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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Connectivity
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08.Remote Control
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Multimedia & Internet
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs Sony KDL32L5000
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13.Vs LG 32LG70
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14.Vs Vizio VW32L
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Photo Gallery
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18.Ratings & Specs
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19.Comments
Samsung LN32C350
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CalibrationViewing Effects
Great viewing angle for an LCD.
Formats (8.00)
The Samsung LN32C350 is a native 720p television, but it has the ability to process all standard NTSC signals.
Viewing Angle (5.00)
The Samsung LN32C350 showed a superior viewing angle to the other TVs in this comparison pool, as you can see from the chart below. In total, it could display out to 60 degrees (30 degrees from center in either direction) before losing a significant amount of content. This performance still pales compared to plasma TVs, but it’s good for an LCD.
Reflectance (5.00)
The Samsung LN32C350 does not have a great ability deflect and minimize incoming light. If you have a bright light somewhere in the room facing the screen, you’re probably going to see the reflection. Many TVs feature a screen element that allows light to deflect in a certain pattern, thereby minimizing glare. On the Samsung LN32C350, even i fa light some in at an angle, it appears as a diffused glow.
Video Processing (6.00)
There are lots of options for video processing that you can turn on, off, or tweak. Surprisingly, there are no options for motion smoothing.
| Setting | Claimed Function | Our Impression |
|---|---|---|
| Black Tone | Enhances the picture depth by adjusting the black level density. | Four settings: Off, Dark, Darker, and Darkest. That pretty much explains itself, yes? |
| Dynamic Contrast | Automatically controls the contrast level to avoid excessive level differences while maintaining the optimal picture quality. | Boosts contrast dynamically, and frequently, as the shots change, which can be distracting. |
| Gamma | Adjusts the middle level of luminance. | From -3 to +3, this gives you more detail in the shadows of highlights. You pick. |
| Color Space | Selects an available color space. | Choose between Auto and Native. |
| White Balance | Adjusts the red, green, and blue brightness so that the brightest point of the picture becomes white. | Lots of parameters here to give you the level of control you may or may not want. |
| Flesh Tone | Adjusts the flesh tone to be more or less red | Like it says |
| Edge Enhancement | Sharpens the edge detail | Pushes the contrast along edges |
| Digital Noise Filter | Reduces the noise of the picture to avoid distracting flickering | Slight reduction in mosquito noise |
| Other Models in the LNxxC350 Series |
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| For more information on other models in this series, check our Series Comparison Page. |
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