CNET did not review the Samsung LN46A650, but we did review a larger model in the series.
Specifications: Product type: LCD TV ; Diagonal size: 46 in ; Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 50000:1
The good: Produces relatively deep black levels; accurate color; very good dejudder processing; sleek styling with 1.2-inch thick panel; extensive picture controls; extremely energy-efficient.
The bad: Expensive; less-uniform screen than other LCDs; poor off-angle viewing; backlight fluctuates with program brightness; dark areas tinged bluer; shiny screen can cause reflections in bright rooms; red frame isn't for everyone.
The bottom line: Although it delivers fine picture quality, except for a few flaws, the ultrathin Samsung UNB6000 series will appeal mainly to style seekers who don't mind spending more money.
Specifications: Product type: LCD TV ; Diagonal size: 55 in ; Resolution: 1920 x 1080
The good: Reproduces the deepest black levels of any LCD we've tested; highly accurate primary color points and grayscale tracking; best-in-class bright-room viewing characteristics; scads of video processing options including superior dejudder capabilities; numerous picture controls; comprehensive complement of inputs including four HDMI and one PC; optional different-colored speaker grilles; unique styling; energy efficient.
The bad: Mind-bogglingly expensive; image quality fades when seen from off-angle; minor blooming in some high-contrast areas; some dejudder modes produce artifacts; nonremovable speakers protrude to either side.
The bottom line: Although not quite the best HDTV we've tested so far, the wallet-busting, LED-powered Sony KDL-55XBR8 comes mighty close.
Specifications: Product type: LCD TV ; Diagonal size: 55 in ; Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1000000:1
The good: Produces relatively deep black levels; accurate color in bright areas; solid dejudder processing in Standard mode; numerous picture controls; plenty of connectivity with four HDMI, two component-video and one PC input.
The bad: Dark areas tinged bluish; must engage dejudder to enable antiblur; pedestrian design; less uniform screen.
The bottom line: The commendable picture quality of Sony's entry-level 120Hz-equipped LCD makes it a very good value.
Specifications: Product type: LCD TV ; Diagonal size: 52 in ; Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 50000:1
The good: Well-implemented and convenient iPod dock allows charging and playback of music, video and photos; reproduces relatively deep black levels.
The bad: Less-accurate color; only basic picture adjustments available; doesn't stay in 1:1 aspect ratio mode; wacky styling; no side-panel inputs.
The bottom line: The dock on JVC's LT-P300 series of LCD TV provides a well-designed and easy way to enjoy iPod and iPhone content in the living room.
Specifications: Product type: LCD TV ; Diagonal size: 46 in ; Brightness (cd/m2): 500
The good: Excellent photo quality for its class; optical image stabilization; pleasing interface and design; wide-angle lens.
The bad: Mode dial spins a bit too freely; button positioning might bother some users; very noticeable fringing.
The bottom line: Simply put, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is an excellent point-and-shoot camera.
Specifications: Digital camera type: Ultracompact ; Resolution: 10 megapixels ; Optical zoom: 4 x
The good: Long and wide-angle zoom lens in a compact body; 720p movies; lens can zoom during movie capture.
The bad: Very few manual controls.
The bottom line: As long as you don't want much in the way of manual features, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 is a very nice camera that can handle a variety of shooting situations.
Specifications: Resolution: 10.1 megapixels ; Optical zoom: 12 x ; Display type: 3 in LCD display