Top Gift Idea - Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p

Samsung LN46A550 has perfect HD 1080 resolution and sports super fast 5ms for smooth scene transitions where sports and action movies are being viewed.

Consumer Electronics Control makes this HDTV play well with all of your electronics. This HDTV quickly connects right up with a USB port and 3 HDMI 1.3 ports.

Quickly and easily show off your JPEG and MPEG files with the USB port provided. turning your HDTV into a home viewing gallery and put on your favorite MP3 player for that just right back ground music or just for your listening pleasure.

Key Features

* New -- 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 15,000:1 on 2007 models (15,000 on 32-inch and 37-inch models) (Learn more)
* New -- Fast 5ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
* Full 1080p HD
* 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment
* 3 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant
* USB 2.0 port: connect devices directly to your HDTV--view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV's audio system or your home theater system
* DNIe Digital Natural Image Engine improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, and white balance
* Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio
* Wide Color Enhancer technology and Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) offer a wider color range
* Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
* V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
* Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
* Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals.
* Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV's remote control; no external IR receiver required.
* Swivel stand included
* 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support

Check out these great details of the Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

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Technical Details

* Full HD 1080p Resolution
* Wide Color Enhancer
* 3 HDMI Inputs
* USB 2.0 Connectivity
* HDMI-CDC Compatible

Product Details

* Product Dimensions: 44.4 x 11 x 30.2 inches ; 60.8 pounds
* Shipping Weight: 69 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
* Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
* ASIN: B0014175E8
* Item model number: LN-46A550

Actual customer review on file at Amazon for the Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

4.0 out of 5 stars Great TV at a Great Price, April 17, 2008
By  Tyler Durden "Caldwell_12" (Caldwell, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
First things first, I ordered this TV directly from Amazon and within a few days the price dropped and Amazon refunded the difference. Awesome! Amazon's White Glove delivery service delivered as promised and was OK to deal with; no issues at all. So for those of you wondering whether it is better to spend a few hundred bucks to order this set from a brick and mortar store; keep your money in your pocket and order from Amazon.

As for the TV, I am not a video expert type, but I do research big ticket items thoroughly before buying. This set and the previous generations received great reviews. However, I was torn between plasma and LCD. Being a big sports fan (lots of fast moving action on the screen) I had been leaning towards plasma. But the reviews of this set and the benefits of LCD over plasma (lighter, uses less energy, no risk of burn in and better for well lit rooms) made me make the plunge.

Overall, I am extremely satisfied. This is my first HDTV and I am using Directv HD service and the picture is outstanding. It is sharp, bright and overall beautiful. The only issue I have, which I was worried about with the LCDs, is that I do notice some pixelation when scenes move very fast (Thus 4 instead of 5 stars). However, it is not distracting but I do notice it.

The speakers are not as bad as some of the reviews would indicate. You just need to set the equalizer to the right settings. I have a home theatre set up so this is not a big issue, but to some it is so I thought I would comment on them.

The set looks great, is easy to set up and I am very, very, very happy with my purchase. Especially at this price. With my extra money I was able to buy a nice stand for the Samsung.

I hope this helps.

These are actual customer reviews of the Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV on file with Amazon.com

Samsung 550
We've had this about a year now and have never had a single problem with it. Good picture, but I miss the analog channels - we are in the country and digital is NOT a good thing...
Published 2 months ago by C. Cox
5.0 out of 5 stars

Pros: Crisp Picture, Fast Response Time, Very stylish, Lots of Menu Options, Non-HD Channels somewhat clearer than other TVs I have seen. Read more
Published 3 months ago by David C. Harder
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Picture

Problem removing base
I have purchased a Samsung LN46A550 Television. The picture is great, however I have a problem. I have tried to remove the four bolts (or screws) to remove the base...
Published 3 months ago by Angela C. Byers
4.0 out of 5 stars

Very good TV at good price
I have been very pleased with my purchase. I got it at a very good price from the seller 6ave through Amazon. The picture quality is awesome.
Published 4 months ago by User
5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent TV but got dead pixel in a month
Before i bought samsung, i research the market and found samsung best amoung other avaiable LCDs, price wise as well as quality wise.
Published 5 months ago by Saeed Uzzaman
1.0 out of 5 stars

Samsung good buy
This is a less expensive tv than the top of the line Samsung that I bought for my tv room in the basement with the full surround sound etc.
Published 5 months ago by Ronald D. Jung
4.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent value
The TV arrived on time and in perfect condition. The picture was great out of the box. The sound was good after adjusting the equalizer.
Published 5 months ago by Localduck
5.0 out of 5 stars

A Best Buy for Sure
My Consumer Magazine listed this TV as a Best Buy and they were right. It is a great TV for the money.
Published 5 months ago by Bosco
5.0 out of 5 stars

Actual customer review on file at Amazon for the LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

5.0 out of 5 stars My review of the Samsung LN46A550P, April 21, 2008
By 
Roger S. Bullock - See all my reviews
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Well, here's my review of the Samsung LN46A550P 46-inch 1080p LCD HDTV.

A little over a year ago I bought a Samsung 214T-21.3" monitor for my big computer.

I've been extremely happy with its performance and quality. So much so, I decided on a Samsung monitor for my movie watching experience.

I bought the LN46A550P to replace a 20 year old 50" Mitsubishi. The 50" TV was excellent in its day but it was old and had some issues. Obviously, it was time for retirement.

After doing a week and a half's worth of research I decided on the Series 5 for four main reasons:

1) 30,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio - The higher, the better picture quality.
2) 5ms Response Time - The amount of time any given pixel on the screen takes to change from one color to another. For game playing this is a must.
3) Appearance - it is a handsome looking piece of furniture!
4) Price

The day the monitor arrived I took the lid off the shipping container and felt that the monitor was cool to the touch. After all, it spent about 10 days in a cold truck and 3 more days in a warehouse before it was delivered to my home. Because of that, I opted to unpack the monitor and let it sit in my living room for a day or so before plugging it in.

I live in a mobile home that has a moderately sized living room. If I had purchased a bigger set, I'd be too close to the action. It would be like being too close to the screen in a movie theatre. (not good)

For optimum viewing it is best to place the monitor at the same height as your head if you were sitting in your favorite chair about 6 to 8 feet away. I've seen pictures of this monitor mounted on a wall much higher up and further away from the viewing perspective and wondered if the people watching a movie would get a sore neck. Having such a setup reduces the movie watching experience as well.

The monitor's subsystems are accessed through a Microsoft Windows-like menu making it easy for anybody to access its features.

I do recommend disabling the monitor's speakers within the monitor's menu system.
The monitor's speakers are fine for average viewing but fall short in providing booming sound for movies.

I have my monitor connected to an amplifier. This is done by connecting cables from the left and right audio channel output jacks behind the monitor to the amplifier's audio input jacks.

My Nintendo Wii is connected to my monitor via a Component cable for maximum video clarity. The Wii's audio cables are also plugged into the monitor and the sound the Wii makes is routed through the monitor's electronics to the amplifier. I included this information in my review for all you gamers.

In studying the manuals you will notice right away that the quick setup guide warns that if you experience any difficulties with the monitor NOT TO SEND IT BACK TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE. Instead, it instructs you to call SAMSUNG. Samsung offers in-home service for monitors larger than 30 inches during the warranty period.

In the near future I plan to purchase a Sony Blue Ray player (BDPS300). It is a second generation BD player that steps DVD movies up to 1080p.

Care and Maintenance:

ALWAYS use a micro fiber clothe to clean an LCD display to avoid scratching its surface. Samsung includes a micro fiber clothe with the monitor but no cleaning solution. You will need some good cleaner, like; "Monster ScreenClean LCD Display Cleaner 2 Bottle Screen Clean Mini Package (MPC CLNKIT-SM)" found here on Amazon.com.

I use that cleaner to keep my computer LCD monitors clean. It leaves no dirt or dust behind after cleaning.

I gave this monitor 5 out of 5 stars with only one recommendation for Samsung; keep the audio output jacks in the back of the monitor but remove the built-in speakers. People who buy such a monitor have amplifiers and movies in mind.

One Special Note:

On the shipping container you will see a liquid-filled sticker in the shape of a pyramid that says, "Tip & Tell". If the tip of the pyramid is blue it means the monitor was tipped over during shipping. In that case, make sure the delivery company makes note of it on the delivery invoice!!! My monitor was tipped but I saw no damage to the container at all. My monitor has no visible damage either and works perfectly. Makes me wonder what happen? Either way, I'm cover under warranty!

Register the monitor with Samsung as well and keep the receipts in a safe place.

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