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2008-05-13
All of these reviews are spot on. While placing the order, I was skeptical of the low price and free shipping, but everything worked out perfectly, scheduling a time to be home from work to receive the shipment. Free shipping included White Glove, which I denied because I wanted to set it up myself.
I did the same thing as the other reviewer: I went to Circuit City and Ultimate Electronics saying I could get online for $1550, meet me halfway, and I'll give you $1800 right now. They both said no, we want $2100. The only con of ordering online is you have to wait a week, but to save $700+?? This is a no-brainer.
The TV itself is awesome. Sports-mode is so bright, it is nuclear. I was watching my Penguins dismantle the Flyers, and the brightness from the ice was so bright, I almost had to put on my sunglasses. I have yet to watch it at its peak with 1080p movies, and I cannot WAIT to get a bluray player. I might settle for an upconverting DVD player in the time being, as the only affordable, reliable Bluray on the market today seems to be a Playstation3, and I'm not playing games so this is not an option.
I have been looking at HDTV's for a few months and narrowed it down to this model. Buy this TV, and buy it from Amazon. You won't regret it!
Awesome TV 2008-05-12
After researching TV's for a couple of weeks, I was almost set on buying the LN40A550. But I went to do a visual comparison at BB and I was sold on this one. Even at that time I was going to wait few more weeks to buy until I saw the price and I had to get it right away.
After figuring out how to set it up with all my componants and programming the TV itself I was blown away at the clarity of the picture. Just watching a baseball game, it looked like the ball was coming at you.
Great image, great value 2008-05-12
After months of research I decided to finally throw away my Sony Trinitron and buy a HD TV. I got this one based on specs, reviews and relatively low price vs. other 120Hz HD's, and I am really happy about my choice. This unit is just great, no complains at all. Among the pros, in addition to great picture quality, is that it is rather light for the size, and there is no need to buy an upconvert DVD to see your standard DVD's on it. I was somewhat worried about the red but it is subtle and it blends really well with wood furniture.
Great TV! Great Buy! I shopped many places. Best price on AMAZON! White Glove Delivery 2008-05-11
I looked around for a long time at many tvs. This is by far the best one I found for the price.
Circuit City, Best Buy and ultimate electronics sell it for right around $2100 (as of 5/10). I even tried getting a price match at the store and they said "no way". One sales associate showed me his screen and his cost was $1540. He would not even sell it for $1900!
Amazon had it for $1560 with free delivery (great and ahead of schedule, they even call you the day before and the day of. They also give you a tracking number) and no tax! Best deal!!
PS The TV is AWESOME!!!! NO REGRETS!!! A cool feature is RSS with the internet hooked to the TV. Research that a bit but is is nice.
Great TV for the money 2008-05-08
I struggled with TV options for almost 6 months - was ready to buy another set however when I went to purchase this model had just been launched and I was torn (it's a more expensive model, but was it a worthwhile investment?). A friend recommended I go to Best Buy and compare all the models I was considering - this one blew all the others away - including Sony! (though the Best Buy on 23rd in Manhattan did not have the Sony XBR model so I couldn't compare that). I still haven't used all the settings but the HD quality is incredible from the cable - haven't even tried blue ray yet but saw that in the store and it was pretty amazing as well.
Gripes: the glossy finish will show how much dust gathers in a very short period of time...if you're a neat freak you will find yourself wiping it off constantly. But it looks great otherwise.
Touch of Red: I was actually turned off by this but was pleasantly surprised at its subtlety in my living room.
Overall I'm very pleased with my purchase and Amazon's 30-day price guarantee got me an additional $200 back since I purchased!
Great TV - some picture distortion at top 
2008-05-07
TV is heading toward high-definition and, although initial HDTV broadcasts are 720p and 1080i resolutions, Blu-Ray and newer broadcast capabilities are geared for 1080p standards. That's 1920x1080 screen resolution! The Samsung LN40A650 incorporates current and advanced technologies to deliver optimal images for home enjoyment - from TV to Video to Games to browsing the Internet. Hook-up an optional surround-sound system and you've got a superb home-theater experience. This TV represents the latest advances in what HDTV will be. If you're aiming for a superior 40" LCD TV, the LN40A650 from Samsung is a class leader. 4-millisecond pixel response time for fast-action video and optimal game display Up to 50,000 - 1 dynamic-contrast ratio 1-tuner picture-in-picture Down-firing stereo speakers (10 watts x 2) for virtual surround effect (optional purchase of a 5.1 surround sound home-theater system suggested) Backlit multibrand remote control Anynet+ simplifies remote control for compatible Samsung components connected through HDMI-CEC 7 A/V inputs, including - 1 composite video (side), 1 S-video (side), 2 component video (accepts signals up to 720p/1080i), 4 HDMI v1.3 (3 rear, 1 side) ? accepts signals up to 1080p (60Hz, 24Hz); PC input - analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin); RF input for antenna/cable signals Ethernet port with Infolink RSS feeds Optical digital audio output for Dolby Digital surround USB 2.0 port for digital photo or MP3 playback Unit Dimensions - 39-3/8W x 25-1/8H x 3-1/2D (27-1/2H x 11-7/8D on stand); Weight - 44.5 lbs. with stand; 37.5 lbs. without stand
Incredibly Brilliant!!! 2008-05-07
When I was shopping for a TV I was looking for exceptional quality, flexible connectivity, and I didn't want it to feel flimsy and cheap. The Samsung 650A model has not only exceeded my expectation but continues to surprise.
I will not get into the technical details because they are well documented elsewhere but I'll explain more practical points.
The TV looks amazing in the living room. I have deep red accents in my living room and this TV fits beautifully since the Red is not obnoxious at all and does not distract when the TV is on. This allows it look good on and off.
The buttons on the TV are touch sensitive which is very sleek. The quality on the surfaces of the TV is solid and durable as well glossy. The glossiness attracts dusts and hair but the TV comes with dust cloth to wipe those right off.
The TV menu is intuitive with large fonts, description on the bottom of each function, and you will notice that you will not get tired of trying out different settings because these menus are fun and inviting. What does not make this experience even better is the remote as it has a click wheel similar to an ipod. The reason is, the touch wheel on the remote moves very easily but on the TV moving through menus has a slight but smooth delay so the click wheel sensitivity will sometimes mess your navigation. The important thing is you wont be annoyed with the TV, but with the remote itself.
Another thing that will be slightly bothering is that some features are activated when certain settings are set. In other words if you want to see a movie in 1080P, you will need to set another setting to 'cinema'. This will then activate the 1080P option. This is all a matter of reading the manual, which brings me to my next point.
The manual is very easy to understand, clear pictures and instructions along with notes telling you how certain function affects other features. I NEVER read manuals, but this one was very easy to read despite it not being in color. It is also thick (due to languages).
Now this leaves me to the actual experience of the TV viewing. I know every body raves about their TV, "It's the best" - "greatest" and so on.
But I seriously recommend that you purchase the TV on the feature set alone since it comes with the latest technologies! But since you won't believe me, you need to see this TV in person, this TV will just blow you away. It is indeed an incredibly brilliant display and with the features it will just knock your socks off, the best TV I've seen.
Enjoy.
Great TV ! Great price! Awesome fast delivery!!! Very very happy 2008-05-07
Samsung hit the nail on the head with this one
CEVA delivered it 6 days before amazons scheduled delivery date.
Amazons price saved me 750.00
Nothing more to say Just a great deal all the way around
Great tv 2008-05-05
This tv is amazing, gonna be picking up a second set.Great picture quality and awesome blacks. Amazon is a great place to buy from also.
The Best out there! 2008-05-05
I first saw this TV in the store and was really impressed by the picture quality. After shopping around for 3-4 months for the perfect TV, I was on the fence between this one and the Sony XBR 40". Let me tell you, as soon as I saw the blu-ray picture quality between the two it was pretty obvious that the Samsung was superior! I love this thing and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a 40" at an amazing price! It's a total steal for what you get and it's less expensive than the Sony
