Samsung LN32B460 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV: Samsung LN32B540P TV.LCD.720p.3HDMI.USB.PC

Samsung LN32B540P TV.LCD.720p.3HDMI.USB.PC Review

Samsung LN32B540P TV.LCD.720p.3HDMI.USB.PC Feature

CCFLCold Cathode Fluorescent lamp
60,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
720P HD-Grade 1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixel resolution: High-resolution pixel density is combined with a
Touch of Color(ToC): Samsung's unique manufacturing process accents the surrounding bezel with a sty
Built-in digital tuner: No external box

Samsung LN32B540P TV.LCD.720p.3HDMI.USB.PC Overviews

This SAMSUNG LCD HDTV features 720p high definition resolution. A 60,000:1 contrast ratio takes contrast and brightness to a new level with bold blacks and bright whites. Three HDMI connections let you hook up a gaming console, DVD player and more. You can see why this SAMSUNG LCD TV is a must have for everyone. And since its Energy Star compliant, youll save on your electric bill.

Samsung LN32B540P TV.LCD.720p.3HDMI.USB.PC Customer Review

I have owned this for about a year now. Unfortunately, this particular model is not made anymore. Samsung is replacing it with the LN32C540. That being said, this is a good LCDTV for anyone new to the HD field to start out with. I'm sure the next 540 will be as well. Despite being only 720p, the picture (using a Sony upconversion DVD player [DVP-NS710H] and a Media Bridge HDMI cable) is amazingly crisp thanks to the customized picture settings I've done. Samsung is known for their sharp, clear, vibrant picture quality and this series 5 isn't any different. What blows my mind is that this is only on a DVD player which upconverts to near HD. If I had a Blu-Ray player, I imagine it would be even better, not to mention the Blu-Ray quality.

Features are nice, as there's plenty of aforementioned picture setting choices, you can adjust everything from the standard sharpness and tint to the white balances. Sound adjustment options are piled fairly high, allowing for a truly customized experience. Considering these are TV speakers (and are mounted underneath the set, downfiring) the sound is decent. The amount of source hookups is delightful. 3 HDMI (with one on the side), two component, two A/V (one on the side), one PC and audio outlets for a home theater system. Plenty of means for entertainment. I have my old PS2 hooked up through component (A/V was blurry though not intolerable, but I still wanted a better picture) and while there's some ghosting and it can get a pixelish, it's pretty good. Much better than you can expect from an almost ten year old console viewing on a one year old, flat panel television. There's a USB plug too, allowing for software updates from the Samsung site. My only gripe about the set is how switching between sources is structured. There aren't buttons for each one, which is understandable since there's so many. You have to press the Source button on the remote until you reach the one you want. Tedious, but not torturous. It helps train me on having patience too.

Aesthetics are top notch. Samsung knows how to make an HDTV look great, as this was has their trademark piano black finish and the Touch of Color on the transparent bar underneath with the attractive red line. An overall great set. My next one will be a Samsung.