Samsung LN32A330 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
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(4.5 out of 5)
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(5 out of 5)Great tv, great price
I researched LCD TV models and prices for over a year, checking them out in a local store. When I saw this Samsung, I jumped at it:
* Price was right, under $700
* Great picture with super low refresh rate(to minimize the blurring you see on older sets).
* The one in the store ran much cooler than older models. This was important as I wanted to put the set inside my entertainment cabinet.
* Great tuner: My old analog TV could only pick up 2 channels via the antenna. (I mostly watch DVDs.) The Samsung picked up over 20 digital channels flawlessly, just using a $20 RadioShack inside antenna! I don't need cable!
* The picture is simply stunning when you are viewing a hi-definition broadcast (1080i). I gasped when I first saw it.
Only downside: You can't use a VCR with this set because it doesn't have the outdated composite video input that VCRs require, only the newer component and HDMI inputs.
I've had this set for a couple of months and I love it!
(1 out of 5)arrived broken
I wanted to love this TV. It looked great in the store. The price was right. But it came out of the box broken. It turns on for about half a second, then goes black. Samsung tech support tried transferring me to "level two service" twice, each time I was disconnected before the third tech person said that level two service was closed. I had to call the next day to schedule an appointment for them to come to my place to repair it, and now I'm going to have to use a vacation day waiting from them to come out, because they don't do repairs evenings or weekends. So far, a pretty miserable experience.
UPDATE: Samsung repair came to the house, but they didn't bring the right part. Apparently, this TV's innards are plastic, not metal like the last model, and the official Samsung repair people didn't even have this plastic part yet. A day taken off of work for nothing.
UPDATE2: Got a replacement TV and it's great. Great picture for the price. BTW, the reviewer who said you can't use a VCR with this set because "it doesn't have the outdated composite video input that VCRs require" is incorrect. One of the component video inputs also works as a composite input. I've attached my old VHS player, and it works just fine.
(5 out of 5)Awesome TV for best price around
I've had this for about a month now. Everything is simple to use and looks very sharp compared to the other 32" LCDs I looked at best buy and Circuit City.
Make sure you by a component cable and have HD cable to get high res imaging or everything will look blurry.
(5 out of 5)Best for the Price
After much reviewing of Sony,Toshiba and Samsung, I decided on the Samsung LN32A330 and have had it for a couple of weeks now. It was very easy to set up and after adjusting for a couple of days, I think it is really beautiful. Great Picture. The only negative i find is that to get a full picture you sometimes have to use the zoom setting. I don't like the 16.9 setting on some stations with the smaller picture. Still for the price I paid at Amazon.com, and the great service, I love it.
(5 out of 5)Excellent
I'm no TV expert but thought I'd add my thoughts. I've had this for about 3 weeks now.
- Excellent picture. Also handles non HD broadcasts very well. HD is obviously superb.
- Excellent for gaming. Even fast paced games like COD4 (Xbox 360).
- On board sound is very good. I haven't yet felt the need to connect my home theater.
- Amazon delivery via their couriers was prompt and professional.
- Amazon price saves you a good $50 or more from other retailers.