Samsung LN46C650

Not everyone likes the idea of spending extra for a high-definition TV if all they want to do is watch their favorite programs and enjoy the latest Blu-ray titles. Expensive TVs in the past either had a unique design made of valuable materials or contains a slew of extra features that may not be appealing to the majority. Samsung along with several other manufacturers are trying to convince people to spend more on a TV because TVs these days are being recognized as digital hubs as well. One example of a digital hub is the Samsung LN46C650 and it boasts an impressive set of features that ordinary consumers may actually use.

Samsung LN46C650

Technical Features

Samsung is famous for their curvy sleek designs and they have turned things up a notch with the new C650 series models. The Touch of Color design aspect makes a reappearance taking a more stylish form with a slight curve and a hint of red. It is a refreshing change since many older models adopted the same previous Touch of Color design.

The dynamic contrast ratio of this model is also a better than some of the 46-inch models out there with a ratio of 150,000:1 which means deeper blacks and improved contrast. Since this is a 1080p display, the LN46C650 makes good use of HDMI offering 4 ports which should be enough to connect a complete set of basic devices including a media player, gaming console, and other extras like camcorders and laptops.

Finally, there are some significant improvements to the way the LN46C650 consumes power. It now goes beyond the Energy Star 4.1 minimum standards by up to 43%. It also has SRS TheaterSound built into the model so movies sound great even if no external speaker system is used. Even when compared with the older Samsung models, energy saving benefits can total around 30%.

Technologies

The technologies that make their best models look great are present in the Samsung LN46C650 including Samsung’s HyperReal engine and Super 3C Realization which really turns up the image and movie quality. It works very well alongside the Wide Color Enhancer Pro mode provides more color and better saturated images than the average TV. Gaming mode makes it even better by optimizing the picture and sound settings for an improved gaming experience.

Another striking feature is the 120 Hz Clear Motion Rate which makes high-speed scenes from the latest Blu-ray and DVD titles look better without the blur. Connecting the TV to a Samsung Blu-ray player also provides a nice boost with by the BD Wise technology which improves both the image and sound quality.

Extra Features

The Samsung LN46C650 is a great choice low-cost choice for people that want to access the Internet from their TV without hooking up a computer to it. The Internet @TV feature equips the Samsung interface with several widgets including YouTube, Facebook, Amazon, Flicker, and BLOCKBUSTER. An Internet connection via Ethernet is required to display the real-time Internet data, but can use wireless if connected to a wireless router.

With this network setup the Samsung LN46C650 can also stream from any other Wi-Fi enabled or DLNA devices that store videos, images, and audio using the AllShare feature. If the network is too tough to setup, the LN46C650 can also playback supported multimedia formats directly from a USB storage device. There are two ports available on the side and ConnectShare Movie interface makes it very easy to browse the contents. The 4 HDMI ports also serve as a great way for the Anynet+ feature to be used. As long as supported devices are all hooked up to any of these HDMI ports, the Samsung LN46C650 remote can operate any of them.

Bottom Line

The Samsung LN46C650 is a great upgrade to the older B650 model and the price is not that much for an Internet-enabled device costing only around $1,300. Just about every aspect of the TV has improvement with the high energy savings making it well worth the cost. In addition, the design and the picture quality is great overall even though the glossy screen can be a bit reflective. The 46-inch screen size should also be good enough for a living room or large bedroom.

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• “After taking back the dreaded Panasonic that i just couldnt get into, i said well i’ll go ahead with the samsung LED. Well much to my delight they had this model, my friend had this C650 C meaning this years model, the display was a B meaning last years model and i was about to go with it but they had none. So i said ok just give me the new one. I got mine at Sears so i sat with two remotes, one for this and one for the 1899% LED 46″, the picture on this just crushed it, i adjusted all the same setting on both and it was just like night and day, and this was just BASIC CABLE!! So i was sold, got it home, hooked it up, had it set up within like 5 minute with little to no fine tuning and its just the best picture you will find on any model of Samsung out there. This is a higher end model and it has the glass panel covering the front, as some do, and some don’t, this give it a real glass type look, and movies just out at you almost like 3-D. Avatar looked amazing and my father about fell over when he saw the picture compared to his 52″ Samsung from last year(which looked great) but nothing like this. So you think LED’s are overrated? Well this will prove you right, i’ve been through many TVs trying them out, tweeking them etc. and nothing can top this one, sure the Panasonic had very deep black levels and a great picture, but it didn’t have the 120hz Motion Plus and didn’t swivel. The 600hz that is broken up into 60hz each all around the Plasma HDTVs doesnt compare to the fluent motion of the lcd’s, you still see judder and motion blurr, just a little less blur, but lots of lag. Its still there just like the regular 60hz tv’s although sometimes not as bad. Still if you want that cinematic experience and things that make a movie look like you’re seeing for the first time, get this one. Its well worth it and then some.” – W.Freeman(USA)

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• “This is my second Samsung LCD HDTV and even more impressed this time around. Was looking for an upgrade and bigger screen to my previous 32-inch and 720 resolution and when price on this new model dropped I jumped on it without hesitation. The improvements in regard to usability and setup by Samsung are impressive … just plugged in and started watching. No trouble whatsoever with Comcast or my Blu-Ray. The picture is so good that it actually takes getting used to shows and movies produced in studio … I swear you can see the wires, makeup and other stage props. Sports and live outdoor HD broadcasts are unbelievable. I enjoy the Yahoo! widgets, especially Twitter and Pandora, but wish Yahoo! would synch up my email account, too. Would be sweet if they would offer New York Times in addition to USA Today, and even sweeter to have Facebook … but absolutely no complaints. I LOVE THIS TV and would highly recommend to anyone.” – Kevin Woodward(Bay Area,CA,USA)

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