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Difference between A650 and B650 LCD HDTV

by mmene May 4, 2009 12:07PM PDT

What is the difference between the A650 and B650 series of LCD TV? I just saw the LN55B650 on Amazon.com and I am wondering if it is a good choice. There is so little info I don't know what to go on. I can't even find it on Samsungs website.
I was earlier thinking about something like the 52A750 and 52A850 but now I am wondering if the LN55A650 might be a better choice.
I know that the A750 and A850 have better processor and pixel technology than the A650 but I am wondering if the B650 has closed the gap on those and is now a viable alternative to them.
Any suggestions?

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Difference between A650 and B650 LCD HDTV
by Samsung_HD_Tech Samsung staff May 4, 2009 1:55PM PDT

mmene,

There are a few differences in the two models, and the "B" series, of course, is this year's model lineup.

The A650 units in those sizes had 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
The B650 units in those sizes have a 100,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio.
The B750 units have a 150,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Radio.

The B650 units also have 1GB of onboard memory for the Medi@2.0 functionality (widgets) that last year's 6-Series did not have.

All of them have a good picture - and that is best judged by looking at them, but if you want the extra features and advances with widgets and options, the new models may be the way to go for those applications.

I'll see if I can get those specs posted.

--HDTech

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details: 6 series vs 7/8 series and A series vs. B series
by mmene May 5, 2009 1:58AM PDT

Do you know the viewing angle for the B650? Also is the pixel technology of the B650 same or better than the A850? (I understand that the A850 has better pixel technology than the A650 or A750).

My dilemma is choosing between the 55B650 and 52A850 (which I can buy for a fairly similar price). In general I know that the 6 series is weaker than the 7 or 8 series but I am wondering if the 55B650 overcomes that since it is a B series vs. A. So tough to decide especially since so little information is available about the B650. I am leaning against the B750 because I don't think anything really takes advantage of the 240Hz.

Any information you can give me will help, I hope to buy this quickly while the price lasts...

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details: 6 series vs 7/8 series and A series vs. B series
by Samsung_HD_Tech Samsung staff May 5, 2009 10:09AM PDT

mmene,

All of the 32" and above B650 Series and above have a 178 degree viewing angle.

When you say pixel technology, I'm not sure what you mean, but I'm assuming you mean the dynamic contrast ratio, and those are improved on the B-Series.

Just so we're on the same page, the A-Series is 2008 products, and the B-Series is the 2009 product lineup. The B-Series for those models have improved options for connectivity, as well as better dynamic contrast ratios all around.

I think I covered all the bases, but if I'm not addressing your inquiry, please let me know how I can help further. Happy

--HDTech

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