Samsung LCD tvs
Samsung HD LCD TV
Samsung has been a leading manufacture of HD
LCD tvs and with good reason. They
produce an incredibly picture quality at an
affordable cost and this latest series is no
different.
Keeping up to date with the latest tv models
can be a challenge at times. In March
2008 Samsung came out with it's newest line of
LCD tvs. Let me try to briefly explain
the naming scheme for the tvs and then give a
brief review of the available models
Samsung LNxx series
Some of the most highly regarded and popular
selling Samsung LCD tvs are:
This line is the LNxx models that replace
the popular LNT
series tvs. The xx represents the
size of the tv. Samsungs LCD tvs are
available in 22, 26, 32, 37, 40, 46 and 52inch
models.
There are also a number of
different series available for each
size. A series is represented by a three
digit number at the end.
- Series 3 - A330
- Series 4 - A450
- Series 5 - A530, A550
- Series 6 - A650
- Series 7 - A750
- Series 8 - A850
- Series 9 - A950
So lets put it all together. Say you
are looking online for a new tv and you see the
popular new Samsung LN46A550P. This is
Samsung's 46 inch series 5 LCD.
Samsung LCD reviews
LNxxA330/A450 - These series 3 and
4 models are an entry point into the LCD
tv market. These models are capable of
producing 720p content with a 6ms response
rate. The A330 has an 8000:1 contrast
ratio, while the A450 goes up to
10,000:1. These are certainly respectable
specifications, but ones that have been
surpassed by the newer models.
This series is available in the up to 40
inch model and is good for a bedroom, a kitchen
or even for use with a computer, but not ideal
for a home theater tv.
Samsung LNxxA530/A550
These series 5 models are a popular entry
point for home theater setups as they are full
1080p tvs with a quick 5ms response time and
20000:1 contrast ratio for the A530 and a
30000:1 for the A550. These tvs are
available in the 37 inch and larger
models.
These LCDs have crisp, detailed pictures and
bright, vibrant colors with deeper
blacks. The screen tries to take the best
of both worlds of previous models.
Previous models had a matte or glossy
screen. The glossy screen helped in
producing high contrast ratios, but some felt
the screen was overly reflective and
distracting in less then ideal light
settings. The new models have what could
be considered a semi gloss screen that helps
provide a satisfying picture without the
distracting reflections.
The
Samsung LN46A550P 46-inch 1080p LCD
HDTV and
Samsung LN52A550P 52-inch 1080p LCD
HDTV are popular models in
this series
Samsung LNxxA650
These series six LCDs take build on the
strengths of the A550 by adding a 50000:1
contrast ratio for even deeper blacks and a
wide range of color. They also have an
even quicker response rate of 4 ms. While
the other series are 60hz tvs, the A650 is
a 120hz tv which combined with the 4ms response
rate provides for amazingly smooth
motion. The Auto Motion Plus (AMP)
120hz setting has improved performance
over the previous 71p models.
The A650 series offers a stylish,
unique bezel that adds a touch of amber to the
bezel and also adds a new feature called
infolink for accessing news, sports, stocks and
weather on your screen at the touch of
button.
The
Samsung LN46A650A 46-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
with RED Touch of Color and
Samsung LN52A650A 52-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
with RED Touch of Color are popular home theater tvs
in this series.
In addition to the specifications of the
individual series, the Samsung tvs offer HDMI
compatibility, swivel stands and Energy
Star compliance, using less energy while saving
you money.
Continue on to Samsung flat LCD part
2 to see the rest of the models in this
series.
For help on wall mounting your new tv check
out the flat screen tv
wall mounting page.
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