Samsung LN55A950

The Samsung LN55A950 LCD TV is equipped with Smart LED Lighting, 120 Hz Motion Plus, Full HD 1080p and Ultra Clear Panel technology and is a multimedia centre piece with features like Wiselink Pro, InfoLink, Contents Library and DLNA connection, allowing users access to media content from various sources including live information direct from the internet. The Samsung LN55A950 also features Touch of Colour™ which is a hint of colour naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame. The LCD TV also features Auto Motion Plus 120Hz™ that reduces motion blur and creates smooth transitions between frames by calculating the image between frames and inserts it, creating a non-repetitive transition from one to the next for a clearer picture; Ultra Clear Panel™ technology which enhances contrast and reduces reflection so users can enjoy an overall outstanding viewing experience; 1000000:1 dynamic contrast ratio with LED backlight that provides users with enhanced details in very dark or bright scenes plus LED backlight with local dimming that lets users enjoy a sharper picture quality; pre-loaded Content Library™ high definition content, such as cooking recipes, fitness exercises, educational games for children and even a photo gallery; and Wiselink® Pro USB connection that lets users hook up an MP3 player or digital camera to the TV with the USB 2.0 connection and navigate via a user interface that lets them scroll through and view play lists, pictures and videos. The LN55A950 is an ENERGY STAR compliant device.

Specifications:
Display
The LN55A950 is a 55 inch widescreen LCD TV with 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) pixel resolution, 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio which measures the difference between the brightest whites and the darkest blacks a display can show; with maximum usable viewing range of a screen from when viewing from left to right at 178º/178º; 4 ms Response Time (which is the amount of time it takes for a single pixel in LCD screen to switch from active to non-active); DNIe™ (Digital Natural Image Engine) which is a technology that delivers a lifelike picture that is closer to film. (Both analog/digital) and 120Hz refresh rates. The LN55A950 also features 1080p Native Resolution.

Audio
The LN55A950 supports SRS TruSurround sound which produces 5.1ch streophonic sound with the left and right speakers via two 15 W speakers.

Input & Output
The LN55A950 supports HDMI (high definition media interface) connector that is used for displaying high quality games and the movies; composite (AV) image connector that is used to connect VCR to display images on TV; S-Video which is an analog image connector that is used to connect VCR to display images on TV; headphone jack which can be connected to TV and the audio from TV speakers will be eliminated; 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; and PC input (D-sub) connector that is used to display internet pages and motion clips on the large screen of TV.

Other features
The LN55A950 also features Picture-in-Picture function, Game mode, HDMI-CEC that allows users to control all HDMI-CEC compatible device via one remote control; Infolink (RSS), flash memory, DCM, DLNA and USB2.0 (MPEG support).

The LN55A950 retails for $4,999.99.

Dimension
The LN55A950 measures 53.7″ x 34.7″ x 13.3″ (with stand)/ 53.7″ x 32.3″ x 4.4″ (without stand). It has a shipping dimension of 58.7″ x 40.1″ x 18.1″ and weighs 91.3 lbs (with stand)/ 80 lbs (without stand). Its shipping weight is 112 lbs.

Review:

“For now, the LN55A950 is easily one of the best-looking LCD TVs—if not the best-looking—on the market. But it’s no Kuro killer, and at its current price point, that road looks a bit rocky.”- (Ultimate AV Mag, 2008)