Samsung LN-S4695D 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
List Price: $2,499.99
Buy Used: $925.00
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Seller: armanditos
Rating:  90 reviews
Sales Rank: 46072
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 46
Shipping Weight (lbs): 77.2
Dimensions (in): 44.5 x 12.8 x 31
MPN: LNS4695D
Model: LNS4695D
UPC: 036725246959
EAN: 0036725246959
ASIN: B000GDEZLG
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 46 (diagonal) widescreen LCD flat-panel | | • | HD-grade 1920(H) x 1080(V) pixel resolution | | • | 6000 - 1 dynamic contrast ratio | | • | 178-degree horizontal/vertical viewing angles | | • | NTSC and ATSC TV Tuners for analog and digital TV reception |
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Product Description
The quintessential 46" flat-panel LCD screen is capable of producing 1080p (progressive) image resolution that takes HDTV to an even higher range of detail. With up to a 6000:1 contrast ratio blacks are blacker and white are whiter for images that exceed anything previously displayed by other LCD TV screens. There are over two million pixels resulting from the 1920x1080p resolution of this screen that is fully capable of displaying HD images in the true 1080p ideal. That's about twice as many pixels as a typical HDTV LCD screen (at 1366x768). Most other screens can only display 720p or 1080i in HDTV modes. When considering new external high-definition video sources, this LCD takes you to a higher realm than typical HDTV. It is capable of displaying over 12.8 billion color combinations. The new, optimized game mode and fast 8ms response time will thrill avid gamers with its movie-like visuals. The audio system is equally impressive, with hidden bottom speakers that offer SRS TruSurround XT sound. A 178-degree viewing angle and convenient swivel stand let you enjoy shows from anywhere in the master bedroom, living room or den. We should make a brief pause to discuss the achievement of 6,000:1 contrast-ratio from an LCD screen. Contrast ratio deals with the integrity and optimal range of black and white shading on your screen. While most large LCD screens previously achieved about 1200:1 or 2,000:1 readings, plasma screens delivered up to 10,000:1. Offering 6,000:1 means delivery of the best picture available on a home LCD flat-panel. It also makes a great PC monitor. This is high-definition as it was meant to be! Fast 8ms response time + New optimized game mode Includes Swivel stand but may also be optionally wall-mounted with a VESA compliant bracket ?Hidden? bottom speakers SRS TruSurround XT 10 Watts by 2 channels power output Connectivity - 2 HDMI / 2 Component video inputs (Y,Pb,Pr) / S-video an
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 Awesome TV! September 8, 2006
Rahul Deshpande (United States)
155 out of 159 found this review helpful
Bought the TV a week back after months of agonizing over Sony XBR and Samsung, and I am glad of the choice I made. It's probably the best LCD tv I came across with eye-opening contrast. The picture is exceptionally clear, even for the SD programs. Obviously, I can't test 1080p, but its a probably a good thing to have for 'future-proofing'. ( I did see a Samsung demo of 1080p on this model...its quite impressive).The native resolution of 1920x1080 also works great for connecting to PC. Movie Picture mode produces great black levels comparable to Plasmas.
Advantages -
1. Great looking - elegant.
2. 1080p with 1980x1080 native resolution.
3. Great dynamic contrast ratio - 6000:1
4. Separate Game mode.
5. Great even for SD.
6. 8 ms response time
7. less expensive than XBR.
Disadvantages -
1. The only difference I could think of between Bravia XBR and this one is 2 HDMI inputs instead of 3 for BRAVIA. Not a big deal for me.
Overall - I love it.
Awesome! November 2, 2006
KRL (La United States)
64 out of 71 found this review helpful
Did tons of research and Samsung seemed the way to go. Even though all my purchases thru Amazon were great, I was a bit leary of buying this TV online due to the return policy. I decided to go for it since I would save close to 1000.00 which included free shipping and no tax. Amazon came thru again, and everything was perfect. The TV is very slick in design and the picture is beautiful.
Do not expect to see a picture like you do in the stores. Unless you have High Def channels available, your picture will not be as clear. It looks great from 10 feet away, but as you get closer the resolution is not as good. High Def channels make a HUGE difference.
Great Set April 23, 2007
C. Longo (New York, NY)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have been dragging my heels entering the HDTV era for years now. I sat by while my early adopter friends bought their first HD sets, waiting for HD to reach "prime time" status. Finally, the combination of 1) 1080p 2) HDMI 3) lower prices across the board are what ultimately drove towards me to getting my first HD set.
I researched models for months before buying. I first looked at the Sharp Aquos line which seemed great until I started reading of "banding" issues (a manufacturing flaw) which plagued nearly all Aquos models 40-inches and over. Being the obsessive type, I could not justify spending that much money on a set with problems out of the box. Next I looked at the Sony XBR2 and XBR3 series, which also seemed great. In the end, two things turned me off 1) The price was $500 - $1000 more than comparable Samsung or Sharp models and 2) Reports of "clouding" issues, where black screens have noticeable white blotches, another manufacturing flaw.
I spent hours upon hours reading threads at the excellent AVS Forums about the Samsung models and was surprised to see nary a complaint uttered. For those who don't know, AVS is a haven for hardcore home theater enthusiasts. These guys mull over every single pixel of a display. If there is something wrong with the set -- they will let you know. Post after post were overwhelming positive about the Samsung sets, both the LN-S and LN-T lines, even in threads about Sharp and Sony sets :) Comfortable I was not about to drop over two large on a lemon, I pulled the trigger.
I've had the set for three weeks now and I have zero regrets. The thing I worried the most about before receiving the set was the black levels. Apparently, LCD displays cannot render truly deep blacks that Plasma displays can. I worried for nothing. The blacks seem plenty black to me, even with all the lights off. There's also an "Energy Saver" mode available directly from the remote which toggles the backlight between four levels, so you can adjust the black levels even further.
The colors on this set just "pop" -- it's amazing. I've started watching "Sunrise Earth" on Discovery HD every morning while getting ready for work because it just looks so good. This is going to sound like total BS, but the first day I played Sunrise Earth on the new set there were ducks on onscreen and my dog ran across the room, sat down in front of the set, and started barking :)
The set has a DNIe mode which automatically tweaks the onscreen colors and sharpens the picture. This mode can provide some amazing images for most content, but I found it cause artifacts in DVDs and sports. I suggest anyone who dislikes what DNIe does to DVD content turn it off and get a Lucas Films DVD and use the included THX Optimizer to tweak the set yourself. The truth is that 90% of the people who buy this set won't care about such subtleties and don't have to touch a setting to get a great picture.
Overall five stars. Great picture, great price. Two HDMI ports and 1080p make it future proof. The Samsung LN-S and LN-T lines are, at the moment, the best bang for the buck in the LCD market.
Very Satisfied - Excellent Quality Set March 7, 2007
Thomas Merck (Herndon, VA)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
Compared this to the Sony Bravia XBR2 and Sharp LC46D62U. The Sony was expensive and I heard about some clouding issues, with Sharp it was banding. Overall the Samsung appeared to have more consistently good ratings so I ordered the set. I also wanted the PC input and the Sony and Sharp did not feature this.
When it arrived I had it out of the box within minutes and ready to view. The menu system is very intuitive as were the cable hookups. I declined the expensive Monster cables and used less costly HMDI cables from Radio Shack. Comments:
High Definition: Everything I had expected, fantastic.
DVD via HMDI: Even better than I could imagine, with this quality who needs BLU-RAY or HD-DVD?
Standard Definition: About as good as you can expect with this resolution quality.
Sound: Fills a room with real presence, crystal clear, amazing that this comes from two speakers.
Dead Pixels: None
Image Problems: None that I could see, no clouding, banding, nothing.
One aspect of large sets that I dislike is the elephant in a ballroom appearance. The Samsung is elegantly designed and has none of that overwhelming aspect.
Very happy with this purchase and if Samsung keeps the commitment to quality I will buy from them again and again.
After a long search....I am very happy January 23, 2007
D. Ketcham (USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have been patiently shopping for, pricing, and comparing LCD TV's for over a year. After many trips to the "big box" stores, I was firmly convinced that the Samsung LN-4695D was the best looking (picture). The high end Sony Bravia was equally good looking, but it lacks many of the features (PIP) that the Samsung's possess and the SONY is $1000 more. Also, the LCD panels for both televisions are from the same manufacturer.
I was always a little put off by the contrast ratio 6000:1 on the Samsung. It was a lot less than the comparable models from Sharp and Mitsubishi. After seeing all three side by side, there was no comparison. The Samsung's blacks were blacker, the colors were brighter and more detailed.
It wasn't until i got it home that I was truly amazed at the performance of this TV. It looks great, especially when watching sports in HD. Like most LCD TV's, the performance falls off a little on standard TV and DVD, but with the Samsung, it wasn't bad. I highly recommend this TV.
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