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Samsung LN32A550

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on 08/11/2008

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Quick specs
Product type: LCD TV
Diagonal size: 32 in
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 15000:1
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CNET did not review the Samsung LN32A550, but we did review a larger model in the series.

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Samsung LN32A550 Starting at $579.95

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CNET editors' take

Reviewed by:
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Reviewed on: 08/11/2008

Although CNET did not review the 32-inch Samsung LN32A550 we did review the 46-inch Samsung LN46A550. Judging from their specification sheets the two Samsung flat-panel LCDs are basically identical but for screen size, so we expect the review of the 46-inch model to give a good indication of how the 32-inch model will perform. For more information, refer to the full review of the Samsung LN46A550.

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"Fantastic 32" HDTV"

by audiophilesubs on June 4, 2008
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"Great TV (once calibrated)"

by romanom on September 29, 2008
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"Great LCD, just be ready to tweak"

by southshallrise on November 8, 2008
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"great until it died after 7 months and very little use"

by manhattandolphin on September 7, 2009
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"Geat TV unfortunately Samsung Service is horrible"

by theaterboss on March 24, 2009
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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 90

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 457 reviews of Samsung LN-A550 Series LCD HDTV (32", 37", 40", 46", 52") from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 208618 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.

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pcworld.com

Summary: Samsung added picture-in-picture to this television, but the feature is severely limited. The remote lacks a PiP button, so you have to go to the main menu for access. And PiP works only with an outside source (such as a DVD or Blu-ray player) in the ...

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pcmag.com

Editors' rating: 70

Summary: The Samsung LN52A550's matte-finished screen delivers a detailed HD picture, but stumbles in some fast-motion scenes. And color consistency within the darkest picture details is lacking when compared with that of the competition.

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quickshortreviews.com

Summary: Overall, this HDTV provides a very vibrant image that is enjoyable to the eyes. Not to mention its easy accessibility to all the functions available

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