Samsung LN40A650 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
Samsung LN40A650 40 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
40″ widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio) * Touch of Color high-gloss “rose black” finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * Ultra Clear LCD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels) *
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great looking TV with even better picture!
I recieved this TV last week after already going through a 42″ Philips LCD which was good, but not great and the previous version of this one. (4069fx) Both of the TV’s had good picture, but nothing to make you stop and stare. This 40a650 unit has an AMAZING picture, lots of inputs, lots of options to tweak if you want,but most of the default settings looked great out of the box. The TV is has a great overall look even when it is off. Can’t go wrong with this one.
Amazon has been really easy to work with in getting the price match refund. One simple email telling them the price was lower and they credited my card for the difference! Can’t beat that!
I originally saw this TV at a BB and CC but they wanted over $400 more +tax for the unit and would’t price match. (figures) I went to Amazon to save a ton of $$ and they couldn’t be easier to work with, plus my AMX doubles the warranty, so that saves a little more $$.
Some previous reviewers mention that their is a glare to the TV, but it is really hard to notice any glare with the TV on. The TV does have a shine to it, but the only glare I see is from the frame which all TV’s seem to have shiny frames. The red is nice and a subtle touch. Good accent color.
Colors are very true and blacks are really black!
All-in-all this is a GREAT TV that I would recommend to anyone who is in the market. You will NOT be dissapointed!
1 Star Amazon did not deliver
First let me state that this review is NOT about the TV. I have the TV hanging on my wall now, and I am writing this review using my computer that is hooked up to it. This review is about Amazon and the shipping that I received.
June 27th - I order the TV.
June 30th - Amazon ships the TV.
June 30th to July 5th - TV goes from Cincinnati, OH, to Columbus, OH.
Somewhere between July 5th and July 13th - TV gets lost in shipping between Columbus and Los Angeles.
That was the summary. Now for a bit more detail.
I ordered the TV on June 27th, to which they took 3 days to actually get it shipped out. Ok, no big deal, should be here in maybe 5-7 days. 5-7 days later it has shipped a grand total of 95 miles. An average of 14 or so miles a day; I could probably carry it that fast. On July 2nd, CEVA (the shipping company) called me to tell me I should be receiving it on July 7th - NICE! July 7th comes around and I get no call by mid afternoon, so I call them. They haven’t received the TV in Los Angeles yet (250 miles south of where I am), and that they are scheduled to receive it on the 7th in LA, have it shipped to the third party company on the 8th, and I will have it on the 9th. Tuesday the 8th, I call them to make sure that their story was straight, and the woman tells me they have it in LA, and it’s going to the third party shipping, and I will have it on Wednesday, the 9th (same story I got before). Wednesday the 9th, and I haven’t gotten a call by mid afternoon. I call CEVA, they say they never recieved the TV in LA, and that it’s supposed to come in to LA on Wednesday, ship to third party shipper on Thursday, and I will receive it on Friday, the 11th. Ugh, ok - it was free shipping, I guess I get what I pay for. I call on Thursday to verify their story again, and again the woman says they haven’t received it in LA. Lets keep in mind, it’s now the 10th of July (past the day Amazon estimated I would get it), and I ordered it on the 27th. CEVA doesn’t know where the TV is, and they have a specialist looking for it.
So, CEVA doesn’t know where it is, and I have no idea when I’ll get it, all the meantime Amazon already has my money.
I call CEVA on Friday, and a woman tells me the exact times that it was scanned in at LAX, and that it was on it’s way to the third party shipper to come up North where I am, I will receive it on Sunday. I call Sunday to verify, and the SAME woman tells me that they don’t deliver on Sundays, and my time window is 1PM to 5PM on Monday (today). UGH, ok, finally I’m getting it. Wait, my phone is ringing. CEVA, 20 minutes after I got off the phone with this woman, is calling to tell me that they don’t know where the TV is and that it’s lost, and to call Amazon for a replacement. This sucks.
I call Amazon for a replacement, and they tell me that they can’t ship it quickly, that it’s going to go through the same shipping company, and that it will take 7-10 business days. Screw that, canceled my order, refund of money. Went to best buy and spent $200 dollars more on it total (I get a corporate discount through the company I work for, plus it was on sale). I can’t say any less for the quality of shipping, and professionalism of the customer service by a company that represents Amazon.
As for the TV, it’s EXACTLY what I was expecting - amazing. It’s exactly what I wanted in every aspect. Works great in every way that I have used it thus far. 5/5 star for TV, 0/5 star for Amazon/CEVA.
Sorry for length, like the title says, Amazon did not deliver, literally. /end rant.
5 Stars Amazing
This is my third experience with HDTVs and the best thus far. The picture quality of this set is superb. The color is dead on out of the box, almost no need for any further adjustments. The set like all LCDs has a very bright picture but sacrifices little in the contrast ratio. The darks almost stand up to the plasmas. The 120 Hz refresh rate is a must for any high end LCD. This has eliminated the pixilation associated with high speed action moments seen on other digital TVs. The sound coming from the system is crisp but the available volume levels are nothing to write home about. George Lucas would have you buy a high end surround sound system to fully complement the TV. The remote control could have been better. The scroll wheel serves no purpose except to frustrate you every time you miss your selection. The styling of this set is awesome. It looks like a work of art. Unless you really don’t like red (which is almost unnoticeable), you will love the look of this TV. I would highly recommend this TV to anyone.
Helpful note about Amazon.com: Up to one month after the purchase date, Amazon.com allows for price matching of the current price. The price of this TV dropped over $100 within one month of the purchase. A simple call to Amazon’s customer service and I was reimbursed the difference.
5 Stars Outstanding TV and Simple to operate
Believe it or not, a big selling point for me for this TV was its width. I have a TV cabinet and was trying to get as big a TV as I could in the 39.5″ space. This 40″ TV has a width of 39.3″. I could not be happier!! Fits like a dream. The new 750 series would not work as it is wider.
Now beyond the “stupid” reason - this is the best LCD I saw after exhaustive shopping. The picture on live sports is unbelievable.
Out of the box it is easy to connect to whatever you want. The Touch of Color makes a nice accent when in a cherry cabinet; but the color is so subtle, it would disappear in many other environments.
I have the set with no windows toward the set and it is wonderful. On the sides however, I have huge windows and there is no negative interaction with the TV.
Regarding the process with Amazon. If you have even a slight hesitation, get over it. I try to only buy from Amazon as they have the best customer service. I even kept track of pricing during my first 30 days of ownership and Amazon credited me back the price difference SEVERAL times resulting in a $230 savings. Heck, the TV was already $300 to $500 cheaper than BB and CC when I bought it.
You get the bottom line, I could not be happier.
5 Stars Nothing short of spectacular!
Stunning LCD TV. It has deep black and rich colors. Tons of features and options. The ToC unlike in most pictures is barely noticeable. In fact you really have to be looking for it to really see it. It does however add a nice effect when you do see it. The only quirk I have with the TV is the cheap remote it came with. The TV is one of the top of the line LCDs and yet the remote is like a generic universal remote with a spin wheel that doesn’t work unless you aim it directly at the tv. From there you have to spin it at least one full revolution (if your lucky, generally its 2 spins) to get it to move down one spot and then there’s the mysterious unlabeled color buttons. At first I thought they were macro programmable keys, but then I realized they served a much greater purpose of practically useless, but don’t get me wrong the TV=Awesome!
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