Samsung’s LN55B650 55’inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV is quite a looker with its Touch of Color design.  At 55 inches, it’s about as big as you can go for a television.  And, for just around $2,000 online, it’s actually pretty affordable for its size.

The LN55B650 has an amazing picture color.  Much of this has to do with the 1080p high definition resolution and the 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.  Plus, it’s very fast with a 4ms response time.  You also won’t have to worry about the blurring effect that can happen in many LCD televisions because this model has many features to counteract that, including their Auto Motion Plus that takes advantage of the 120 Hz refresh rate.

One thing to think about with this television is that it’s big.  Its dimensions are 51.6 X 33.1 X 3.1 inches, and it weighs 64.8 pounds without the stand and 76.5 pounds with the stand.  So, you should consider your room size and wall space before you go out and purchase a unit like this.  Also, you’re going to need a helper to lift this unit and hang it on the wall if you’re planning to do so.

The unit is quite impressive looking with the red Touch of Color feature.  Touch of Color uses car painting technology to give the television a sleek look.  While this generally fits in nicely with any décor, you may want to head to the store and look at it closely.  It might not be to everyone’s liking.

Besides the look, this television is packed with features.  You can connect to Samsung’s online content via their Yahoo! Internet@TV feature.  The LN55B650 comes with four HDMI 1.3 ports that allow you to hook up devices such as your camcorder or digital camera so that you can view home movies or your vacation photos on your television.  You can also access the Content Library that comes with preloaded content, including workout routines, recipes and children’s activities.

Another neat feature about this is the timer.  You can set it to come on at a certain time and shut off at a certain time.  You can also hook up your MP3 player to this system so that you can listen to your music on your television.

But, let’s get back to the picture quality.  Generally, it’s beyond reproach.  The colors are vibrant, and the blacks are deep.  You often feel like you sitting in the room where something is being taped.  Most HD cable channels are near perfect, especially CNN.  There are, however, some issues with other channels.  Some can be too dark while others appear too bright.  You constantly have to adjust the contrast and brightness of the television depending on what you are watching.

Plus, there is the issue of the “soap opera” effect.  This is where you feel like you’re sitting in the room with the actors, much like in a soap opera.  Depending on your own personality, this may be a plus or minus to you.

This LCD television doesn’t seem to have much of a reflection problem.  It’s very minimal.  This means that you can put this TV in even the brightest lit areas.

One of the major drawbacks of this system is the remote.  It’s not as responsive as many and is a little complicated.  Plus, you have to scroll through a bunch of different menus to access some of the features.

While the television does come with a surround sound system (SRS TruSurround HD), it won’t satisfy most people looking for true home theater system surround aficionados.  The sound is just about average and is equivalent to most LCD televisions.

Overall, for a 55 inch television, this is pretty affordable at around or under $2,000, depending on the current deals and from whom you purchase the television.  The color is amazing, and the features are quite nice.  Despite some minor quibbles, this television is well worth the price.