Samsung 52" LCD Flat Panel HDTV - LN52A850

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Beautiful. Thin. Packed with HDTV technology. The SAMSUNG LN52A850 includes revolutionary Touch of Color™ and Infolink™ which transfers customized content from the web right to your screen. Access it anytime you want, even while watching your favorite TV programs or movies. And Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology practically eliminates any motion blur so your action-packed movies are more realistic, more thrilling, more exciting to watch. The SAMSUNG LN52A850 redefines your home entertainment experience.

Instant access to news and more
With just a push of a button you can access news, weather, sports and stock information. The InfoLink™ RSS feature gathers up-to-the-minute content from USA Today and displays it on your screen. Now you can always stay connected while watching TV anywhere in your home.

Pre-loaded Content Library™
Enjoy pre-loaded high definition content, such as cooking recipes, fitness exercises, educational games for children and even a photo gallery.

1920x1080p resolution
Enjoy outstanding clarity and resolution with the SAMSUNG LN52A850 LCD TV. Images are crisper, sharper, with superior details.

Super slim depth, narrow bezel
The SAMSUNG 52A850 LCD TV is so slim, it`s only 1.9" thin. In fact, it`s SAMSUNG`s slimmest LCD TV with a built-in tuner. Beautiful from every angle, you`ll save space. And with a narrow bezel you`ll enjoy a bigger picture. Showcase it anywhere - the possibilities are endless.

Auto Motion Plus 120Hz™
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.

Ultra Clear Panel™
With SAMSUNG`s Ultra Clear Panel™ colors are more vibrant than ever before. The brighter, clearer picture will definitely amaze you. Tired of annoying glare getting in the way of your movie-watching? Our ultra clear panel technology enhances contrast and reduces reflection so you can enjoy an overall outstanding viewing experience.

ENERGYSTAR compliant
By being ENERGY STAR compliant you are assured that your SAMSUNG model is helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency.

Specification	Description
Model	LN52A850, LN52A850S1FXZA
UPC	036725228832
Analog Audio	(1) Rear Output
Analog Audio	(3) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video	Side Input
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Command / Control	EX-LINK
Component Video	(2) Rear Input
Contrast Ratio	50,000:1
Contrast Ratio	50000:1
DB15 (PC Video)	Rear Input
Depth (Inches)	12.4
Energy Star Compliant	Yes
HDMI	(3) Rear Input
HDMI	Side Input
HDTV	HDTV Tuner Built In
HDTV Native Resolution	1080p
Headphone Jack	Side Output
Height (Inches)	32.7
Integrated Speakers	2 x 10W
Optical	Rear Output
PC Audio	Rear Input
Refresh Frequency	120 Hz
Remote Control	Included
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Response Time	4ms
RJ45 Ethernet	Rear Input
S-Video	Rear Input
Screen Size	52"
Screen Size (inches)	52
Speakers	10 Watts x 2
Speakers	Built-in
Stand	Included
Stereo Modes	SRS TruSurround XT
Tuner	ATSC
Tuner	ATSC / NTSC
Tuner	NTSC
Tuner	QAM
USB Port	Side Input
Weight (Pounds)	68.8
Width (Inches)	49.75

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★★★★★

5.0

An incredible LCD!

"I've had this TV for one day now. I was in the market for a large LCD and had every intention of buying another SONY. I've always liked the picture quality of my XBR2 (once I found a mostly cloudless one) and so I thought I'd purchase an XBR4. It's been awhile since I was in the TV market and so I didn't know the XBR4/5s were discontinued. Obviously, I was going to have to start from scratch. While I did like th..." Read Full Review »

Sep 06, 2008 by irunnoft

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I would NOT buy this TV again!

"We bought the Samsung 52 -LCD LN52A850 on March 1, 2009, after months of research and reading reviews only to be left out in the DARK. TV looks nice and slim mounted on the TV stand. However, only 2-months new and the picture disappears -the screen goes black with the sound only. It took a week to get a tech to come and confirm that the picture tube (mother board) is defected and will need to order the parts ..." Read Full Review »

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"Overall, extremely satisfied with the product. I didn't realize the full capabilities of this TV until I finished setting it up. The picture quality is superior. The functionality of the set is beyond expectations. This TV will stop your friends in their tracks. Though the TV is a centerpiece type …" Read Full Review »

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4.0

"This is a good TV. If you buy it, you'll be happy with it. Watching this TV is a great experience.

That said, over time, I've noticed some things about the TV and its features. It is hard to describe these accurately without living with the TV for a while but I'll try.

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LN52A850 52-inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

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"I have spent a lot of time looking for right tv. I wanted one that would that would not show a lot of glare, great picture and hang on the wall without a high degree of difficuly installing. I also wanted a TV that would give me a good black level without any trade offs. I have shopped the chains lo …" Read Full Review »

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4.0

"Wow -- even without my glasses this picture is crystal clear. Default picture settings very good out of box. Sound quality not the best, but that was somewhat expected considering TV is only 2" thick. Love the low profile becasue we mounted it above a firepalce and can still put things on the mant …" Read Full Review »

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