Top Rated LCD TV - Samsung LNT3253H 32" LCD HDTV

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.

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Reviewed By: rhony2

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.

Reviewed By: Andre Collins Gaudin

I am 100% satifified with this purchase. I read all the major reviews on CNet and elsewhere for 32'' LCD tvs and this came out as the best. The price was great. The picture is gorgeous. 8000:1 contrat ratio, 720p, bright, sharp picture. If you're gonna get something larger than a 32'', you might wanna make the jump to 1080p, but the 32'' size is perfect for that resolution. Xbox 360, HD DVD, HDtv, and (that which matters most: football) couldn't be prettier. I feel like I could lick the perspiration off of Reggie Bush's forhead (not that I would want to, it just feels like I could.) The tv itself is beautiful piano black finish. If you're in the market for a 32'', look no further. Sony guts!

Reviewed By: Mary P.

I purchased this tv about a month ago, after researching it and last year's model for over a year. I hesitated because I was waiting for more HD channels. I also waited for the price point of $800, and then after reading more great reviews I decided to take the plunge. I'm using it in my bedroom, which it is perfect for. The picture was the best I've seen, bar none, but I was worried about the audio drop out problem, (see below in discussion forum). However, Samsung seems to have corrected this with the latest firmware.

My experience with Amazon and the ordering process was flawless. I ordered on a Monday, got an email 2 days later telling me Eagle would be contacting me for an appt. for delivery, they called on that Friday and delivered the next Monday. The guy came when expected, plugged it in, all looked good, and I spent the next few hours going through the remote and fine tuning things. i had bought an RCA OTA antenna ($49) for local HD free channels, but it only picked up one channel, so I returned it and bought a Phillips antenna at Walmart for $24, and it picks up all locals! Just auto program the channels for OTA. I don't have HDMI cable or HD through Directv yet, but plan to when the HD dvr drops a little in price. In the meantime I checked my manufacture date, which was July 2007, and the firmware in my tv was 1012, the April update, so I contacted Samsung for the 1020 firmware, took 2 calls, but it was finally delivered, and easy to install. This way I'll be ready for HDMI and HD dvr when I decide to order, with no audio drop out problems. Rest assured, this tv is great, the colors and true to life images with my OTA antenna are breathtaking! Other channels through my Tivo look ok. It's well worth the price and delivery, (which I worried about), was flawless. I think my next purchase will be a 46" Samsung for my den.

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