Reviews of the Samsung LN-46A630 Does anyone own the new 630. How glossy is the screen?
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As others have said it is FAR LESS glossy than the 650. We have a very bright room and I didn't like the reflections on our old tube TV so I knew we couldn't handle a glossy screen. I am thrilled with the 630. It doesn't remove the reflections entirely, it basically makes them more diffuse and dimmer.Luckily, the big-box store we went to had the 630 and the 650 right next to each other so it was easy to see the difference. There is no doubt that the glossy screen on the 650 improves the black level and color a little, but in a bright room it is a necessary trade off. If you can control the light in your room and don't mind the redder bezel on the 650, you might be happier with that. As others have said it is FAR LESS glossy than the 650. We have a very bright room and I didn't like the reflections on our old tube TV so I knew we couldn't handle a glossy screen. I am thrilled with the 630. It doesn't remove the reflections entirely, it basically makes them more diffuse and dimmer.Luckily, the big-box store we went to had the 630 and the 650 right next to each other so it was easy to see the difference. There is no doubt that the glossy screen on the 650 improves the black level and color a little, but in a bright room it is a necessary trade off. If you can... » Read More As others have said it is FAR LESS glossy than the 650. We have a very bright room and I didn't like the reflections on our old tube TV so I knew we couldn't handle a glossy screen. I am thrilled with the 630. It doesn't remove the reflections entirely, it basically makes them more diffuse and dimmer.Luckily, the big-box store we went to had the 630 and the 650 right next to each other so it was easy to see the difference. There is no doubt that the glossy screen on the 650 improves the black level and color a little, but in a bright room it is a necessary trade off. If you can control the light in your room and don't mind the redder bezel on the 650, you might be happier with that. « Show Less
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Great question. I can't find any customer reviews for the 630 model. I heard it described as "semi-matte." Which is why its contrast ratio dropped to 40,0000:1 from the 650's 50,000:1. I'll let you know more when I get it.
2087912
I am trying to decide between the a650 and the a630. I'm leaning towards the a630 because of possible reflection/glare issues I could have with the a650. How is the a630 working for you? Thanks!!
2087913
I have had the Samsung LN-46A630 for one week. The matte-finish screen is perfect for our very sunny and bright family room. We get none of the reflections folks talk about with the Samsung LN-46A650 screen.
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the samsung nc-20 is glossy unfortunately. i dont know why the glossy screen is the majority of netbooks? how stupid can companies be. these are for TRAVELING!! Not only glare is a problem but privacy as well. i dont need the person next to me on a plane watching everything i do.
1666510
Yes the screen is glossy, but so extremely sharp that it is not an issue. After buying a few as a test for our CAD operators and engineers, we ended up buying 20 because they were so well liked.
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I would be so curious and interested to know what your other computers are that do not 'compare' with the Samsung - are they netbooks or ultraportables? If so, what exactly makes the Samsung better? Could you describe the screen, please, in detail? Is it bright, deep color saturation, are the fonts clear and legible and crisp, how is it in the sunlight, that sort of thing. So many reviews say 'great screen', but go into no detail, and I really want to know before I take this plunge. Much appreciate.
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sorry it has taken so long, I really like the monitor. It is more of a glossy picture rather than a matte. But it beats the heck out of what I had.
291312
The screen is glossy. The picture you are referencing is the back of the screen. Hope this helps.
1090258
Mine appears to be more of a glossy screen. I love it! The only bad thing is there is no DVD/CD drive, so keep that in mind.
1450238
This monitor is not glossy (I wish it was). It has a very light anti-glare matte screen (what some might call "semi-glossy"). Technical review sites like www.pcmonitors.info rate it at 15% haze factor, so it is lighter and clearer than modern lightly-coated IPS panels at 18% (and much lighter than older panels at 25%), but not as light and clear as Samsung's semi-glossy coating of 13% haze factor.
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It's actually far less glossy than other TVs and I have it sitting in my bright living room.. !! I would suggest go with c650 as I have similar distance between TV and the couch. Also, having Pandora and few other apps (weather etc ) is def a plus when you have it.. Look around and see if you can get even a better price.. I bought it from $1439 2 months ago..
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I just got the new 46" 860...been out about 4 weeks. It blows away my XBR. And the 860, unlike the 650 and 850, has almost NO GLARE. That's why I got it instead of going Sony again. The 860, I think, is the best LCD on the market in it's price range.
923254
The screen it's self is matte and won't be too reflective, and the bezels are glossy. Very good monitor. Very happy with it.
1681626
I bought this TV last month. Although this does have a glossy screen, it's not too reflective. My living room is moderately lit, and an overly refelective screen was a big concern of mine. I bought this TV with the idea that I would exchange it if the glossy screen proved to be an issue. It's not and I'm happy with the purchase.
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I got the 46" 630 model and I absolutely LOVE it. Sharp incredible picture and there is hardly ANY glare whatsoever. You won't be able to say the same thing with the 650 or 750 model. With those models, you'll be frustrated whenever you want to watch TV during the daytime if there is any window in the room or at night if any inside lights are on, because those models' screens are so reflective and cause so much glare. The 630 model also comes on a swivel stand as well.
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4661 Vs 4665: These two models are siblings. The 4661 has a matte finish whereas the 4665 has a "super clear panel" or gloss screen and a higher contrast ratio. The gloss finish is intended to bridge the gap in picture quality between LCDs and plasmas. Therefore, like plasmas, the 4665 will have some reflections but to me it is quite trivial compared to the richer colors you obtain from the 4665 compared to the 4661. Also, I think cnet, in its review, overstated the effect of the gloss coating and thereby needlessly scares those who are considering choosing between the 4661 and 4665. To further my point on why the gloss coat is better, note that the high end Samsung models, namely the 4671 and 4681, both have a gloss coat, and have obtained excellent reviews at cnet and amazon. If Samsung chooses to put a gloss coat on its best models, it surely means that Samsung and its customers know that the coating is better than one without it! I purchased the 4665 from Amazon for $1,549 on 12/23/2007. the price fluctuates all the time but Amazon will refund the difference if the price changes on its web site in 30 days
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No, the display is not glossy. Unlike conventional screens on regular monitors that are glossy, this one is not. Reflections on the screen are almost non-existent. You have to look for certain angles at which you can catch some faint reflections on the screen. It truly is a great display for photography/image processing.
2180808
Hi, The screen has a matte finish, I'm very happy with the monitor, clear image and sharp in Stereo.My only complaint would be that there is some bleed through around the edges of the screen, only visible when the screen is almost black.Under normal conditions you can't see it at all, but in some very dark game screen it show a little.I really love the 3D, I thought that I'd probably get tired of it after the novelty wore off, but I play all my games with it 90% of the time.
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Just recieved ours a week ago and it has a matte screen. I totally forgot that it never asked for my preference when I was ordering! So I think you are right, Amazon doesn't offer the glossy. I personally like the matte better, less annoying reflection, though I've heard the glossy screens have better color, personal preference.