Samsung LN46B750 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV with Charcoal Grey Touch of Color
| List Price: | |
| Price: | $1,799.00 |
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com
19 new or used available from $1,373.99
Average customer review:
Product Description
Make the move to the smoothest LCD action ever, with Samsung's LN46B750 LCD HDTV. Start with the incredible color and rich clarity of Full HD 1080p resolution, all on a 46-inch screen. Add the power of Samsung's newest Auto Motion Plus240Hz technology, for a new level of the most lifelike LCD action on the market. Samsung's Medi@2.0 feature puts customizable widgets, with content from partners like Flickr and Yahoo!, under your control via your remote. A pre-loaded Content Library offers hours of built-in digital entertainment and information, from games to yoga routines. Four HDMI inputs make DVD, cable or satellite HD box, or Blu-ray Disc connectivity a snap. And with the attractive Touch of Color design, the subtle charcoal grey accent at the bezel's edge underscores this LCD HDTV's elegance.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4 in Television
- Color: ToC Grey
- Brand: Samsung
- Model: LN46B750
- Released on: 2009-04-20
- Dimensions: 27.70" h x 43.90" w x 3.10" l, 43.40 pounds
- Display size: 46
Features
- 46-inch high definition TV with 1080p resolution
- Four HDMI, two component, one PC, and two composite video inputs; two 10W bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround HD for a rich surround-sound experience
- Auto Motion Plus 240Hz, 2ms response time, 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and Wide Color Enhancer 3 for a stunning high contrast picture
- Medi@2.0 lets you enjoy Internet@TV for content via Yahoo! and more; sync home electronics with DLNA
- One-year parts and labor warranty
Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
Manufacturer's Description (June 20, 2009)
This 46-inch HDTV comes with everything you've been dreaming about. 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio takes picture quality to a higher level and Auto Motion Plus 240Hz delivers action scenes that are smooth, crisp, and realistic. Add to that full 1080p resolution which creates picture perfect images--from bold colors to sharp details. Plus Medi@2.0 changes the way you watch TV by allowing you to access content from Yahoo! and Flickr. Turn your high-definition dreams into reality with the LN46B750 HDTV.
 Take your picture quality to a higher level. Click to enlarge. |
150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this LCD TV. Watch movies and shows come to life with enhanced details in very dark or bright scenes. Enjoy a more realistic, sharper picture that's sure to catch your eye.
Full HD 1080p resolution
Enjoy outstanding clarity and resolution with this SAMSUNG LCD HDTV. Images are crisper, sharper, with superior details.
Medi@2.0
Medi@2.0 lets you enjoy more with Internet@TV that allows you to receive content via Yahoo!, Flickr, and other online TV widgets on screen. It also includes Content Library so you can enjoy pre-loaded cooking recipes, fitness exercises, and much more. Plus, DLNA CERTIFIED connectivity lets you remotely access your PC's personal media so that you can download music, video, and photos and enjoy them anywhere in the home your TV is. Finally, USB 2.0 multi-media center lets you connect a thumb drive or a digital camera quickly and easily.
 Contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this LCD TV. Click to enlarge. |
 Enjoy outstanding clarity with full 1080p resolution. Click to enlarge. |
 Auto Motion Plus 240 Hz virtually eliminates any motion blur. Click to enlarge. |
Wide Color Enhancer3
Optimizes a given color's hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors.
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Enables convenient, simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC content sources.
Game Mode
Enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
Auto Motion Plus 240 Hz
Your action-packed sports and movies have never looked this real. Auto Motion Plus 240 Hz virtually eliminates any motion blur, creates smooth transitions between frames and produces an unbelievably clear picture, no matter how fast the action.
Response Time
A fast 2ms response time minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs.
Ultra Clear Panel
Advanced LCD technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.
Touch of Color design
Make a statement with SAMSUNG's exclusive Touch of Color design. It features a hint of charcoal grey naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame-- transforming your already stylish TVs into a work of art for a look that complements any room.
ENERGY STAR 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.
Warranty
1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.
What's in the Box
Samsung LN46B750 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz LCD HDTV, Remote control, Program CD, Power cord, Cleaning cloth, Warranty card/safety guide, User manual, Stand/hardware
Customer Reviews
Great TV, bad quality control from Samsung
Let me say that this TV is one of the best in the market for the price point. The pros are too many to list and so far has been a great choice as far as features and performance. I'm an early adapter for HDTV in 03 going from a Zenith C32V37 RP CRT (4:3); which unfortunately is getting replaced due to a humming power supply. The B750 can match the black levels of the RP CRT and has no clouding or flashlighting that I was seeing on the A750/A850 sets, which my wife and I almost decided to get. With Amazon's pricepoints coming very close to the discounted price of the previous generation Samsung sets it was a no brainer.
Now onto the Cons, I would have given this B750 5 stars if not for the crappy Samsung Quality Control. I received my TV out-of-the-box with a remote that had 5 dead/non-working buttons= mute, up arrow, play, red options button and "1". Also, after 2 days of setting up the TV and getting all our inputs connected using almost all of them (analog & digital); yes even both USB ports, the HDMI inputs 1-3 stopped working properly. Now, those inputs will only take the signal from the HDMI 4. EG: If I select HDMI 1-3 and have a source such as Bluray running on the HDMI 4 (side-port) it will display that source signal. Talk about disappointing QC. After a few calls to Amazon and Samsung; I will be getting a new remote and have Samsung's local service technician out to fix the HDMI input problem. I can't believe these QC issues out-of-the-box are occuring for such as middle-tier to higher end line of prodcut; very poor testing on Samsung's part.
Overall, I am very satisfied with the performance of the B750 but very disappointed with their QC process which can be greatly improved. In my 20-30+ years of owning electronic equipment I have never encountered these types of QC problems out-of-the box with any products.
Good TV with Some Overlookable Issues
This is the first TV I've ever purchased and it's a great buy. I was hoping to read some professional reviews before I bought this, but with the Amazon $300 coupon being a limited time offer and my 6x points (basically a 6% cash back) on my Amazon card ending at the end of this month, I had to take advantage of this opportunity now. I think I made a good choice. Up until I got this TV, I've been using a Dell 24" 2405FPW LCD monitor (really a Samsung screen that still gets more positive reviews than new cheaper 24" Dell LCD monitors).
I don't want/need to repeat most of the positive comments other reviewers have already mentioned, so I'll talk about topics not well covered.
240 Hz Auto Motion Plus: The default setting is "standard." I don't have regular TV, so I connected my PS3 and popped in my Iron Man Blu-Ray disc. I quickly noticed the high quality resolution of my HDTV, but after some moments, I realize how the movie had a TV soap opera look and how some things just didn't seem right. The lighting was more sterile and bright instead of dramatic and when there was a scene where the camera moved, it felt like I was watching a 4:3 formatted pan & scan movie instead of a modern wide-screen movie. After checking out the TV settings (not having a paper manual was a little annoying, but quite a bit of paper was saved, since the PDF version is about 290 pages due to the multi-language versions), I realize that it's the 240Hz AMP that was making my movie experience more TV-like. I tried all the different preset AMP settings (i.e., Off; Clear; Standard; Smooth; Demo, which shows AMP off next to AMP on at the same time), I came to find that I like the "Clear" setting, which is the minimum setting with 240Hz on, the most. The lighting then looked like what I remember from the theater and the scenes still seem smooth and clear. AMP not only gives the appearance of more frames/second, but also more clarity. You'll notice a big difference when you take the time to watch the same scene over and over again with different settings. My guess is that it will probably work best with TV shows that have fast moving scenes and bright lighting like sports programs.
Computer Files: This feature is so cool. Video files which were originally computer-only can now be watched on my TV without any additional hardware. I think this TV can play more versions of MPEG and DIVX than my PS3 can (it says it in the Samsung manual, but I didn't do a side-by-side comparison). I can take an AVI file from my computer, copy it to a USB compact flash disk, then plug it into my HDTV and watch it in the full 46" glory. The remote offers some simple fast forward and rewind capability (the longer you hold down the buttons, the greater it moves forward and backward, respectively) and rewinding doesn't jump as smoothly as forwarding, but it's bearable.
Ethernet Connection: My FiOS modem/router is in my bedroom and my HDTV is in the living room. I couldn't test it, but considering that the wireless module for the Samsung TV is $80, I think I'm going to relocate my router. I wonder if there's a cheaper workaround or if the Samsung USB WiFi module is proprietary.
Remote Control: It is a long controller which makes it a little uncomfortable to use without sliding your hand to reach some buttons and it has an unconventional wing at the bottom of the controller that's there for weight balance. It also feels fragile because it looks shiny and lightweight. More negatives is that the buttons require me to either push them down at a different angle or just with more force. I hope that once I use the controller a little more, the buttons will be more sensitive. Right now, some of the buttons take me two or three times before they register because I am apparently not doing it right.
Delivery Service: I got the usual call about setting up my delivery date and time. They gave me a 4 hour delivery window and the 2 guys came around the end of the first hour, so it wasn't a long wait. There was something on the form I signed about a blue screen test, but they didn't test that for me (maybe it works only with TV reception?) and I didn't see it when I skimmed through the manual either. Basically, they physically set it up, turned it on, and tested some menu options. Not a very scientific test, but I guess they completed their tasks. They didn't stick around to get tipped either. I did stop them to hand them one though.
Ultra Clear Panel: I don't know why the Samsung.com website says that it doesn't have an UCP when it obviously does. The reflection is quite strong and I have very good daylighting in my living room from the windows, so the reflection can be annoying. However, the good viewing angle comes in handy, so I just sit at an angle from the screen (probably 20 degrees), and the reflection from my window goes away. I don't notice any drop in contrast or color quality, so it's not that big of a deal. Also, if you compare this to some of the reflection problems from older CRTs, it seems about the same. The big difference is that there may appear to be more reflection problems b/c this screen is just a lot bigger than most CRTs.
Overall, I am happy with my HDTV. I was very tempted to buy the 52" version, but with the 30% premium over the 46" (currently, the 52" costs 21% more with the most recent limited-time coupon), I rather save the money for when I get a bigger apartment and when 60+" screens are in the best value range.
UPDATE 20090731: It's been a little over two months and the remote is still not very responsive. I don't log that many hours into the remote, but I don't remember having this problem with any remote in the past. Fortunately, it's the only real negative about this TV. Oh, since I wrote the earlier review near the end of May, I have hooked up my old computer to it via the TV's VGA and RCA mini-plug. It's nice to be able to watch computer video files from my PC, but that's about all I recommend it for. I had to change the Windows XP interface to a mostly black background with green text look so that it wouldn't strain my eyes. Also, the 240Hz AMP doesn't work with the VGA connection, which isn't a huge loss since very few computer video files and internet streaming videos are greater than 720p (most of them are 480p and less). One final thing is that I have toyed around with the custom AMP settings. I have 10 for blur reduction and 3 for judder reduction most of the time. The blur setting doesn't seem to affect my viewing experience, so I use the max setting. The judder reduction is really noticeable to me at 4 or greater b/c of the inconsistent frame rate and brighter and more sterile lighting. For darkly lit TV shows like 24 (on DVD) and movies like Dark City (also DVD), I have to turn off the judder reduction or set it to at most one for it to be unnoticeable.
I am simply "speechless" regarding the Picture Quality with just a few adjustments out of the box!! This Samsung set is simply gorgeous with it's glossy wet black piano like finish, not to mention how good it looks even when turned off! This set has many real world usable features in store for you, plus a ton of options for customizing the picture to suit your preferences.
You can also tailor the way your set handles the AMP or Auto Motion Plus 240Hz, from ultra smooth while watching sports with 0 motion blurr to a more realistic film like smoothness. This is the first LCD HDTV that I have seen to actually have whiter whites and blacker blacks, until now only plasmas were capable of dark jet blacks and whiter whites!
This Samsung LCD HDTV is more like a computer, instead of a paper manual it comes with a USB 2.0 flash drive (E-Manual) where you just plug it in and you can just scan the manual on your beautiful 46" inch screen. You can also update the firmware version at anytime in the future for added features, bug fixes and maybe even hardware compatibility issues.
The sound I thought was pretty good for a flat panel, the remote is the icing on the cake. The remote is 100% backlit and has a nice glossy finish that fits well in hand. I did a lot of research on just about every HDTV on the market for a whole month and this set has the better picture quality of all the others out there, if you buy this set you won't be disapointed one bit!
Samsung has come a long way in just a short amount of time, there products a hard to beat cost and performance wise! I bought this set from Amazon on Friday and was delivered the following Wednesday, I don't know how Amazon managed that one quick shipment! A big thanks to the shipping company Pilot for their excellent friendly and help for getting it all set-up for me, the whole experience was joyful!
No comments:
Post a Comment