I scoured the reviews before making this purchase, so I hope this helps contribute to your decision. I've had the TV for over a month, and I can happily say I haven't had any regrets. It has a beautifully clear image and the glare from the window next to it doesn't interfere much, though a direct reflection gets a little tough to see through.
One thing I wish I had known before buying it is whether the Samsung AnyNet+ feature would work with the PS3 Slim's Bravia Sync (HDMI-CEC feature). The answer: it can! Though limited, my experimenting led me to these button correlations:
TV Arrow keys --> PS3 D-pad
Center/Enter --> X
Exit --> O
FF/RW --> R2/L2
Another neat HDMI CEC feature is that when I turn on the PS3, the TV automatically turns on and switches to that input, saving a couple button presses on the remote. Though when the PS3 is turned off, the TV defaults to the TV coax input, instead of switching back to HDMI 1 (my cable box). Turning off the TV turns off the PS3, but only if it's idle from what i can tell. The input switching ONLY works for HDMI CEC compatible devices, unfortunately.
I just set up the Panasonic SC HT230 5.1 speaker system with the TV and I learned the difference between HDMI 1.3 and 1.4: 1.4 allows for an Audio Return Channel (ARC), which may have enabled my TV's remote to control my volume (it does connect through Anynet/Viera link for playing dvds and blu rays). Without this feature, it's not seamless but it does the job.
The Internet@TV feature is pretty nifty, though I can't say I plan on using it for more than Pandora streaming. It's important to not that the Netflix app does NOT come with this TV. After a bit of research and finally calling their 1-800 number, I've confirmed that the LN46B TV is the 2009 model that comes with "widgets" but if you want the "apps" then you need to buy the 2010 LN46C model. There is no Netflix 'widget,' just a Netflix 'app,' and the nice customer service representative confirmed that there will not be a firmware update to unlock this functionality.
Also notable is that the TV's menu navigation is a bit sluggish out of the box. Mine was shipped with firmware version 1016 but once plugging it into the internet and updating to 1018, the navigation has become much more responsive.
Cons:
- Netflix app is not compatible
- Automatic input switching only works for HDMI-CEC devices
- Does not support HDMI 1.4 (ARC compatibility)
If you can justify paying for another TV that has the three features above, it may be worth considering if it matters to you. If you're looking for a great TV with a handful of neat, albeit minimal utility bonus features, this is the one. My final conclusion is that the high quality of this TV shadows the few negatives and it was a great purchase for me. I hope this rather lengthy review helped your decision, and good luck with your HDTV search!
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Product information
| Product Dimensions | 44.5 x 3.7 x 28.1 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 49.2 pounds |
| ASIN | B001ULBP8E |
| Item model number | LN46B650 |
| Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
| Date First Available | March 4, 2009 |
| Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
| Item Weight | 49.2 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 46 Inches |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Wattage | 15 watts |
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Pin-sharp Picture
Excellent picture quality from a variety of inputs ---- cable TV, upscaling DVD player. Even home-brewed DVDs from old Hi-8 videotapes are clear and sharp, and home-brewed DVDs from 16:9 digital videotapes are excellent. Don't just take the out-of-the-box default picture settings ---- it's well worth making minor tweaks to the color settings, etc. For improved sound, I've coupled this TV with a Sony Sound Bar Speaker System (HT-CT100). I use inexpensive HDMI cables to input all of the AV signals (e.g., cable TV, DVD player, digital tuner) into the base unit of the Sony System, with a single output HDMI cable from the Sony System to the Samsung TV. The Sony Sound Bar / Active Subwoofer combination gives effective spatial sound dispersion with a solid bass. Only needed tweak: if the Sound Bar sound is not quite in sync with the on-screen image (e.g., of a newscaster), then there is a delay that can be adjusted in the AMP Menu of the Sound Bar.
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