Samsung LE32R74BD HD Television

• Dimensions/Weight
  Product TypeLCD
  Diagonal size32 in.
  Image aspect ratio16:9
  Dimensions800x603x252 mm
  Weight14.8 kg
  Included accessoriesRemote control; power cord; stand screws; swivel stand; cleaning cloth

• Video
  Resolution1366 x 768 pixels
  Image contrast ratio5000:1
  Horizontal viewing angle178 °
  Vertical viewing angle178 °

  Audio
  Output modeStereo
  Total output power20 W
  Surround sound effectsSRS TruSurround XT

  Television Features
  Colour temperature controlYes
  Picture in pictureYes
  Additional featuresGames mode

  Tuner
  Integrated Freeview tunerYes
  Dual TV TunerNo

  Connections
  Scart1 (rear)
  RGB-Scart1 (rear)
  Component1 (rear)
  HDMI1 (rear)
  HDCPYes
  Sky High Definition compatibleYes

  Remote Control
  TypeInfrared

  Integrated Devices
  DVDNo
  DVD RecorderNo
  VCRNo

Design

While some screen designs have started to shy away from overbearing aesthetics towards more conservative constructions, Samsung's striking LE32R74BD appears anything but dulled down.

The screen and accompanying swivel stand are entirely coated in a heavily glossed, black lacquer that's immediately more eye catching than most budget models. The sleek finish is exaggerated by a seamless casing with virtually no visible joins, even across the rear panel.

A few primary controls have been almost invisibly integrated on one side. The opposite corner features several standard AV inputs that can be easily reached by occasionally connected devices, like a camcorder or games console.

The remaining connections have been crowded into a narrow arrangement around the back. All input options are covered, but connectivity lacks strength in numbers -- there are only two Scart terminals with just one that's RGB-enabled, meaning if you have any more than one Scart-connected device you'll have to contend with compromised picture quality. Unlike some similarly priced screens, there's only a single HDMI digital input, so if you plan to watch high-definition images from both an HDTV receiver and upscaling DVD player you'll have to switch cables between the single digital connection.

Alternatively, there is a set of analogue component inputs that can be used with some high-definition sources as well as supporting progressive scan video from a compatible player. PC users will be pleased to find a standard VGA input accompanied by an often-ignored PC audio input.

On the audio side, the TV speaker's average sound can be enhanced using either analogue stereo outputs or an optical digital output that can be connected to an external home cinema amplifier.