Samsung LN55B650 55 Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Samsung LN55B650 55 Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

54.6″ screen (measured diagonally) * widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio * Touch of Color high-gloss finish — black with red accents * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * Ultra Clear LCD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels) *

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Initial thoughts.
Ordered TV from amazon.com delivered by Pilot. It was delivered a day sooner than the earliest date promised. Overall experience w/ Pilot was way better than CEVA.

As for TV, I bought Sony KDL 52v5100 but I was so disappointed with Sony’s picture quality and features of that tv that i decided to break my loyalty with sony after so many years. I will need to post an update as it has only been 24hrs since i got this tv, but my initial reaction is that it seems to be great. looks are good and it is full of features. beats a comparable price-range sony anytime. picture quality is also very good. one thing i noticed though, is that there is a gap b/w the glass surface and the actual LCD (less than 1/8inch). keeping my fingers crossed, as i have heard bad things about samsung customer service.

Update #1: Ok here is an update. For some reason the tv keeps forgetting fav channels!! This may not be relevant for many ppl but I have hooked up CATV cable directly into the tv. So when I add a fav channel, a bit later the channel goes missing from the fav list. The same thing happened to different channels at different times. Flipping channels though is much better – actually its pretty awesome. I was used to Sony, which takes annoyingly long time to change channels. But like I said, this may be a non-issue if you are using a cable box.

Also, hooked up LAN cable and it would not pick up automatically so had to input all IP/DNS addresses. Internet activity is a bit slow (probably due to slower processing). Yet to check out how DLNA works. USB functionality is great – plays almost all video files, displays pictures in crisp quality, plays music etc.

5 Stars Great value
Considering this is in Samsung’s 6-series line (read: budget), the features and picture quality are top-notch. Like most people, I considered an LED backlit (not perimeter lit) higher end set. While I agree that the black level is nicer on the LED lit sets, it is not twice as good to justify the price. Same thing with 240Hz, it’s an improvement, but not a must-have. 3″ vs 1″ thick… once it’s on the wall, 7′ away from you, I doubt you’ll care much.

With a TV like this, you want to spend time reading up on settings to tweak it for your room and your tastes. But, out of the box, the TV performs beautifully, the color and contrast are excellent. Sound… well I’m not sure, since I don’t use the onboard speakers.

I was able to get this with the free blu-ray player for $2K shipped, turned the player around on ebay for 200 bucks so the set was $1800 net.

If you are considering a TV this size, definitely go down to your local shop to check out the bezel as it definitely has some red highlights and is a bit bigger underneath the set than some of the more minimalistic designs out there. That design element may bother some.

5 Stars So worth it!
I ordered my TV when there was a promo for free blue ray player with a Samsung TV purchase. It was delivered within the early part of the following week. I am very pleased with the picture quality and other features of the TV. And with a free sony blue ray player, I really think I hit the jackpot with this Amazon deal. I will highly recommend this to anybody.

5 Stars EXCELLENT 55 INCH LCD TV
EXCELLENT TV, ARRIVED IN 3 DAY’S EASY TO SET UP AND PICTURE IS BEAUTIFUL LIKE BEING AT THE MOVIES.NORMAN LAFAYETT,LA

5 Stars pros and cons, but astonishing!
Pros and Cons, but overall a GREAT TV! For the past two years i have used a samsung 46″ lcd (720p) with the bdp-1500 blu-ray player and it was great. Though due to a problem, i had to switch it under warranty and got this 55″ in its place. First off, whoever said you cant tell the difference between a 720p and a 1080p, is dead wrong. there is a world of difference. i was using the same blu-ray player on both tv’s, and watching it is a world of change! So anyone thinking of a 720p thinking its “close enough” its really not…. there is a HUGE visual difference.

Now, getting to the TV itself. I had a little problem getting the tv to recognize the bluray player. So much for plug and play with the hdmi cable, took about 40 minutes on samsung phone support to resolve, so incase you also get a “mode not recognized” go into the tv settings and change “anynet” to “off” , hookup the bluray using the red/yellow/white cable to the tv and go into the bluray menu, and do the same. then turn them both off, connect with the HDMI, and your in business.

Pros:

Absolutely no question this tv has clarity! It is amazing, we watched dark knight on bluray and were totally blown away, watching a movie we saw before, but in a whole new way! it looks just like the store set ups with all the bells and whistles lol, cant stress how GREAT the picture is. Watching HDTV Cable, same story, just great! Ive read some reviews that some people dont like the “touch of red” but to be totally honest, i cant even see it unless i open all the windows and have direct light, then you can see it. otherwise, in a normal lit room, you can see a little red on the bottom and thats about it. connections with hdmi make this tv super easy for anyone to set up bluray, surround sound, and any accessories with ease, but again if you have my problem you can still call 1-800-samsung, and get free support.

Cons: there arent a whole lot of big complaints i have with this purchase. when moving it to another angle and turning the screen, it wobbles a bit but thats expected with a heavier tv. the one thing i would complain about, is the screen is more glossy than my 5 series 46″ lcd. one of the reasons i bought lcd vs. plasma a few years ago, was the glare factor. though this glare is not as bad as plasma, there is still a glare. anyone with windows directly behind you while watching tv…. will definatly see it. light anywhere else in the room, once the tv is ON, you cant really see it unless you try. but if there are windows behind you, or lamps on, you can directly see glare. i watch tv in a darker room so it wont be too much of a factor for me. i opened up my curtains , and have a window 8 ft wide directly to the right of my tv, and with broad daylight coming in from the side, no problems. if i turn on my lamp … i can see, so think about your room, and how the tv will be placed.

besides these notes, i would buy this tv again. i can hook up my hd camera with ease, view pics, set up my Wii or game cube without issues, and plenty of options to change as far as brightness, color, etc. i havent hooked up the internet cable yet but i look foward to playing with those options and seeing everything this tv can do!

On a side note, really consider buying the extended warranty from where ever you get the tv from, it saved my life. i paid an extra $200 2 years ago when i got my 46 inch, and as luck would have it, it broke, and i got this tv to replace it, and only paid the difference in cost which was only a couple hundred bucks. not bad for a tv worth three grand!

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Samsung LN46B630 46 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Samsung LN46B630 46 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

The 630 series takes your home entertainment beyond television with advanced connectivity. Real-time news, stock and weather updates are sent to your screen thanks to the InfoLink feature. Action has never looked smoother or more realistic with Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology and 1080p high definition resolution. Details are crisp and bold. Brilliant images have deeper blacks with an 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. And unique Touch of Color design makes a stunning impression in any room.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Outstanding
Let me begin by saying that this is my first experience with HDTV. The TV this replaces is an old tube TV that measured, I think 25 inches. So this is such a huge upgrade and I have little to compare it against. First off, I commend Amazon and their arrangement with Pilot. This company contacted me quickly and wanted to deliver in one day. Unfortunately, we were having company, so I arranged to have it delivered the day after the estimated delivery date. No problem. Box in great shape, not a nick.

I immediately began to set up the TV and truly, it was a snap. The connections are logical and well laid out. There are numerous rear connections, and a full set of connections on the side for devices you don’t always have connected. I can’t imagine needing more connections than are available here.

The set is very well thought out, with a great solid swiveling base (and VESA compatible rear mount area), cord keeper in the rear of the set, a good solid remote (it is lit, well laid out, with largish solid buttons). The viewing angle seems quite good to me, and I realize that this has been a problem with LCD sets in the past. The set is also already in the Logitech Harmony remote database. Excellent!

I have used the set with a variety of input: HD cable stations (great); regular cable stations (okay); regular DVD (great); and laptop (great). I am stunned at the picture quality. Great detail rendered, beautiful color, and a variety of screen modes (16:9: 4-3, screen fit, etc) so you can scroll through them to see which is best. I keep calling my wife: “Hey come and see this, you’ll not believe it.” It is a huge – gigantic – qualitative leap forward from what I had previously. I knew that this would be the case, but did not expect to be so floored by it. This model’s screen is not super glossy like some sets so it does not reflect room light sources as much. I really like that kind of finish over the glossy screen types.

I find the menu system to be completely intuitive. In fact for each menu choice, there is text on the bottom of the screen that explains what you are changing. Very helpful. There are also basic controls on the front of the set, but I find them next to impossible to see and use. But they are there (It took me a week or so to find them, REALLY!!!). The manual itself is pretty helpful, though there are some functions that are rather cryptically described (e.g. picture in picture) The set is also very attractive. The touch of red is very subtle. Way more so than images at Amazon or the Samsung site would lead you to believe.

5 Stars Awesome TV
I got this TV to replace my Samsung DLP 50″ tv. The tv’s picture is just awesome, you can tell a huge difference in the contrast ratio from my 4 year old Samsung DLP. Infolink is cool, but not sure its very useful. CEVA Delivery was awesome, i had to take the day off on wednesday the 1st, ordered the prior sunday morning, saw tracking had the tv in my city, but wasnt scheduled until the 7th of July. Called CEVA and they arranged to have it delivered on the 1st. I would recommend this tv, or any tv purchase on amazon, had an awesome experience, and would buy a large ticket item again with confidence.

1 Star Will not power on!
Like two others on here, I also have the power problem. It will not power on. I’ve tried multiple outlets in my house. I get no LED indicator that it’s in standby mode.

I did not buy from Amazon so I’ll be calling Samsung direct to deal with this.

3 Stars Great Picture but Slow Electronics
The picture is beautiful — 5 stars.

The physical unit is attractive; it looks good in the living room — 5 stars.

The remote is average — quite complicated as is normal these days and the layout of the buttons is merely usable enough — 3 stars.

The instructions and set-up are overly complicated. The single most frustrating aspect of home theater is the large number of possible equipment combinations and how they should be connected and configured to get the best possible picture for a given programming selection. There should be pictures and diagrams for every possible combination of equipment and this should be the largest section of the manual. The on-screen set-up menus need to be logically accessible and offer positive feedback to user inputs. The quality of the documentation was average for the industry, which is to say it was pretty miserable. The wording, logic, accessibility and feedback of the on-screen set-up controls was also average for the industry and likewise miserable. This is more of a criticism of the industry as a whole, but it gets — 3 stars.

The response to buttons on the remote control is extremely slow. This is a usability nightmare. It leaves the user wondering if they pressed hard enough? Do they need to press again? Is the remote aimed correctly? Did they press the correct button? and so on. This is an on-going issue that persists for the life of the television. Because this has such a large and ongoing impact on the user experience I give this — 1 star.

Great picture and appearance.

Average remote, set-up and instruction.

Bad usability because of slow electronics.

5 Stars Great for bright room.
This TV is great for our bright living room, several large windows and a skylight. I was worried about the glare when I viewed the B650 at BB because of the mirror-like reflection of the screen. With the matted screen, the B630 does not have this problem and looks great even in the bright afternoon light. I also really like the ability to play movies using the USB port, very nice TV!

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Samsung LN46B650 46 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Samsung LN46B650 46 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

It features a 45.9″ screen (measured diagonally) with a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio. The Touch of Color high-gloss finish is black with red accents. There are built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) and built-in QAM cable TV tuner, which receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required). The Ultra Clear LCD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels) provides clear resolution.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Great HDTV
Wonderful picture, especially with HD input. Totally sharp, no fringes or visual noise.

The delivery and installation was very professional. One recommendation: put something like an old sheet on the floor where they will open the box. From the delivery truck floor, the box can pick up some black smudges, which can transfer to your floor.

We have the TV in a corner facing diagonally out away from windows in both walls of the corner, and this way glare is no problem on the glossy face. The 46″ is a good size for our small living room.

It’s a good looking unit, and the few wires can be hidden behind the center post with a built-in strap and a supplied wrap-around white tube. The Red Touch is nice, but barely noticeable.

A USB thumb drive can be plugged in behind the right-hand edge. One way to use that is to use a computer to load the drive with pictures (jpg) and/or tunes (mp3). Then press “MEDIA.P” on the remote, select the thumb drive (with the red remote button), and select a stream of music or pictures. Pictures that are sized 1920×1080 pixels fit the screen perfectly and are very sharp.

The built-in speakers are OK, but we found a big improvement by adding a “ZVOX 550″ powered-speakers unit. It is one flat box that lies flat beneath and supporting the TV. Highly recommended.

3 Stars Good, but not great.
Overall I think this is a good TV, however based on all the positive reviews I read before buying it I am a little disappointed.

On the positive side the picture quality, color and contrast are all top notch. The menus are also very clear and intuitive. The styling of the TV is also very sleek and looks great in the room.

On the negative side, the audio quality with the internal speakers is terrible. I think it may have to do with the fact that the speakers are on the back or underside of the TV and not forward facing. If you’re hooking this up to a home theater then you should be fine. If not it’s going to sound like you’re listening to your clock radio.

Another gripe is that it’s hard to tell when the TV is on or off. When you turn it on or off there is a sound for each (which I personally find annoying) and it’s hard to differentiate which sound means what. there is also a tiny indicator light (which I find hard to see from the viewing distance) and it goes on when the TV is off which seem counter-intuitive.

Another disappointment is that remote doesn’t appear to be a universal remote that you can use to control other devices. If it does, it isn’t intuitive enough for me to figure it out.

Which brings me to my last gripe. To make it even more frustrating there is no paper manual. There is a paper quick guide, but if you want to find out details on how to use specific features you have to use the onscreen e-manual. I may be old skool, but having to read and e-manual to learn how to operate your tv is like learning how to drive a car while reading the instructions off the windshield. Also reading white text on a dark background from the couch at standard TV resolution is hard on the eyes.

3 Stars Not to sure about my setup so 3 stars
Ive been using my PC as a TV for the last 7 years. Last year I got a new Dell XPS 720 with the dell 24 inch ( 2408) LCD. This is my baseline comparison.

Now, to my new B650 with ATT Uverse HD. The 650 with U verse seems hit or miss. Some programs seem real sharp, and others somewhat pixelated. For example: Watching blue planet on U verse, picture the satellite view of a moving planet earth with the oceans and land moving below. Well, in the ocean area you can clearly see the the blues, and the pixels as they move and re organize, its strange. Its lame actually. Now, on my PC I dont see that, just a crystal clear picture.

So if anyone knows, why this could be, please let me know. Oh yea, If Im watching Hanity on the Fox News Network, his hair is constantly flickering, Im not sure if it the lighting, the TV, or U verse or all. But it too is lame.

Anyone ?

5 Stars 46″ Samsung 650B
A beautiful TV with a great picture. Sound is good, not great. I can’t imagine a better HD picture, even the standard is acceptable. White glove delivery was good.

2 Stars delayed and misleading shipping notification
July 18th I’m still awaiting delivery of my TV. It wont be delivered until July 21 ( a working day! ). Posted email tracking notified that I was made aware of delivery on july 7th, actually it wasn’t until next week a call was made by me and I was told that the product was not in the shippers possession ! Any way long story short very misleading shipping service. Hoping to receive my TV intact?

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Samsung LN40B630 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Samsung LN40B630 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

39.9″ screen (measured diagonally) * widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio * Touch of Color high-gloss finish — black with red accents * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * 1920 x 1080 pixels *

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Best TV for the price
I am a believer in the idea that the best price for technology is found just short of the latest version of a product on the market. This Samsung has a great picture without the advanced edge of technology such as LED technology. It also offers a great added feature that I did not know was there until the set arrived. You can attach a USB flash drive to the Samsung and view your latest jpeg digital pictures in full high definition. This feature alone is worth selecting this set over others in the same catagory and price range. There also is the ability to connect the set to an ethernet connection to Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube, but I did not use this feature.

Others have commented that the sound quality is deficient, but I connected the set to an AV receiver and bypass the internal speakers.

Overall, I am very pleased with this TV.

5 Stars incredibly good
I am a compulsive investigator. I shopped and studied – I originally intended to get the 37″ Samsung, but the price on this one decided me. I went to Best Buy to check out the picture and decided that the 630 was preferable to the 650 because of the matte screen.

I had the box open and the set working within 20 minutes. Just great with factory settings, but I like a more subtle color. I am sure that the numbers on the contrast levels are valid only in comparison with other Samsung models, but however you scale it, this thing has an incredible contrast ratio. If you use the Menu and reduce the contrast and backlighting bit, then play with the color intensity, you will have a picture equal to sitting aross the room from the person on screen.

By the way, I found that HGTV (Home & Garden) and Macy’s commercials have the most consistently perfect images for judging color and contrast. What was unexpected was the nearly 3D effect of the picture.

To protect my investment I bought a constant voltage transformer (voltage regulator) that also functions as a surge protector. This also lessens the likelihood of power surge damage (nothing will save you from a direct lightning strike) but it also maintains a constant voltage level so there are no fluctuations in picture color.

All this and I do not have HD, just standard Direct TV cable. I LOVE it!

5 Stars LN40B630
I will echo what the first reviewer, Rich Vergo said. Like he did, I initially purchased the Sony KDL-40V5100 (Sony’s 2009 competition to the LNB630) and was fairly content. I originally thought about buying the Samsung LN40B650 but its higher price tag pushed me towards the Sony. I was pretty happy until I kept seeing the Samsung panel at a couple friends’ houses. It didn’t take too long to realized the difference between the two is so staggering I knew that I would not be able to live with the Sony set. Fortunately, I found the so similar B630 for the same price I paid for the V5100.

I spent about three weeks experimenting and reading message boards to get a good configuration on the Sony. However, right out of the box the B630 image is breathtaking, to say the least. It’s so crisp, the image appears three dimensional and the colors are so vivid. Like Rich said, in comparison to the B630, the Sony LCD’s look like old technology. Everything I’ve watched so far looks way better; Heck, even the Direct TV guide looks better on the Samsung.

If you are in the market for a TV in this size and price range, I would highly recommend it. Even if you’re considering saving $100 or so on a cheaper TV, I think the difference in quality is easily worth the difference in price. You might also want to look at the slightly more expensive B650 series. It’s clear panel will provide a little better picture but will reflect more glare. I went for the B630 because it was $200 cheaper than the 650. The difference wasn’t quite worth it.

I’ve only found two negatives so far. First, the buttons on the panel are not buttons at all but rather some sort of touch sensitive mechanism and it’s almost impossible to see them unless you have a spotlight and get up close. This renders them virtually useless. Second, the mounting holes are too close together and located too much towards the center of the TV. My current mount isn’t the greatest and the way the holes are setup makes the TV unstable. I will probably need to buy a new mount.

5 Stars Amazing
First of all, I researched TV’s for about half a year before making my decision on this samsung. After looking at TV’s countless times, I knew I decided on Samsung, and was looking in the 1k range. At first I was going to get a 60hz model, but after lookin at them side to side with this 120hz model, i couldn’t not get this one. I jumped on it when it was on sale for $999 for 2 days, and got to pick it up on wed., july 8th. I’ve had it for a day now. I watched Quantum of Solace on blu-ray, and wow, this tv blew my mind. I’ve never seen a picture so crisp and clear, every scene was perfect, looked way better than when it was on display in the store. Some people complain about the 120hz automotion plus, but you just need to mess around with the settings a little bit and find the right fit for you. I love it, it looks great during action scenes, and makes the picture literally look 3D. Also, the sound really is pretty good for a flat panel, but i hope to eventually buy surround sound. Also, I played some PS3 and i could tell it looked better than on our older 1080i rear projection big screen, the color was much better and much more fluent. Also, it has many nice features. I haven’t tried the infolink yet but it seems pretty cool, and it has tons of different settings to get your picture looking exactly the ways you want it with different presets like “standard, natural, dynamic, and movie”. Also, this TV looks amazing even when it’s not turned on with it’s black panel and red TOC, it looks very expensive and stylish. If your looking to buy a new flat screen don’t look anywhere but right here as this will not disappoint you in any way. Don’t settle for anything less if you can shop around and find it for a great price like i did.

5 Stars First-rate HDTV!
Picture quality is truly excellent and the sound is superb – with an optional Sony Sound Bar, that is (you can’t really expect decent speakers with the flat-screen form factor). One underrated feature is the matte screen, which was the best on the HDTVs I looked at. Highly recommended!

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Samsung LN52B630 52 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Samsung LN52B630 52 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

52.0″ screen (measured diagonally) * widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio * Touch of Color high-gloss finish — black with red accents * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * 1920 x 1080 pixels *

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars A beautiful picture – we love this TV
We purchased the LN52B630 as it is the highest model with a matte screen – it has outstanding picture quality, even better than any of last year’s “A” models.

The matte screen makes a HUGE difference in areas with lots of windows or other light sources. Our previous TV had a relflective screen guard, and the change is SO nice.

The speakers are adequate for daily TV viewing, but use an external sound system for movies and music if you can.

Very easy to set up and use! Great remote control.

It does have touch controls in the center of the lower bezel for basic operation , but the are very hard to see – they do not light up or anything, at least on my set. The On/Off control is easy to find if you forget where the remote is or it walks off after watching for a while

The user manual comes on a USB stick or you can download it from Samsung (ahead of your purchase if you want to). There might be a couple of pages you would want to print out from your PC – you don’t need the whole thing. And there is onscreen help for the different setup selections, so we rarely need the manual.

We would have liked DLNA capabilty (not available with matte screen) to stream our family music/ photos/ videos to the set, but with the USB port we just hooked up an external hard drive to get access to all of this. Might be less hassle in the long run??

It does have an ethernet connection though – I hope Samsung adds more web capability or even some DLNA features in future firmware releases.

(The prices on these change almost weekly – watch the Samsung blogs on Amazon for specials, or use a price watching service on the web like dealnews)

5 Stars Awesome TV
We were looking for a 55″ matte screen lcd tv, but there doesn’t seem to be any. I came across this 52″ & took a chance, I couldn’t find it in our local stores. I am very pleased with it, the picture is great. I am not an expert, so I can’t give a detailed review. I can say that my husband said it has a heck of a picture (the HD is great).

I also wanted to comment on the delivery. I have read reviews on other tvs that gave bad reviews to pilot service. When I first got the email saying it would be delivered by pilot, I expected the worst. There service was great, they set it up in the room I requested, attached the stand & checked for a blue screen & I verified no damage before I signed. They also took away the packaging.

Also, Kudos to Amazon. I ordered the TV on Wednesday & it was delivered Friday. I couldn’t ask for more. I am happy with the tv & Amazon’s service.

5 Stars Excellent TV
I have done a lot of research on LCD TV. End up I decided to go for the new B series of Samsung LCD TV. Own it over a month and it performing very well. The only thing don’t like is the connection panel is located closed to the right back edge of the TV. You can see cables behind it from the front.

5 Stars Still debating what model to buy, THIS IS IT!
After spending way too much time researching and viewing these TVs at big box stores, I eventually bought this set from Amazon, and could not be happier.

I was in the plasma vs LCD debate for a while and decided that I needed/wanted the brightness of an LCD, didn’t want to worry about any burn in issues (I know they are almost non-existent today anyway). I wanted 1080p and most plasma sets with 1080p are close to this price point as well. I debated for about a month between last years ln52a630 and the ln52a750, and which one to buy. The matte screen on the 630 was its highlight for me, but there was a sacrifice in the contrast ratio and other miscellaneous little “bells and whistles”. The A750 being the more expensive model, the price point dropped so much, it was now pretty much an even swap. Hearing about the problems associated with the 750 including glare, halo and TOC flaking issues, I decided the 630 with its matte screen was the TV for me.

So, I price shopped the A630 for a few weeks until I stumbled across the new version of the set, the ln52b630. A little more money is WELL spent when upgrading to this TV. The contrast ratio is double 40,000:1 vs 80,000:1, and even dominates last years 50,000:1 A750′s contrast ratio. Again, this TV also has the MATTE SCREEN! Almost no glare issues in my very bright viewing room, that has multiple windows and a sliding glass door.

The TV’s picture quality is the best my friends and I have seen so far from an LCD. Deepest blacks and brightest brights are the comments I have been hearing when people see this TV in operation. The clarity in blu-ray 1080p with 120hz is breathtaking, you almost don’t want to take your eyes off the screen. I have it connected to Dish Network’s HD service and the PQ in 1080i is also superb, a slight loss in clarity and blur in fast moving sequences that is non-existent in 1080p. Standard def programing also looks great as well.

As far as audio, I have it setup through surround sound, so I cannot comment.

I have yet to connect an ethernet cable to use those features as well.

**UPDATE** I have attached the ethernet cable and the “infolink” features do work as advertised. It is a nice feature, news stories, temperature/weather, stocks all positioned in the corners of the screen. Will i ever use it, probably not. But, it works as advertised. I wish it was a way to update firmware for the TV rather than for these features.

The USB media port is another excellent feature. It allows you to play movies, music and pictures directly from the side of the TV with a USB flash drive or external hard drive. It will play almost any codec you throw at it, supposedly even x264(HD), have not been able to test this.

The remote is nicely designed and easy to use. Samsung eliminated the dreaded “click-wheel’ on this years new models.

Delivery: Pilot was my shipping service, and I cannot say anything bad about the service. The delivered early and made the necessary phone calls to arrange delivery. The box was in great shape, as well as the TV inside.

3 Stars Happy With TV, Disappointed with Delivery
We received this TV yesterday. While we are happy with the TV, we were very disappointed with the delivery service. The tracking said the TV would be delivered by Pilot, but a different company called us to confirm the delivery date/time. We were given a 6-hr window (10am-4pm) and when it approached 3:45, we called Pilot, who called their subcontractor, Forward Air, and were told it would be delivered ‘within the hour.’ A totally different subcontractor called (sub-subcontractor?) to say they would be late. Finally at almost 5pm, they showed up with the TV. Totally in a rush, they took it out but installed it incorrectly. We had to spend two hours later that night to get it to work correctly. If I were to do it a second time, I would buy *this* TV locally, NOT from Amazon.

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