taken two years shopping around for the right TV with everything necessary for the next wave of technology, and this model was at the top of my list for awhile until DTV was announced for February 2009. I compared this model to other brands in the same size, and I compared this brand between the different sizes. This is a great all-in-one, and I would say the best year of production for this model. I love LOVE love this TV with its crisp picture, various inputs, and ease in control. It's extremely lightweight, and I would definitely recommend getting this size if you can afford it. I wouldn't trade this birthday purchase for anything else so get it while you still can!

2008-10-03

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