First off it is an edge-lit LED effort from Samsung's middle of the road 5000 series, which also includes the 27-inch Samsung UE27D5000, 37-inch Samsung UE37D5000, 40-inch Samsung UE40D5000 and the 46-inch Samsung UE46D5000.
Looks wise it looks a lot classier than its value price tag would suggest. The thin black bezel is straddled by a transparent plastic rim that is more attractive than it sounds, while the table stand also uses transparent plastic for the neck and around the flat base, completing a very sleek and modern look.
What's more, the nature of the LED flat screen has allowed Samsung to squeeze the UE32D5000's depth down to a wafer-thin 30mm, which, aside from being a fairly note worthy achievement, makes the Samsung UE32D5000 perfect for wall mounting with a Samsung TV wall bracket. To aid with wall mounting Samsung has very kindly placed all the connections facing sideways on the reverse of the Samsung UE32D5000.
There's a surprisingly wide selection of inputs too, given the price and amount of space available on the rear â€" you get four HDMI inputs, component/composite video input, 15-pin D-Sub PC input with separate audio input and an RGB scart input. You'll also find optical digital audio and headphone outputs, a common interface slot for adding subscription TV channels and two USB ports.
Sadly the Samsung UE32D5000 doesn't possess built-in Wi-Fi, so if you want a wireless web interface you'll need to aquire Samsung's optional dongle and connect it to one of those USB ports, failing that then there is the Ethernet port to fall back on. Wi-Fi is just one of the features missing from the Samsung UE32D5000. Another is Smart Hub, Samsung's latest internet content portal. This is a shame given the excellent range of video, music and social networking sites it caters, however this is also understandable given the price tag.
Picture
As for the picture, the Samsung UE32D5000 is powered by Samsung’s Hyper Real Engine, supported by Clear Motion 100Hz processing to tidy up that old LCD problem of motion blur using a combination of the Samsung UE32D5000 chipset, panel and backlight. Meanwhile, Wide Colour Enhancer Plus reveals even the gentlest tones.
Black objects also convince â€" the Samsung UE32D5000 is capable of producing a realsitic black tone when required, free from that misty grey haze that can affect LED flat screen TV sets.
And if you are a fan of sport and console gaming (as I am), you will will be happy to know that the Samsung UE32D5000 has smooth motion processing, keeping image lag at bay and maintaining the integrity of small, rapidly-moving objects. There are hints of pixel shimmering when the camera moves very quickly and a slight drop in sharpness, but it does avoid terrible picture break-up and judder â€" which is a incredible achievement given that some flat screen TV sets costing twice as much lose their mind when the picture gets too busy.
Standard-definition pictures feel really impressive too, showing the standard signs of MPEG blocking in places, but slick upscaling combined with great brightness and colour handling, make them look generally vibrant.
Sound
The Samsung UE32D5000 and its impossibly thin dimensions do raise the issue of how it manages to make any sound at all, but it does â€" and what a sound. The built-in 20W speakers produce a thin, boxed-in sound, as is all to common with flat screen TV sets but it goes surprisingly loud, and does so without hurting the ears. It doesn't really get to the heart of films, but to do that with any flat screen TV you really need to purchase a DVD or Blu-ray Home Cinema System.
And if you're disapointed with the sound out of the box you can improve its quality by having a fiddle with the extensive sound modes on board, which include Music, Movie, Clear Voice and Amplify presets, as well as SRS TruSurround HD, SRS TruDialog and even an equaliser that lets you alter individual frequencies.
Value
The Samsung UE32D5000 may not be filled with smart features like Samsung's premium sets, but the high quality of the picture, coupled with exciting features like DLNA networking and USB media playback, still make the Samsung UE32D5000 feel like exceptionally good value for around £400.
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