Samsung LN55B650

The Samsung LN55B650 is an LCD High Definition Television that hails from Samsung’s range of 6 Series LCD TVs. Among some of its key features include Touch of Colour technology, 1080p resolution Media 2.0 and Auto Motion Plus 120 Hz. In terms of design, the Samsung LN55B650 sports a piano black bezel that features a hint of red that is naturally blended into its Touch of Colour design. Not only that, it also features Media 2.0 that allows you to access countless hours of content from Yahoo! and Flickr. Other than that, the Samsung LN55B650 also incorporates Auto Motion Plus 120 Hz technology for fast paced action as well as DLNA technology that allows you to optimize your entire home network through your HDTV.

Specifications
The dimension (W x H x D) of the Samsung LN55B650 measures 51.6 inches x 35.2 inches x 12.1 inches when measured including its provided stand, and 51.6 inches x 33.1 inches x 3.1 inches when measures excluding its stand. It weighs approximately 76.5 lbs including its stand and 64.8 lbs excluding its stand. Besides that, the Samsung LN55B650 also has built-in tuners. In terms of connectivity, the Samsung LN55B650 has media 2.0 support for Internet @ TV, DLNA, Content Library and a USB 2.0 port for transferring movie files. Additionally, other advanced functions include picture-in-picture, game mode, HDMI-CEC, ultra clear panel, wide colour enhancer, USB 2.0 (movie), optical link, Touch of Colour as well as an Energy Star rating. In terms of input and outputs, the Samsung LN55B650 has 4 HDMI ports (with 1 on its side and 3 at the back, 1 composite (AV), 2 components at the rear, 2 USB ports on the side, 1 Ethernet port at the rear and a PC input (D-sub) port. In addition to that, the Samsung LN55B650 also has wireless input and output capabilities including compatibility for 802.11 wireless standard with adapter. In terms of video features, the Samsung LN55B650 has a display screen that measures 54.6 inches diagonally. Not only that, the Samsung LN55B650 also has an aspect ratio of a widescreen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (H x V) as well as a dynamic contrast ratio of 100000:1. This allows for more enhanced details in movies with very dark or bright scenes. Not only that, it also provides for more realistic and sharper picture quality. Other than that, the display screen also has a response time of 4 ms and a native resolution of 1080p. Besides that, the Samsung LN55B650 also incorporates LCD 120 Hz technology. As for audio features, the Samsung LN55B650 incorporates an SRS TruSurround HD sound effect system with a sound output (RMS) of 2x 15W. In addition to that, the Samsung LN55B650 also has a Media 2.0 feature that allows for Internet TV capabilities. With this feature, users can receive content via Yahoo! and Flickr on screen. Besides that, it also comes with a content library that allows users to enjoy pre-loaded content including cooking recipes and fitness exercises. In addition to that, thumb drives, digital cameras and other USB mass storage devices can also be connected to the Samsung LN55B650 via its USB 2.0 multi-media center to allow for viewing pictures, movies and audio files straight from its source.

Reviews

“While not up to the picture quality of Samsung’s topflight models, the feature-rich, uniquely styled LNB650 series still outperforms most LCDs on the market.” (CNET, 2009)

“Instead of having a certified ISF technician come and calibrate the set for me, this review is being done using my own personal settings which I found best suited my viewing environment. As such, you can consider this one of the most subjective and slightly off-the-cuff reviews we have done here on Hardware Canucks.” (HardwareCanucks, 2009)

“This 55 inch HDTV is sure to please the most particular television view crowd, with a load of features that makes it one of the best High def televisions on the market for the price.” (TopLCDHDTV, 2009)