Samsung LN22A450 22 Inch 720p LCD HDTV Black

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

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Sharp picture…not the sound
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.

5 Stars Samsung LN22A451 22 inch HDTV
This is an excellent HDTV, and i’m happy with it. Because it is set further back from your eyes than a deeper standard TV set, the screen will appear smaller than a regular TV screen. Therefore, you might want to get a larger screen, especially if you wall mount it. I have it on a stand and sometimes i pull the screen a bit closer to me because i’m nearsighted.

5 Stars Nice tv for small rooms!
I purchased the Samsung LN22A450 after considering many other models in the Samsung lineup (the 19″ version of this set as well as the 6 series version). I found that the 19″ was still a bit too small for my liking, and the 6 series did not have enough improvements over this model to warrant the $90 increase in cost (the LN22A650 was on sale at a local store for $550). I ended up buying this television for $460 from amazon, and I am very happy with my decision. The tv is a perfect size for my small bedroom, and the picture quality is superior to many other brands that I have seen.

Pros:

-Built in digital tuner can be used to receive FREE HD channels via OTA broadcasts when connected to an antenna (almost all hdtv’s have this, but it’s an important feature to note if you don’t want to pay for cable)

-PC input (VGA) can be used to connect a laptop for viewing streaming or downloaded internet content

-Picture quality (free HD channels are amazing, and upconverted DVDs are also great)

-Aesthetics of the tv set itself (it looks pretty slick when paired up with a matching upconverting dvd player, the Samsung DVD-F1080 1080p Upconverting Compact DVD Player)

Cons:

-Only 1 HDMI input

-VGA instead of DVI input for PC

-SRS “surround sound” is disappointing; I just keep it turned off and turn up the volume

Despite the few complaints, I still give this product 5 stars, because samsung seems to have gotten all the more important details right with this tv. You can’t really expect to get impressive sound from hidden speakers that are pointed downwards, though the quality is good enough for a small room. Highly recommended!

5 Stars Samsung TV
Very Good Just what I was looking for, for my kitchen. Cheaper than stores. Didn’t have to pay shipping cost, which was deciding factor for buying from Amazon.

2 Stars Distorted sound
I am now sending my second LN22A451 back as the sound becomes distorted for a few seconds then corrects itself. Seems odd that I’d get 2 with the same problem. I didn’t think I connected it wrong…cable in , and plug it in, no cable box, no receiver, no DVD, etc! The picture was great but I just didn’t want to take the chance of it failing. I hooked another Samsung LNT1923H into the cable and there was no issue with the sound, indicating to me that it is not the fault of the cable signal. Oh well. Good luck with yours.

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