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Reviews of the Samsung LN32A450

7.3

CNET Review

April 22, 2008

The Good: Produces relatively deep blacks; accurate, well-saturated color; numerous picture controls; comprehensive connectivity; stylish design with hidden speakers and swivel stand.

The Bad: Somewhat expensive compared with entry-level models; awkward picture preset arrangement; some detail loss with 1080i sources.

The Bottom Line: Solid picture quality propels the Samsung LN32A450 LCD TV to the front of small-screen class.

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9.2

alaTest.com

By alaTest | July 5, 2009

Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 181089 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.

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6.0

pcmag.com

By Robert Heron | February 3, 2009

Review Summary: The Samsung LN22A450 produces a nicely contrasted picture, but its limited selection of video ports and mediocre color consistency detract from its small-screen appeal.

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10

bestcovery.com

Review Summary: The 26" version of the popular Samsung 450 series, this LCD TV delivers great image quality and excellent bang for the buck. Stylish package, with hidden speakers, a slim bezel, solid connectivity, and an affordable price. Its 3 HDMI inputs let you ...

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No Rating

hdtv-news.co.uk

By Franz Bicar | May 13, 2008

Review Summary: The Samsung LN32A450 has a native resolution of 1,366×768, which is great fit for a television of this size. As for most Samsung TVs, this model features several ways of adjusting picture quality. The three standard picture modes are each independent ...

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Manufacturer: Samsung

Part number: LN32A450P

General

Product Type 32 in LCD TV
Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
USB Port Yes
HDCP Compatible Yes
Dimensions With stand
Width 31.4 in
Depth 9.9 in
Height 22.7 in
Weight 28 lbs

Display

Diagonal Size 32 in - Widescreen
Technology TFT active matrix
Resolution 1366 x 768
Display Format 720p
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Widescreen Modes Just, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3
Viewing Angle 178 degrees
Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
Pixel Response Time 6 ms
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
Max V-Sync Rate 75 Hz
Max H-Sync Rate 60 KHz
Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
V-Chip Control Yes
Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
Additional Features Matte finish

TV Tuner

Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Stereo Reception System MTS
Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

Digital TV Tuner

Digital TV Tuner ATSC

Video Features

HDTV Ready Yes
Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i
Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 1360 x 768, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Parental Channel Lock Yes

Remote Control

Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Supported Devices TV
Features Hot keys

Audio System

Sound Output Mode Stereo
Surround Mode Yes
Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
Speakers Included 2 speakers
Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Additional Features Balance control, Auto volume adjustment
Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt

Connections

Connector Type 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x USB - Rear

Stands & Mounts

Stand Included Yes
Stand Design Tabletop
Stand Features Swivel

Miscellaneous

Antenna None

Power

Power Device Power supply
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
Power Consumption Operational 180 Watt
Battery None

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support Details 1 year parts and labor warranty

Dimensions & Weight Details

Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 31.4 in x 3.7 in x 20.7 in x 24 lbs

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

Width (Shipping) 35.7 in
Depth (Shipping) 8.2 in
Height (Shipping) 24.2 in
Weight (Shipping) 36.2 lbs

Sustainability

CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 130.65 Watt
CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 68.27 Watt
CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 66.62 Watt
CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.09 Watt
CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 29.10 US Dollars
EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 6.9
Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.