Best 32 inch LCD TV

High definition LCD televisions are offered in a wide range of sizes. The 32 inch television hits a sweet spot between small units for individual viewing and the large screens preferred for entertainment centers. This size can be appropriate for a master bedroom or for a small-to-medium sized living room. The recommended viewing distance for a 32 inch unit is 6 to 8 feet.http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtelevision/4considerations.shtml Prices for LCD units in this size range from about $350 to over $600, primarily based on brand and features.

A given for most high definition television purchases is a clear, crisp image. Consumers wanting to watch high-speed sports action or use the unit for gaming may prefer a selection like the Samsung C530 that offers a high contrast viewing ratio which can help improve fast-action images.http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtelevision/3lcdadvantages.shtml For a bedroom or small area, a value-based unit such as the Panasonic Viera C22 may offer a good balance between price and features. Locations such as a restaurant or area where background noise may be a distraction could benefit from the LG LD350 that features Clear Voice II technology. This feature can help viewers distinguish dialogue, even through distractions such as music or nearby conversations.http://www.lg.com/us/tv-audio-video/televisions/LG-lcd-tv-32LD350.jsp

Consumers who are looking for ease of connection to external devices such as digital cameras, camcorders or even computers should look for multiple USB and HDMI connections.http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/hdtv/hdmi-cable.html The Sony Bravia 500 Series offers 7 HDMI slots and a USB port for connections to multiple external entertainment devices simultaneously.http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666077653

#1: Samsung C530 (Score: 4.5 out of 5)

Featuring a full HD 1,080P, wide color enhancements and 3D color stretching technology, the Samsung C530 offers bright and vivid images that are up to double the resolution offered by regular HDTV units. With an innovative swivel stand that offers a customized viewing range, high dynamic contrast ratio, and Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Pulse audio, the Samsung C530 is optimized for most entertainment desires. The unit can connect to digital camcorders, computers and other electronic devices through three HDMI connections and one USB connection. All home theater devices can be conveniently connected through the unit's Anynet+ touch control device.http://www.samsung.com/sg/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/lcd-tv/LA32C530F1MXXS/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&returnurl=

Ratings

Amazon: 4.1 stars out of 5http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN32C530-32-Inch-1080p-Black/product-reviews/B0036WT3JI/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Best Buy: 4.5 stars out of 5http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+32%22+Class+/+1080p+/+60Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9775416.p?id=1218171553324&skuId=9775416
CNET: 5 stars out of 5http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-ln32c530/4505-6482_7-34001735.html

Price

$539.00 at Amazon.comhttp://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN32C530-32-Inch-1080p-Black/dp/B0036WT3JI/ref=sr_1_10?s=STORE&ie=UTF8&qid=1285643686&sr=1-10

Reviews

"Picture is beautiful, sound is very good and the rich jet black frame makes everything on the screen pop!''—CNEThttp://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-ln32c530/4505-6482_7-34001735.html
"One month of viewing has reinforced my initial experience that this Samsung LN32C530 32-Inch 1080p is an outstanding LCD HDTV.''—Amazon Customer Reviewhttp://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN32C530-32-Inch-1080p-Black/dp/B0036WT3JI/ref=sr_1_10?s=STORE&ie=UTF8&qid=1285643686&sr=1-10
"Great quality from both picture and sound.''—BestBuy Customer Reviewhttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+32%22+Class+/+1080p+/+60Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9775416.p?id=1218171553324&skuId=9775416

#2: LG LD350 (Score: 4.3 out of 5)

The Smart Energy, ISFccc Ready LG LD350 HGTV offers a balanced unit between price and features. With self-calibration, deep blacks for enhanced picture clarity and a 70,000:1 contrast ratio, the unit provides a clear, crisp image. Enhanced with Clear Voice II technology, the HGTV amplifies human voices for more clarity in areas with high background noises. Featuring HDMI V.1.3 connectivity and 10.2Gbps of bandwidth, connections to entertainment options are pre-enhanced for the best viewing experience. http://www.lg.com/us/tv-audio-video/televisions/LG-lcd-tv-32LD350.jsp

Ratings

Amazon: 4.4 stars out of 5hhttp://www.amazon.com/LG-32LD350-32-Inch-720p-HDTV/product-reviews/B0039RNGNY/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Best Buy: 4.5 stars out of 5http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LG+-+32%22+Class+/+720p+/+60Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9789707.p?id=1218175546750&skuId=9789707
CNET: 4 stars out of 5http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/lg-32ld350/4505-6482_7-34027522.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r

Price

$330.00 at Amazon.comhttp://www.amazon.com/LG-32LD350-32-Inch-720p-HDTV/dp/B0039RNGNY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Reviews

"The picture is great-- rich color and about as deep a black as you will find in an LCD, certainly of this size.''—CNEThttp://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/lg-32ld350/4505-6482_7-34027522.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
"Picture quality on this tv is excellent (it has an IPS panel), black levels are impressive, color is vibrant.''—Amazon Customer Reviewhttp://www.amazon.com/LG-32LD350-32-Inch-720p-HDTV/product-reviews/B0039RNGNY/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
"For this price range it's amazing. ''—BestBuy Customer Reviewhttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/LG+-+32%22+Class+/+720p+/+60Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9789707.p?id=1218175546750&skuId=9789707

#3: Sony Bravia 500 Series (Score: 4.1 out of 5)

The 32 inch Bravia class Sony 500 series HDTV features Motionflow technology that provides a 120Hz refresh rate designed for fast movements during sports, games and movies. The unit's LightSensor and Ambient Sensor technology allows the brightness and color of unit to adjust automatically based on the environmental conditions to ensure an optimal viewing picture. With seven HDMI input slots and a built-in USB connection, viewing photos, music and videos with friends and relatives is a simple process.http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666077653

Ratings

Amazon: 4.6 stars out of 5http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-500-32-Inch-Black/product-reviews/B0035ER1HS/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Best Buy: 4.7 stars out of 5http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+BRAVIA+32%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9761147.p?id=1218168617254&skuId=9761147
CNET: 3 stars out of 5http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/sony-bravia-kdl-32ex500/4505-6482_7-33949932.html

Price

$628.00 at Amazon.comhttp://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-500-32-Inch-Black/product-reviews/B0035ER1HS/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Reviews

"Among mainstream LCD TVs, the Sony KDL-EX500 is a very good value.''—CNEThttp://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/sony-bravia-kdl-32ex500/4505-6482_7-33949932.html#reviewPage1
"Excellent picture and vary fast refresh rate so no smearing during high rates of picture movement.''—Amazon Customer Reviewhttp://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-500-32-Inch-Black/product-reviews/B0035ER1HS/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
"The picture is incredibly sharp, almost popping off the screen, while the sound surprisingly ordinary. ''—BestBuy Customer Reviewhttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+BRAVIA+32%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9761147.p?id=1218168617254&skuId=9761147

#4: Samsung C450 (Score: 4 out of 5)

The Samsung Series 4 wide-screen HDTV uses TFT active matrix technology and offers a 720p display format with a 6ms LCD pixel response time. With a dynamic contrast ratio of 10000:1, the unit offers multiple wide-screen modes including a conventional 4:3 ratio and a 16:9 zoom for customized viewing.http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-ln32a450/4507-6482_7-32815310.html?tag=rnav The Samsung C450 offers the B2.0 Connect Share feature that allows users to display digital pictures or songs via a USB 2.0 connection cord. Users will also appreciate the easy connect HDMI slot for rapid audio and video connections to multimedia PCs, digital camcorders or other electronic devices. The screen image is enhanced with the proprietary Samsung 3D color stretching technology and a digital noise filter to reduce analog disruptions for crisper images.http://www.samsung.com/sg/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/lcd-tv/LA32C450E1MXXS/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail

Ratings

Amazon: 4.1 stars out of 5http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN32C450-32-Inch-720p-Black/dp/B0036WT3IO/ref=pd_ts_e_20?ie=UTF8&s=electronics
Best Buy: 4.3 stars out of 5http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+32%22+Class+/+720p+/+60Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9775407.p?id=1218171553183&skuId=9775407
CNET: 3.5 stars out of 5http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-ln32a450/4505-6482_7-32815310.html

Price

$409.98 at Amazon.comhttp://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN32C450-32-Inch-720p-Black/dp/B0036WT3IO/ref=pd_ts_e_20?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

Reviews

"You will have to pay quite a bit more to find a better picture.''—CNEThttp://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/samsung-ln32a450/4852-6482_7-32815310.html?tag=uoBody
"The picture clarity is remarkable.''—Amazon Customer Reviewhttp://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-500-32-Inch-Black/product-reviews/B0035ER1HS/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
"... pictures seem to just jump right out at you straight out of the box. ''—BestBuy Customer Reviewhttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+32%22+Class+/+720p+/+60Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9775407.p?id=1218171553183&skuId=9775407

#5: Panasonic Viera C22 (Score: 3.7 out of 5)

The Panasonic Viera C22 LCD Energy Star qualified television features an IPS panel for wide range viewing and a 16:9 aspect ratio. With a HDTV display capability of 720 pixels, the fine black panel screen offers an intelligent scene controller and a dynamic contrast of 18,000:1. As a lower-priced flat screen, the Panasonic Viera offers mid-range features for a value-based price. The Viera Image Viewer offers the ability to transform photos on an SD memory card into an image slide show. The TV features 2 HDMI inputs and a removable stand. http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Televisions/All-VIERA-Flat-Panel-HDTVs/model.TC-L32C22_11002_7000000000000005702

Ratings

Amazon: 4 stars out of 5http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TC-L32C22-32-Inch-720p-HDTV/product-reviews/B0038KP3JW/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Best Buy: 4.2 stars out of 5http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+32%22+Class+/+720p+/+60Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9745961.p?id=1218166150916&skuId=9745961
CNET: 3 stars out of 5http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-viera-tc-l32c22/4505-6482_7-34027520.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r

Price

$379.77 at Amazon.comhttp://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TC-L32C22-32-Inch-720p-HDTV/dp/B0038KP3JW/ref=sr_1_5?s=tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1285646822&sr=1-5

Reviews

"Great price, great picture at most angles''—CNEThttp://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-viera-tc-l32c22/4505-6482_7-34027520.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody;1r
"The picture is absolutely fabulous and amazingly enough even when viewed at a severe angle, there is no quality degradation.''—Amazon Customer Reviewhttp://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TC-L32C22-32-Inch-720p-HDTV/product-reviews/B0038KP3JW/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
"Picture quality and sound rival much more expensive TV's. ''—BestBuy Customer Reviewhttp://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+32%22+Class+/+720p+/+60Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9745961.p?id=1218166150916&skuId=9745961

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