Samsung LAB650 OWNERS DISCUSSION, REVIEWS & OPINION (LA40B650T1R - INDIA)
SAMSUNG Introduced LA40B650T1R in India last month.
Here are some reviews - source HDTV UK.
Design
The Samsung LA40B650 retains the reflective "Ultra Clear Panel" screen, the glossy black bezel, the layer of clear plastic extending beyond the frame on all sides, and the polished rear surface previously seen on the A656 series. That said, a couple of stylistic updates have been applied to the Samsung LA40B650 LCD TV. The bottom border of the bezel widens towards the middle where the Samsung logo lies, producing a broad horseshoe-shaped droop which makes a refreshing change from the boxy shape of recent HDTVs.
The table-top stand is packaged separately from the LCD screen inside the shipping box, but requires no further assembly so it's just simple task of lowering the Samsung LA40B650 panel onto the translucent pedestal stem that connects to a solid rectangular glass base. While not as sexy as some other LCD HDTVs with slimmer profiles, the Samsung LA40B650 remains elegant enough to adorn any suitably-sized living room.
Notes On Video Processing
Armed with Samsung's new billion-dollar picture processing circuit, standard-def video processing on the Samsung LA40B650 was better in almost every respect than the A656 series (and any other HDTVs bar the Pioneer Kuro plasmas and the latest Toshiba LCDs).
The quality of upconversion/scaling was good: details in the grass and stone bridge on the HQV test disc looked sufficiently sharp without any sign of excessive ringing. Nevertheless, the picture still appeared slightly softer than the Sony PS3, which is perhaps an unfair comparison given that the PS3 is quite a formidable SD DVD upscaler especially when updated with the latest firmware.
The Samsung LA40B650's video mode deinterlacing is right up there with the best of all the HDTVs we have tested so far, masterfully smoothening the jagged edges in the rotating wheel, bouncing bars and waving flag test patterns.
With [Film Mode] engaged, the Samsung LA40B650 aced the 3:2 cadence tests in 480i and 1080i, and the 2:2 cadence tests in 576i... the LCD TV even managed to lock onto the second variant which we've never seen any other HDTV do before.
Here's the difference between [Film Mode] "Auto 1" and "Auto 2":
* Auto 1: passed 3:2 cadence in 1080i, but exhibited tearing/combing on scrolling text overlay;
* Auto 2: failed 3:2 cadence in 1080i, but no tearing/combing on scrolling texts.
Needless to say, [Film Mode] should be set to "Auto 2" for SD viewing.
Now, before you start salivating at the prospect of forever eradicating moir, line twitter and jaggies from your TV screen, please remember that the Samsung LA40B650's excellent result in film mode deinterlacing was achieved in test patterns. There exist quite a number of tricky, poorly flagged real-world material that can even make a fool of expensive dedicated video processors. One such notorious test scene is found in the PAL DVD of Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. The Samsung LA40B650 didn't manage to remove the moir from the red Coca Cola sign saying "Go Bridget Go", but then again not many HDTVs (or external video processors for that matter) do.
Pros
* Deepest blacks among non-LED-powered LCDs to date
* Impressive standard-def video processing
* "Custom" [100Hz Motion Plus] setting allows for blur reduction independent from dejudder processing
* Extensive networking and playback versatility (Internet@TV, Media Play, DLNA, etc.)
Cons
* Sluggish loading/navigation of Internet@TV
* Input lag may affect sensitive gamers
Summary
It would be easy to mistake the Samsung LA40B650 as just simply an aesthetic update to the A656 series, but it's so much more than that. There are at least 3 distinct areas of improvement:
* Using the "Custom" setting, you can activate [100Hz Motion Plus] for film-based content without causing films to look like amateur videos;
* You can now adjust picture settings in [Game Mode]; and
* You can play MKV (and other) video files via [Media Play], or access selected online content using the LCD's "Internet@TV" function.
Even though "Internet@TV" loads and navigates a bit too slowly for regular use, in the grand scheme of things this is just a small first-generation hiccup which should not detract from Samsung's admirable attempt to take their TVs to the next level by adding PC-like functions. The Samsung LA40B650 even powers up and shuts off with a Windows-esque chime, though fortunately this can be disabled.
Sure, some other HDTVs are slimmer, and LED-backlit LCDs are blacker, but they probably come with higher price tags too not such a good thing in the current economic climate. When excellent blacks, impressive SD handling, practical 100Hz motion, generous connectivity, and versatile PC-like functions are squeezed into a package costing less than Rs 70000, it's hard not to regard the Samsung LA40B650 LCD HDTV as a terrific value-for-money buy.
Samsung LE40B650 Review: 40" 1080p 100Hz LCD Internet TV
SUPPORTED FORMATS ARE :-
DETAILED USER MANUAL FOR LAB650 : -->http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=in&CttFileID=2210207&CDCttType=UM&ModelType=C&ModelName=LA40B650T1R&VPath=UM/200903/20090328165152203/BN68-02017A-01Eng-0318.pdf
SAMSUNG Introduced LA40B650T1R in India last month.
Here are some reviews - source HDTV UK.
Design
The Samsung LA40B650 retains the reflective "Ultra Clear Panel" screen, the glossy black bezel, the layer of clear plastic extending beyond the frame on all sides, and the polished rear surface previously seen on the A656 series. That said, a couple of stylistic updates have been applied to the Samsung LA40B650 LCD TV. The bottom border of the bezel widens towards the middle where the Samsung logo lies, producing a broad horseshoe-shaped droop which makes a refreshing change from the boxy shape of recent HDTVs.
The table-top stand is packaged separately from the LCD screen inside the shipping box, but requires no further assembly so it's just simple task of lowering the Samsung LA40B650 panel onto the translucent pedestal stem that connects to a solid rectangular glass base. While not as sexy as some other LCD HDTVs with slimmer profiles, the Samsung LA40B650 remains elegant enough to adorn any suitably-sized living room.
Notes On Video Processing
Armed with Samsung's new billion-dollar picture processing circuit, standard-def video processing on the Samsung LA40B650 was better in almost every respect than the A656 series (and any other HDTVs bar the Pioneer Kuro plasmas and the latest Toshiba LCDs).
The quality of upconversion/scaling was good: details in the grass and stone bridge on the HQV test disc looked sufficiently sharp without any sign of excessive ringing. Nevertheless, the picture still appeared slightly softer than the Sony PS3, which is perhaps an unfair comparison given that the PS3 is quite a formidable SD DVD upscaler especially when updated with the latest firmware.
The Samsung LA40B650's video mode deinterlacing is right up there with the best of all the HDTVs we have tested so far, masterfully smoothening the jagged edges in the rotating wheel, bouncing bars and waving flag test patterns.
With [Film Mode] engaged, the Samsung LA40B650 aced the 3:2 cadence tests in 480i and 1080i, and the 2:2 cadence tests in 576i... the LCD TV even managed to lock onto the second variant which we've never seen any other HDTV do before.
Here's the difference between [Film Mode] "Auto 1" and "Auto 2":
* Auto 1: passed 3:2 cadence in 1080i, but exhibited tearing/combing on scrolling text overlay;
* Auto 2: failed 3:2 cadence in 1080i, but no tearing/combing on scrolling texts.
Needless to say, [Film Mode] should be set to "Auto 2" for SD viewing.
Now, before you start salivating at the prospect of forever eradicating moir, line twitter and jaggies from your TV screen, please remember that the Samsung LA40B650's excellent result in film mode deinterlacing was achieved in test patterns. There exist quite a number of tricky, poorly flagged real-world material that can even make a fool of expensive dedicated video processors. One such notorious test scene is found in the PAL DVD of Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason. The Samsung LA40B650 didn't manage to remove the moir from the red Coca Cola sign saying "Go Bridget Go", but then again not many HDTVs (or external video processors for that matter) do.
Pros
* Deepest blacks among non-LED-powered LCDs to date
* Impressive standard-def video processing
* "Custom" [100Hz Motion Plus] setting allows for blur reduction independent from dejudder processing
* Extensive networking and playback versatility (Internet@TV, Media Play, DLNA, etc.)
Cons
* Sluggish loading/navigation of Internet@TV
* Input lag may affect sensitive gamers
Summary
It would be easy to mistake the Samsung LA40B650 as just simply an aesthetic update to the A656 series, but it's so much more than that. There are at least 3 distinct areas of improvement:
* Using the "Custom" setting, you can activate [100Hz Motion Plus] for film-based content without causing films to look like amateur videos;
* You can now adjust picture settings in [Game Mode]; and
* You can play MKV (and other) video files via [Media Play], or access selected online content using the LCD's "Internet@TV" function.
Even though "Internet@TV" loads and navigates a bit too slowly for regular use, in the grand scheme of things this is just a small first-generation hiccup which should not detract from Samsung's admirable attempt to take their TVs to the next level by adding PC-like functions. The Samsung LA40B650 even powers up and shuts off with a Windows-esque chime, though fortunately this can be disabled.
Sure, some other HDTVs are slimmer, and LED-backlit LCDs are blacker, but they probably come with higher price tags too not such a good thing in the current economic climate. When excellent blacks, impressive SD handling, practical 100Hz motion, generous connectivity, and versatile PC-like functions are squeezed into a package costing less than Rs 70000, it's hard not to regard the Samsung LA40B650 LCD HDTV as a terrific value-for-money buy.
Samsung LE40B650 Review: 40" 1080p 100Hz LCD Internet TV
SUPPORTED FORMATS ARE :-
DETAILED USER MANUAL FOR LAB650 : -->http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=in&CttFileID=2210207&CDCttType=UM&ModelType=C&ModelName=LA40B650T1R&VPath=UM/200903/20090328165152203/BN68-02017A-01Eng-0318.pdf
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