Samsung LNS3251D 32-Inch LCD HDTV

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 31.5 x 3.1 x 21.6 inches ; 32.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 44 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000ELSY0I
• Item model number: LNS3251D
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (242 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,506 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

The Samsung LNS3251D 32" Wide HDTV with Integrated ATSC Tuner in elegant piano-black, is a flat-panel LCD that combines high style and high definition in equal measure. Perfect in the bedroom, a small living room or kids playroom, its 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio creates an intensely color-saturated picture in crisp focus.Even high-speed sports remain clear-cut, thanks to Samsungs ultra-fast switching technology. And for gamers, the new, optimized game mode brings virtual reality to thrilling life. Combining SRS TruSurround XT sound, with its full 178 degree viewing angle and swivel stand, the LNS3251D delivers an unforgettable audio-visual experience no matter where it is placed. And two HDMI inputs allow connectivity to a wide range of digital devices, including MP3s, digital cameras, camcorders, PCs, DVD players and more, for unsurpassed versatility.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

144 of 151 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grrrr8 TV..... My first Samsung purchase, June 7, 2006

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A. Gandotra "Techie savvy" (Foster City, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung LNS3251D 32-Inch LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I just got this TV yesterday from amazon's vendor JR.com. Though I had initial problems like delayed delivery and bad order processing between Amazon and Jr.com but i am glad that they got it delivered finally:). I was looking to buy either Sony Bravia or LNS3251D but after doing extensive research and visiting bestbuy/circuitCity etc., I and my wife decided to buy this TV.

Here are some pros and cons,

Pros:
-Good picture quality
-Good contrast ratio/resolution..better than Sony
-Black Colour
-Blazing Fast ~8ms response time which is what even sony has.
-2 HDMI connections, though they support only version 1.0 and currently HDMI specs version 1.2a are out in the market
-Lots other useful connections like 2 composite A/V (1 side), 2 S-Video (1 side), 1 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 2 HDMI, 2 RF, 1 USB, 1 RS232
-PIP
Cons:
- Till now i only found one i.e. its HDMI connections still support version 1.0 and I cannot connect my Toshiba DVD player which supports Ver1.1 HDMI specs.

This is what I liked/disliked till now.. I will update this review, if required, after playing a little bit more with its functions/features.

66 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung does it again!, March 28, 2006

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Harwood (little old town out west - El Paso TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung LNS3251D 32-Inch LCD HDTV (Electronics)

If you are in the market for a 32 inch LCD, this set is for you. I bought my set at Best Buy the first week it was out. The main differences with this generation set is the built in HD tuner, an amazing 4000 to 1 contrast ratio, dual HDMI connections which means you can enjoy best quality video from two sources. It also has an optical connection so you can transfer audio from the TV to your Home theatre. At the store I compared this set to 4-5 other similar sets, all by major manufacturers and found the color and quality to be superior than most and as good as the Sony XBR Bravia that retails for $900 more. At home I have it installed with an HDMI coming out of my Scientific Atlanta and Time Warner DVR with their HD service and a Samsung upconvert DVD with HDMI connection capability... The Samsung TV and remote is very easy intuitive and user friendly to set-up. I like that it comes with 3 different preset modes for picture quality depending on viewing habits and allows for a fouth that you can customize to your own preferences. All of the settings including the preset modes can be easily adjusted and if necessary brought back to default settings. The HD picture from cable is awesomeas is the DVD quality...even with a non-progressive unit which I switched out with the Samsung up convert unit. Utilizing the remote its easy to stretch the picture to fit the screen. The black laquor cabinet is great looking, but can be a bit distracting as it reflects when light sources hit it. Samsung also does things a bit different, when the set is on there is virtually no tell-tale sign like on other sets where you may see a small blue light or redlight to indicate the set is on..instead Samsung utilizes a red light in the middle of their symbol to indicate the set is off or on standby, and when turned on or off their is a unique audible chirp... on another LCD I had I found the little blue light distracting during viewing.

Of note Samsung also came out this year with a second integrated model that costs about $200 less. The cabinet is done in a flat black, the contrast ratio is only 3000 to 1, the speakers are mounted on the side instead of hidden along the bottom on this model and the stand does not swivel... outside of that the unit is pretty comprable in features and should be considered by those looking for an even better bargain.

67 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, June 16, 2006

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N. Nguyen (san jose, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung LNS3251D 32-Inch LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I agree with the other positive reviews for this TV. I've had it for about 3 weeks now and just about everything looks good. DVD video looks great, especially Superbit or other DVDs where the extra features are on different DVD. XBOX360 games look amazing in well lit scenes and there is a bit of trouble seeing things in dark scenes in the default settings. I don't notice much blurring with games or movies. I do not have HD cable and regular cable feels like it looks worse than an old SD Sony CRT for 16:9 and 4:3 mode but I have played HD content using the VGA connection and my XBOX and those look great too. The only thing that I do not like about this TV is the speakers. They are hidden which is a good thing but they do not sound very good (and understandable for a small/thin LCD). Do not run this without a proper stereo system.

VS Vizio L32. Both have the same resolution and pictures in well lit scenes look great in both. The Samsung blows the Vizio away in DVD playback from the XBOX360. Dark scenes are impossible to see on the Vizio but look good on the Samsung. Of course, the Samsung cost 800 or so dollars more but the Vizio is the only other LCD I've owned for comparison.

Cliffs: Great looking and performing TV where my only complaint is the speakers which leave much to be desired.