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Samsung LNT3242H: Review

Posted to Televisions 2008-02-16

The Samsung LN-T3242H LCD flat panel television provides optimal performance at a very competitive price. While Samsung is relatively new to the North American market, the brand reliability and competitive price make it a real contender in the flat panel market. The video performance on the LN-T3242 is exceptional in all areas concerning color, contrast and clarity while it excels when used with any digital source.

Rating:

4.0 out of 5

Quality

As with many other products from the Samsung line-up, the build quality and reliability are generally good. The television offers exceptional picture quality but like many flat panel televisions, it does not offer optimal sound performance. It is recommended that if you are using this set as part of a home theater set up, that a separate amplifier and speaker system be used as the sound system as the TV sound falls short of expectations.

Value

The Samsung LN-T3242H is priced competitively and boasts many of the same specifications of models priced much higher. The picture performance is also quite good for the resolution of the panel and many features have been added such as PC PIP to make it an attractive alternative to many of its' competitors.

Ergonomics

The glossy black finish to the Samsung LN-T3242H may seem stylish at first but it does have some potential drawbacks. Because LCDs are generally recommended for use in brightly lit rooms, the glossy finish seems to reflect some light. Unfortunately the finish also shows off dust and imperfections quite easily so keeping it clean and using a soft micro fiber cloth for dusting is essential.

Summary

The Samsung LN-T3242H is an excellent value for customers looking at an entry level high definition flat panel.

Pros

1366 X 768 resolution
7000:1 contrast ratio
PC PIP
3 HDMI inputs (1 side, 2 rear)
ATSC (High Definition) /QAM Tuners

Cons

There are no cons for this product