Customer Reviews

Samsung LNS3296D 32-Inch LCD HDTV

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I decided I needed a new TV for my room after purchasing a PS3. I moved my old Sony Trinitron into my mom's room and after months of painstaking research I purchased the LNS3296D. IT IS THE BEST 32" TV $$ CAN BUY!! Picture Quality is SUPERB, I can see the nose hairs and pores on everyone!! Every review I've read has everyone complaining about the sound but I didn't have any problem with it so those reviewers must have gone to one too many Rock Concerts. Getting an audio system with some good bass and depth would probably be good if you want to have the whole movie-theater-set-up experience. I have 10 Blu-ray movies and they are all jaw-dropping, mouth-drooling to watch on my new TV. I live in the center of Manhattan near Lincoln Center in NYC and recently purchased a silver Zenith HDTV indoor antenna to receive HD channels. Perhaps it's the fact that I am in a high rise building with a lot of other buildings surrounding me, but some of the channels don't seem to be too clear, however, the HD channels that do work are awesome!!!

P.S. The shiny ebony outer frame of the TV is a fingerprint smudge magnet and it's hard to wipe off so when you get your new TV, please put on gloves, that's what I do now. Other than that, sit back...relax, and enjoy the ride.

We have had this tv for a little over three months and my wife and myself absolutely love it. Bright crystal clear picture and great looks, and best of all a great price from Amazon. Plenty of inputs. Standard cable looks great and hd programming is stunning as well as DVD's. I also purchased calibration software, but found that I really didn't need it. My settings were very close to the factory settings. We view in movie mode with the energy settings for the back light on low. I would recommend this tv to anyone looking for a quality set with an amazing picture. Sound is through a Sony 7.1 receiver with Polk Rt's and Infinity SM speakers, and a 100 watt powered sub, so I cannot give an opinion on the sound quality. When it comes to LCD's you get what you pay for, plus Consumer Reports rates this tv in first place as of FEB 07
Paul S

I have owned this TV for almost three months now and I am still wowed by its fantastic image. I am quite picky about my electronics and this is the third HDTV I've had in my home. I've returned both a Samsung 50" DLP and a competitor's 42" LCD. Honestly, before I bought this model, I was scared I'd never find a TV that lived up to my quality standards. I took a gamble on this Samsung when I saw its price had dropped. Am I happy I made that purchase now!

I'm an avid gamer, so response time and lag-free scan conversion were high on my list of wants. Quite simply, Gears of War looks unbelievable at 720p. I was hesitant of upgrading to HD because of concerns over losing the ability to play older games. You will want to make sure your consoles can output over component video (even 480i is fine, of course) or that you have some means of up-converting older inputs (my Sony stereo does a pretty poor job of this). But since the PS2 can render PS1 games (Final Fantasy IX never looked so good) and the Wii supports progressive scan GameCube games (mmm, Super Smash Bros. Melee at 480p) this has ceased to be a problem.

I won't say that standard definition video looks good. I've heard that this TV is rated the highest among 32" TVs for SD video, but who buys an HDTV for SD television channels? I will say that 24 looks better in 1080i than my DVDs look at 480p. Watch the opening to House and you will become a believer. I also can't speak to this TV's 10W speakers. If you have the funds for this LCD TV, you already have a nice receiver and surround sound (or top-end two-channel speakers). I haven't had audio running to my TV in years. This Samsung does have a nice option for a hardware mute, so my TV speakers have never even been used. But I don't know, maybe this is a bedroom TV for you; it's not like any of its competitors have seriously better offerings for audio either.

So, yes, this 32" LCD has a price that competes with some 40" LCDs. But for good reason; this is the best of the best when it comes to 32" TVs. And any 40" below $1500 isn't worth your money. I'm a hard sell and I have fallen in love with this TV and would recommend it without hesitation. Great job, Samsung.

I received this LCD for Christmas and it is awesome, the picture detail is amazing, and HD programming looks great. The speakers are so-so, but thats what surround sound is for. Absolutely no ghosting in video games, and xbox 360 looks downright amazing on this TV. If you buy this LCD you will not be disappointed.

I've had this TV for about a month now. If I didn't already have a Samsung DLP, I likely would have given this a higher rating. The picture is very good, but I agree that the sound is a little weak. I upgraded the sound with a Bose two speaker system and am happier with the package.

I would say that I like my DLP better. I think the DLP has a much better HD picture and the hook-ups for the DLP were much better.

I would say that this TV makes a great 2nd HD TV, especially if you are working with a small space to place the screen; however, for the money, I would buy a Samsung DLP for a primary TV and movie watching.

I was a sony fanboy before I investigated samsungs new lcds. I think that this LCD is top notch and compares well with the Bravia series of sony. SD picture ranges from very good to average. Where this TV shines is on HD broadcasts and gaming were the picture is nearly perfect, provided you tweak the settings (turn on energy savings, etc). Sound quality is average at best (10w after all). I would reccomend connecting a receiver. I gave this TV a five simply because the HiDef quality, good contrast and ample settings make the image beyond reproach. Unless your going to use this for SD broadcasts you cant go wrong.

Great video product. Very clear picture and easy enough to install. But the sound through the speakers is weak and sometimes needs the boost of a receiver/amplifier and external speakers to enjoy the video. Children in the 19th century were supposed to be "seen and not heard". Surely that should not apply to 21st century electronics.