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| Date Reviewed: 09/13/2007 |
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 Great Strengths: Inexpensive, great image quality
Weaknesses: Slightly large "chin", potentially wobbly stand
Summary: I would highly recommend this LCD TV for those who are looking for a "starter" LCD HDTV or a second HDTV for their home. Samsung makes the best LCD TVs (as reviews on other websites will attest to as well), and the availability of ports on this TV are great.
I've hooked up my Wii to it and my laptop as well. With that and standard cable, this TV is now my entertainment hub.
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| Date Reviewed: 11/04/2007 |
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Supurb LCD TV
Strengths: Easy to hook up
Weaknesses: I haven
Summary: I love the easy switching capability (a button on the remote) from cable to off air antenna. With a single, extending pole antenna I am able to get local HD signals even clearer than on the cable.
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| Date Reviewed: 01/18/2008 |
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Samsung LN-T3253H 32'' LCD TV (Widescreen, 1366x768, HDTV).
Strengths: Great picture and sound.
Easy setup.
HD looks great.
Weaknesses: None so Far
Summary: Strong buy for anyone looking for a 32" LCD. The picture quaility is great. The contrast is also a strong buy consideration. I am happy so far. Very sleek design to make your room more stylish.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/07/2007 |
- tgorman99
from FL
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 Samsung LNT3253HX Strengths: Great HDTV Good features and display is awsume
Weaknesses: Shiny exterior
Summary: This is a great TV for HD TV, movies and games.
All of them show clear sharp and great contrast.
I would highly recommend this TV to anyone. I purchased the TV from Butterfly Photo and the deal went as planned.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/06/2007 |
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Great TV and PC monitor, but a dust magnet
Strengths: Loads of Connections (3 HDMI!), Very bright (must be the backlight), and lightweight. Sound is amazing compared to my old Hitachi 32" Plasma, which had bigger speakers.
Weaknesses: The Glossy Black finish is going to be a real dust magnet - probably why they included a dust cloth. Swivel mount seems a little flimsy.
Summary: Probably the most amazing thing about this is how sharp it is in PC monitor mode using native WXGA resolution. In the past I had ignored LCDs due to problem with viewing from an angle but the newer models completely eliminate that problem. I was a little surprised that it uses about as much power as my old Hitachi Plasma but it is significantly brighter. And it does not generate as much heat. Would have been nice to have a DVI connector for my cable STB but I guess the adaptor is fine. The Cable HD channels look superb. It does take a little while to find a signal when changing inputs and it would have been nice to have a button on the remote for each input rather than having to cycle through them. The controls on the unit itself are touch-sensitive which is not my preference. But these are all minor grievances from my part and others will have different viewpoints.
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| Date Reviewed: 07/29/2007 |
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Tradeoffs... I would give it 3.5 stars
Strengths: Amazing look, value, picture quality, sound
Weaknesses: Audio cut out problem, poor customer service follow up to audio cut out problem
Summary: (Edited August 26th by junkgalore) First, just wanted to add that you can turn off the annoying blue light, under a menu option.
We replaced an old tv in our bedroom armoire and this was the size that fit in perfectly(maximizing the space). It looks beautiful with our black furniture.
I researched for quite a bit (both online and in stores) and was actually waiting for a price drop on the 3251 (last year's model.) Then I noticed this version for less money, so I bought it.
While I was worried about poor reviews of sound quality-- I would say it's totally the opposite (it's great when it's working).
Apparently, this year's models with Samsung, have an audio drop out problem. See the samsung page and search "audio drop out" under this model. While you're watching tv, the audio just goes away. This is if you're using an hdmi connection. But they offer a software patch.
It took me over 2 wks to get this patch. You can ask them to email you the software to load onto a thumb drive. I don't have one so I asked them to send it. Big mistake. It took so long and every time I called, the cs rep was incompetent... ex. we can't track it, we track it but it wasn't sent, we sent it but I don't know where it is and finally -- hey, it's your problem, not mine.
After the patch, audio was great for a few weeks. Then recently it cut out again. Because it's such a great set (except audio cut out) I'm willing to hang in there. I'll try to post a follow up after I contact Samsung again.
I'm torn on the star rating because it's a great tv and I would give it 5stars plus if the audio problem was permanently fixed.
Hope that helps!
update 8/26:
Even after the software patch, I experienced audio cut out problems. But this time, the CS was excellent! They immediately set up a repair appt. The Samsung repairman (contracted out) came equipped and ready. He ended up replacing the main board-- and so far, no audio problems!!!!! I now give it a full 4 stars, only reason for leaving off 1 star is because of all the problems in the first place. But amazing, very happy with tv.
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| Date Reviewed: 10/11/2007 |
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Samsung LN-T3253H 32'' LCD TV
Strengths: Picture quality - features - user menu adjustability
Weaknesses: not 1080p
Summary: I bought this to use as a monitor for my notebook PC and as a HDTV in the bedroom. I have a larger 40" Samsung 4061 model in the living room and this 3253 is it's little brother. It has nearly all the features - 3 HDMI inputs, 2 antenna inputs, white balance adjustments, etc. It works great at a PC resolution of 1360x768 thru HDMI1..just make sure your video card or onboard video supports that size. This little jewel is easily calibrated to 6500K and gamma 2.2 so it can be used as a reference monitor.
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| Date Reviewed: 07/03/2007 |
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Excellent TV - Better Than Last Years Model - Very Happy With LN-T3253H - Highly Recommend
Strengths: Loaded with a slew of connections. Hi-Def HD either OTA or HD Cable Box Looks Great. Very attractive black cabinet. Great menu with lots of customization.
Weaknesses: Standard Def TV via straight cable/coax connection is not the best but is better than other LCD TVs I have seen. Also that it isn't 1080p but you wouldn’t see a real big difference on a TV this size.
Summary: I had purchased this unit for my bedroom to replace a 27" Panasonic tube TV. I have the last years model in another room and this new model has many more input connections, higher contrast ratio 8000:1 (dynamic), and other technical improvements. The current price online for this TV makes it a real bargain. So I guess what I’m saying is that I would highly recommend Samsung TVs as I also have a 56" 1080p Sammy DLP in the other room.
Also to add that using this TV as a pc monitor is just great. I also have a few game systems hooked up to it and they look wonderful.
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| Date Reviewed: 07/06/2007 |
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Samsung LN-T3253HX
Strengths: Clear picture, better than most brands in this price range. Nice contrast ratio 8000:1
Weaknesses: A blue light appears when TV is on, just above the stand and just below the name tag. There does not seem to be any way to shut this light off; I find it a bit distracting.
Summary: Searching through PriceGrabber.com gave me the advantage of finding this TV at a great price; I saved several hundreds of dollars vs. local retail stores. I received the TV within 7 day of my order.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/12/2007 |
- jarrodhood23
from TX
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Great TV!
Strengths: Connectivity, sound quality, contrast ratio
Weaknesses: none
Summary: Here is the deal. The picture quality of this TV is very nice, and you cannot go wrong with 3 HDMI ports. I am using all of them! One is being used with my DISH HD satellite receiver. Another one is being used with my Phillips Home Theater surround sound system. The final one I use is with my Macbook. I plug in a mini-DVI to DVI adapter (at Apple store for 20 bucks), then a DVI to HDMI cable that I bought at Amazon for about 15 bucks. The TV has great functionality, with many different settings you can adjust to your preference. I suggest you look at CNET.com's review of this TV- it is one of the highest rated HD LCD TV's reviewed. [..] Hope this helps
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| Date Reviewed: 05/19/2007 |
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Great TV for the money. Samsung LNT3253H LCD TV
Strengths: Excellent sensitivity for off the air HD reception and Verizon Fios. Excellent,cost effective picture quality for lcd.Plenty of inputs.Fine remote. Sharp looking cabinet. Good audio quality.
Weaknesses: not 1080p, BUT its 720p offers an excellent picture on a 32" screen.
Summary: (Edited May 07th by Entertainer) This LCD TV is a cost effective buy. I found the picture to be better than the Sony XBR2, with a bright, very sharp picture (even without 1080p). There are plenty of inputs, more than Sony has.The remote is fine. The cabinet is very attractive. Audio drop out problem was quickly resolved by customer service. Samsung sent me a flash drive that resolved the audio drop out problem.
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| Date Reviewed: 07/30/2007 |
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Outstanding 32
Strengths: Excellent image quality for analog;
Rounded edges and hidden speakers make it very stylish;
Plenty of component imputs;
Great price for the quality!
Weaknesses: Sound quality not optimal when listening to music at higher volumes (not really a big deal... and it could also be due to audio adjustments needed);
Wiselink USB input did not play MP3s well
Summary: The LN-T3253H model was our best choice 32" LCD when comparing quality with price! We previously had a 32" Samsung DynaFlat TV that weighed a hefty 200+ pounds and was huge, but also had great quality. My wife and I decided to open up the living room a bit and go with a slimmer 32" LCD. After looking around at Sony, Sharp and LG... this LCD looked great frame wise and the picture quality was outstanding. Not to mention, the price was second to none!
We found the best price on PriceGrabber with a trusted retailer (Butterfly Photo) and got a great deal and SUPER fast shipping! We ordered the TV and received a follow up call (asking if I needed cables or an extended warranty, in which I politely declined) and was told it would be shipped in 2 days. Well, it was actually shipped THAT day and arrived the day they said it would be shipped! Nice!
So far we love it! It looks great in our living room and has great quality (even using non HDTV devices). We can't wait to take advantage of the HD in the near future! There's really not much to complain about, and the setup was a breeze. One note, if you do plan to use the RGB component cables, make sure you adjust the color settings on your device and/or the the TV.
Enjoy!
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| Date Reviewed: 07/22/2007 |
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Outstanding Top-of-the-Line LCD TV Performance
Strengths: Easy, straightforward setup. Great picture - even on standard cable; nearly as good as HD. Colors vibrant and realistic. Good sound quality. Excellent Instruction Manual.
Weaknesses: None - so far; don't really expect any based on previous Samsung experience.
Summary: Finest 32" on the market. I surveyed all 32" models at Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's and Costco. This 3253 model seemed to be in a class by itself. This primarily influenced my decision, along with review comments on the Samsung model it replaced. When I connected the TV to standard (analog) cable, I was very surprised at the clarity and color realism. Almost as good as the over the air Hi-Def signal. Great TV - highly recommended!
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| Date Reviewed: 07/01/2007 |
- BADFL
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 Not as good as I expected Strengths: Very Good design. Easy to set-up. Speakers sound way better than expected.
Weaknesses: Picture quality with S-video from sattelite not as good as i had hoped.
Summary: When I received this TV, I set it up using S-video and was not impressed with the picture quality. It was however better than the TV it was replacing (26 in. RCA 8 yrs old). I then took the TV upstairs where my HD receiver is to see how the HD picture quality was. It was a lot better. But did not come close to matching the clarity of my 34in. Sony XBR tube TV (3 yrs old 200 lbs.) . I have done a lot of research on this model, even went to three different stores to see it on display. Of course they always have those things running on some HD channel or a Blue-Ray disc. All in all, I`m pretty happy with the TV, I just expected better picture quality from the S-video.
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| Date Reviewed: 12/04/2007 |
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Dymaic, and standard
Strengths: View, this mode simulates what you experience
Weaknesses: rage consumer digital
Summary: Small and appealing, the Olympus E-410 brings memories of days gone by, when SLRs were small, mechanical, and manual. But the E-410 is capable of both full auto and manual, and its 10 megapixel Live MOS sensor and optical design are quite advanced. The E-410's 14-42mm lens is sharper than the average consumer digital SLR, and it's just a little smaller, too. Its specially designed sensor is capable of delivering a live image to the Olympus E-410's 2.5 inch LCD. Called Live View, this mode simulates what you experience with a digicam, but with a few catches along the way. The E-410 unfortunately lacks the sensor-shift image stabilization of the Olympus E-510, and its grip doesn't well support accessories
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