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Samsung LE52A856
| Caractéristiques | |||
| Screen size | 52 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
| HD compatibility (1080i/720p) | Yes | ||
| HD Ready certification | Yes | ||
| Brightness | N.C. | ||
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| Contrast ratio | 70000:1 |
| Viewing angles (H+V) | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Response time | 4 ms |
| Sound level | 2 x 10 Watt RMS |
| Connectivity | VGA • HDMI (x4) • SCART (x2) <br> RGB • S-Video • Composite |
| Dimensions (LxHxW) | 1263.1 x 779.3 x 48.4 mm |
| Weight | 31.2 kg |
| Type | LCD |
| 3D | no |
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Vincent Lheur
Test date: September 16, 2008
Test date: September 16, 2008
This model is the 52 inch version of the 46 inch TV that we tested in our labs, the LE46A856. Everything we said in the original article holds true - the only thing that's different is the size!
The components, both physical and electronic are all identical to those found in the model we tested. The only factor which could be prone to slight variation is the brightness, producing slightly different contrast. According to our own tests, and the assurances of manufacturers, the results of one TV can be applied to others in the range which come in different sizes.
Pluses
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Image quality and depth of black
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Mini remote along with backlit standard remote
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Thin frame
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HD Tuner
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Access to online content and decodes DivX, MPEG and H.264 files
Minuses
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Screen is too shiny
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Sneaky 'dynamic contrast' that's impossible to deactivate
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Sometimes slow to sync with HD sources
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Decoding of HD files can be buggy
The LE866 has an amazing image quality and several brand new features that herald the future of TVs. Its biggest fault is that its screen is often prone to reflection - and that is easily solved by choosing its location carefully.
