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resolution, bright image, design, connection options, fast setup

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6 December 2011
Editor’s Rating With these exceptional and unmatched features, the Samsung LN52A650 is indeed a great buy and a must-have gadget not only for techies but for anyone who have enough idle cash. Read more

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Samsung LN52A650 52" LCD TV (Widescreen, 1920x1080, 50,000:1, HDTV)

10/10

Reviewer: warrenchu000, pcworld.com
3 weeks ago
The good: I watched the NBA championship and the picture was so incredibly clear and sharp I thought I was there. The colors are so vivid that when I have guests they all say, "Wow!"The bad: The TV takes about 3 seconds to turn on. After it comes on, you cannot change the volume or channel for another 3 seconds - very annoying. Also, although it has a picture-in-picture feature, it only works for a secondary device, like a VCR or cable box. Read more
- Ultra sharp picture; vivid colors.
- Slow response to remote control commands; limited use for PIP feature.
Great TV

8.0/10

Reviewer: Chgo_NYC, ABT Electronics
14 February 2009
Great image. Easy to set up, but tweaking the image/settings is fairly cumbersome. I haven't read the manual yet, so that my give me some tips, but all in all, this is a great TV. The image is much better (especially contrast) that than of the 42" Panasonic plasma that it replaced. However, I do not recommend it for a room with lots of light, due to the glossy screen and potential for glare. Read more
- Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution
- Bad Interface
outstanding.

10/10

Reviewer: Os Don, Abes of Maine
23 February 2009
The Samsung 52 inch LCD TV is everything I expected and more. A great picture and to think it comes from a company in Suwon, Korea. Not the Suwon I remember from '52 & '53. Read more
- Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
- no cons
Outstanding Picture

8.0/10

Reviewer: kenepp1, J&R
19 November 2008
Pros: Best 120HZ LCD on the market. I bought the 52" LCD to place in the family room. Everyone who sees it, states the picture is awesome. I use an AVR with it for great sound. The blacks and color are very, very good. Football games are like being there. I was afraid the reflection from the screen would be noticable, but once you focus on the picture you do not notice it due to the detail in the picture. Read more
- Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Simple Controls
- Glare, Sound
Excellent

10/10

Reviewer: Statik, Newegg
31 March 2009
120hz is cool... I use this mostly for gaming.. and some movie watching.. Honestly its not noticeable gaming.. and movies it does add a weird affect.. I hear its good for sports.. Eitherway you can turn it off.. and the TV still looks amazing.. Read more
- Excellent picture quality, amazing specs.. I researched buying a TV for several weeks and I went with this TV.. Superior picture quality to other LCD TV's even at high...
- The remote wheel isn't the best design.. But seriously.. its just a remote.. if you have a problem with it go buy one.. I was a little iffy about the red border.. but ...
Great TV

8.0/10

Reviewer: Will from NY, OneCall
15 April 2009
This is a great TV. The picture is fantastic. Only two drawbacks the interface on the front of the set is hard to see and use, but we use the remote anyway. I have the set in a large great room so i have noticed some reflection during the day. I bought the 120 HZ model but have yet to see anything at that speed as the blue ray dvd player I have and my direct tv hook-up only give me 60 HZ. But I am real happy with my purchase. Read more
- Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution
- Some Reflections
Stunning Picture

8.0/10

Reviewer: gmr999, B&H Photo
19 March 2009
The picture is Stunning. It looks like your watching live video through a window, even with directv, which only supports up to 720P. I do not have blueray yet to see 1080p in action, but can't imagine how the picture can get much better. Even 480i dvd's look great. I researched all 52" lcd panels and this one by far has the best picture. Cons: Sound is nothing great. Cannot use speakers as center channel for 5.1 system. Read more
- Attractive Design, Bright Image, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare
- Poor Sound
Very large screen and very unique

10/10

Reviewer: Beatrice and Carmen, pcRUSH.com
30 December 2008
Comments about Samsung LN52A650 52: Red is the new silver! Wow, what a TV! So modern looking and very light weight. It doesn’t take up a lot of room, the sound is truly something to hear if you haven’t already, and I just couldn’t believe how my favorite movies looked on this screen. It was like I was right there in the movie with them. With a 52 inch screen and a world of movies at your fingertips how can you go wrong! Read more
- Adjustable, Lightweight, Vivid Colors
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2.0/10

Reviewer: Craig Crowley, hdtvreviewlab.com
3 November 2010
I enjoyed the tv for. 15 months, after that I had a dark screen. I have spent 500 on repairs. I cannot recommend any Samsung product. I payed $1900 and expected at least five years of service. Read more

Samsung LN52A650

Samsung LN52A650 is a 52-inch high definition LCD TV. Among its main features include Touch of Color, InfoLink™ RSS, Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology, 50,000:1 contrast ratio, Ultra Clear panel, 4ms response time and ENERGY STAR compliant.

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The LN52A650 features Touch of Color™ design that provides amber color that blends into the piano black frame. Besides that, it features InfoLink™ RSS that allows user to access to news, weather, sports and stock information by a push of a button. This news is gathered from USA Today and will be displayed on the screen. Moreover, it features Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology that doubles the frames and creates smooth transition between frames which results clearer view and makes fast moving image in action-packed sports and movies are displayed in clear view and eliminates blur. It also provides three HDMI inputs that allows user to connect the LCD TV to audio video digital devices such as satellite dish components, game console and disc players. In addition, it features 50,000:1 contrast ratio that provides high contrast and brightness level and enhanced details even for dark and very bright scenes. Furthermore, it features DNIe (Digital Natural Image Engine) that delivers crisps and life-like picture on both digital and analog. It can be viewed up to from 178-degree horizontally and vertically. With Ultra Clears Panel, viewer is provided with brighter and clear picture as it enhances contrast and reduces reflection. It also features 4 ms response time that allows fast response time that eliminates blur and provides smooth-motion action scenes. It offers composite (AV) to connect with VCR. Other than that, it is also ENERGY STAR compliant that makes it an energy-efficient equipment. In terms of its specifications, it has 52” widescreen with resolution of 1920 x 1080. It features 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and allows up to 178º x 178º of viewing angles on horizontal by vertical. In addition, it features 4 ms response time. It also features DNIe, LCD 120HZ and native resolution of 1080p. For sound, it features SRS TruSurround XT™. On its side, it provides one HDMI, one composite (AV), one S-Video and one headphone ports. At its back, it offers three HDMI, composite (AV), PC input (D-sub) and two Components ports. It features NTSC/ ATSC tuners. It measures 50.2" x 34.1" x 12.8" (W x H x D) in dimensions and weighs 76.7 lbs with stand.

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Manufacturer's Description

The Samsung LED 5000 picture quality that looks stunning from any and every angle on Samsungâ.

Flat Panel Type: LED TV
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (16:9)
Broadcast Format Displayed: 1080p (HDTV) 1080i (HDTV) 720p (HDTV) 480p (EDTV) 480i (SDTV)
Screen Size: 55 inch
Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 48.5 lb.

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I'm having issues getting my Samsung LN52A650 to stay in 1080p.

Can someone please tell me why its says I am viewing 1080i? I've attempted to change the resolution many times to 1080p but the onscreen indicator still says 1080i. Any ideas?

Answered by nilufer 2009-04-13:

There are some problems with your TV. Try to change the old one to a new one and then see if the new one has the same problems or