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I was excited to have my new LN46A650 delivered today. From what I had read from the reviews and from my other research I had one fear about the TV, reflection from the screen surface. I'm sad to report I am going to be returning my Samsung for a model with a flat/matte finish on the screen.

I was really disappointed when I turned this on. The reflections from the windows were terrible.

My setup has the TV on a wall which is parallel to an exterior wall with (2) 30x60 windows approximately 10 feet away. The glare IMO is unbearable, bad enough that I am willing to pay the return shipping charges. I also see quite a bit of glare from a floor lamp I have in the corner of the room. It surprises me very much that this is not an issue for more people.

I went as far as taking my Westinghouse LCD off the wall in my bedroom and setting it up right next to the Samsung to compare the amount of glare between the two. The cheapy Westinghouse wins hands down. No reflections whatsoever with the Westy, but with the Samsung I can actually see my neighbors house very clearly out the window in the reflection in the screen. The reflections are worse with dark screens, but are still noticeable while watching a baseball game.

The picture is the best I've ever seen, and the "Touch of Red" gives it a classy look, but if you have a worry about windows reflecting on the screen, I would suggest going with a model that does not have the glossy/glass finish screen. If you are building a home theater where reflection is not an issue or if you always watch TV in the dark then this is probably the TV for you. But if reflections in the screen bother you I would think long and hard before buying this TV.


Exceptional


Everything & more than the description. 120hz is worth it, especially if you are a sports fan. No tracers, crystal clear picture even during the fastest action.

This is One Solid Performing LCD


I was in the market for a new LCD television, upgrading from a 26" Sharp Aquos LCD. After reading a few of the reviews on various forums for different brands and models, I settled on the LN46A650 from Amazon. Amazon offered the best price. I was a little skeptical at first about the customer service involved with shipping such a large and expensive item, but for the most part it's been a pleasant experience.

Unlike a lot of customers who already have HD sources, for now, I use the TV mainly for watching regular DVDs. I anticipate getting HD sources connected to the TV in the near future. Given that, the quality of standard DVD definition on the TV is nothing short of spectacular. Depending on what you're watching, a lot of the scenes can actually appear to look HD in quality. Of course, if you've been reading the reviews for this TV you already know of its rich feature set and superior black level. I agree wholeheartedly with those assessments.

Likewise, you are probably aware of the somewhat reflective screen and that the touch of color (RED) isn't for everyone. For these two things, I'd recommend going to your local Best Buy or video store and checking the TV out for yourself to see if it agrees with your tastes. The remote control is probably the weakest link to this TV. It seems like more of an afterthought to an otherwise great TV. In my opinion, it's a hideous-looking remote that really isn't consistent with the quality and "bling" of the TV. The wheel can be difficult to use if you're not a patient person. Plus, it's not a universal remote, which came as a disappointment. Other than that, so far the TV is consistent with the positive reviews that are out there. You may have an issue with the firmware and software, but it's definitely not a deal breaker and is easily corrected.

Now onto my shopping experience with Amazon. Like I mentioned, Amazon offered the best price/customer service balance. I'm certain you can find cheaper TVs on this model elsewhere but you may find yourself in a tussle with their customer service dept. should something go wrong. With my initial purchase, something did go wrong. I took my initial delivery a couple weeks ago and found the TV had a few defective pixels in the lower right corner. Of course, these things can occasionally happen on such a large LCD TV so I didn't cry about it....too much. After the discovery I simply called Amazon and explained to them the situation and they immediately set up an exchange for me. The call took less than 5 minutes and the rep. on the other line was very cordial. Two weeks later I took delivery of the new unit and so far the TV is performing perfectly. Of course, I'm still within the 30 days of my delivery so I plan to test the heck out the TV and update this review accordingly.

As far as the main delivery company, CEVA, the company needs to train their phone handlers to be a little more courteous to their callers. The delivery was on time as should be expected but upon calling them to arrange specific delivery times I got the sense that they were either overworked or just didn't want to bother talking to anyone. In short, they were not very polite, even by today's standards. Regardless of that, the delivery process itself was decent. Just don't expect the "white glove" label to be something spectacular because in my recent experience, it was just "normal glove".

This is a solid performing TV and I'd recommend you give it some serious consideration to add to your entertainment arsenal.

Best Television I've ever seen.


The best way to show you how good this tv is would be to completely list it's flaws.

1) The rotary controller on the remote is a poor excuse for arrow buttons, and doesn't respond as it should. Consequently, using the TV's menus can be a pain.


Other than that, this machine is stellar. I cannot see myself ever purchasing another TV as long as I live.

Five Star Samsung and Delivery


I'll have to eat my words - some time ago I posted and criticized white glove delivery. I take it back. A glitch happened as CEVA does not deliver to my small podunk town 85 miles from Reno. CEVA subbed it out and after they called, Sierra Air Express of Reno delivered on time and with care. In the house unpacked and plugged in to assure it was working. The driver was prompt, courteous and left the box at my request. The Samsung is terrific and my wife is even getting to like it. I still don't have total control of the proportion however. My Direct TV control makes some changes but it seems I'm often fiddling with Stretch, Pillar Box and Crop. Stretch is out of the question and crop causes much of the picture to be, well, cropped. I lose the channel numbers on the left side with pillar box. Oh the frustrations of life! Any suggestions?? I'm an old geezer and not up to speed on these newfangled things.

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