Samsung is well-known for its wide LCD range and LA46A650 is the latest LCD panel from their L6 LCD range. They just seem to be getting better and better with each new series. The LA46A650 is huge, stylish, has got looks to flaunt and absolutely brilliant clarity and contrast.

This 46-inch LCD TV has a 1080P full HD screen with an amazing 50,000: 1 contrast ratio. There are 4 HDMI ports housed at the back using which you can connect it to any of the high-def devices ranging from high-def DVD players, Blu-ray players, high-def camcorders and game consoles. Other than HDMI, it has also got 2 Composite and 2 Component ports. Then there is VGA-in, S-video and Wiselink ports. The Wiselink port is a nice addition; it allows you to connect your TV directly to USB drives and then you can simply browse images or listen to some MP3s. Pretty cool! Speakers are the usual; two banks of speakers, 10 watts RMS each, which are decent for regular TV. But if you want to a better cinematic or gaming experience, connecting it to a home theatre system will be a good idea.

You can choose wall mounting as an option. An HDMI, Composite, S-video and audio port is located on the left side to allow for easy access when it is wall mounted.

Touch panel controls, absolutely de-rigueur for cutting-edge equipment, are also present. The touch-sensitive control panel is on the lower right side of the screen, and works really well. Finally, this LCD is Anynet ready-that means its remote will act as a universal remote for all the HD components; be it your DVD player or home theatre system attached to it.

Thanks to the 50,000:1,contrast ratio, you get deep, rich blacks, which in turn also make the colors pop out. The 100 Hz technology ensures judder-free, video. In a nutshell, like us, you'll simply be glued to the screen. And that's why it gets the LD Recommended logo.