Samsung TXM3298HF 32" Neo Slim Design DynaFlat HDTV

by Samsung

Product Details

Product Manual [6.07mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 23 x 33 x 29 inches ; 121.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 168 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B00006ANYS
• Item model number: TXM3298HFX/XAA
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #428,573 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Big and wide is the way to go for home theater, and Samsung's 32-inch-diagonal DynaFlat widescreen TXM3298HF fills the bill. The high-definition ready set (480p/1080i) comes loaded with a host of high-tech image enhancements, including a flat, anti-distortion/anti-glare CRT, Invar Shadow Mask (an alloy material that increases focus and brightness without sacrificing color purity), and Samsung's ProPicture 3-Stage Video Enhancement.

ProPicture enhancement enfolds three different features. Total DSP (Digital Signal Processing) converts standard analog TV signals to digital, compensating for varying signal strengths in the process. Pro Chip Plus Natural Scan Line Doubling converts NTSC signals to 480p, dramatically improving any video source to 480p progressive picture quality. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

Three-line comb-filter technology enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt).

Another picture enhancement is velocity-scan modulation, which improves the definition at picture edges, creating sharper images by slowing the CRT (cathode-ray tube) beam's horizontal scanning during demanding work--say, when rendering transitions from light to dark parts of an image--and speeding it up when scanning easily rendered sections, like broad dark areas.

The set pumps out stereo audio with 10 watts per channel and also includes a 25-watt powered subwoofer in the rear of the cabinet for deep, rich bass. Two sets of HD component-video 1080i/480p/480i jacks foster hookup with a DTV set-top box and a progressive-scan DVD player, while standard composite- and S-video inputs accommodate all DVD players. One side and 3 rear audio/video inputs accommodate your other entertainment equipment.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect, June 17, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Samsung TXM3298HF 32" Neo Slim Design DynaFlat HDTV (Electronics)

When I purchased this TV, I was in the market for a direct view 32" HDTV. My goal was to find the TV set with the best possible picture (for both analog cable and progressive scan DVD playback) regardless of brand name or price (in the past, I have usually bought Sony or Toshiba). After weeks of research, I narrowed the field to Sony, Toshiba and Samsung Tantus. All 3 received very good reviews from Consumer Reports and CNET, among others. All 3 were comparably priced, with the Sony being slightly higher.

In showroom viewing, all 3 TVs performed extremely well, displaying vibrants colors and sharp detail, with both cable and DVDs. They clearly stood out from the others. When properly tuned using the Avia DVD, the Samsung Tantus produced the most brilliant colors and sharpest detail. Toshiba was also excellent; its picture quality was nearly identical to that of the Samsung. The Sony was very good as well, but it seemed to fall short when displaying text; instead of the sharp, fine edges produced by the Toshiba and Samsung, the Sony produced text that was a bit pixelated and choppy.

In the final analysis, I concluded that you cannot really go wrong with any of the 3 (Samsung, Toshiba, Sony), as they are all very good TV sets. Distinguishing between these 3 sets is somewhat a matter of personal preference.

In terms of personal perference, I also took into account these additional non-picture-quality-related factors:

1) Aesthetics of the cabinet (Samsung had the coolest looking cabinet, followed by Sony, and then Toshiba). Samsung's cabinet is simple and zen-like, yet very stylish. It goes well with any decor and accompanying components.

2) Ease of use (Sony was best, then Toshiba, then Samsung). This is Samsung's biggest shortcoming. Although Samsung's on-screen menus are not difficult to use or confusing, the on-screen displays on the Sony and Toshiba required fewer steps and were more intuitive than the Samsung.

3) Remote control (again, Sony was best, then Toshiba, then Samsung).

4) Annoying "bee-bee-bop" sound when you turn on the Samsung TV. Fortunately, you CAN shut off this "feature" through an on-screen menu option. So, this is not really a factor.

5) Inputs (Sony had the most, then Samsung, then Toshiba). All 3 sets had two component inputs. Again, this was not a factor, as all 3 sets had adequate inputs.

6) Sound quality (Samsung and Sony were a notch above Toshiba). Samsung comes with excellent BBE enhanced sound as well as a subwoofer mounted inside the cabinet. It also has EQ controls (a nice touch). The Sony also had very good sound.

All in all, I am very pleased with my Samsung Tantus TV and enjoy watching it daily! Overall, I would give it an A- grade. It's almost perfect and certainly the best TV I have ever owned.

If you're in the market for a 32" HDTV, I hope the above helps you make an informed decision.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The good (picture), the bad (cute noises), and the remote., February 28, 2003

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M. Nicholus "spotfish2" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung TXM3298HF 32" Neo Slim Design DynaFlat HDTV (Electronics)

I bought the TXM3298HF sight unseen, except for the fact that I'd peeked at a few of it's cousins in the store (the 97 is the same TV, basically, with a bulkier frame). I'd never owned a Samsung ANYTHING before (generally a Philips/Sony guy) so this was a big leap.
The good...
1 - We REALLY enjoy the picture - it makes even regular cable look better, right out of the box. A few tweaks with the Avia DVD, and all is well. Compared well to the Sony and Philips...maybe a notch below the Toshiba.
2 - Also - the PLENTIFUL connections...The fact that it has TWO HD-capable component inputs was a bonus that some others in this category (Philips and Toshiba) didn't have. So, though we don't have the HD set-top box now, when we get one we'll be able to see that programming in 1080i and still see awesome video through our Progressive Scan DVD player (which we do have now) on the other HD input. No VGA port, and the one S-Video jack is inexplicably on the side...but not deal-breakers.
Other items in the "plus column"...
The sound...We mostly use our home theatre to listen to sound, so it's adequate but probably more than I'd need from the Monitor.
The price...you can generally find it for 1100 or 1200 with no tax and no shipping, so it compares well to the Toshibas/Philips/Panasonic HD monitors out there with fewer features.

The bad...
1 - A minor nit - but it is irritating. There is this little "be-be-BOOP" cheap-Atari-2600-playing-Galaga noise EVERY time you turn the TV on or off. It's slowly driving my wife insane. Someone told me it's part of the Samsung "brand." This chirping would be understandable - maybe even cute - coming out of a cell phone, but not a television.
2 - The remote has many functions (which is nice) but has the look and feel of something from 1981 (which is less nice). Especially annoying is the flip-up cover. I don't know if I'm supposed to be happy over these hidden "bonus buttons" or what, but uncovering them anytime I need them is a pain. For example, the Picture-in-Picture button is a main (non-covered) button. The PiP-manipulation buttons (swap/channel/input/etc) are under the flip-cover. So, you end up navigating all around the remote just to do a simple task.

A saving grace is that this may be self-correcting if the flip-cover is designed to pop off when the remote is thrown at the wall by a spouse driven crazy by the television's "be-be-BOOP" noises.

Overall, we're very happy with it, since it delivers in a big way what we really wanted: an awesome, and affordable, picture. The beeping startup and weird remote are tolerable in the context of the rest of the package.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent TV for the money, August 30, 2003

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TheBroker "TheBroker" (Cypress, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung TXM3298HF 32" Neo Slim Design DynaFlat HDTV (Electronics)

I've had this TV now for about 6 mos. and am very happy with it. However, I also bought the Samsung HD TS160 Directv converter and realized once I got it home that the TV did not have DVI (HDCP) input and was very disappointed. However, I got the TV for a very good price here at Amazon and can't complain. It was my fault I did not look for that interface on the TV and believe me I really did a lot of research. The one other thing I wish this had was the capability, ala Sony, to detect automatically and change from 16:9 to 4:3 or vica versa on it's own. Other than this, the picture is excellent, I mean really, really nice.