Samsung LN52A630 52-Inch LCD HDTV

June 11th, 2009 | 38 views | Posted by admin in Cheap HDTVs

Samsung LN52A630 52-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Samsung 630 model HDTVs offer an ecxellent value in a full-featured 1080p LCD HDTV, offering a substantial price savings compared to their sister 650 series, with only a moderately lower dynamic contrast ratio (40:000:1 compared to 50,000:1 on the 650 series) and one less HDMI port (three, as compared to four on the 650s).

But the 630s offer the same blazing-fast 4ms response time and rich connectivity features as the 650s, Seris 7, and Series 8 LCD HDTVs, as well as the same stylish “Touch of Color” color-infused bezel. 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 for a dynamic audio experience.

New — 40,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio:up from 25,000:1 on 2007 models
New — Blazing 4ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
New — Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel with infused color creates an ultra-sleek shape and appearance
New — 3 HDMI 1.3 ports
New — Sports and Game modes boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems
New — Side-mounted USB 2.0 port: connect USB devices directly to your HDTV to view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV’s audio system or your home theater system.
New — Compatible with Samsung’s Home Digital Media Adapter (sold separately) for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia
Full 1080p HD
Automotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation technology provides smoother motion
178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment
Better clear panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors
Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio
Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp (CCFL) and Wide Color Enhancer technology offer a wider color range
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
V-Chip system1 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.
Swivel stand included
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.

Step-Up Features

Series 6 (650 Models): 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio; 4 HDMI 1.3 ports
Series 7: Internal flash memory (1GB) with pre-loaded interactive content such as cooking recipes, children’s entertainment, HD artwork and more; DLNA-Compatibility for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers
Series 8: Super-Slim 1.9-inch depth

auto motion plus 120Hz

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.

super clear panel

Samsung enhances the clarity of select LCD HDTVs by replacing the light-diffusing plastic face of traditional LCD HDTVs with a natural black panel with a clear anti-glare shield. Reduced reflection of external light creates a new dimension in image clarity, highlighting black and darkened areas, enabling vibrant, more compelling colors and a brighter, clearer picture. Black will never again appear grayish. Black details will show in vivid black even in dark scenes.

The latest version of Samsung’s breakthrough super clear panel technology makes colors appear more vibrant and blacks even deeper than ever. Enhanced films reduce glare and optimize off-angle viewing.

Samsung LN52A630 LCD HDTV Review

I have had the LN52A630 for a week now and I have to tell you that it is clearly the best overall choice for an LCD TV with 120hz. I recently wrote a similar review for the LN46A630. I chose to replace it with the 52″ only because our livingroom is too large for the 46″.

I’m not sure why more people are not going for the 630′s over the 650′s just for the glare issue alone. My friend has an A650 and in my opinion the reflections are just as bad in his living room as they were in the showroom of the big box stores with the 650. I have two windows directly opposite the TV and a large bow window to the right. My concern was how little control I would have with that much natural light hitting the TV. So far, my 630 has past the evening lighting test with flying colors. With all of the possible lights on in this large room, there is absolutely no reflecting light visible on the TV. During the day with the Sunlight filtering directly into the back windows hitting the TV, there is no reflections to speak of. Awesome, consistent picture on the “matte” screen.

Thanks to the reviews of the 650′s about the reflections, I took a chance with the 630 with the “matte” screen and am I ever glad that I did. The difference is significant and because of this reason, I truly believe that the 630 has a better overall picture. It’s all about personal preference. Sure it’s got one less HDMI and slightly less contrast ratio because of the screen but there are more than enough settings to compensate for this.

I am still making adjustments and learning just what this TV is capable of, but I got to tell you that the Celtics/Hawks game in HD was nothing less than orgasmic. I was in awe switching between that and the Hockey game in HD. Unbelievable!

This TV is the way to go if you want all of the features of the 6 series but not all of the reflections. Get this TV, you will be happy that you did!