Review of Samsung LN52A850: 52” 1080p LCD HDTV

The 52 inch LCD HDTV, Samsung LN52A850, is part of Samsung’s latest LCD line that is sure to be “The Home Theater’ for today’s generation. Its sleek, unassuming and integrated design is sure to create a flutter in your hearts. This model supports the thinnest panel yet at 1.9 inches. Priced at about $3.399.99 MSRP, this new LCD HDTV is pricey but sure to add value to your time at home.

This wafer-thin, 52″ panel is full with HD 1080p resolution containing 1920 x 1080 pixels; you can expect the highest video resolution available currently in the HDTV market. The 4ms pixel- super-fast response time brings to you vibrant and realistic images and the Auto Motion Plus 120Hz frame-rate conversion feature eliminates motion blur to give you a clear, high definition home-theater experience.

You also get the best out of the DNIe innovative technology which increase picture quality, guarantees true colors with highest contrast, while practically removing digital artifacts.

Samsung LN52A850 Features & Specifications Review:

Video:
Screen Size: 52″
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
Resolution: 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 50,000:1
Viewing Angle: 178º/178º
Response Time: 4 ms
Native Resolution: 1080p

Audio:
Sound Effect System: SRS Trusurround XT
Sound Output (RMS): 10 W x 2

Input & Output (Side):
HDMI: 1
Headphone: 1

Input & Output (Back):
HDMI: 3
Composite (AV): 1
S-Video: 1
PC input (D-sub): 1
Component(Y/Pb/Pr): 2

Features:
Picture-in-Picture: Yes
Infolink: Yes
DNIe™ : Yes
Price: $3.399,99

System:
Tuners: NTSC/ATSC

Dimension:
Set size (W x H x D) with stand: 49.7″ x 32.7″ x 12.4″
Set size (W x H x D) without stand: 49.7″ x 30.7″ x 1.9″
Package size (W x H x D): 54.4″ x 38.0″ x 16.5″

Weight:
Set weight-with stand: 68.8 lbs
Set weight without stand: 59.1 lbs
Package weight: 87.1 lbs

The Samsung LN52A850 is a grand combination of (CCFL) wide color enhancer optimizer for true colors, while a 50,000:1 contrast ratio produces bright life-like pictures. Six-time density enhancer and five image processors in the DNIe, delivers crisp and natural pictures regardless of the input signals. Thanks to the integrated ATSC, built-in image scaler and Clear QAM digital tuners, you can enjoy video from a variety of analog and digital sources.

To top it all, Samsung’s distinctive Touch of Color bezel design adds a new sparkle to your home theater system. Being new to the market, the Samsung LN52A850 is as high priced as it will ever be. Unless you’re a cutting edge HDTV nut or impulse shopper, you’ll probably save a few bucks by waiting. Either way, you probably won’t regret buying it.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Samsung LN52A850 9/10 stars!