Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color Review!
I hesitated buying Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color until I read that a firmware update fixed the shut-off issue. I bought mine today – hooked up a Samsung (DVD-HD860)unconverting DVD player (HDMI) and Wow.
The DVD player is only a 1080i – I’m gonna get the 1080p version or wait for Blu-Ray (read below). The picture on this TV is simply amazing. If you’re thinking about this TV, just do it. I’ve been researching and waiting for 3 months. Incredible PQ. HD channels look great and DVDs are fantastic. I’ll be getting a Blu-ray player as soon as the new versions come out later this summer (I hope).
I played a home movie DVD that I made and saw colors and detail I hadn’t seen in the same movie on another (DLP)TV/DVD player. BTW, I called Samsung for the firmware update – the gal told me it would be harmful to my TV unless it had the shut-off problem and advised against it.
To say the least – I’m impressed. Strong buy recommendation here. I just hope my initial enthusiasm isn’t ruined by any problems down the road.
There is some glare from a large bay window on the wall perpendicular to the TV (if I’m watching TV, the window is on my right hand side) – but it’s not terrible when the TV is displaying something. If it’s blank, the darn thing almost looks like a mirror (during bright daylight).
Nice styling on the TV also. Comes with a cloth to keep the bezel clean and finger-print free.
Oh, and playing-back (JPEG) pictures using the built-in USB drive and slide-show with music – I’m seeing my high res photos jump-out at me. Wow. Not sure what the Ethernet port is good for yet. Perhaps some future functionality. Can’t even use it for firmware upgrades I believe.
Good luck with your purchase decision. I’m very pleased so far with Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color.
*After Installing the firmware upgrade :-
The picture on this TV is like looking thru a picture window at the image – sports or movies – incredible clarity and colors. I have not seen a better picture anywhere. What a great TV. Incredible detail and sharpness.