Samsung LN32A550 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Samsung LN32A550 LCD HDTV ’s Description

Samsung’s 550 Series is a perfect way to step up to Full HD 1080p resolution. A fast 5 ms response rate produces smooth-motion scenes for sports and action movies, and a dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1 makes for deep blacks and crisp lines (15,000:1 in 32-inch and 37-inch models).

Superb connectivity and networking with a USB port and 3 HDMI 1.3 ports with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) means these HDTVs play well with all of your other electronics. Easily enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through the side-mounted USB 2.0, turn your LCD into a full-scale home viewing gallery, or connect your MP3 player for a dynamic audio experience.

Samsung LN32A550 LCD HDTV ’s Key Features

• New – 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 15,000:1 on 2007 models (15,000 on 32-inch and 37-inch models)
• New — Fast 5ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
• Full 1080p HD
• 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment
• 3 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant
• USB 2.0 port: connect devices directly to your HDTV–view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV’s audio system or your home theater system
• DNIe Digital Natural Image Engine improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, and white balance
• Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio
• Wide Color Enhancer technology and Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) offer a wider color range
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
• V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
• Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals.
• Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV’s remote control; no external IR receiver required.
• Swivel stand included
• 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support

Full HD, or 1080p, contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. More scanning lines mean more pixels, more details and a better picture. The new Samsung LCD TV with resolution that is approximately 2 times greater than conventional HDTVs, creating the most perfect picture imaginable.

Samsung’s 1080p panel uses a new high-speed liquid crystal to cut response time to 4ms. The fast response time, coupled with Samsung’s Auto Motion Plus 120Hz motion blur reduction technology dramatically reduces motion blur and judder.

30,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio will give you a picture better than you ever thought possible, with whiter whites, blacker blacks and a nearly infinite subtlety of gradations in between. As two of the most important determining factors in overall picture quality, contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this latest generation LCD panel. Samsung’s new LCD TV’s give the most stunning realistic picture quality ever.

The built-in SRS TruSurround XT sound system offers wide-field virtual-surround sound through only two speakers. Wide 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles Fast 5 ms response time minimizes blurring of moving video, especially useful for high-action video games SRS TruSurround XT Sound system using 2 built-in speakers (at 10 watts per channel) that deliver stereo and a virtual surround sound experience Ultraslim design is suitable for wall mounting (with optional mounting kit, not included) Includes table stand - about 10 deep on stand Samsung WiseLink USB 2.0 port PC video input - Connect this TV to your PC and use as a monitor HDMI inputs with HDMI-CEC support for controlling compatible peripheral devices with the TV remote Inputs 3 HDMI (1 side, 2 rear), 2 component-video (rear), 2 composite A/V (1 side, 1 rear), 1 S-video (rear), 1 PC (rear) and 2 RF 1 headphone jack Unit Dimensions - 31-1/2W x 20-1/4H x 4D (22-1/2H x 10D on stand); weight - 28.9 lbs. with stand; 24 lbs. without stand Samsung 1-Year Limited Warranty

Samsung LN32A550 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Review

I’ve been wanting a new flat-panel TV for some time and, though I do make a lot of purchases on-line, I felt like I actually needed to look at a TV in person. My wife and I were looking at the TV’s in Wal-mart when another customer pointed out that the better TVs had a higher contrast ratio and he thought that was the most important factor. Sure enough, the one we thought had the best picture was the one with the highest contrast ratio - it was 3200:1, the best 32-inch in the store. (I really wanted something with 1080p resolution, but they only had 720p in the 32″ size TVs. We decided to get that one, since we had seen it and felt like we could enjoy it - but they didn’t have one in stock…

I came home and began to research. It turns out that there are only a very few 1080p TVs in the 32″ model, this being one of them. In looking at the contrast ratio I found that this one was rated at 15,000:1 - almost 5 times better than the best one at Walmart. (High contrast ratio seems to give you darker darks and whiter whites - lower contrast ratios have a milky looking gray where it’s supposed to be black…) My research combined with what I saw in the store gave me the confidence to purchase a TV on-line. I settled on the Samsung LN32A550.

The TV arrived in good working order and I had it set up and running within 30 minutes. (The biggest problem was unhooking and moving the old one!) The picture is everything I could have imagined it would be - far better than anything I saw in the store. The crystal clear picture and crisp, well defined images make this simply the best picture I have ever seen on a TV. I saw a bit of a NASCAR race on this unit and the motion was unbelievably smooth - no after images at all.

I debated a bit on giving this unit a five-star rating. I felt like the picture quality so outrated the sound that I had to bump it up a bit. But if sound is an issue you may want to consider this to be a “four-star” unit. While the TV has a built in equalizer function (with some presets based on your listening preferences) I found the sound, even in the best adjustment leaves a lot to be desired. It has a tinny sound much like you would expect from an old transitor radio. I would suggest investing in a good pair of external speakers to enhance this unit. (If you already have a home theatre set-up sound is not an issue anyway…)

So far I’m glad I made this purchase. If Samsung can improve the speakers on this TV they will have the perfect TV!

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