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- Best 46-inch LCD TV Samsung UN46B8000 *Est. $2290
- Best value among 46-inch LCD TVs Samsung LN46B750 *Est. $1670
- Best value among 40-inch LCD TVs Samsung LN40B650 *Est. $1190
- Budget 37-inch LCD TV LG 37LH30 *Est. $580
- Budget 32-inch LCD TV Vizio VO320E *Est. $400
- Best small LCD TV Vizio VA19L *Est. $200
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- Great black levels and shadow detail
- Nearly perfect color
- Distinctive styling
- Lots of features
- Screen is more reflective than most
- Viewing angle shallower than some other LCD TVs
- Remote can be awkward to use
Experts are nearly unanimous in their praise of the 52-inch Samsung LN52A650. Many say that it produces one of the best pictures of any LCD TV. Blacks are impressive, shadow detail is good and colors are very accurate. The TV is packed with features, including 120Hz image processing that's described as very good; an InfoLink feature that gathers news, weather, sports and other information from the Internet; and a distinctive red Touch of Color. The TV set's shiny LCD screen helps improve picture quality, but it's more prone to light reflection. A step-up version, the Samsung LN52A750 (*Est. $2,190) adds an integrated woofer for better sound and 1GB of pre-loaded content, such as artwork and recipes. Picture quality is equally great, but some question whether the add-ons are worth the price premium.
We found reviews for the Samsung LN52A650 at CNET, which tests and rates the LCD TV. Although editors don't review the Samsung TV alongside others, the uniform ratings system enables you to compare results. ConsumerReports.org also includes this LCD TV in its latest roundup. We found user ratings at Amazon.com.
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Our Sources
1. CNET
CNET is one of the most prolific and up-to-date reviewers of LCD TVs. The articles lack the depth of some video enthusiast magazines and websites, but are sufficient for most buyers. Few LCD TVs rise to the high standards the site sets for its Editors' Choice award, but the Samsung LN52A650 qualifies. David Katzmaier isn't a fan of the Touch of Color bezel, but says that the set produces what's "arguably the best picture of any LCD TV we've tested so far."
Review: Samsung LN52A650, David Katzmaier, April 19, 2008
2. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org rates 56 LCD HDTVs, including the 52-inch Samsung LN52A650 for its latest update. Testing is fair, competent and well explained, but discussion is limited compared to most other reviewers. The site doesn't do a great job of narrowing down your choices, as half the sets covered earn recommendations.
Review: LCD TVs, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
3. Amazon.com
Over 430 users have left reviews here as of our last visit. To say that feedback is impressive would be an understatement. The overwhelming majority of users give this set an enthusiastic five stars (out of five). Amazon.com allows users to conveniently compare the most helpful positive and negative reviews (as voted on by site visitors) and to sort by rating as well
Review: Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, Contributors to Amazon.com
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