Samsung LNS3241D 32-Inch LCD HDTV
Saturday, November 28th, 2009 at
4:20 am
- Powerful entry-level 32-inch LCD TV with integrated HDTV tuner; measures 35.1 x 24.2 x 9.8 inches (WxHxD) with included stand
- 3D Y/C digital comb filter for improved transition detail; picture-in-picture (PIP) capability
- 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 500 cd/m2 brightness, super-fast 8ms response time, 3000:1 contrast ratio, 178-degree viewing angle
- Connections: 2 composite A/V (1 side), 2 S-Video (1 side), 1 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 2 HDMI, 2 RF, 1 USB, 1 RS232
- Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround
Product Description
The LN-S3241DX will satisfy the savvy technical minded customer who demands vivid color and the crisp detail for 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Dynamic SRS TruSurround XT sound fills the room, emanating from side speakers discreetly hidden in the slim, black monitor.A Samsung LCD TV can function as a high-resolution PC monitor and a high-end TV without any sacrifice in picture quality. Outperforming PC monitors in brightness, response time, resolution, and of course… More >>
Samsung LNS3241D 32-Inch LCD HDTV
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In the correct wide screen sizing of 16X9 the picture is very stretched to the point of being distorted. In a zoom picture size the picture appears more realistic but the tops of peoples heads are very often cut off. Do not buy this TV sight unseen as we did. Make sure you see it in person before wasting a thousand dollars.
Rating: 1 / 5
Samsung still charges a premium, when all the other brands are discounting and delivering better quality. I don’t think it deserves that premium anymore. But it is a nice name. I gave it 3 stars b/c in Korean, samsung literally means 3 stars.
Rating: 3 / 5
the only thing i’d like to share is the order delivery via Amazon’s was bitterly slow.
Rating: 3 / 5
I was looking for a TV for the bedroom that was similar to my Philips 42in LCD ($[...] at Costco) that has a built in ATSC tuner, which is supposedly the same as a HDTV tuner. (In addition to my regular cable channels, I get over 300 digital channels including radio stations with my 42in Philips…which is great because I love the KQED Life channel.) This Samsung model seemed to have what I was looking for. Good price, good quality, and most important an ATSC tuner. What actually made me choose the Samsung over the Philips 32PF7421D or the LG 32LC2D was that it had a PIP feature and I was able to find a price match on Amazon and got it for ~$[...] with tax. (It’s on sale now for $1100)
So, first, the Tuner doesn’t work without an antenna. I suppose I can get an over-the-air antenna but the channels are limited in this area and KQED Life isn’t one of the channels I’d be able to get [...] OR pay Comcast $[...]/month for the HD service and receiver, but that means having additional hardware to enjoy this TV. Which means, I could have been better off saving more money by getting an LCD monitor instead of an LCD TV because I can’t even use the HDTV Tuner with my current configuration. (Now I’m comparing the Samsung to my 17″ wide screen Sharp LCD TV Monitor I use as my computer monitor. It’s just the same. It has a PIP feature, component slots and composite slots.) And unlike the Philips, which integrates the digital channels with the analog channels for continuous surfing, you’d have to switch between surfing the analog channels then to the antenna channels with an additional button.
Second, the PIP. It doesn’t work with analog signals (unless the PIP is the PC or a HDMI signal.) So, that means you can’t watch two different shows at the same time. Even if you had a digital signal, you wouldn’t be able to watch two different digital channels either. There goes enjoying more than one sports game on HD during the sports seasons! What a disappointment. It’s mainly for HDMI signals with a digital channel or for the use of the PC connection and the TV.
So, either the 42″ Philips has a hidden antenna inside that’s picking up all those extra channels or this Samsung is lacking. I’m returning this tomorrow and heading to Costco. Might just downgrade even further to a 32″ Sceptre, but at least I’ll save $[...] and will have my HD and digital channels without any additional hardware. And if I’m disappointed with that, at least I didn’t spend $[...].
Would I recommend this? No. BUT, if you don’t mind a PIP feature that’s not completely PIP or getting an antenna to receive limited over-the-air channels, or getting the HD service with an additional box to add to your collection of DVD player, VCR, XBox, DVR, and Receiver, go for it.
Rating: 1 / 5
I received my order 1/3, the guy that delivered it was kinda rude. The tv was to arrive between 12-4pm. THe guy shows up at 1130am while im napping. He tried to hand me the tv right from the truck (32 inch mind you) and tell me to sign a paper. I asked him if i could take it inside and open it up to make sure its okay as he did not even offer. I had white glove service and the guy should have brought the tv inside for me and unpacked it and taken the box with him. However he made me carry it myself. He told me he was in a hurry and had to be somewhere in 20 minutes. I was wondering why if he was early to my house that he was in a rush to be somewhere else. What if I was not home until 12pm? The tv was working… however, the metal plate that is part of the back of the tv to hold the tv to the wall mount brackets was busted. I called samsung and they said it would take a month to replace and told me to call amazon. Amazon has the tv in stock but now they tell me they cant ship until 2/5 – 2/15 … im a bit angry.
Rating: 3 / 5