Samsung's LED-backlit LN46A950 LCD HDTV gets reviewed

Samsung's duo of LED-backlit 9 Series LCDs looked mighty delicious on paper, and based on a recent review from CNET, it's just as succulent in real life. The 46-inch HDTV produced the deepest black levels of any LCD reviewers had ever seen, extremely accurate color and an overall feeling of excitement while watching. Further praise was bestowed upon the solid video processing, wide range of picture controls, nice port selection and the attractive design. The biggest knock on this fellow was the staggeringly high price tag ($3,199.99), but if money ain't a thang, you've probably just stumbled upon a winner.

[Thanks, Nate]

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 15th 2008 5:35PM]

Yeah, but if it breaks then you have to call Samsung...for that reason alone I'd stick with Panasonic plasma. Panny will at least send you one while yours is getting fixed.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 15th 2008 10:25PM]

Looking forward to seeing how this stacks up against the Sony XBR8s.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2008 12:18AM]

Note the prices went up:

46A950 $3,199 -> $3,499
55A950 $4,499 -> $4,999

We had them at work at the lower prices for about a week, and then they popped up.

Also want to say in real life, the blooming is MUCH more annoying that the review plays it off to be, I would almost say (for me personally) it ruins the TV.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2008 9:31AM]

Man these LED backlit LCD's are awesome. I'm still going to end up buying the 52" 750 series due to cost, but the 950 series is just incredible.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2008 10:21AM]

I think the tech is still a year or two off. They need to up the number of backlight zones to combat the blooming and bring the price down a little. Hopefully the LED tech trickles down to more of the LCD product line too.

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2008 4:36PM]

For that price, why wouldn't you just buy a Plasma?

[(Unverified) Posted Sep 16th 2008 7:43PM]

hmmm... a Pioneer Kuro is still cheaper than these things. So why bother?

[(Unverified) Posted Oct 5th 2008 8:43PM]

Crazy pricing...wait 6-12 months and save about 50%.
http://www.youreviewelectronics.com/samsung-hdtv-reviews/