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Samsung LN-32A450 32" LCD TV

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Samsung LN-32A450 32" LCD TV

  • Reviewed by: JustGetItFREE

    10-05-08

    Duration of ownership: 3 Months

    Strengths: Crystal Clear Picture Quality. Very Good Energy saver. Easy to Setup. Lots of input ports! Superb movie quality!

    Weaknesses:It's a bit pricey!

    Overall Evaluation: This is an absolute MUST for everyone looking to get a new HDTV! ...BUT, the price is a little to high in my opinion, I never would have got one if I never got mine for FREE!. Luckily a friend recommended this website to me before I went and bought one: **- www.hdtv.justgetitfree.com - ** . I checked out the website, completed ONE simple offer and met the requirements to receive one for FREE, it arrived a month later in the post! It was also shown on BBC and CNN news!!

  • Reviewed by:

    09-20-08

    Duration of ownership: 3 Months

    Strengths: Great picture on both SD and HD

    Weaknesses:None so far

    Overall Evaluation: I wrote an earlier review in which I reported a serious problem with the audio breaking up frequently. I searched for a solution and stumbled on to the CNET Samsung forum. There it was suggested that I call 800-SAMSUNG. I did and was surprised to be able to speak to a real, English speaking person right away without having to go thru any menus. That person listened to my problem, asked a couple of questions that did not insult my intelligence, then passed me on to the Service Center. They checked my information in their database (I had registered my TV on line), then said that they would contact a local serviceman to fix my problem. A couple of hours later a local TV service person called, asked me to describe the problem, had me read a version number (SQ01) on the back of my set, then said that he would call back when he received the required part. A couple of days later he called back and made an appointment to come to my house. He came on time, changed the audio board and was gone all within an hour. Because it takes a long time for the set to search for channels, he left, but said to call him if the problem wasn't fixed. I waited a full day and watched a lot of HD programs just to be sure, but I can now report that the problem is gone. It's too bad that I had this problem, but I have never had such a great experience with the Customer Service department of any other electronics company. I will highly recommend Samsung to anyone who asks.

  • Reviewed by:

    09-13-08

    Duration of ownership: 2 Months

    Strengths: Great picture on both SD and HD channels

    Weaknesses:Sound breaks up frequently on HD channels with a direct cable connection (no set top box).

    Overall Evaluation: At first I was very happy with this set, but a couple of weeks later, the sound on HD channels started to break up for a few seconds every few minutes. According to posts on the Samsung CNET forum, this is not an isolated case. People have had their audio boards and the whole set replaced only to have the problem return. If Samsung does not acknowledge this problem and fix it shortly, I am going to return this set and ask for a refund.

  • 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.

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