From the Manufacturer
Manufacturer’s Review (April 20, 2009)A great choice for smaller rooms or for entertaining the kids, Samsung’s LN19B650 19-Inch LCD HDTV provides a 720p high-definition resolution, vivid color details with a 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and Samsung’s Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology for a more natural rendering of colors. Additionally, the 8ms (millisecond) response time provides smooth motion while watching fast-paced sports and action movies. Plus, it’s Energy Star compliant, which helps you be green while saving on your electric bill. The 19-inch 720p Samsung LN19B650 HDTV. In addition to this 19-inch 720p model, the Samsung B550 series also includes the 22-inch 720p LN22B650 and the following
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We just got this little gem for our kitchen and it’s just wonderful! The automatic Plug & Play setup found all the DTV, cable, and DTV air channels automatically. No need for a cable box with our Comcast cable service but you’ll need a box if you want premium cable channels, on-demand, etc.
The LCD panel sits on a clear stalk which attaches to a nice oval base with a swivel-tabbed screw. No tools needed. It then fits into the hole in the base of the LCD and it can be tilted front to back. Since we use it in the kitchen, we have it tilted back. The swivel is stiff at first but it works well and tilts a few degrees off the vertical back and forward. When it’s first attached, it appears to tilt forward so just firmly hold the base and push the monitor back.
The sound when set to Standard mode can seem a little tinny but it’s better in Movie mode. The picture always needs to be adjusted at first since the standard settings are always too bright and too saturated. Reducing the contrast and the color setting helps produce a more natural picture. The tone is set to Warm2 but I find setting it to Normal works better. There are lots of ways to tweak the picture and the sound to achieve pleasing results.
NOTE: Amazon says this set has RED Touch of Color and that’s WRONG. It’s CHARCOAL.
This is a perfect LCD TV for small spaces and kitchens. We love it!
In this price range, this had all the features and specs and the quality I’ve come to expect from Samsung LCD panels. It’s a small set for the guest room, so what I wanted was all-around quality and small footprint. The design, however, set it apart from competing models I was considering. It’s elegant, contemporary and sleek without being conspicuous.
Also, I want to point out a factual error in the reviewer below who claimed that the unit’s screen points downward. It’s not fixed in that position. The vertical angle can be adjusted to suit your viewing level.