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• Samsung LN46A550 46" LCD TV

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  $1099.95 - $1599.99
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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: Cknwings

  Updated:04-26-08

  Duration of ownership:2 Weeks

  Strengths: Sharp, clear picture. Great color. Easy to use remote and TV menu. Plenty of bang for the buck.

  Weaknesses: No weaknesses for me.

  Overall Evaluation: The Samsung LN46A550 is my first HDTV, and I couldn't be happier with it. The picture is excellent, (HD - regular TV is so-so, but that's to be expected after viewing HD broadcasts). The TV menu is very easy to understand and negotiate through. I have "lived with" my Samsung for 2 weeks, now. Out-of-the-box I only made minor adjustments to the color, (to suit my preferences). I orginally planned to purchase a 40 inch Samsung, but I "upgraded" to the 46 inch one, (better to go a bit large than regret a smaller screen size purchase), and I'm glad I did! I did a LOT of HDTV research before I purchased this TV, and I found that Samsung had consistantly been rated highly by both technical and consumer sites. If you're hesitating about purchasing this model Samsung, (or any model Samsung for that matter), don't! I'm one very satisfied customer!

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  4 Star Review

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  Updated:11-26-08

  Duration of ownership:30 Days

  Strengths: Picture quality on close up shots is amazing!

  Weaknesses: At only 60Hz is an obvious weekness when viewing sports and wide angle shots.

  Overall Evaluation: I received this TV about a month ago. Picture is amazing when viewing sitcoms and other shows with low movement or narrow camera shots. When I watch football the picture isn't as sharp as I would wish especially when they have a shot zoomed out over the field. I guess I'm being too critical for the price but overall the picture is awesome. I'm not too worried about the speakers quality becuase I have it hooked up to surround sound. All in all you can't find a better picture for the price. My next tv will be 120Hz though.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: osfans

  Updated:10-22-08

  Duration of ownership:14 Days

  Strengths: Clear pic - that's what I wanted from the TV

  Weaknesses: none

  Overall Evaluation: I've only had it for a couple of weeks but I can't take my eyes off of it. It took me a while to figure out that some channels are not HD but the ones that are are fantastic. I did call customer support and I spoke to someone (from the US and spoke English)immediately who helped me with a couple of questions.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by:

  Updated:10-16-08

  Duration of ownership:10 Days

  Strengths: Awesome Video

  Weaknesses: Audio Sucks

  Overall Evaluation: I read the other reviews and they were spot on regarding strengths and weaknesses. I agree that sound is equal to other similar TV's but that does not make it enjoyable. Count on using an external aud

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: GSpointerdog

  Updated:09-23-08

  Duration of ownership:2 Months

  Strengths: Picture brightness and rapid response time, 5 ms.

  Weaknesses: Audio, but, see comment

  Overall Evaluation: My wife and I are very happy with the TV. Great picture and we have not even hooked it up to the HD box yet! Tweaked the higher audio freqs and that improves the sound. Our plan is to use external speakers so on board sound is not as important to us. Relatively light weight and low power consumption blows our old (dead) Sony CRT out of the water. This TV is nicer than we even hoped it would be. The buy was no mistake.

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  4 Star Review

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  Updated:08-19-08

  Duration of ownership:3 Months

  Strengths: Nice TV with good features. To optical SPDIF audio output that outputs surround sound to home theater when receiving local digit broadcast.

  Weaknesses: Extremely poor built-in speakers. Worse then my 13" $30 old tube TV. Can here conversation of the TV shows. Must use external stereo.

  Overall Evaluation: If you plan to use a home theater with this TV at all time, this is a good one. If you plan to use only the built-in speakers to watch TV, don't buy this TV.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: soji_m

  Updated:07-16-08

  Duration of ownership:1 Weeks

  Strengths: Picture ****EXCELLENT******

  Weaknesses: Sound, need better speaker

  Overall Evaluation: Picture... picture... nothing else matter...picture.... Why do you need an LCD tv for? for good picture, then buy this TV. Do not go for 120Hz, not worth it. 60Hz is more than enough for anything......

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: tommersyip

  Updated:07-14-08

  Duration of ownership:2 Days

  Strengths: Picture Quality, Great Menus, Fast Analog and HD tuner.

  Weaknesses: Sound is AWFUL.

  Overall Evaluation: So when I finally bit the bullet and bought this thing, I have to admit I was scared. This type of TV is still very expensive and is a big purchase.I always anythingdo tons of research before buying, I weighed all the options of going 120Hz or not, 52 inches or not and I settled on my initial choice from the beginning, the 46A550.Picture quality is great. The menus are awesome and let you completely tweak out the TV including the equalizer (which is very important on this set!).But after you do the initial setup and you are watching your first channel of programming, you are going to notice this TV's huge weakness - the sound is awful. Samsung stuck the speakers on this unit UNDER the TV, facing downwards, some how creating a supposed echo sound. Man - it does not work out of the box.I had to go to AVSforum.com and search the forums. After 15 min I found that someone spent a bit tweaking out their settings and I copied them. Greatly improved the sound but it still isn't great. Needless to say I had already known this before hand and planned on getting an external receiver and floorstanding speakers for this thing - no way am I watching BluRays with that sound.Otherwise, a great TV. People who buy these flat panels pretty much know the sound is going to be awful so it is acceptable. Seems like Samsung knows it is acceptable also and opted for sleek looks vs. good sound.

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: daystar297

  Updated:05-04-08

  Duration of ownership:1 Days

  Strengths: Picture quality . . .Design

  Weaknesses: Makes you not want to leave the house . . .

  Overall Evaluation: This was my first HDTV . . . and I ordered it sight unseen . . .based on the few available reviews at the time . . . and several comparisons with similarly priced and reviewed other brands. I was certainly not disappointed . . .Just want I wanted . . .And I'd recommend the LN46A550 to anyone considering a 46" HDTV . . .

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  5 Star Review

  Reviewed by: kelly_jess

  Updated:04-23-08

  Duration of ownership:6 Days

  Strengths: Clarity Sharpness

  Weaknesses: Sound, Difficulty in calibrating the TV

  Overall Evaluation: This is an excellent TV, Its worth the money spent on it. I am still trying to calibrate the TV which is kind of hard. I guess once it is calibrated it should be really good. I see a lot of people telling it is beyond their expectations.

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Samsung LN46A550 46" LCD TV

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