Samsung LN52A850

The Samsung LN52A850 is a 1080p LCD HDTV with 4ms response time, 120 Hz refresh rate with Automotion plus image interpolation technology that supports fast motion image and an array of interconnectivity, all within a Touch of Color™ -infused bezel. This technology doubles the frame rate from 60 to 120 frames per second (120Hz LCD panel) without repeating the same image to make more frames. Instead, the TV intelligently calculates the ‘middle’ image between frame A and frame B and inserts it in between (Auto Motion Plus 120Hz processor), making a fluid transition from one frame to the next. The HDTV provides users the means to enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through a side-mounted USB 2.0, turning their LCD into a full-scale home viewing gallery, or connect their MP3 players to enjoy music. It also features 50,000:1 dynamic contrast, InfoLink for free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to the HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port; four HDMI 1.3 ports that is Simplay compliant; supports Sports and Game modes that boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems; side-mounted USB 2.0 port that lets users connect USB devices directly to the HDTV to view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or listen to MP3 player through the HDTV’s audio system or a home theater system and is compatible with Samsung’s Home Digital Media Adapter (sold separately) for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia. The unit also supports an internal flash memory (1GB) with pre-loaded interactive content such as cooking recipes, children’s entertainment, HD artwork and more; is a DLNA-Compatibility device for interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers and supports 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment. Other features on the Samsung LN52A850 are twin downward-firing speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio, Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp (CCFL) and Wide Color Enhancer technology, Picture-in-Picture (PIP) which enables simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources; V-Chip system which 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 and comes with a 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. Other features on the LN52A850 include DNIe The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine which improves picture quality by enhancing the contrast, detail and white balance; Wide Color Enhancer/Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp technology for wider color reproduction, showing truer colors; four Simplay compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs (including one on the side), and HDMICEC feature that lets users control all CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote; connectivity to HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders, and laptops; Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (SPVA) panel provides a 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes and TruSurround SRS technology for 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers.

Specifications:
The Samsung LN52A850 is a 52″ 1920(H) x 1080(V) pixel resolution display with 50 000:1 dynamic contrast ratio with a viewing angle of 178º x 178º, and 4 ms response time. It also supports DNIe™ (Digital Natural Image Engine), 120 Hz refresh rates, and 1080p native resolution.

Audio
The Samsung LN52A850 sound effect system produces 5.1ch streophonic sound with the left and right speakers and is supported by SRS Trusurround XT via two 10 W speakers.

Input & Output
The Samsung LN52A850 supports the following inputs and outputs: HDMI (digital connector that is used for displaying high quality games and the movies), a headphone jack, Component(Y/Pb/Pr) analog image connector, used to connect with DVD player,
composite (AV) analog image connector that is used to connect VCR to display images on TV, S-Video analog image connector that is used to connect VCR to display images on TV and PC input (D-sub).

Dimension
The Samsung LN52A850 measures 49.7″ x 32.7″ x 12.4″ and weighs 68.8 lbs.

Reviews

“At around $2500 this 52″ LCD offers a ton of value. It’s got a great feature set and picture and the 1.9″ depth is a premium feature.” – (LCDTV Buying Guide, 2008)

“The excellent picture quality and unique interactive features of the Samsung LN52A850 flat-panel LCD TV aren’t quite worth the higher price tag.” – (CNET, 2008)