Make the Samsung LN52A650 the centerpiece of your home theater and enjoy high-definition TV programs on its big, beautiful 52-inch screen. This HDTV’s high-contrast screen delivers a vibrant picture, and its “Full HD” 1080p resolution lets you see every bit of detail in every type of high-definition signal. Red accents along the top and bottom of the gloss black bezel give this model a one-of-a-kind look that stands out from the crowd of flat-panel sets.

120Hz refresh rate for blur-free motion
Most 1080p TVs will wow you with their detail on still or slow-moving images, but how about when the on-screen action picks up the pace? That’s when you’ll really appreciate the LN52A650′s advanced 120Hz video technology. Doubling the conventional LCD frame rate ensures smooth, smear-free motion, giving images a more solid, three-dimensional look. If your viewing includes fast-action sports or video games, put this TV on your short list.

A wealth of viewing options
For compatibility with the latest HD sources, this TV’s four HDMI inputs accept 1080p video — even 1080p/24, the purest format for film-based video. High-definition Blu-ray Disc™ players can output 1080p/24, for an exceptionally smooth, filmlike image. Cable TV subscribers can take advantage of the built-in “QAM” tuner to enjoy unscrambled digital cable channels without a set-top box taking up space in their component racks. An Ethernet port lets you use your broadband Internet connection to view news, weather, and stock market reports using Samsung’s InfoLink service.

New HDMI connections enhance remote control operation
Home theater fans love HDMI connections for their pristine picture clarity and single-cable simplicity. Here’s more good news — the LN52A650′s Anynet+ HDMI connections let you control other compatible HDMI-connected components using only the TV’s remote. That’s a huge plus if you keep your components out of sight in a cabinet or closet. You have total control without resorting to complicated remote booster systems.

Review By Hdtvlounge

Offering the highest HD format called Full HD / 1080p the 1920×1080 pixel LCD screen offers the native resolution for blu-ray and will show the best image quality for a screen this large. Along with 1080p, Auto Motion Plus 120Hz high frame rate keeps image sharpness and clarity during fast moving scenes, and scenes free from image judder, often seen during image panning. A high 178 degree viewing angle enables easy viewing from around the room, and the fast 4ms response time works well with the 120Hz technology for motion blur free viewing. A massively high contrast ratio of 50,000:1 ensures vivid and natural colors with deep black levels.

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Review By Reviews.cnet

Samsung’s LN52A650 dares to be different. In a world of me-too, glossy black flat-panel HDTVs, no few of which may bear the company’s own logo, this 52-inch LCD is dressed in red. Like many radical design choices, you’ll either love it or hate it, and we didn’t love it. But before you write off this red TV, we recommend you check it out in person–the product shots here and elsewhere on the Web just don’t capture the red tint of the frame properly. Aside from design, we found plenty to like about the higher-end LN52A650, and it produces arguably the best picture of any LCD TV we’ve tested so far, although it doesn’t quite beat the quality of the best plasma.

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Review By Amazon

Samsung adds a Touch of Color to a blazing-fast 4ms response time and rich connectivity features to redefine the role HDTVs play in the home with its forward-looking Series 6 (A650) and Series 7 (A750) LCD HDTVs. Utilizing the award-winning technologies found in all Samsung HDTVs, Series 6 and 7 HDTVs deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity and networking capabilities that create a true entertainment hub for any home. Series 7 takes networking and multimedia management to a whole new level. Consumers can easily 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.

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Review By Samsung

Your action-packed sports and movies have never looked this real. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology virtually eliminates any motion blur and creates smooth transitions between frames. What’s the secret? Auto Motion Plus calculates the image between frames and inserts it, creating a non-repetitive transition from one to the next. The result is a clearer picture you have to see to believe.

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Review By Vanns

Here’s a little secret: television and film were not created equal. Film is shot at 24 frames per second. And just about every movie disc you can buy is encoded at that speed. But television programming runs at 30 frames per second, and most TVs conform to that standard. When you watch a DVD on your TV, fitting that 24-frame content onto a 30-frame screen isn’t a seamless process. You can’t divide 24 by 30 evenly so video engineers fill in the gaps by placing one frame on the screen three times and the next one after that two times, which can cause stutter and other visual artifacts. Alternatively, 120Hz image processing shows 120 frames per second, showing each film frame five times and each TV frame four times, allowing TVs to reproduce unconverted, evenly extrapolated 24 fps movie and 30 fps television programming.

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