Samsung LN46A850

The Samung 8 Series is at the top of Samsung's LCD line that do not feature LED back-lighting. This set has a 1080p native resolution, Auto Motion Plus 120Hz all in a bezel that is 1.9 inches thick. For more information refer to the full Samsung 8 Series report.

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Samsung LN46A850
MSRP $2,699.00
Release date September, 2008
Brand Samsung
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Pros & Cons

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70
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1 positive
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0 negative

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Pros:
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1080p, 120Hz, fast response time and high contrast ratio
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attractive bezel
+1agreedisagree

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Slim cabinet (1.9" deep)
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4 HDMI 1.3a ports
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178-degree viewing angle
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USB port for firmware updates and (limited) playback of multimedia files
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Ethernet functionality is a gimmick
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not LED backlit (better contrast, power consumption, hours-on lifetime)
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Excellent picture, but sound, particularly voice and midrange, seems to be lost or fuzzy. Overall happy with it, but this audio aspect can be frustrating
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Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 50,000:1 contrast ratio
  • Auto Motion Plus 120Hz
  • 4ms response time
  • Ultra Clear Panel
  • Wide Color Enhancer 2
  • DNIe Pro
  • WiseLink Pro USB port for accessing digital media
  • Ethernet port for RSS, news, weather and stocks and digital media
  • Two 10 watt speakers
  • 1GB internal flash memory
  • Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 2, Composite x 1, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1, Ethernet x 1, USB x 1

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Samsung LN46A850

• Samsung LN46A850 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color

• LN46A850 46" LCD TV

UPC: 036725228825

EAN: 036725228825

MPN: LN46A850

Competitors

Samsung LN46A860

Samsung LN46A860

MSRP  $2,799.00    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • 1080p, 120Hz
  • amazing contrast and response time
Cons
  • no LED backlighting
  • expensive
ProSCORE
1 review
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Toshiba Cinema Regza 46XF550U

Toshiba Cinema Regza 46XF550U

MSRP  $2,499.99    Released  February, 2008
Pros
  • 1080p, 120Hz
  • has come down in price nicely
  • attractive, thin bezel
  • 10-bit panel, 14-bit processing
  • good contrast ratio
ProSCORE
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Sony Bravia KDL-46Z4100

Sony Bravia KDL-46Z4100

MSRP  --    Released  April, 2008
Pros
  • 1080p, 120Hz
Cons
  • strange and ugly lower bezel
  • no PC inputs
ProSCORE
1 review
33
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LG 47LG71

LG 47LG71

MSRP  --    Released  May, 2008

The LG71 series is an upgrade over the standard LG70 series with its 1080p native resolution and 120Hz mode by adding a wireless receiver component. For more information refer to the full LG71 series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 120Hz mode 20,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 5 ms response time 500 cd/m2 brightness Intelligent Sensor  Clear...

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Sharp AQUOS LC-46SE94U

Sharp AQUOS LC-46SE94U

MSRP  $2,599.00    Released  February, 2008

The SE94Us form Sharp's flagship line of LCD televisions for 2008 and feature a 1080p native resolution, a 120Hz display mode, and Internet support with integrated ethernet port. For more information refer to the full Sharp AQUOS SE94U series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 120Hz mode 4ms response time 3000:1 static contrast ratio |...

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Hitachi UT47X902

Hitachi UT47X902

MSRP  $4,699.00    Released  September, 2008

The 1.5 Series from Hitachi combine form and function to offer a 1080p LCD tv with 120Hz mode in a cabinet that is only 1.5 inches deep. For more information refer to the full Hitachi 1.5 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 120Hz mode 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 450-500cd/m2 brightness IPS-Alpha panels Two 6-Watt speakers Inputs:...

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Hitachi UT47V702

Hitachi UT47V702

MSRP  $4,499.00    Released  September, 2008

The 1.5 Series from Hitachi combine form and function to offer a 1080p LCD tv with 120Hz mode in a cabinet that is only 1.5 inches deep. For more information refer to the full Hitachi 1.5 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 120Hz mode 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio 450-500cd/m2 brightness IPS-Alpha panels Two 6-Watt speakers Inputs:...

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JVC LT-47SL89

JVC LT-47SL89

MSRP  $2,399.00    Released  August, 2008

The LT-42SL89 from JVC is one of the world's thinnest LCD televisions that feature a 1080p native resolution and integrated tuners. For more information refer to the full SL Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 1,500:1 dynamic contrast ratio 6.5ms response time Brightness: 500cd/m2 3:2 Pull Down 145 watts of power USB picture viewing...

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Yale

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October 23, 2008
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ProSCORE
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2 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 1080p, 120Hz, fast response time and high contrast ratio
  • attractive bezel

Cons

  • Ethernet functionality is a gimmick
  • not LED backlit (better contrast, power consumption, hours-on lifetime)

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dandrayan

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Today, 3:48 PM
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5 pros
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 1080p, 120Hz, fast response time and high contrast ratio
  • Slim cabinet (1.9" deep)
  • 4 HDMI 1.3a ports
  • 178-degree viewing angle
  • USB port for firmware updates and (limited) playback of multimedia files

Cons

  • Ethernet functionality is a gimmick

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gfs2000

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June 7, 2009
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