Samsung LTN1785W 17-Inch LCD Flat-Panel TV

by Samsung

Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 17 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: B00009T1QG
• Item model number: LTN1785W
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,851 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed for maximum quality and versatility, Samsung's widescreen LTN1785W thin-film-resistor LCD TV comes with an internal 181-channel NTSC TV tuner and external input jacks so you can hook up and view nearly any home-entertainment source, from an HDTV receiver to a DVD player, satellite system, gaming console, or other component. And because it's fully digital, you can even use the set as a high-resolution PC monitor, taking full advantage of its PC picture-in-picture feature to keep an eye on your video source while you seek more information or write e-mail online.

This HDTV-ready set accepts not only the flicker-free progressive-scan output from your compatible DVD player, PVR, or gaming console, but also decoded 720p and 1080i high-definition signals from an external digital set-top box or satellite receiver. Its native image resolution, at 1,280 x 768, exceeds 720p resolution and is enhanced by a high (600:1) contrast ratio, an exceptional peak brightness of 450 candles/square meter, and wide (170 degrees vertical/horizontal) viewing angles so everyone watching can enjoy a clear view. Its lamp life is rated a 60,000 hours for years of entertainment.

The set sports stereo speakers with three watts audio power per channel, and WOW Surround is there to produce deep bass and spacious surround effects from just two speakers--even from monaural sources. For connections, you get a pair of high-definition component-video inputs and one each composite-video, S-video, and 15-pin D-Sub RGB video for your computer (with accompanying stereo analog RCA audio input). A headphone jack fosters private listening, and the set is stand or wall mountable with VESA standard mounting holes (the WMTL1700X/XAA mounting kit is optional).

What's in the Box
TV, TV stand, power adapter, power cord, 15-pin D-Sub video cable, remote control, remote batteries, user's manual, product-registration card.

From the Manufacturer

Samsung’s new generation of LCD TV’s with Multimedia PC/DVD/TV inputs represent the ultimate in flexibility, picture quality, and style. Available in a range of sizes and styles to compliment your needs anywhere in your home, these powerful sets can be used as an HDTV monitor or just to watch the evening news. At just a few inches thick and under 11 lbs. these products small size belies their powerful capabilities.

Features:

• 1280 (H) x 768 (V) Pixel Resolution
• Widescreen Aspect Ratio
• 600:1 Contrast Ratio
• 450 cd/m2 Brightness
• NTSC Tuner Built-In
• Split Screen and PC Picture-In-Picture
• 170(H) / 170(V) Viewing Angle
• 25 ms Response Time
• 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter
• Improved Cable Management
• Built-In Speakers With 3 Watts x 2 Audio Power
• "WOW" Surround Sound
• Panel: TFT-LCD
• TV System: American NTSC std. color
• Channel Coverage (VHF): 2-13
• Channel Coverage (UHF): 14-69
• Channel Coverage (CATV): 1-125 (up to 181 pre-selected channels)
• Antenna: CATV/VHF/UHF 75ohm, F Type
• Power Requirements: 120W AC, 60Hz
• Power Consumption: 70W(power-on) 2W (standby)
• S-Video Connections: 1
• Component Video Connections: 2 (Y,Pb,Pr)480i
• Composite Video Input Connections: 1
• PC Audio Connections: 1
• RF Input Connections: 1
• Stereo Headphone Jack
• Net Dimensions (Monitor only): 18.3" (W) x 13.6" (H) x 3.5" (D)
• Net Dimensions (Monitor with stand): 21.9" (W) x 18.6" (H) x 6.9" (D)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hidden costs of the wide screen, February 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Samsung LTN1785W 17-Inch LCD Flat-Panel TV (Electronics)

Don't take me wrong - this TV is the great product. I use it in the kitchen, as everyone else. The picture is sharper and the colors are truer (in comparison, say, to LTM1755, which I owned briefly). But when I connected it to the old DirecTV receiver, the picture came out extended. So, I had to update the receiver, get cables (because this piece does not come with them), etc. If you want to use it mostly for watching non-HDTV programs in non-wide-screen format - don't get this monitor. Get Sharp instead it's less fussy.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Product for the Den or Kitchen Corner, March 27, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Samsung LTN1785W 17-Inch LCD Flat-Panel TV (Electronics)

After looking at comparable models from Sharp, Phillips, Sony, and others we settled on the Samsung LTN 1785W. It is sitting on a credenza in the breakfast nook off the kitchen and fits very nicely on the counter and under the china cabinets. The screen is plenty bright enough for full daylight viewing. This was important to us, as the area has a lot of natural light from windows and a skylight. The picture is very clear and sharp. The options available for picture, color and sound adjustment are simple and effective. I added the HDTV box yesterday and the added clarity is quite astounding. As noted in another review I would rate the sound quality as acceptable, but not outstanding. The Dolby 5.1 added with HDTV helps.

I note this set is list priced (currently) at about $999, but we got it for over $100 less by shopping around, then got $100 cable credit from Comcast and Samsung on a special offer. So, while initially pricey for a 17 inch set, the net cost was quite reasonable for this quality HDTV ready widescreen set.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic TV, November 22, 2003

By 

Karen Moody (Manchester, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung LTN1785W 17-Inch LCD Flat-Panel TV (Electronics)

We really struggled with spending $900 for a small TV for the kitchen peninsula but after buying a $200 16" Samsung tube TV and losing so much counter space plus the odd viewing angle, we decided to return the 16" and blow the wad. It turned out to be the right thing to do. What a gorgeous picture this thing has and being HGTV ready and wide screen, this will not be obsolete in 2-3 years. It has a crystal clear sharp picture with no light glare. It's not heavy and easy to move around. The extra space we gained really makes a difference. Everytime we watch it we are so happy we decided to go this route. Now we wish we could replace our other TV's with LCD/plasma, but guess we'll wait till the prices on the larger screens come down.