Samsung LE32A656 TV reviews

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Samsung LE32A656 with 32" Full HD 1080p LCD screen, 4 HDMI ports and Freeview. See full product description

Image quality	9.1
Sound quality	7.7
Design	9.3
Value for money	8.9
Overall rating	9.0

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Stella, Peterborough

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Good quality colour and definition. Nice design. Just generally a very good product.
Bad points:: None.

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Sound quality	9.0
Design	9.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 15 May 2009

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Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Lovely tv
Bad points:: None

Image quality	10.0
Sound quality	10.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Dec 2008

Lesley, Morecambe Multi-purpose viewer

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: This is a very sleek design. We have been buying Samsung TVs for a number of years now and they are outstanding value for money. The set up is easy to use, picture quality is fantastic and sound is also very good. The remote control is also very easy to use. It looks good and sounds good. We are very pleased with this product.
Bad points:: None.

Image quality	10.0
Sound quality	10.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Apr 2009

Leslie,

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Syperb design,excellent picture quality and so easy to set up, get an HD package to really see how good thsi TV is.
Bad points:: Sound a bit off compared to others, not bad , but , not great.

Image quality	10.0
Sound quality	8.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 09 Feb 2009

Pam, Eastbourne Multi-purpose viewer

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: As always with Samsung a really good TV lovely picture & sound quality and so easy to set up.
Bad points:: Remote control is a bit big and cumbersome.

Image quality	10.0
Sound quality	9.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Feb 2009

pam, Eastbourne

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: very impressed with picture quality the HD channels put the others in the shade
Bad points:: sound could be a bit better

Image quality	10.0
Sound quality	9.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 04 Feb 2009

graham, bristol

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: great looking and great visuals
Bad points:: none

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Sound quality	9.0
Design	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 03 Jun 2009

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Product Features

Screen size (Inches)	32
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Type of screen	LCD
Most small flatscreen TVs have LCD screens. Some larger TVs have plasma screens. Some very new TVs have LED screens. Traditional TVs are called Standard or CRT.
3D	No

HD TV	Full HD 1080p
‘HD Ready’ is a Europe-wide standard designed to made HD technology less confusing. HD Ready TVs must have • Minimum resolution of 720 horizontal lines (in widescreen format) • Ability to display 720p and 1080i formats • An HDMI or Digital Video Interface (DVI interface) Full HD is a higher standard. Full HD TVs have screen resolutions of 1080p and can output at least 24 frames per second. Full HD is becoming common, but you won’t see Full HD on normal TV channels for a long time, so it remains optional for many people.
Built-in disc player	No Disc Player
Some products come with built-in DVD players or Blu Ray players.
Freeview or Freesat tuner	Freeview
Freeview is free digital terrestrial TV. FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service, which gives you HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You need a dish to receive Freesat but not Freeview. For more information see the Freeview site or the Freesat site. FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service. The main benefit is that you can get HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You’ll need a dish to recieve the signals though.
Number of HDMI ports	4
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
Number of scart ports	1
Scart sockets are places where you can connect other devices to your TV. If you already have a DVD player, a VCR and a Playstation you might want to make sure your new TV has enough Scart interfaces so you don’t have to keep crawling round the back of the TV.
Connections	HDMI

Smart TV	No
TVs with internet capability allow you access to a range of online services.
Frequency (Hz)	50
A TV’s frequency is how often the picture is updated per second, and is measured in Hertz (Hz). A higher frequency, such as 100 Hz, means that a TV is more likely to show fast-moving images with high detail.
Screen aspect ratio	16:09
This is a ratio of the horizontal to the vertical size of the screen. 16:9 is standard widescreen format for TVs, replacing the older 4:3 format.
Contrast Ratio (X:1)	15000
This figure is designed to tell you how much difference there is between dark and light colours on the TV. It is quoted as a ratio, between the brightest white and the darkest black. 500:1 means the brightest white is 500 times more bright than the darkest black. Plasma screens have historically boasted better contrast ratios than LCD screens.
Reflection angle	178
Also known as the viewing angle, it’s a measure of how good the picture looks when you are not face on to the screen. Higher is better.
Horizontal resolution (Pixels)	192

Vertical resolution (Pixels)	1080

Brightness (Candela per square metre)	500
Brighter TVs, such as LCDs, tend to provide a better experience in lighter rooms, whereas TVs with a lower brightness, such as many plasma TVs, are often better suited to darker rooms.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)	Yes
TVs with this feature have an on-screen guide to all the programmes that are currently showing or coming up, so you can find your way around all the extra digital channels easily.
Headphone Socket	Yes
Weight (kg)	11.6

Release date	2008/04/07
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: SAMSUNG LE32A656A, Samsung LE32A656A1FX, Samsung LE32A656A1F, Samsung 'Series, Samsung LE-32A656

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Manufacturer's Description

32" FHD Ready LCD TV

With exquisite design and unique harmonious qualities, the LCD TV Series 6 reflects nature’s essential elements. Its inspirational design evokes the depths of emotion that have never been seen on a TV screen before. The combination of premium performance and aesthetic elegance makes for a truly stunning TV that sets new standards.

FHD Ready 1080p

Experience the highest definition possible today with Full HD 1080p. Blu Ray movies and next generation gaming come to life on your screen with the 1 920 × 1 080 resolution providing such a clear image you truly feel part of the action.

15,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

With a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 15,000:1, images are presented with power, precision and lifelike detail. The Digital Dynamic Contrast is controlled by a variable backlight behind the panel. The internal dimming or brightening of the LCD backlight creates incredibly dark and bright images making for a clearer natural image.

DNIe Pro

Indulge you eyes with the clearest, most natural images imaginable. DNIe + produces an incredible depth of detail that captures your eyes and unlocks your senses. Its advanced Colour and Motion Optimisers deliver incredibly lifelike images, and Contrast and Detail Enhancers combine to provide you with deeper depth of colour.

Ultra Clear Panel

With its combination of high and low reflection layers, the Ultra Clear Panel performs perfectly in any lighting condition. By eliminating ambient light reflection, pictures not only remain pure at all times, but are also comfortable for your eyes. The integrity of the image and high performance of the screen ensure that pictures are always deep and detailed.

4HDMI

100% pure digital connection synchronises audio and video signals, ensuring no data loss and pure viewing perfection. Equipped with 4HDMI inputs, the SAMSUNG LCD TV Series 6 is more than a sensational TV; it has the ability to be the centerpiece of your digital world. The addition of Anynet+ (HDMI CEC) allows you to control all connected AV devices from one remote control, giving you a more integrated entertainment experience.

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