Samsung LN22A450 22 Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black

Editorial Review
Enjoy the clarity of HD in a stunningly modern design with a unique bezel and frame to suit your decor. True 720p resolution offers amazing LCD image detail, complemented by a 3,000:1 dynamic-contrast ratio for vivid colors and bold blacks. A HDMI input lets you connect quickly and easily to your peripherals. Call up a variety of menu options and preferences via a smart user interface. Speaking of smart, the intelligently hidden speakers ensure a sleek, clean look that fits in almost any surroundings. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two speakers playback system, including internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels Stereo broadcast reception, (MTS & SAP) with 181-channel capacity. SRS TruSurround XT - TruSurround is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French Channel coverage - VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, and CATV 1-125 (up to 181 pre-selected channels) Antenna - CATV/VHF/UFH 75-ohm, F-type Connections - 1 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface, 1 Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RF Input, S-video input, Composite AV, Headphone, and PC D-sub Dimensions - Width 22.0 x Height 16.0 x Depth 3.0 / 22.0 x 17.8 x 8.5 with stand Weight - 13.0 pounds / 16.1 pounds with stand
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Customer Reviews

Great Picture but not true 16:9

2008-06-26
This is a fantastic TV. Great picture. Very bright. It needs a tilt stand, however. Additionally, the screen is just slightly shy of a true 16:9 size, so you have to use the "wide" setting to fill the screen. The 16:9 setting results in thin black bars on the top and bottom.

great small tv

2008-05-22
Needed new tv for kitchen. This set fit the bill perfectly. Good picture. Good remote. Highly recommended.

Great Tv

2008-05-22
When I needed to upgrade the TV in our kitchen, it had to fit in a cabinet-end box that had been designed for a 20" CRT Sony 10 years ago. I soon learned that few HDTV mfgrs are building HDTVs that are 22 - 23". After a lot of web research and viewing and measuring LCD and plasma TVs in retailers, we agreed that the 22-inch Samsung was the best for us. While it's widely available in many retail outlets and sites, Amazon's price was the best. It was delivered in just a few days and the set has a beautiful picture and "fits" our needs perfectly.

Sharp picture...not the sound

2008-07-25
This TV has a very nice sharp picture. The sound, however, is disappointing. It sounds like a small transistor radio, but everything is audible. I also did not realize that the screen would be quite that small. Since tv screens have gone longer, the width from top to bottom has dropped.... not like the older square tubes... so I got a "smaller" picture than I thought. However, any wider and it would not have fit into my old entertainment center. It is lightweight and easy to use. It is still a good tv with Samsung quality.

bad sound. Really bad sound.

2008-07-22
Well if you want to buy this to hook up to a home theater system and don't care that buy itself it has really bad sound then there should be no problems. My TV had a problem with the screen and so it was sent back but i don't suppose that is a usual problem so i wouldn't let that bother you.

No more stickers!

2008-07-16
The TV comes with a sticker on the front. I have 3 Samsung TV's. All three came with a sticker on the front; however, this last one caused a problem. The first two stickers came right off with no residue left on the TV. The third sticker's glue stayed on the TV frame when the sticker was removed. I used all approved solutions to remove the glue from the frame, but it still lacked the shine and factory finished look as the rest of the frame. Really, I used all the solutions and this was really stuck on the frame. It may have been the heat from the delivery truck that caused the problem, but still, why put a sticker on the front of the TV. Just an risk that could be avoided. I am dealing with customer service now. I will post again with the result. Let's see if they do the right thing.

A smart choice for this size

2008-07-14
I am very picky when it comes to electronics. I spend 2-3 months reading and visiting different stores asking lots of questions to a variety of salesman. Honestly I am a die-hard SONY consumer, but SONY did not have a set this size, needed for a spare bedroom. Having a friend who is a tv repairman, I was influenced somewhat by his opinion, as he sees sets all the time in the store for repair. According to him, the three brands that have the LEAST repairs are ...SONY, SAMSUNG and PANASONIC. He says "you can't go wrong with any of those brands." I have to believe him. This set is excellent. The set up is a breeze, and the picture on standard cable is very good, HD is amazing. The prize at AMAZON is cheaper than any of the big box stores, but just so you know, if you just have to have it NOW, and can't wait a few days for shipping, HH Greggs will match the price within about $4.00, whereas Circuit City and Best Buy thumb their noses at you when you ask. They are just too big for their britches! That's about it...if you are looking for a set in this size, just go buy it. It's a super looking set, easy controls, easy set up, very good picture on cable, excellent on HD and a good price. What's not to like?

Great TV

2008-07-04
I absolutely love the Samsung LCD TV's. We started with a 40", then purchased another 40" for the another bedroom. The 22" went in the motorhome bedroom and the other went in the kitchen. Just purchased another 30 inch for the family/pool room. Would have gone larger but it was all that would fit in the cabinet. We also are using a 19" as a monitor for our computer.

All have bright, clear pictures, enough hook ups for all the gadgets. We have been using them for almost eight months with no problems. High Definition looks fantastic on these TVs, do not purchase for regular analog, it is not worth the cost as you will be disappointed with the picture quality.

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