Customer Reviews

Samsung LN19B360 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black

5 star:		(27)
4 star:		(22)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I was tasked with getting a small TV to put in my parents' kitchen. After reading lots of online reviews and looking at some sets in local stores, I finally decided to take the leap with this unit even though there were complaints of sound quality and small viewing angles. I have several friends with larger Samsung LCDs and they all have been very satisfied, so I trusted the brand.

I'm rather glad I did. This TV now sits on a counter between the main kitchen and the dining area, and while it's obviously not as clear from every angle as it is straight on, its horizontal viewing angle is at least as good as other LCDs I've seen and better than many. We don't really test the vertical viewing angle much since it's waist to chest height, but it seemed acceptable to me when I sat on the ground in front of it.

I was only marginally concerned about the sound since they have the option of passing the audio through to the kitchen zone of their distributed audio system, but the speakers hold up well for what they are. Don't expect the same sound that comes out of the sound bar of a 42-62" TV since these speakers are appreciably smaller, but they fill the fairly large kitchen/dining area just fine. Don't know if I got a great unit or it's just quieter in our place than other reviewers', but I don't see us having to turn it up much higher than 60 out of 100.

Can't really comment on the overall picture quality as they're just running standard definition to it at this point, but the colors are great.

Very much recommend this model to anyone looking for a small basic set.

Pros
- Good colors
- Easy to set up
- Price: got it for $221 shipped during a special

Cons
- Muting the sound on the unit doesn't mute the pass-through sound signal

Neutral
- Sound isn't as good as larger TVs, but this is to be expected with smaller speakers.

Received TV very quickly, installed it on my sailboat to replace old non-digital TV. VERY sensitive with amplified marine antenna, receives 28 channels in Tampa Bay FL area. Very easy to set up, intuitive in operation. EXCELLENT PICTURE.

ONLY complaint is low audio output, 100% is barely adequate, which was unexpected as all other larger Samsung TV's I have(3 sized 22", 32", 40") have very good audio.

Pros:
Nice design
Fast channel switching
Lots of input options
Can be wall mounted, bracket included.

Cons
Poor speakers, hollow tinny sound that comes from the bottom
Poor viewing angle unless almost direct on. On top of the refrigerator is not a good choice, can't tilt downward

For $300 I expected more than this mostly below average HDTV.

Purchased the Samsung Tv to replace my old Dell 17 inch in the kitchen nook. I have 2 other samsungs in the house a 32 for the bedroom and a 52inch for the theater room all have excellent pix. But as any Tv goes out of the box doesn't always mean perfect. All Tv's need a touch of calibration for correct flesh tones and contrast. The 19 inch samsung is no exception! After a slight warm up you will need to tone down the color saturation and adjust contrast and brightness. Back lighting is also an issue. ( Depends on the room). As for the sound yes it got no oomph and its tinny so go to the audio section of the tv and customize you audio. Turn up the bass, down on the 10k, and the mid range. You will have to adjust according to your taste. After this you should be very happy with your purchase.

I like the Samsung. (Just wish I'd purchased a bigger screen.) I Like the sound and I love the picture with it's widescreen. (Although, you will need to adjust the color to your liking.) The oval base is great if you need to save space for other electronic devices. All attachments are made in the rear so you won't see all those cords. I like that the manual buttons are on the side of the screen (right side with screen facing you). I do wish that this TV casing came in another color besides black or white. Maybe a silver? I bought the black and it looks better turned on than off. (But I suppose that's what it's made for.) Also, I like that this TV is energy star rated. You can save nearly $100 if you buy the TV as a customer return "like new" or "new" open box. Overall, good value for a small bedroom, but maybe better as a kitchen TV.

We got this 19' TV for the kitchen. We have 2 other larger Samsung TV's. They have the best picture. This 19" has the speakers pointed straight down from the bottom of the screen. They sound "tinny".
I am going to return it and get one with better audio even though the picture might not be as good..

If you're looking for an HD television for a small room, this Samsung is just about perfect. It looks good, is very slim and lightweight, and has all the connections you need in back (including a headphone jack). The one drawback is the sound. The speakers are in the back of the television, so all of the sound projects in the opposite direction. Kind of a puzzler, but it definitely detracts from the viewing experience. Sure, you can hook up a stereo system to it and plug some component speakers into it, but if a TV with good sound is what you're after, and you're not looking to use separate speakers, you're going to be disappointed.
All in all, though, this is a good little TV that works like a charm!

We purchased this tv form Amazon.com about one month ago and have been very pleased with the product. We use in the kitchen and it is excellent for under counter in a small space. Setup was easy and the picture is great. I have used sony previously but will definitely Samsung when making another tv purchase.

For the money, we are pleased with the TV. At times the picture is a little dark in scenes that are dark. We use in the bedroom and is perfect size. Sound is okay, but not great. Wish sleep button was easier to get to. Have to go through 3 steps to get there.

The first thing to consider is that you're in the 19" TV class: Home Theater perfection isn't really going to be found here. Nevertheless, I spent ~25 more for the Samsung vs. some other brands I compared to (Vizio, etc.). I've owned other Samsung LCD products (including 52" 7 Series TV), and felt that the familiar menu system and confidence that Warranty Service/Repair will be easily handled should it ever be required. I'm feeding this TV Timer Warner Cable (no box) in my finished base- directly in front of my treadmill. Instead of spending $$$ on a wall mount, I bought a 3' x 8" wall shelf at Lowe's that works perfect: the TV can still be adjusted using it's own stand, and I have room for the remote, etc.

Although I'm satisfied with the purchase, there are some things that need to be considered. Black Levels (always a challenge for LCD's) are clearly not as good as anyones old CRT: with the lights off in my basement, letterbox "black" bars are clearly lighter than other displays. Also, motion blur is apparent- especially on Standard Definition chanels with scrolling text (like ESPN). As expected, all of the local HD channels look excellent.

I feel that I knew what I was getting when I purchased this, and it hasn't come with any surprises. All in all, I would buy again.