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For consumers seeking a 40 inch flat screen TV, a superlative investment can be identified in the Samsung LN40A650 manufactured by Samsung. The Samsung LN40A650 is a perfect television for viewing a variety of angles since Samsung has been innovative about the television’s construction; the housing of the Samsung LN40A650 has been constructed in such a way that the viewer gets a 178° x 178° viewing angle from four different axes. The latter feature means that the viewer can watch the television straight on with ease and still see images with the same clarity when watching the Samsung LN40A650 from an angle.
Outfitted with several tuners, the Samsung LN40A650 picks up all incoming signals and interprets them with precision and unmatched clarity. Images are crisp, clean, and sharp, and consumers will be hard-pressed to find other televisions to offer such realism. Of course, like other Samsung models, the Samsung LN40A650 offers extreme connectivity allowing the consumer to connect personal computers and other digital devices via the numerous inputs housed within the television’s cabinetry.
Unique Attributes:
- 1080p Resolution
- Compliance With Energy Star®
- HDMI: 4
- Input Components: 2
- Input PC: 1
- Input RF: 1
- Input S-Video: 1
- Motion Enhancers
- Super Clear Panel™
- Touch Of Color™ Technologies
- Ultra Clear Panel™
The LN40A650 has unique motion features which assists the device in offering images which are completely absent of any kind of interruptions and/or stuttering. Scenes which are loaded with action and a lot of movement are delivered in a smooth, flawless presentation and the continuity of imagery is unsurpassed by other LCD TV offerings. For the complete elimination of issues related to shadowing, blurring, and/or ghosting Samsung has incorporated their Auto Motion Plus™ technologies into the LN40A650 as well.
The housing of the LN40A650 is super attractive thanks to the inclusion of Touch Of Color™ technologies which give the shiny black case a hint of color and further adds to the attractiveness of the LCD TV’s housing. The most subtle hint of rose color is added to the bezel around the LN40A650 and this feature has eliminated the need to utilize other types of veneers on the LCD TV’s housing.
Image presentation is augmented by superior sound quality in the LN40A650 and Samsung has incorporated SRS TruSurround XT™ features. The latter features deliver an illusion of surround sound through two hidden speakers conveniently embedded in the set’s cabinetry. This set is wall mountable but it also comes with an accompanying swivel stand so that it can be set up on an entertainment center or anywhere that the consumer desires.
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 Great tv, but volume on bezel is problematic |
| Review Date: March 2, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Jon Hellman, |
We have owned the TV for over a year now and throughly enjoy this TV. That said, there are two issues, one moderate to major and one minor that may prove problematic at a later date.
The TV has the volume control as a touch panel on the right hand side. We use this frequently. The panel is not actual buttons, but some type of touch sensor. The last month the volume control has begun to act up. While watching, the volume will go begin climbing to max volume. Typically, the TV gives a warning that this is about to happen because it will move one or two steps (e.g. From 15 to 16). Then less than a minute later it starts moving all the way to 100.
This is not a remote issue as we have been able to duplicate with all remotes with the batteries removed.
We have had moderate success cleaning the side panel to remove all smudges on the glass. But given a couple weeks, it begins to act up again. Since it worked fine for over a year I am concerned it is not a cleaning issue, but a sensor that is failing.
The non-issue is the remote. It works fine, but has begun to rattle. Something has broken loose in the remote. No problems yet and may last many years more.
I try a firmware update and a good cleaning. If problem persists Samsung will hear from me.
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Great Picture, But Too Many Problems
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| Review Date: February 9, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Jason Durbin, S.F. Bay Area |
I bought this HDTV in May 2008 from Amazon based on both Amazon customer reviews, third party reviews, and Samsung's reputation for quality HDTVs. While I was initially quite happy with the product, very good picture, features, ease of setup, etc., after only about 9 months of use, the TV began displaying an error about "Fan No. 2" and shut down after about 10 minutes of viewing.
A call to Samsung support got a technician out who, after dismantling the HDTV, identified a faulty $2 buck plastic fan, apparently intended to cool the graphics chips, that had failed. He replaced it and we were back in business
Seven or so months later, I turned on the set the day after having watched the Saints/Colts Super Bowl game and noticed a buzzing sound and alternating red and green horizontal "scan" lines progressing up the display. The picture was good but the scan lines were distracting and indicated a problem that could get worse
A call to Samsung support, of course, found me out of warranty and likely requiring an LCD panel replacement which also likely would cost more than the value of the HDTV.
Samsung needs to bring the component reliability up before I buy again even though the picture/feature quality is good. |
One year review
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| Review Date: December 19, 2009 |
| Reviewer: dvd, NJ USA |
First, for those that had problems at the one year mark -- thank you for reminding me! I had planned on buying the extended warranty prior to my expiration (not sure if it is still in effect, but I did get 3 extra months over the standard one year warranty by registering on-line). Anyway, so far I am extremely satisfied with my purchase! I had done much research prior to buying my first LCD and it was the massive amount of 5-stars on Amazon and all of the comments from the satisfied buyers that clinched the deal -- although I did go to a store to view the quality first-hand. Even though I waited for a sale to patronize one of my local stores, since I was hesitant to purchase an item this large on-line for fear of damage in transit, Amazon's price and service just could not be beat. All my fear's went out the window with Amazon's white-glove delivery service -- it was first class (although I did not need them to do anything more than remove the outer box to confirm that the TV was not physically damaged) -- the delivery people were friendly and courteous, and it had not been in a huge truck filled with lots of boxes -- just a small van, for "just my tv" (almost :-)
The image quality is second to none -- with the sound being quite good, but I am only using the Surround-Sound speakers that are in the unit and am more than happy with them -- excellent clarity and fine for those that do not need to blast out the room (I'm sure with external speakers it would sound incredible!). It is truly a pleasure to watch Blu-Ray discs with this TV. The colors and clarity are tack on -- compared to others that I saw while in the store. Only one thing -- for those who had not viewed a movie on HD or Blu-Ray before: some of those actors and actresses are not as perfect as you may have originally thought. :-)
Another clincher for this tv over some others (same with the Blu-Ray player) was ease of applying upgrades. My tv/player is not hooked up to any cable, internet, etc but I can easily download the firmware onto a dedicated pen-drive and quickly apply them to the units. Just be careful to follow the easy instructions and the process is effortless.
There is only one 'problem' that I can think of in the year that I have had the unit -- I had set the Mhz rate to 120 when I first set up the tv, thinking since I purchased it because of the faster-than-others rating, I should use it. I was shocked to watch my first Blu-Ray and watch what appeared to be a cheap soap opera -- come to find out that IS what happens at 120 Hz. Well, it was terrible and at first I was disappointed -- it was cool to see so much detail, but it did not feel like a movie anymore. I did a little research and found out that only for gaming and such do you need the 120 Hz setting; set at 60, the picture is still crystal clear but you feel like you are watching a movie! "Problem" solved! That's it--overall no problems, no issues, just a great tv! Hope you enjoy yours as well! |
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