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Samsung LN-32A450 32" LCD TV

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Samsung LN-32A450 32" LCD TV

  • Reviewed by: rashi_30

    08-27-08

    Duration of ownership: 2 Weeks

    Strengths: light weight and sleek design, usb port, energy star, very good picture and sound quality, contrast ratio, 3 hdmi, inbuilt HDTV tuner

    Weaknesses:no picture in picture, no SD input

    Overall Evaluation: After quite a bit of research we decided to buy our 1st LCD HDTV - the Samsung LN32A450. A 32" screen is what we decided to buy because we live in an apartment and later when we upgrade, we can easily move this into our bedroom. We are extremely happy with our decision. The picture is terrific. We could have bought a less expensive 32" television but the difference in picture quality... this is totally worth it. This TV is truly a gem. It weighs less than 25 pounds and has a true sleek back piano finish. KOOL! Initial setup is a breeze, no need for late night TV Manual reading, just turn the TV on and follow simple screens. TV and the tabletop mount come separately in the TV box. The delivery guy put it together in under 10 minutes. The mount is very slick and easily swivels side to side without compromising on the picture quality. Input/output connections are very versatile and conveniently located. 3 HDMI connections, composite and component, S-video. There is a USB port at the back which I was not aware of ... is a cherry on top. It should play music and photos, but am yet to use it - will update the review after I try it and also update if it plays movies. Its 720p and not 1080p, but with LCDs < 40" in size, it hardly makes a difference. Picture and sound is magnificent right out of the box, gorgeous deep colors. Blacks are really black and whites are truly whites in this TV...something that I could not find in most TVs. With 10,000:1 contrast ratio this Samsung model can't be beat. I was also pleasantly surprised by its performance on Standard and High Definition channels.The picture is incredible through my OTA antenna - this TV comes with inbuilt analog/digital NTSC/ATSC tuner. Remote control is great and among other things has hot keys for aspect ratios, picture mode. I am very impressed with the speakers (which you can hardly see) that produce very respectable and clear sound with SRS TruSurround XT. This TV is energy star qualified and has a setting for type of energy savings which is pretty awesome. While watching the movie over the DVD...you will get blown by the clarity and sound quality. I use the TV in the movie mode as mentioned in the darkroom picture settings provided by a certain website (dont know if I can post the website name and/or url here) You will miss picture in picture in this TV along with no SD input...but the pros outweigh the cons. There is little to nothing in this TV that I dont like or can complain and I recommend this to anyone who is in the market for a 32" screen TV. We love this TV!! will keep updating this review as I find more about this awesome TV...

  • Reviewed by: DrizzitT

    08-14-08

    Duration of ownership: 60 Days

    Strengths: Excellent colors, good blacks, great aesthetics.

    Weaknesses:Delay at startup, SD material could be better, LCD lag evident.

    Overall Evaluation: Overall very happy with this LCD TV. The brightness is excellent, there are a ridiculous amount of settings to tweak the TV with, and the picture quality is true 720P. A few minor grips however... There is a slight delay at startup. Once you press the power button, there is a second or two of blank screen before the TV actually turns on. It is noticable over most TVs and does bother me a bit. Once the TV is on however, source switching/channel switching is near instantaneous (My receiver lags more than the TV). Another minor grip is how the TV takes SD material. A N64 hooked up to this TV has very jagged edges. I haven't tried normal TV, but for 4:3, 480i material (very rare nowadays), this may not be the best tv to get. There is a bit of LCD lag (natural to all LCD tvs), and its noticeable in fast games (Super Smash Bros.) but it just takes some time to get used to. Overall I am very happy with this TV and the quality and picture at this price cannot be beat. You WILL see a difference over cheap Vizio/Olevia/etc tvs. I do have grips that I have outlined above, but those are very minor in my eyes.

  • Reviewed by:

    08-03-08

    Duration of ownership: 1 Weeks

    Strengths: great picture!

    Weaknesses:none. i have read where some people had questions about the sound and price. however, i have had no problems. i shopped around and found this tv at a great price.

    Overall Evaluation: I am very pleased with my purchase. looks great with my ps3 and even with basic cable. i looked at several tvs before purchasing this one, and i would recommend it to anyone.

  • Reviewed by: Philwsr

    07-24-08

    Duration of ownership: 30 Days

    Strengths: Definitely has the best HD picture of all the 32" LCD tv's

    Weaknesses:Some distortion without HD

    Overall Evaluation: I bought this TV a month ago for my bedroom. I researched both on-line and in person at such stores as Best Buy & Circuit City. I thought this TV out performed all the others at this price range. Blacker blacks and great colors. Pricegrabber came through with the best price by far. I saved over $100 and had it delivered to my front door.

  • Reviewed by:

    07-19-08

    Duration of ownership: 1 Days

    Strengths: Great picture! I do not even have HDTV cable yet the picture is outstanding. When I use it with my DVD it is amazing. Super easy to set up. Outstanding looks.

    Weaknesses:Would be nice if it had a second connection for an attenna where you could easily switch from cable to over the air signal

    Overall Evaluation: Could not be happier. Buying on buydig saved me over $100 compared to bestbuy or circuit city. Great TV and great Price for everything you get with this set.

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