Samsung LN26A450 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 26.4 x 3.5 x 17.7 inches ; 18.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 30 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001418XS0
• Item model number: LN-26A450
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #19,213 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 14, 2008

Product Description

Product Description

Samsung 26" 720p LCD HDTV Prepare to be impressed by what the Samsung LN26A450 26" 720p LCD HDTV has to offer. The 720p resolution combines with a 5,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio to provide the viewer with breathtaking LCD clarity and exhilating color. The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine takes image enhancement to the next level with it's motion optimizer technology that reduces blurring! Experience sound quality like never before with SRS TruSurround XT technology. Three HDMI imputs simplify peripheal installation. Finally, the smart menu screens let you modify your picture and audio with relative ease. Specifications 26" LCD display Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen Resolution: 1366 x 768 Contrast ratio: 5,000:1 Response time: 8ms Viewing angle: 160 degrees H / 150 degrees V ATSC/Clear QAM integrated tuners Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Compatible signals: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i Two 5W speakers SRS TruSurround XT audio enhancement Entertainment mode Smart user interface V-chip parental control On-screen display languages: English/Spanish/French Sleep timer PC D-sub connection Wall mountable/VESA compatible Cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL) Connections Three HDMI in Two composite video in Two component video in S-Video in PC in Headphone audio out Includes Remote with batteries Pedestal stand Power cord User manual Warranty card Cleaning cloth Dimensions: 18"H x 3"D x 27"W Weight: 19 lbs Warranty: One year parts and labor NOTE: ShopNBC does not refund original shipping charges or reimburse the cost to return items.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

82 of 86 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Despite the Reviews so far on this, I bought it and am pleased, May 19, 2008

By	Eradiani (Eugene, OR) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung LN26A450 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

So, despite the poor reviews I re-read them and figured they were by people that didn't know much about HD-TV's or are bitter by one thing or another about the product.

Why will you buy this screen? Well you want a medium sized TV for a bedroom, college dorm, etc that has TONS of inputs.

For you gamers, this is the perfect sized TV that will hook up to your consoles with multiple HDMI inputs and component inputs you will get a bunch of your consoles plugged in to this without additional AV tuners. Note: this doesn't have composite inputs, so you will have to either buy an HDMI cable or component cable for the consoles if you don't have one already.

The contrast ratio and brightness of this screen is also amazing which makes movies and games come to life. Been playing GTA4 over the weekend through my ps3 and everything was amazing and didn't notice any delay (another perk of the 8ms response time).

The speakers for this definitely are it's one weakness, so that review is appropriate, they are in the back of the screen and pointing directly down to the ground. So while that kind of sucks honestly you have to ask yourself, are you going to use the TV speakers or use the multiple outputs to plug into a surround sound anyways?

I would ignore the poster that talked about bad picture plugging directly from cable, that will happen on ANY HDTV because without a cable box you don't get a digital signal (at least not until the digital transition) and because of that ANY HDTV will look bad. The cable box converts the signal.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV, June 1, 2008

By	A. Tegtmeier (Northern Alabama) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Samsung LN26A450 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

The picture is perfect, with very lifelike colors and to the point sharpness. The sound is more than adequate for normal living room use. The setup was easy as can be - just plugged it in the cable outlet, ran the auto channel search and that was it.
It also has a gazillion different interfaces - PC, headphones, stereo system ... you basically can hook up anything to this TV.
So, for this price, it is an absolute steal.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good TV, May 20, 2008

By	moth (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung LN26A450 26-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

Like other reviewers for this product I placed this TV in my bedroom.
I did have an issue with the auto programming, but I traced the issue to the cable (not an issue with the TV).

Once corrected - the TV auto programmed just fine and looks wonderful.
Other choices in this price range had less contrast (this has 5000:1).
In a smaller, darker room (like a bedroom) this TV works well.