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Reviews of the Samsung LN32A450

  • 8.2

    televisioninfo.com

    By Alfredo Padilla | November 10, 2008

    Review Summary: The Samsung LN32A450 is a 32-inch LCD HDTV that's available for as little as $600, making it an attractive options as an entry-level HDTV for many. Although it qualifies as a high definition television it has a lower 720p resolution than the highest ...

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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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  • No Rating

    productwiki.com

    Review Summary: The 4 series, also known as the 450 series, comprise the value-priced line of Samsung's 2008 LCD televisions. For more information refer to the Samsung 4 Series report. Specs 22" screen 1080p native resolution 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio Inputs: ...

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  • 7.0

    wired.com

    By Chuck Cage | November 30, -1

    Review Summary: into a kitchen, bedroom, or dorm-sized model. It sports the same classic piano-black case as its bigger cousins - as well as the same cheesy start-up sound that chimed every time we powered it up.

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Manufacturer: Samsung

Part number: LN32A450P

General

  • Product type LCD TV
  • Diagonal Size 32 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 31.4 in x 3.7 in x 20.7 in x 24 lbs

Display

  • Technology TFT active matrix
  • LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
  • Resolution 1366 x 768
  • Display Format 720p
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
  • Widescreen Modes Just, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3
  • Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • 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
  • Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
  • Additional Features Matte finish

TV Tuner

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

Video Features

  • Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • 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

Audio System

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

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
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Memory Card Reader

  • USB Port Yes

Remote Control

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

Stands & Mounts

  • Stand Included Yes
  • Stand Design Tabletop
  • Stand Features Swivel

Power

  • Power Device Power supply
  • Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
  • Power Consumption Operational 180 Watt

Miscellaneous

  • HDCP Compatible Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support Details 1 year parts and labor warranty

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 (Sept 2009) 6.9

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Samsung LN32A450

Buying Choices

LN32A450 32" LCD TV from 1 online store: Lowest Price: $489.95

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