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Samsung LNT3242H 32-Inch LCD HDTV Review

Samsung LNT3242H 32-Inch LCD HDTV Feature

7000:1 Contrast Ratio
(3) HDMI, (2) Component Inputs
Side Jack Pack
SRS Tru-Surround Sound

Samsung LNT3242H 32-Inch LCD HDTV Overviews

It's easy to see - and hear - why Samsung's LN-T3242H is an exceptional value. It offers everything you want in a 32" wide-screen HDTV LCD, including a sleek, gloss-black frame to enhance any d?cor.The 720p resolution and a 7000:1 dynamic contrast ratio combine in a remarkably crisp, high-quality picture with deep blacks and brilliant color, while its fast 8ms response time delivers smooth action sequences.SRS TruSurroundXT produces full, 3-D sound from two side speakers. Full connectivity, including three HDMI ports, lets you plug in everything from PCs to video cameras and more.

Samsung LNT3242H 32-Inch LCD HDTV Specifications

For anyone looking for a great value on a 720p HDTV, Samsung's 2007 model LNT3242H 32-inch flat-panel LCD is an excellent choice. As Samsung's entry level 40-inch LCD, it offers a 7000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, a 170-degree viewing angle, an 8ms response time panel, 3 HDMI inputs, and SRS TruSurroundXT from two side speakers. Between the design update, the aditional connections, and improved contrast ratio this model represents a distinct improvement on the popular comperable 32-inch Samsung from 2006 (LNS3241D).

The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail.

High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass through hidden side speakers. TruSurround XT audio adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.

Connections:

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) 3
RF in 1
Component (Y/Pb/Pr) in 2
S-Video input 2(1 side/1 rear)
A/V input 2(1 side/1 rear)
PC input 1
Headphone jack 1

What's in the box: Samsung LNT3242H LCD TV, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power Cord, stand, cleaning cloth, owners manual, warranty card.

Samsung LNT3242H 32-Inch LCD HDTV Customer Review

I already have a Samsung LN-S4095D (40", 1080p) for the family room and I bought the LN-T3242H for my bedroom. It is noticeably lower picture quality than the big Samsung; it's not just the lower resolution - I only ever watch 480i content anyway. The analog tuner is also not so good - PQ is better if I watch the DVR from the room next door on the composite video input. The main thing I notice is that blacks are nice and black but there's not much effort at grayscale rendition.

However, it is perfect for the application and less than half the price of the 40" set.

I looked at several 32" sets (Vizio, LG, Toshiba) and the Samsung is much better all round. Toshiba is a very thick profile and has next to no input flexibility. Vizio enclosure is ugly.