Description: The Samsung HL50A650 is a 50-inch, rear-projection TV. Compared to other rear-projection TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,050.
Pros: Has a 1920 x 1080 Resolution, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced TVs. By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this favorable a Resolution is $1,960. With built-in HDTV compatibility, this set can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition. (It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)
Cons: Has only a 50-inch screen size. This is not out of line with the product's price, but is smaller than the average TV on the market today.
Suitability: A rear-projection TV, suited for home entertainment. In general, a wide aspect TV such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming. Can connect to a computer via VGA (HD-15).
Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money. For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of rear-projection TVs with comparable viewable size is considerably more -- right around $1,495.
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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Samsung HL50A650 - 50 in Rear projection TV
Product Type:
Rear projection TV
Diagonal Size:
50 in - Widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH):
45.3 in x 12.8 in x 31.8 in - With stand
Weight:
55.8 lbs
Enclosure Color:
Piano black
Digital Television Certification:
HDTV
Resolution:
1920 x 1080
Display Format:
1080p (FullHD)
Input Video Formats:
480i
,
480p
,
720p
,
1080i
,
1080p
120Hz:
Yes
PC Interface:
VGA (HD-15)
HDCP Compatible:
Yes
Technology:
Projection - DLP
Image Aspect Ratio:
16:9
TV Tuner:
1x analog
,
1x digital
Digital TV Tuner:
ATSC
Analog TV Tuner:
NTSC
Additional Features:
3D HD ready
,
On-screen menu
,
Cinema Smooth Light Engine
,
DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)
Sound Output Mode:
Stereo
Speaker System:
2 speakers
Sound Effects:
SRS TruSurround XT
Stereo Reception System:
MTS
DVD:
None
USB Port:
Yes
Radio:
None
Remote Control:
Remote control - Infrared
Battery:
None
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year warranty