Samsung LN19A650 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.7 x 18.9 x 14.1 inches ; 11.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001413DYY
• Item model number: LN-19A650
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #47,888 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description--March 24, 2008

The 19-inch and 22-inch Samsung Series 6 LCD HDTVs are a great way to get high-definition and the striking design of Samsung's new Touch of Color color-infused bezel in a smaller television. 720p resolution, 3,000:1 contrast ratio,  an 8 ms response time, HDMI and USB ports combine with award-winning technologies found in all Samsung HDTVs to make these a great option for a second television or a smaller space.

Key Features

• New -- Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel with infused color creates an ultra-sleek shape and appearance (Learn more
  
• HDMI 1.3 port: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models (Learn more)
  
• 3,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio (Learn more)
  
• 8 ms response time
  
• 720p HD
  
• Stereo Speakers (3 Watts per channel)with SRS TruSurround XT audio (Learn more)
• Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp (CCFL) and Wide Color Enhancer technology offer a wider color range (Learn more)
• V-Chip system1 allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
  
• Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals.
• Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV’s remote control; no external IR receiver required.
• Swivel stand included
• 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.
• Rear-mounted USB 2.0 port: connect USB devices directly to your HDTV to view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV's audio system or your home theater system.
  

Step-Up Features on 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch Series 6

• New -- 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 25,000:1 on 2007 models
  
• New -- 4 ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
• New -- InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port
• Full 1080p HD
  
• Automotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation technology provides smoother motion
  
• 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment
• Ultra Clear Panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors
• Hidden, downward-firing speakers
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
• Sports and Game modes boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems

Step-Up Features on  40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch Series 7

• New -- Internal flash memory (1GB) with pre-loaded interactive content such as cooking recipes, children's entertainment, HD artwork and more
• New -- DLNA-Compatible: for better interopability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers
• Integrated woofer for an enhanced audio experience

What size TV should you get?

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Touch of Color

Samsung’s Series 6 marks the first appearance of TOC (Touch of Color) design in the 2008 LCD HDTV line-up. Inspired by designs from the automotive and fashion industries, Samsung’s unique unique Transparent and Opaque Color molding process creates a clean, smooth finish infused with a hint of a translucent color during the manufacturing process for an ultra-sleek appearance.

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3,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

3,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio will give you a superb picture, with whiter whites, blacker blacks and a nearly infinite subtlety of gradations in between. As two of the most important determining factors in overall picture quality, contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this latest generation LCD panel. Samsung’s new LCD TV’s give the most stunning realistic picture quality ever.

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Wide Color Enhancer/Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp

The NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) has established the color standards all TVs in America try to meet. And typical LCD TVs only meet about 72% of this standard. Samsung LCD HDTVs use Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp backlights to give you 92% coverage of the NTSC standard, ensuring truer, more breathlessly vivid colors. Samsung’s exclusive Wide Color Enhancer technology delivers more brilliant colors, even in bright areas of the picture where blues and greens are washed out on conventional screens. The system displays wider color reproduction, showing you truer colors – the fresh green of spring foliage, the intense blue of the summer sky.

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Connectivity

To make the Series 6 a true entertainment hub for any home, Samsung has incorporated advanced HD connectivity and networking capabilities that expand the HDTV’s functionality. HDMI is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV. A wide variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through the HDMI 1.3 inputs and the handy rear USB port. Once connected, users can easily access device menus and manage and display content through the newly redesigned Wheel Key Remote control and the HDTV’s sophisticated content management interface. All Connections HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface version 1.3): 1 Component video: 1 rear (Y, Pb, Pr) S-Video input: 1 rear A/V inputs: 1 side/1 rear PC Input (D-Sub): 1 rear RF antenna inputs: 2 Premium audio: Improved sound quality with dedicated low-range speaker system Headphone jack

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Audio Features

TruSurround is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels. High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the two hidden, downward-firing side-mounted 2.2-channel dome speakers built into the TV.

SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass.

TruSurround XT audio also adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

• Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
• TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
• The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.

Stereo broadcast reception is offered for MTS and SAP with 181-channel capacity. A sound leveler keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing.

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

Product Description

SAMSUNG 6 Series has the style and substance to complement your home perfectly. SAMSUNG's unique Touch of Colour design accent can elevate the dcor of your home while delivering stunning picture performance.

HD value with SAMSUNG style

Upgrading to HD? You shouldn't have to choose between picture performance, stylish design, and great value. The SAMSUNG LN19A650 Series provides HD picture and elegant styling all at an exceptional value.Great Picture

Discover the world of HD sharpness and clarity from SAMSUNG. With an amazing 5,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, and a lightning-fast response time, your new SAMSUNG LN19A650 LCD television will become the centerpiece of your home theatre.

ToC - touch of colour

How do you improve on SAMSUNG's award-winning style? Add a Touch of Colour. The SAMSUNG 6 Series LCD TVs, this striking colour accent illuminates the frame and stylishly plays off any dcor.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good product, May 25, 2008

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Buddyjay - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung LN19A650 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color (Electronics)

I had been reading many good reviews, for a long time,on Samsung's LNT1953H & LN19A330. The latter being a discontinued item. This set was going to be used in a kitchen and ocassionally on a deck. My last 15" LCD (non HD) had a fair picture but I wanted something better. The reviews led me to the Samsung since it had a built in HD tuner and most people felt the SD quality was "good".
I purchased the A650 model and so far am MORE than pleased. Don't let the "Touch of Color" deter you. This set has only a slight red color. In fact the box calls it Rose/Black. I have to look hard to see it, and i think it adds a nice touch to the normal black border. The one negative aspect of the high gloss border is that it does reflect light from the room which can sometimes be distracting...not a deal breaker however.
It has a lot of features that I am not interested in such as being able to hook up to a PC, but the HD tuner is what caught my eye.
I am able to get 12 HD channels (no box)and the picture quality is outstanding. I remember reading a couple of years ago when I was buying my 61" HD set that someone wrote 'HD picture on anything smaller than 32" is not worth it since you do not see much of a picture quality change'. That statement is sooooo un-true. There is an amazing differance, even with this 19" set. The HD chanells are absolutely amazing and i am not new to HD. I have had a JVC 61" HD for two years.
The SD channels are very good also. Probably the best I have seen in any small set.
The set allows you to make all adjustments throught it's menu (obviously) but also allows you to do many things with macro buttons on the remote. i.e picture size, favorite channels, sound, etc... The manual is clear and concise as is the on screen menu. The only con I have is that the TV picked up all my cable channels (86) and most are duplicated in digital (another 86) and 12 HD channels. The problem is that you cannot name the channels in the channel listing menu. You can only name them if the channels are being received "over the Air". Through cable you cannot name them, so when you bring up the channel listings you only get their digital number; such as 201-122. I'm sure this is the same with all sets, not just Samsung. So you'll have to make your own program guide to know what staion that actually is.
It also comes with a wall mount fixed bracket. They say it is for concrete walls but I am sure you can use it anywhere. It won't allow you to move it right/left, but it's not bad for a fixed bracket. You attach it to the bottom of the stand, after you flip it up; and you can easily lift the TV off the bracket to move it to another location.
Other than that, it is a great set with great picture quality and I would highly recommend it.
If I could change my "rate stars", i would change it to 5!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars no usb part for viewing jpg's, September 26, 2008

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Rick Harpenau "Rh_dryer" (FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung LN19A650 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color (Electronics)

clearly the Key Features say:
Rear-mounted USB 2.0 port: connect USB devices directly to your HDTV to view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV's audio system or your home theater system.

but, not on this unit. in fact, not till you get to the 30" 6 series. That is too bad. After a ton of research, and confirmed with tier two support, the feature listed is not accurate.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good.., June 30, 2008

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sandi beach - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung LN19A650 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color (Electronics)

I just unpacked and set this TOC Samsung HDTV up. Very easy to do. Very pretty TV! I am using only an antenna that plugs into the back of this set, I do not subscribe to cable TV. I was surprised at the number of channels it receives but they are standard antenna channels. So, if you do not have cable do not believe you will get any cable channels, unless you subscribe. I am perplexed that this Samsung TOC model does not come up in a general search for HDTV's on Amazon. I only found it by accident because it is not pictured on the page with other Samsung models. The Red Touch is very nice, understated and barely noticeable so, do not let that stop you from buying this set. The picture on Amazon actually shows it to be redder than it really is. I actually purchased it for the red color because it's going in my kitchen but it honestly looks black--so I was a tiny bit disappointed. I watched it briefly and the all of the channels are so beautiful and clear that even watching a boring weather channel will be mesmerizing if you have not had HDTV before. All in all, I think it's a good buy and it seems that in all of my searches for an HDTV (months!!) Amazon really sells the HDTV's lower than anyone else--even lower than the big box stores. They are not giving them away but the prices are lower and you can always rely on their great service. I trust them more than other vendors because they have never let me down yet. I hope Amazon makes the Samsung TOC HDTV easier for buyers to find!