samsung 32 inch 1080p hdtv

VIZIO VO320E 32-Inch ECO 720p LCD HDTV Features

• 32″ LCD HDTV (31.51 diagonal viewing area) High Definition 1366 x 768 Native Resolution

VIZIO VO320E 32-Inch ECO 720p LCD HDTV Overviews

Add Style To Any Room The chic textured finish of this 32-Inch ECO HDTV sets it apart the pack. Consuming less energy than traditional HDTVs, it exceeds current Energy Star Guidelines by at least 15%. The High Definition resolution and 15,000:1 contrast ratio deliver an exceptional HD viewing experience in a stylish, sophisticated package. Current Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR TV products Specification require that all qualified televisions address both active and standby power (when your TV is on and off). This VIZIO HDTV meets the current minimum standards by 15% saving you money on your utility bills.

Customer Review

As others have posted, I was hesitant to buy a TV on line. But, based on what some reviewers said, I made the move and was extremely satisfied with Amazon’s handling of the order. With free shipping and a promise of 5-9 business days, I ordered it late on a Wed. night and it was on my porch by noon on Sat. Unbelievable! I do wonder why they would deliver a TV without a signature and just leave it on a porch, visible to anyone passing by, in an unwrapped box, clearing showing that it is an LCD TV. A dishonest person, which I am obviously not, could say they never got it and there is no proof that it was delivered. This is an Amazon decision, to not require a signature and it seems foolish to me.

Out of the carton, without a cable box and just attaching the coaxial cable straight from the wall, the picture is terrific and equals my 42 inch Panasonic plasma TV with an HD cable box. I haven’t even attached the Comcast adapter yet and I am amazed with the crispness of the picture, lack of distortion and the color quality is great. I don’t think I will even bother to tweak the settings. Attaching the base is simply done with a single thumb screw.

I have external speakers that I used with my last TV and I’m not sure if I’m going to bother switching to them. The sound quality is fine for me as it is.

LOVE it! - mathmom - Salem, UT
I’ve had this for about one month now and have loved it. I was a little nervous about ordering a tv to be delivered rather than picking it up in a store, but it arrived in great condition. It’s very easy to set up; only took about 5 minutes. The controller is easy to navigate. The picture is fantastic. One hint: when you go through the initial set-up, choose retail set up instead of home set up. I chose home set up first and it was a little dark for me (it’s an energy saving feature.) I read online about choosing retail set up and tried it, and it looks wonderful. I have nothing negative to say about this porduct.

32 in. 720P LCD Vizio HDTV - K. Phillips -
This is an excellent bargain for the price. It is great for bedrooms. It replaced a bulky 27 in. picture tube tv. Besides hooking it up to cable it is also hooked up to the computer so we can watch HDTV downloads without having to pay additional monthly fees for an HD cable box. So buy a VGA splitter cable as it is well worth it.

Toshiba REGZA 32RV530U 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Features

• 1080p full HD LCD
• DynaLight Backlight
• PixelPure 14Bit video
• SoundStrip Speakers
• Vesa Compatible

Toshiba REGZA 32RV530U 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Overviews

Regza 1080p Full HD LCD

Customer Review

If I had a living room this is going in it. I have the 720p & the HD channels are incredible. Can’t wait to upgrade & enjoy the 1080p!

A Lemon - Master Blaster -
Paid 0 for this TV and 18 months later POOF it completely stopped working. It wouldn’t turn on. We had the TV hooked up to a surge protector and had taken all precautions. Took it to a Toshiba repair service and they said the main board was defective. Cost of repair 0!!! Called Toshiba to see if they could do anything to help us but since the TV was only under warranty for 12 months they said tough luck. We will never buy another Toshiba product again. Buyer beware on this TV.

Viore LCD32VXF60BD 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Built-in Blu-ray Player, Black Features

• 1920×1080 native resolution for Full-HD (1080p) performance
• Built-in Blu-ray Disc Player
• Integrated ATSC TV tuner for HDTV broadcast reception
• Beautiful color depth with a contrast ratio of 1000:1
• Dual HDMI inputs for true digital connections

Viore LCD32VXF60BD 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Built-in Blu-ray Player, Black Overviews

The VIORE 32-inch 1080p LCD Television with built-in Blu-ray Disc Player allows you to enjoy TV programs, Blu-ray Discs, and DVDs, all in one convenient package – no need for multiple pieces of equipment. The Blu-ray Disc Player supports BD-Live, and plays BD-ROM, BD-R V2.0, BD-RE V3.0, DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD, MP3 and JPEG discs. The 32-inch widescreen active matrix TFT screen delivers high brightness providing a vivid and brilliant picture and high contrast for deeper blacks and brighter whites. 1920 x 1080 native resolution supports Full-HD (1080p) performance. 3 HDMI inputs enable true digital connections with external high definition signal source. The USB port is provided for playing digital media files and for BD-Live storage. The VGA port allows connection to a computer. The integrated digital/analog tuner lets you tune in any TV channels available over-the-air. The stand is detachable for wall mounting. The elegant design with glossy piano black bezel will enhance any décor.

Customer Review

I didn’t buy at Amazon.com; I bought at a local electronics retailer. After taxes and California environmental fee, I saved about .

The Viore LCD32VXF60BD LCD TV/Blu-ray combo came in a nice box with a little plastic handle. I lifted it by myself without much trouble.

The box was in excellent condition. When I opened it, the TV inside was in perfect condition, held steady and protected by foam. It comes with a piece of plastic taped over the screen and a little bag containing the remote control with 2 AAA batteries and two separate instruction manuals (one in English, one in Spanish). It also comes with a power cord.

Once I got the TV out, I noticed right away that it is a nice-looking TV. It felt solid. Still, it was clearly a budget TV, in its general look.

The bottom of the bezel (frame) of the TV is a little wider than expected, cutting into the viewing area. I actually measured the viewing area and it is about 31 inches on the diagonal.

I programmed the TV to use cable. It found both analog and Clear QAM channels. I noticed that the on-screen menus are “budget style”: standard little fonts and square boxes that appear on the screen without whizzy animations and without any gee-whiz selection process. That’s all acceptable to me but I just wanted to let you know.

I took the TV through its paces. I left it on for about 6 hours. The 1080i picture that picked up on PBS looked good. No tuning or picture or functional issues.

I put in a Blu-ray disc. At first, the Blu-ray player didn’t want to accept it; it doesn’t just automatically accept the disc, switch everything and start playing. I had to switch the TV to the Blu-ray player input. The Blu-ray player then went up through a bootup sequence of mechanical spin up sounds for about 5 seconds. Once it accepted the disc, it whirred for about 7 seconds and then started playing. The wait was fairly short, not painfully long like some other Blu-ray players. Another oddity is that discs are inserted with the mirror side, not the label side, facing the viewer. This isn’t a big deal but, since people seem to expect that the label side should be visible when inserting the disc, you just have to know to insert it backwards/upside down.

The picture looked great from all angles. I looked from above, below, far left and far right and the TV has no issues with viewing it from an angle, even a harsh angle. If I could see the screen, I could see the picture.

Speaking of picture quality, I chose this player because I’d rather have 1080p and Blu-ray versus going with a mere 720p and DVD. As far as I’m concerned, Viore really delivers with best price for value. This is a good TV.

The sound was very strong. Lots of other TV/DVD combos don’t produce very loud sound but, in this case, I was comfortable with the sound set to 30 and moving it up to 100 made it very, very loud. Later, I noted that I could still hear the TV with both the shower and the bathroom fan running and on a setting less than 50. It also has an options for flat (regular) sound and (simulated) surround sound; flat sound is the default. Switching on surround sound is a big improvement for me and provided fuller, more enveloping sound.

Later, I noticed that the Blu-ray player does have a low-to-medium whine while playing. I also have an old Sharp 22″ TV/DVD combo. I compared the player sounds: the Sharp is nearly silent while the Viore Blu-ray player is much louder. Now, if I were you, I wouldn’t freak out about this. It’s not that bad and is certainly drowned out by action and regular talking scenes. But, you could hear it on a quiet scene. It wasn’t annoying, just a slight mechanical, spinning type whine that could fade into the background for most people. And, for those who care, I tested it with a Blu-ray with DTS-HD MA audio and, with a few adjustments, it could play it (in stereo) from the built-in speakers.

I also tested the Blu-ray player with a DVD and CD. DVD up-conversion to 1080p is excellent. CD sound is good.

The TV has an Ethernet port for getting BD-Live updates for Blu-ray discs. Although I looked in the manual and on the TV, there was no mention of which Blu-ray Profiles that are supported. Since it has BD-Live, I assume that it supports Profile 2.0. The manual says that BD-Live content can be stored on internal memory (300 MB) or on a USB drive.

The TV can play media on a USB drive. I played MPG, MP3, JPG and even MP4 (a 1080p Apple trailer converted using QuickTime Pro; it plays in full and beautiful 1080p). It doesn’t play MOV (no surprise there).

On reading the manual, I noticed that some Chinese guy had used the back of it for as a coaster and written some notes in Chinese characters on it. Also, the remote had a tiny, tiny gash in it. Back at the store, a salesperson opened another brand new box and, in that one, the user manual was folded back and about 10 pages had stray black marks on them and the remote control had a battery cover that didn’t fit quite right. So, apparently, some manuals and remote controls are messed up at the factory. I called Viore and they were not very responsive. They’ve gotten confused a bunch of times about what’s wrong (”It’s not that hard, guys, just send me a new manual and remote.”), had me e-mail them paperwork (which they sometimes lost) and I have had to keep pestering them. So, technical support for this TV is not very good.

The remote has a budget look-and-feel but is perfectly functional. Curiously, the Samsung remote for my Samsung plasma TV also controls this TV; apparently, Viore and Samsung use the same remote codes. The manuals are budget as well. The manuals don’t even have a “Getting Started” section but, if you have some familiarity with other electronics, you shouldn’t have much trouble.

The mounting screw holes are VESA 300 x 200 (300mm x 200mm) which is kind of rare. I mounted this TV with the Premier AM2-B Articulating Wall Mount plus the Arrow AM-201D Vesa 400 X 200 Adapter Plate for Wall Mounts plus some machine screws that I bought at a nationwide hardware retailer.

A friend suggested that Viore might be the house brand for Walmart, even though that’s not where I bought it. Akai, another consumer electronics company, seems somehow related to Viore but the relationship is unknown.

Honestly, this is a fantastic value for the price. I’d much prefer this 1080p TV/Blu-ray combo than a 720p TV/DVD combo. It completely blows that away.

Now, this TV Blu-ray combo has a special purpose for me. I’m going to mount it in a bathroom. I looked into buying a special, waterproof TV but those are like 7x to 8x the cost of an equivalent non-waterproof TV. (Waterproof TVs actually do exist and are available, in case that you are interested, and are mostly made by small boutique companies.) At that markup, I figured that I could lose a couple TVs to water damage before it made sense to consider a waterproof TV. The only other benefits of a waterproof TV are that some of them have the appearance of a mirror when they are turned off and they have heated screens to combat misting. In any case, my TV is mounted in the bathroom now and seems to work fine without any issues.

good value - L. Chmielewski -
This is a good value for the price, although digital channels are much clearer than the others…

Great TV, blue ray pretty good. - N. R. Magallanes -
The TV itself works really good, remote is nice, the menu is nice and the idea
of only not needing a second clunky device to hand or put on a shelf so you
can play DVD’s is phenomenul. The problem is that this blue ray stops a lot
and will not play several BD’s I have. I guess they are the wrong format, but
my other BD players play them just fine. We are working with it and I love the
product overall.

Philips 32PFL5403D/27 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV Features

• 1366 x 768p Resolution
• 4,000:1 Contrast Ratio
• 4ms Response Time
• 2 HDMI, 2 Component Video Inputs, 1 S-Video Input
• ATSC NTSC & QAM Tuner

Philips 32PFL5403D/27 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV Overviews

Style and performance meet in one complete experience. Combining a HD ready display, Pixel Plus HD engine and fantastic invisible sound, this Flat TV provides brilliant design and powerful performance for years to come. come.

Customer Review

I did a tremendous amount of research before I bought this HD, including scouring amazon customer feedback, CNet, and Consumer Reports, and so far, after three weeks, the Philips has lived up to the great reviews. The picture is terrific, it’s easily customizable without being a brain-teaser and set-up was a breeze. It also glossy and sleek, while the screen is thankfully glare-free. I do really, really, really wish it came in white, though. Overall, you can’t find a better HDTV for the price.

Unlike other reviewers, I find the sound fine despite the speakers being in the back but then, I’ve kept mine on the stand about 18 inches from the wall and not tucked in a media cabinet. I agree that the remote should have some sort of backlighting b/c until you memorize the buttons you’ll need a flashlight to adjust format, sound, etc…

A couple of general buying tips: despite what manufacturers and reviewers may tell you, 32″ is a perfectly sized TV for the living room. My general viewing range is about 10-12 feet and I wouldn’t want a TV any larger. Also, don’t waste your money on 1040p for TV’s less than 40″–the higher resolution doesn’t register at the smaller sizes. Reputable reviewers say that 720p ( like the Philips) is exactly as good for 32″ and I agree.

Oh and one other thing: To take advantage of HD I hiked over to my local cable provider’s payment center and replaced my two year old digital cable box with an HD digital box. It’s free and totally worth the trouble. You’ll get better HD features, channels, and flexibility of resolution.

Sweet TV - FatOrangeTabby - Lansing, MI
We purchased this TV as a backup for our 46″ Samsung DLP. The color wheel and lamp in that TV are constantly going bad on us and we are so happy to have purchased this one. The LCD is so much more reliable! This TV has a great picture and looks really sharp in our bedroom when it’s not standing in for the other in our living room. We have not had a single problem with it in two years. Video games look great on it, as do DVDs. The remote could be a little better. Sometimes it seems like the TV is not very responsive when you press a button on the remote, but it’s something I can live with. The sound quality isn’t the best. I have to turn it up pretty loud to hear it over our elliptical machine when I’m using it. Overall, I’m very satisfied and I would definitely buy both a Phillips TV and an LCD TV again.

Great TV - J. Bishop - Cincinnati, OH USA
I am very happy with the Phillips 32″ HDTV. Bought mine at Wal-Mart and the most important factor to me was picture quality. The Phillips picture was sharper than the Samsung, Sony, or Vizio 720p HDTV’s. People have complained about the sound and I don’t think it is all that bad. Setup and controls are very easy to use. I think it’s a great HDTV for the price (I paid 9.00)!

LG 32LE5400 32-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED LCD HDTV, Silver Grey Features

• LED Backlighting
• NetCast Entertainment Access (Wi-Fi Ready)
• Wireless 1080p Ready
• TruMotion 120Hz
• Picture Wizard II

LG 32LE5400 32-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED LCD HDTV, Silver Grey Overviews

There’s no better LCD display technology than LED and the LE5400 delivers that along with a whole lot more. You can tap directly into instant movies and entertainment with NetCast and cut free of your cable box and messy wires with Wireless 1080p.

Customer Review

According to LG’s website, to be wi-fi ready, this unit needs a 0.00 “Wireless media kit”, which the unit does NOT come with. Be very careful and ask questions if these are features you are buying this unit for. You may get it delivered and find you have to spend more to have it do what it is advertised to do. I am waiting for my “local” electronics store to get these in stock so I can actually see one and find out if LG is going to add this before shipping to its outlets.

Samsung LN32A550 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Features

• 1080p Resolution
• 15,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio w/ Wide Color Enhancer
• 5ms response time
• 3 HDMI, 2 Component, and 1 PC inputs
• Swivel Stand

Samsung LN32A550 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Overviews

Take your home entertainment to the next level with the Samsung LN32A550 HDTV. With 1080p HD resolution, the picture quality is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. The 15,000:1 contrast ratio delivers amazing details and color clarity while wide color enhancer eliminates washed out colors. Why settle for anything less than outstanding picture quality and brilliant color? With the Samsung LN32A550 HDTV you get the total package.

Samsung LN32A550 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Specifications

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.

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) (Learn more)
• New — Fast 5ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
• Full 1080p HD (Learn more)
• 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (Learn more)
• 3 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant (Learn more)
• 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 (Learn more)
  
• Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio (Learn more)
• Wide Color Enhancer technology and Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) offer a wider color range (Learn more)
• 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

Step Up Features

• Series 6: 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, AutoMotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation for smoother motion, 4ms response time, Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel, Clear Panel, Ethernet port with Infolink free RSS feeds, 4 HDMI 1.3 ports, Sports and Game modes, Compatible with Samsung’s Home Digital Media Adapter for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia
• Series 7: Internal flash memory (1GB) with pre-loaded interactive content such as cooking recipes, children’s entertainment, HD artwork and more, Integrated woofer for an enhanced audio experience, DLNA-Compatible: for better interoperability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers

• Step Up Features
  

• Series 6: 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, AutoMotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation for smoother motion, 4ms response time, Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel, Clear Panel, Ethernet port with Infolink free RSS feeds, 4 HDMI 1.3 ports, Sports and Game modes, Compatible with Samsung’s Home Digital Media Adapter for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia
• Series 7: Internal flash memory (1GB) with pre-loaded interactive content such as cooking recipes, children’s entertainment, HD artwork and more, Integrated woofer for an enhanced audio experience, DLNA-Compatible: for better interoperability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers
• Series 8: super-slim 1.9-inch thick profile

What size TV should you get?

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Full HD 1080P

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/500 nit Brightness

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.

Digital Natural Image Engine

DNIe The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine. This exclusive Samsung technology dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, white balance and reduces.

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Wide Color Enhancer/Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp

The NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) has established the color standards all TVs in America try to meet. And typical LCD TVs only meet about 72% of this standard. Samsung LCD HDTVs use Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp back lights to give you 92% coverage of the NTSC standard, ensuring truer, more breathlessly vivid colors. Samsung’s exclusive Wide Color Enhancer technology delivers more brilliant colors, even in bright areas of the picture where blues and greens are washed out on conventional screens. The system displays wider color reproduction, showing you truer colors – the fresh green of spring foliage, the intense blue of the summer sky.

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Connectivity

To make the Series 6 a true entertainment hub for any home, Samsung has incorporated advanced HD connectivity and networking capabilities that expand the HDTV’s functionality. A wide variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four Simplay compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs (including one on the side), and the handy HDMI-CEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote. Connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders, and laptops. HDMI is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV. Once connected, users can easily access device menus and manage and display content through the newly redesigned Wheel Key Remote control and the HDTV’s sophisticated content management interface. All Connections 3 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) version 1.3: (2 rear/1 side) Component video: 2 rear (Y, Pb, Pr) Composite inputs: 1 rear (shared with component) / 1 side S-Video: 1 side PC input: 1 rear Wiselink® (USB 2.0) RF antenna inputs Headphone jack: side

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Super Patterned Vertical Alignment

Samsung’s Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (SPVA) panel provides a 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes

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Audio Features

Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

• Series 5 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 32-inch, 37-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models
  
• Series 6 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 19-inch, 22-inch, 32-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models
• Series 7 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models

Customer Review

I purchased this TV second-hand, and I use it as a computer monitor. I do a significant amount of graphic design work, so color reproduction, black levels and clarity are very important to me.

Expect to spend some time playing with the settings if you want anything approximating true colors. At first I thought this was an awful TV/monitor. I spent a couple hours trying to calibrate it and, after being unable to achieve usable results, I almost sold it the next day. It took me a couple more hours of a tinkering to finally get it how it is now, but NOW it is fantastic.

It took a combination of video card settings and monitor settings. While calibrating I ensured I had a high contrast background with lots of dark colors. I played a video with lots of action and facial tones, and kept a color palette up. Then I played with the settings individually, I first got the monitor optimized: sharpness (0), contract (65), brightness(60), color(50), tint (G50/R50), color temperature (Cool2), in Dynamic mode using the “Just Scan” option and none of the stupid gimmicky software filtering they add under picture options. Then moving onto the video card settings I found that I needed to drastically alter the gamma settings to alleviate serious black-bleeding (+1.27). I also had to fool around with individual colors using the automatic monitor setup tool that comes with Nvidia video cards. Obviously, your TV and video card are going to differ from mine, but hopefully this serves as a helpful starting point.

The color reproduction and black levels are almost on par with my IPS and PVA panels that sit to the left and right respectively. Even though this is a TN, it does have very acceptable color reproduction. Now don’t get me wrong, you will not want to do any sort of graphic work on this TV, but it looks great for movies, games and general computer use.

It is sufficiently bright with the backlight on level 0 both at night and during the day.

The remote is alright. It’s quite ugly, but it’s designed with older folks in mind. The buttons are easy to hit and the backlight behind the keys makes it easily usable in a dark room.

The stand is sturdy and looks very nice and clean. The base’s rotation works well and stays where placed, it will not rotate on its own.

If you do much switching between resolutions, such as transitioning into a legacy full screen program, the monitor does take a few seconds to catch up. It is much worse than any monitor I’ve used before, but not a deal-breaker for me at all.

I can truly recommend this product, but be prepared to calibrate!

Died after 5 months of used.. samsung refuses to replace… - Corey McCormick -
I had this TV for a total of a year and 4 months. I was deployed to Iraq, so this TV was in storage for over a year. When i got it back, it worked great and nothing was wrong with it. 2 Months after I got back, it died and samsung refuses to replace it. The TV got a total use of around 4-5months. Do not buy Samsung products, they refuse to back them up and replace them.

Super Samsung TV - Angela A. Gutek - Streator, Il
I really love this tv, crystal clear picture when hooked up to hdmi cable. I read reviews that the sound was not that great, sure it’s not home theater, but upstairs in my bedroom I have no complaints with the sound. Startup was simple, and also was hookup. I have it mounted on the wall, and will be reviewing the mount for it as well. I did a lot of research on 32″ tvs and came up with this samsung which had high ratings. I also want to add I buy most of my electronics through Amazon and have always been pleased with their prices and services. Shipping was swift and easy to track. Another product I am well pleased with.

Panasonic VIERA S14 Series TC-54PS14 54-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV, Black Features

• 54″ Class Viera S14 Series Plasma
• 1080p HDTV - 600Hz Sub-field Drive Creates crisp, focused images
• Viera Image ViewerTM Makes photo sharing easy
• Viera LinkTM Control compatible devices with a single remote

Panasonic VIERA S14 Series TC-54PS14 54-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV, Black Overviews

600Hz Sub-field Drive* 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1,080 lines of resolution**. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into data. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffectsVIERA Image Viewer It’s easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos right after you take them. Simply insert an SD card into VIERA to display photos on the large screen.You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects. It’s much more fun when you can view them on a large-screen HDTV with family and friends in 1920 x 1080-pixel high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio.VIERA Link VIERA Link allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable. 24p Cinematic PlaybackVIERA recreates the unique atmosphere of movie images. Enjoy cinema quality in your own home. The images that are recorded onto movie film at 24 frames per second (fps) are reproduced at four times that speed by 24p Cinematic Playback. This achieves film like reproduction than 2:3 pull down method.AR FilterThis advanced filter keeps images sharp, with minimal glare. While dramatically reducing reflections from external light, it helps to produce clear images. This filter creates pure, crisp images in a wide range of colors. Viera Tools With the new VIERA Tools user interface, simply press a button on the remote control and icons such as the photos or movies from the menu screen. Now you can just select the one you want. This kind of easy operation means you have more fun and less hassle.

Samsung LN32C550 32-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) - Avatar (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) [Blu-ray] (2009) Features

• This product consists of:
• 1 x Samsung LN32C550 32-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black)
• 1 x Avatar (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) [Blu-ray] (2009)

Samsung LN32C550 32-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV (Black) - Avatar (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) [Blu-ray] (2009) Overviews

The Samsung LCD 550 HDTV is as beautiful aesthetically as it is in picture quality: An exclusive Touch of Color design combines texture and color that will complement any room. It features a hint of color naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame, transforming your already stylish TV into a work of art. The AllShare feature allows you to sync up your entire household, via a wired or wireless DLNA connection that lets you stream your PC audio and video files to your HDTV using your remote. Your Samsung LCD 550 is also working towards a greener tomorrow: Its up to 43% more efficient than ENERGY STAR 4.0 minimum standards.”Avatar” takes us to a spectacular world beyond imagination, where a reluctant hero embarks on an epic adventure, ultimately fighting to save the alien world he has learned to call home. *Please take note: This is not the 3D version of this film. In addition, it is also recommended that customers with older Blu-ray players update their player firmware to ensure a successful playback of this movie.

Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S5100 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black Features

• Full Hd 1080P Resolution And Stunning Contrast
• Features Advanced Contrast Enhancer (Ace) For An Impressive Dynamic Contrast Ratio Of 30,000:1
• Digital Video Processor For A Superior Resolution
• 2 Component And 1 Pc Are Provided To Connect All Of Your Hd Devices Including Playstation 3
• High-End Quality

Sony Bravia S-Series KDL-32S5100 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black Overviews

Sony’s S-series TVs put amazing picture quality and stunning dynamic contrast in reach for value-oriented consumers who want to step up into the Sony Full HD 1080p experience. These TVs represent the entry-level models in Sony’s large screen offerings in 2009 and offer the superior resolution and contrast, advanced image processing features, and variety of HD input options available on high-end BRAVIA HDTVs — all in an affordable package. With three HDMI connections, you can hook up a Sony PlayStation3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. You also have numerous other HD connection options, including YPbPr Component inputs as well as a PC input for using your laptop or desktop PC with your big-screen HDTV. No matter which HD source you use, the exclusive Sony BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor ensures that images look sharp and brilliant. With BRAVIA Link compatibility, you can easily expand your high-resolution home theater set-up with optional BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, or BRAVIA Input Link Modules. And BRAVIA Sync makes controlling everything a snap. Additionally, BRAVIA S-Series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by incorporating advanced power saving features, such as Light Sensor technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions and Dynamic Backlight Control that adjusts backlight intensity based on the brightness of the image on the screen. Utilizing these features can reduce power consumption by up to 60% in a typical home theater environment.

Customer Review

I have had this TV four days and it has passed all acceptance tests. Dealing with a sub-contractor (Home Theater Store) of the merchant is a bit annoying and would be troublesome if there were damage or defects, but that did not happen. The tests were all run with a new Sony BDPS360 blu-ray player. I bought these products for the up-conversion of my collection of classic, irreplacable, out-of-print dance videos. The results so far are excellent.

The oldest performances (e.g. the American in Paris ballet) look much better, showing much more detail of costumes, backgrounds, and expressions. Minelli reds no longer bleed. The image is somewat distorted; perhaps tinkering with the settings would help this. There is no technical information provided by Sony to help you with this.

The newer dance videos (e.g. Kirov Dances Nijinsky) are breathtaking, better than a live performance in many respects when the camera work is first-rate.

The only Blu-ray disc I have tested (the Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock Holmes) did not show much improvement over the upconverted DVD videos.

The TV and player are very easy to use — just load the disc and the player takes over the TV and figures out how to play it. It was easy to attach the stand. On the other hand, the setup instructions for the TV are wrong for satellite TV service.

RG Shelton - Russell G. Shelton - usa
Fairly good picture, having trouble getting light and contrast adjusted to my liking, the sound is the worst I have ever heard.

Nice TV - A. Ransom -
I love the TV and I’ve had it for about a month now. Unfortunately, I don’t have a blue-ray player, but the picture comes across great on Netflix through the Wii. The sound is what you’d expect from a typical TV; nothing special. If you want better quality, purchase a home theater set-up… Also, I’ve noticed that the screen dims during dark scenes (not helpful), but later learned that this is in response to ambient lighting. You can turn this feature off in the eco setting within the menu. Works great now. The stand is rather flimsy and plasticky; I’m only 150 lbs. yet every time I walk by the TV seems to sway. I would recommend getting a wall mount if you can. The only other thing I can think to mention is the appearance. I kind of hate it. I will say I’m very picky, but the bottom portion of the frame is horrible. There is a clear strip that runs partially through the center that serves no aesthetic purpose unless you enjoy looking at cords behind the TV… Overall, I would recommend this TV to anyone. The image quality is superb and it serves as an excellent addition to any room.