samsung ln32b460 front panel
samsung ln32b460 back panelThis Samsung LN32B460 is “only” 720p. Don’t worry. It accepts a 1080p signal without any problem. It is not a ”120 Hz” LCD TV and I’ll tell you why that’s not important for this LCD.
For a 32 inch LCD, pixel density is higher than for a 52 inch at 1080p. If you use it as a computer monitor or sit very close when watching TV, you may notice the difference. Otherwise, you will have great difficulty seeing the additional detail.
“120 Hz” is a marketing gimmick at this size. Yes, faster is better in LCDs. But, consider this. Would you be satisfied with a low quality panel with 120 Hz? Or, is a high quality 60 Hz LCD TV a better choice? Once you see the difference, you’ll see that speed is not everything. For the price, it’s better to stick with a top-quality 60 Hz LCD TV.
This Samsung is a very high quality panel. For most people, spending more is a waste. When you pair this with the Panasonic BD60, the results are fantastic! DVDs look great. The difference between the DVDs and Blu-ray are hardly noticeable from across the room (remember, pixel density).
The viewing angle is better than I hoped, with great contrast. Blacks are so deep, in a dark room you can’t see the difference between the screen and its frame. With a slightly matted screen, reflections are manageable.
The speakers are better than I expected. However, time will tell if this stays true.
There seems to be a feature slope for these high-definition televisions. It makes it hard to know what to buy. After ordering this TV, I wondered if I should have paid a little more. But, after seeing the Samsung in action, it looks like I made the best choice.
Decided to get this LCD TV after reading favorable reviews, comparing its price, and looking at its amazing picture. However, within 5 weeks of getting it, major problems surfaced. Here is a summary of everything that happened to the TV.
After 5 weeks, the LCD TV would take many presses of the power button to work. It would take 10, then 20, then 30 tries to get it to turn on. Finally, it just wouldn’t turn on at all. Samsung said it was a fairly common problem, and called it an “internal battery problem.” Do a search for “samsung tv problems power” and you will see what I mean.
The Samsung LCD was sent in for repair. Two weeks later, they returned it. Supposedly, they fixed the problem. Yet, when I plugged it in to multiple outlets, the Samsung still did not work.
This Samsung LN32B460 has a warranty, which covers repairs (potentially multiple) until the unit is considered unrepairable by their repair center. Now, the TV is in for repair a 2nd time. It seems replacing the LCD is a last resort for Samsung. The only thing I can do is wait and see what happens.
It was a great LCD TV when it worked and it appears my case is an exception. However, I felt it was important to alert others of this potential problem.
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