Samsung supersizes LCD line with 65-inch HDTV
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Is a 55-inch screen just not big enough for you? Don't worry, Samsung's riding to the rescue with its largest flat-screen to date: the 65-inch LN65B650. In terms of features, the new model is identical to that of its smaller siblings: 1080p native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate with dejudder processing, four HDMI inputs, Energy Star 3.0-compliant, and support for Internet content via Yahoo Widgets. Note that this model uses good ol' CCFL (fluorescent light) backlights, not the LED backlighting that Samsung and other manufacturers have been touting this year.
If we had to guess, we'd expect the 65-incher to offer little performance differences from the 55-inch LN55B650, which garnered a positive CNET review earlier this year. The supersized display edges out Samsung's 63-inch plasmas by a nose. Unfortunately, those extra 2 inches on the LN65B650 will cost you almost double the price: the new megasized LCD model will retail for $6,000 when it becomes available later this month. (On the other hand, that's downright cheap compared with Panasonic's 85-inch plasma, which retails for $30,000.)
John P. Falcone covers home theater and network entertainment products. He's been writing for CNET since 2002. 
Boo on CFL.
No one wanted to pay the price tag (virtually double) for that extra 5%, though.
At the chance of sounding odd, I'd opt for a Samsung based on the look of the tv when off compared to the Panasonic which has a weird design. I'm a Panasonic fan, but someone tell them to take notes from Samsung's physical design.
I have seen similar models, and I trust Mitsubishi to bring the best price, and often the best of the best, especially their new laser TV's.
by the way no HDTV will give you a real HD experience with cable or satellite signals regardless of the 1080i resolution. it will give you a good picture but not a breath taking picture like blu-ray disc players can.
by the way no HDTV will give you a real HD experience with cable or satellite signals regardless of the 1080i resolution. it will give you a good picture but not a breath taking picture like blu-ray disc players can.
by the way no HDTV will give you a real HD experience with cable or satellite signals regardless of the 1080i resolution. it will give you a good picture but not a breath taking picture like blu-ray disc players can.
- by geneteg November 5, 2009 7:53 PM PST
- Has anyone reveiwed this product? Would you recommend it?
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