Samsung LN32D450 32-Inch 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV (Black) [2011 MODEL]

by Samsung

• 720p resolution
• Touch of Color design
• Exceeds ENERGY STAR standards
• ConnectShare Movie 60Hz
• ConnectShare Movie

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 31.3 x 20.1 inches ; 19 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 28 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004NZBC5A
• Item model number: LN32D450
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (130 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,940 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 27, 2011

Product Description

Size: 32-Inch

Amazon.com

February 2011
Watch movies, check out videos, view pictures, and more on a 32-inch LCD HDTV. It's ready for an HDMI or Component source, or can be used as a PC monitor. Or take a look at your favorite video, music, or picture files from a USB thumb drive. This energy-efficient display is housed in Samsung's eye-catching "Touch of Color" design, and will look great in any room.

Watch movies, check out videos, view pictures, and more on an HD 32-inch LCD HDTV.

Connect a USB thumb drive or digital camera via USB to enjoy family photos, music, or video files.

Samsung's "Touch of Color" design features a hint of amber color naturally blended into Samsung's traditional piano black bezel frame.

Serious Detail in a Smaller Display

Touch of Color Design

Samsung's "Touch of Color" design features a hint of amber color naturally blended into Samsung's traditional piano black bezel frame, for eye-catching style even when your TV is turned off.

ConnectShare

Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily via the LN32D450's USB port. An intuitive, user-friendly interface allows access to videos, music, or pictures via the remote.

SRS Audio Technology

SRS' TheaterSound, available in new Samsung HDTVs, is an all-in-one audio suite that directly addresses the three most common consumer TV audio complaints--inconsistent volume levels, unintelligible vocals, and poor, dimension-less sound. SRS helps ensure you get great audio from the LN32D450's two three-watt speakers.

Exceeds ENERGY STAR Standards

The LN32D450 exceeds the strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy by up to 30%. That means you get lower utility costs, and a smaller carbon footprint.

PC Connectivity

In addition to its HDMI and Component inputs, the LN32D450 features a PC input, so you an use it as a computer monitor.

LN32D450 Select Specifications

Video
Screen Size:	31.5 Inches
Display Type:	LCD
Resolution:	720p HD
Inputs
HDMI:	2 (version 1.4)
Component Video (Y/PB/PR):	1
PC Input:	1
USB 2.0 Ports:	1
Component Audio Input:	1
PC Audio Input:	1
Outputs
Digital Audio Output:	1 (Rear)
Weight and Dimensions
Dimensions (WxHxD):	31.3 x 20.1 x 3.2 Inches (31.3 x 22.5 x 9.9 Inches With Stand)
Weight:	19 lbs. (23.9 lbs. with stand)

What's in the Box

LN32D450 32-inch Class LCD HDTV, Stand, Remote Control, Documentation

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Samsung 2011 LED/LCD Feature Comparison

Series	D8000	D7900	D7000	D6500	D6400	D6300	D6000	D5500	D5003	D5010	D5000	D4003	D4000	D630	D550	D450	D403
Screen Sizes	46", 55", 60", 65"	46", 55"	46", 55", 60"	40", 46", 55", 60"	40", 46", 55", 60"	40", 46", 55"	32", 40", 46", 55", 60"	32", 40"	22", 40"	22"	22"	19", 26", 32"	19", 32"	40", 46"	32", 37", 40", 46"	22", 26", 32"	32"
Full HD 1080p
240Hz
120Hz
3D
Samsung Apps
Your Video
Search All
Web Browser
Skype
HDMI Inputs	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	2	2	2	2	4*	4	4	2**	2
USB Ports	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	1	1
WiFi Built-In
Micro Dimming	Micro Dimming Plus	Micro Dimming Plus
Allshare
Qwerty Remote Included
3D Glasses Included
Design	One	One	One	One	One	ToC	ToC	ToC	High Glossy Black	ToC	ToC	High Glossy Black	ToC	ToC	ToC	ToC	High Glossy Black
Bezel Type	Ultra Thin	Ultra Thin	Ultra Thin	Ultra Thin	Ultra Thin

* 19" has 2 HDMI inputs
** 19" and 22" have only 1 HDMI input

Product Description

A TV that puts the power of movies, videos and more right at your fingertips. Watch movies, check out videos, view pictures and more on a 32-inch LCD screen; the Samsung LN32D450 LCD TV makes it happen. Samsungs Connect Share JPEG technology lets you plug in a thumb drive or other USB device right into the TV, and access a host of media files using a built-in user-friendly menu. And the finishing touch of Samsungs Touch of Color design; an elegant and subtle accent at the bezel's edge; means this TV turns heads even when it's off.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

159 of 164 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars About that base . . . May 19, 2011

By Christopher Grant

Size Name:32-Inch

Putting together the base was fairly straightforward for me. At no point did I feel that I had to overtighten the screws in order to keep things from wobbling. The one glitch is that (in English, French, and Spanish) the instructions for assembling the base have the labels for the front and the rear switched, so that the pedestal is alleged to be closer to the front of the base than the rear, contrary to what published photos of the assembled product indicate. I don't know if this mislabeling is what has given people problems with the base, or if Samsung used to ship worse-fitting hardware than it does now. In any case, I'm glad I didn't let the complaints about the base hold me back from purchasing this item.

I've owned this set for less than 24 hours, but perhaps some initial impressions will be helpful to other shoppers:

1) I spent over half an hour wandering through an electronics megastore comparing pictures and I have to say that I couldn't detect any advantage of 1080p over 720p for sets of this size. (I assume that a store this big was feeding in some 1080p content, but I could be wrong.) At home, over-the-air 720p and 1080i content looks great on this set.

2) While the LED sets are sleeker than the LCD sets, I didn't think that the LED picture was any better. Both I and one other customer in the store were vacillating between the Samsung UN32D4000N and this set, and we both ended up opting for this one.

3) Some review sites represent these LCD sets as having narrow viewing angles. To my eyes, that was far from true, as almost every set in the store had a picture that was easily viewable from far to the side.

4) Buyers' guides imply that we all now need sets that are twice as big as the sets we were buying a few years ago.... In particular, a 32-inch set is all of a sudden considered far too small for a living room. Well, I think this set looks good in my living room. It's nice not to have my house look like my life revolves around television viewing.

5) If there's a way to have this set memorize channels from two different antenna positions, it wasn't obvious to me. Fortunately, on my 3rd or 4th try I was able to orient my antenna so that the set located all my local channels on one scan.

6) At this set's current price, you run very little risk of buyers' remorse. Read more ›

66 of 67 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent picture quality, mediocre audio at best May 11, 2011

By J. Hetherington

Size Name:32-Inch

Cons:
1) As noted in other reviews attaching the stand to the television is challenging and will require much more force than you would believe necessary.
2) Owners manual is not very thorough nor are instructions very clear
3) Attaching the securing strap(not included) on the back of the televsion to your stand involves creativity & parts of your choosing, as there are no instruction.

Pros:
1) Excellent video quality for 720P/60Hz
2) Attractive / aesthetically pleasing appearance
3) Nice menu layout and features
4) (2)HDMI's & (1)USB

For anyone experiencing problems with the picture quality this television has a built in picture & audio test. To implement the test(s) you will need
to press;
1)The Green Menu Button near the center of the remote
2)Use the UP arrow to scroll UP one to where "Support" is displayed vertically along the left edge of the set
3)Arrow to the RIGHT Once
4)Arrow DOWN once to "Self Diagnosis"
5)Press Enter or the button in the middle of the four arrow keys
6)Select Either "Picture Test" or "Sound Test"

The picture test displays two children on a beach surrounded by some beach toys, it displays very vibrant colors, blues, oranges, yellow as well as strong sunlight contrast
to check the black and white balance of the set. My test image appears incredible.

The sound test plays some type of theme song music that I personally find annoying yet it also provides very clear, stereo sound and does so at the volume level your set is
set to at the time of the test.

Unfortunately because the owners manual is so lacking it takes time to learn all the settings and adjust them appropriately.... Yet once you have the picture quality of this television
rivals any 32" television I have ever seen, bar none. Read more ›

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Samsung. April 17, 2011

By Steve

Size Name:32-Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

Coming from an LNT4061, LNT4069, and, most recently, an LN40A650, I'd happy to say that this TV has yet to disappoint. The Samsung quality is all there and it feels considerably evolved from the previous generations I've owned. I'm using this as an office monitor and television - for both occasions, it's a terrific set. The colors are vivid, the sound is crisp, and I have yet to experience any issues with it. I'd also note that this television, while considered the entry level for 2011, is slightly thinner and substantially lighter than other 32" models within the Samsung product lineup and other companies' models within the same price range. There ARE thinner and lighter 32" TV's, but you'll spend an additional $150+ just for the size difference. This was a deciding factor in my case, since I wanted an easily wall-mounted TV without breaking the bank. I'd highly recommend this particular model for anyone looking for a bedroom/office television. It's just the right quality and size at just the right price.

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Picture, Average Sound, Awesome Price! March 23, 2011

By Charles

Size Name:26-Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

The Samsung LN26D450 26" LCD tv has been great. The picture is remarkable. There is minimal ghosting during fast action video, the colors are full and vibrant. Much better than older 26" LCD tv's I've looked at in the past. The Price of the new 2011 models are much better than last year models as well (~$100 cheaper). The menus are very easy to use in making adjustments. The remote is also very easy to use. It has all the necessary Component and HDMI slots for setting up Directv/Cable box, Blu Ray players, and more. It has it all!!

The only aspect of this tv that is not perfect is the sound quality. I have yet to see a LCD tv with good sound. I have a 52" LCD tv in the living room and it was awful. I had to get a Bose system to finally get some good sound. This 26" tv is better than other tv's sound quality I have heard, but its still not perfect. I use this for my bedroom, so the sound is perfectly sufficient for my needs. No matter what lcd tv you buy nowadays, your pretty much forced to buy an audio system to along with it. Overall, this tv is great and I would buy it again if I had to. When looking at the other 26" tv options out there, this tv exceeds expectations!