Samsung LN-46A650 46" LCD TV
Samsung - LN46A650Release Date: Mar 2008
The LN-46A650 from Samsung is a full featured 46" 1080p LCD TV that is perfect for your media room. With its high-contrast, super-bright display, this flat screen will bring HD content to life in full 1080p with a 120Hz frame rate smooth, natural motion even in high action imagery. Four HDMI inputs ... Read Morere available for connecting all of your HD components. SRS TruSurround XT audio provides simulated 5.1 multichannel sound with only two speakers powered by 20W. The LN-46A650 also has a PC input for transforming this 46" screen into a massive computer monitor. With picture-in-picture and customizable picture modes, this TV will make it easy to enjoy your favorite sports, movies, and games. Minimize
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Number of Reviews: 17Positive Reviews: 82%
Negative Reviews: 18%
Positive Review
Reviewed by: mindypin on 01-Nov-08
Strengths: Good Value, High Quality
Weaknesses: The sound could be a little richer.
Summary: We just purchased this TV, and I am amazed at the quality of the picture on this set. It is so crystal clear and the colors so true that it is breathtaking. I just can't get over how great the picture is. Being an artist, I am visually sensitive, which is why I hesitated buying an LCD up until now. CRTs display the truest colors and the deepest blacks, so I have avoided LCD and plasma sets. However, our beloved Sony KV-36XBR800 CRT, which was a top of the line set with the best picture I had ever seen, quit working. Not wanting another 300 pound paperweight, I decided to buy this set after much research. I must say that this picture is better than the best HD picture our Sony ever displayed. It is much sharper, the colors are bolder yet still realistic and the blacks are deep and dark.The remote and menu system are easy to use, and the picture is extremely adjustable. However, I haven't needed to tweak the picture settings and just use it as it came straight out of the box.The sound is pretty good, too, although it could be a little richer. Adjusting the set's equalizer settings didn't make much impact on the sound. It's not a big deal, since I have it hooked up to my audio system.Glare is not a problem, and the TV is in a very bright room with several huge windows. Viewing angle is good, too. The picture is clear and viewable from any comfortable angle. The point at which the picture fades is at such an angle that one would not even want to view a flat screen CRT. You'd get a crick in your neck!The cabinet design, with the "Touch of Color" is a very nice touch of elegance.The rave reviews about this TV are well deserved. I just hope and pray that we won't have to replace it for at least 10 years, which is how long I expect a TV to last. The Sony bit the dust after only six years.
Negative Review
Reviewed by: 29-Aug-08
Strengths: Swivel stand produce less heat power than plasma.
Weaknesses: Out of focus sharpness, laggy for 120hz set, stuttering fast foward AMP feature, cheapy design, blind touch screen price.
Summary: This HDTV is the worst major purchase I ever made. Why you ask, my other hdtv Panasonic 720P 60hz 42 inch plasma?s picture is 10 time better than this TV(did compare side by side) and much cheaper. And it display closed caption properly on both SDTV and HDTV mode whilst this TV can?t display CC on SDTV mode. My 60hz plasma display picure motion is way smooth than this laggy 120hz set. Right now my TV about 2 week old and already have a flashlight issue on three corner which I just found out that is common on this model. Go buy this TV if you want out of focus picture, purple haze, flashlight with loose bezel on the corner of your frame. I still can?t believe I pay $1,400 for this set compare to my old plasma set. I wish I went out and bought a plasma HDTV instead of this Samsung garbage. The only best thing about this purchase is fast smooth shipping by Buydig.
Positive Review
Reviewed by: netesh25 on 29-Aug-08
Strengths: Color strngth oncliberated is awesome, the black are real black. I used to own a sony and I think this set beats sony flat out
Weaknesses: time lag between source change, also the info link work ok but to turn it off its a big hassle. Limited playback capabilities from portabel devices. PIP doesn't work between dig sources
Summary: Overall I am very happy with this purchase and wife loves it especially for the color edges gives a very upscale feel. Haven't used much of 120 Kz capability but even the SD channels come out crystal clear. If one thing I could change , was the PIP so my son can lay his WII and I can watch my sports show at the same time using PIP. I'll definitely recommend this to everybody:)
Positive Review
Reviewed by: 25-Aug-08
Strengths: Picture Quality, Connections (including RJ45 LAN port), InfoLink Feature, Design, User upgradeable firmware,
Weaknesses: none so far.
Summary: With Blu-Ray and Direct TV HD, she might want to get that honey-do list to me early in the week.WOW!!!Samsung is ahead of the curve with this set.
Positive Review
Reviewed by: TheoShopper on 24-Aug-08
Strengths: Crisp, clear picture, lots of inputs
Weaknesses: Nothing significant: the dial on the remote is oversensitive, takes a couple of seconds to turn on
Summary: I am a casual TV-person, not an electronics expert. However I did shop around quite a bit when looking for a TV for our home theater. I was originally planning on purchasing last year's 46" Samsung, but delayed too long and then this new model came out. However, it seems even better than last year's - and it was less expensive.The picture is fantastic. We watch several movies per week, and this TV shows them all fantastically, as it does cable hdtv. Analog TV suffers as on all large screen LCDs, but is actually much better than on an older 40" Sony we have. It does take about 2 seconds to turn on, though, which our Sony does not do.I also like the design - the somewhat glossy screen and although it's not a functional feature, the slight red on the perimeter does go with a red accent wall we have (although it's very suble, so if you don't have any red elsewhere it won't be noticeable).The remote is nice, backlit. A minor annoyance is the sensitivity of the dial in the middle. I often end up skipping past the option I want in the menus.Overall I'd highly recommend this product.
Positive Review
Reviewed by: ALARMSPLUSINC on 27-Jun-08
Strengths: awesome picture with crisp details and brillant colors
Weaknesses: Their have been none!
Summary: The samsung ln-46a650 is a true 1080p lcd flat panel tv. It's one of the best rated units on the market. If I had to purchase another it would be a easy decision. You can't go wrong with this one.
Positive Review
Reviewed by: jobjohnny on 17-Jun-08
Strengths: Color quality, clarity, looks
Weaknesses: No S-video or composite inputs. Standard definition channeles look blocky.
Summary: This televsion set is absolutley amazing. I have it hooked up to digital cable and the hi-def channels are so clear and vivid it's almost unbelievable. However, be aware standard definition programming will look worse than your old analog tube TV unless you sit pretty far back from the TV. I was also bummed to see there was no S-video or composite inputs. Sure these are older inputs, but I have some older components I'd like to use with it.
Negative Review
Reviewed by: mdmclean on 15-Jun-08
Strengths: Great picture, nice look, swivel stand, lots of features.
Weaknesses: Some look better than others.
Summary: First, this is a very popular television, and for good reason. This TV has excellent picture quality, decent sound and lots of features. The InfoLink was a neat feature; I ended up using it more than I would have expected. In addition, there are a wealth of settings and adjustments to make the TV look just right. I purchased 2 of these televisions. The first one has a real bright spot in the center of the TV. I lived with it for a month, and then returned it. The second TV would not tune channels 5 - 45. Go figure. It was also very slow to respond to inputs from the remote or the buttons on the set. After doing some research, I have found out that this TV has picture issues from time to time. I since have returned this TV and purchased the next model up, the LN46A750. If you can get a TV that does not have the Picture issues, then it will be a great TV for you. I recommend testing the TV thoroughly in a dark room as soon as you receive it. This way, you will know exactly how the TV looks and works when you could still return it. Overall, this TV with no issues would be a 4.5/5 but because if the possible issues, I rated it 3/5.
Positive Review
Reviewed by: tommyg2016 on 11-Jun-08
Strengths: Great picture, colors look great. The color black is excellent. Almost like sitting watching a movie.
Weaknesses: The remote I fould it confusing. The turn wheel like everyone else said is hard to use.
Summary: I am pleased and I feel I got it for a fair price. But it is hard to use with the remote that came with it. I am very please with the colors.
Positive Review
Reviewed by: markpw2 on 31-May-08
Strengths: Deep rich blacks with 50,000 to 1 contrast ratio. Stylish design with "Touch of Red" border. Amazing vibrant colors. Feels like you're right there when watching HD. The SD picture also better than mos
Weaknesses: Remote is terrible especially the jog dial! Buy the Harmony One remote. There is definite glare due to the black glossy screen but not as bad with the TV on.
Summary: My son has a Sony XBR 52" which he loves but the Samsung has the better picture and more contrast. Have had NO RESTART ISSUES. I bought this from Amazon (great delivery customer service) and got back over $300 in credits because of their 30 day price guarantee! I hooked up my DVD and Cable box directly to the TV with HDMI cables (got a kit from Costco for $60 along with an optical cable). I did months of research and am EXTREMELY fussy and detail oriented and boy am I glad I waited for this set-we LOVE it!
Positive Review
Reviewed by: clilly on 30-May-08
Strengths: Price, Connections, Upgradeable firmware, Easy to navigate menus, Sound Quality
Weaknesses: More Internet features could of been included. Stock quotes don't seem worth the time to setup the ticker symbols.
Summary: We picked up this TV at a local Circuit City a few weeks back. The price has dropped off another $200 dollars which makes this TV a really great buy. We didn't even hook up our 5.1 surround sound receiver after hearing how awesome the sound is out of just the TV!
Negative Review
Reviewed by: Bensung on 03-May-08
Strengths: Pretty set sitting there
Weaknesses: Brand new out of the box NG. Turned it on and flickered and went off. After trying a few times then came a burning smell and smoke. Waiting for replacement right now.
Summary: The set is pretty. It has the Touch of Color reddish tone frame. Price was great at Amazon and they are very customer oriented. When I told them about the burning Smoke they order me another set. Also these people work 24/7 so Amazon so far has been great. But I am hoping this was a fluke and not the norm for Samsung LCD's .
Positive Review
Reviewed by: 27-Apr-08
Strengths: Clear sharp picture. Color and contrast.Easy to control. Upgradeable code.Great appearance with touch of color.
Weaknesses: Touch panel labels hard to see.
Summary: I was all set on buying another brand name when I saw this model on display and it blew my mind.The color and contrast were unbelievable. The 50K to 1 contrast ratio are for real.The colors are vivid.
Positive Review
Reviewed by: finnypm on 25-Apr-08
Strengths: Excellent picture quality, HD channels look crystal clear like looking out through a window, brilliant colors, bright screen with great blacks. 120 Hz processing surely makes a difference.
Weaknesses: Analog and SD channels are just OK to watch (shouldn't be an issue next year). The remote control "rotary" navigation wheel is too sensitive, is easier to use the wheel as a "clicker".
Summary: I haven't observed any TBE (triple ball effect) that reportedly used to be an issue with last year's 120 Hz models of Samsung. I didn't experience any auto-shut off issues with the TV either but nonetheless, I upgraded the firmware to version 1.003 that Samsung released in the 1st week of April 08. Audio is fine but not too great. Oh, I have used it as a monitor for my Dell Laptop to view TV program episodes (online), and the picture is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING with HD programs! I am using a DVI to HDMI cable to hook up the laptop. All in all, a great TV, WE LOVE IT!!
Positive Review
Reviewed by: melindanleonard on 20-Apr-08
Strengths: COLOR, SIZE, OPTIONS, EASE OF OPERATING
Weaknesses: N/A
Summary: I love my new tv. TV has a great quality picture and very easy to operate. Has many perks and options and its slimline size is great over my mantel. I would definately purchase it again.









