Samsung TXN3075 30" Widescreen HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV

by Samsung

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• Item Weight: 136 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 136 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: B000093IS0
• Item model number: TXN3075WHFXXAA
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #241,953 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Big pictures no longer have to rest on big footprints, a fact exemplified by the 30-inch DynaFlat HD TXN3075. And the television is not only space-efficient, but well made: Samsung's proprietary DynaFlat technology provides a perfectly flat viewing image that has none of the curvature, image distortion, or glare associated with traditional screens.

Pro Chip NTSC-to-progressive-scan conversion improves typical (interlaced) TV viewing by combining odd and even scan lines, presenting flicker-free images, much like those found on today's better computer monitors. The picture becomes crisp from edge-to-edge, due in part to a 3D Y/C comb filter and velocity-scan modulation circuitry, which also maintains corner focus. If you want to watch Hollywood films at home on DVD, 3:2 pulldown is indispensable. The difference between film and video frame speeds causes slight blurring, stuttering, and other motion artifacts, especially during fast-action sequences. 3:2 pulldown corrects these anomalies so you can experience a smooth picture much closer to that of the original film.

In Samsung's DynaFlat HDTVs, the overall resolution is higher than earlier-generation sets because the individual phosphor color spots (pixels) are smaller and closer together. Its multiple-focus electron gun is capable of illuminating finer spots to achieve a much more detailed picture.

A DVD presented in progressive scan and/or HDTV content can be connected through either of two sets of auto-sensing wideband component-video inputs, and three rear-panel audio/video inputs (one with S-video) and a set of side AV inputs are also available. A pair of two-way, side-firing speakers with 15 watts per channel rounds out the set.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE BUYING FROM AMAZON.COM, December 14, 2003

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"gcharlesjr" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung TXN3075 30" Widescreen HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

I would be extremely careful buying a large screen TV from Amazon.com. They have a no return policy on TV's larger than 27" that I was not made aware of upon purchase of the product. I received the television and realized after I had signed for delivery that there was some cosmetic damage to the TV's cabinet. I contacted Amazon.com the next day (which you can not do by phone; only e-mail) and was then alerted to this policy. They refused to provide me with a replacement TV.

The customer service was less than impressive and I would recommend buying this product from Circuit City or some other company that will guarantee the product and provide reasonable customer service. If you insist on purchasing from Amazon.com, I recommend you inspect the set thoroughly before signing for delivery. This is important b/c it is your only chance to refuse the product and Amazon.com will not make you aware of this.

All that said, it is a great HDTV monitor for the price point. It is a good anchor to a starter home theater setup. It displays progressive scan and HDTV signals very well. One thing to consider is that the set does not allow you to scale the aspect ratio for any of the HDTV inputs as many Sony sets do. This means that a full screen DVD will be stretched by the TV.

I would recommend this set for anyone looking to enter the world of HDTV at the sub $1000 price point. However, I would strongly urge you to consider buying from a electronics only dealer such as Best Buy, Circuit City, or Tweeter as Amazon.com can not match their level of customer service in this arena.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great TV at a great price, August 15, 2003

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Srini "sxa" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung TXN3075 30" Widescreen HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

I like this HD TV. The DVD's played on a progressive scan DVD player are very life like. The panaroma mode is a reasonable compromize when watching non wide screen format like regular TV channels.

Very simple to use.

Appearance is pleasing and even though its a picture tube TV it did not look overly bulky in my living room.

Rather than pay lots of money for a plasma I decided to go with this one.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So Far, So Good, July 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Samsung TXN3075 30" Widescreen HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

I was about to give up on HDTV, as my first set, a Hitachi, was a disaster that was replaced and it too was defective. Samsung saved the day for me. But a big note of caution: it does take ahwile to get used to the 16:9 widescreen format because this set automatically converts all programs into that format, whether or not the program is in 4:3 mode (standard tv format) or 16:9 (many DVD's and all HDTV programs). At times people will appear "bloated." An example of this would be a local tv newscast. You can use the Aspect Ratio button to adjust the screen to a 4:3 mode (not avail. on Component inputs), but you will have bars on the left and right sides, and they warn you that viewing too much in that mode can "burn" an image on the tube. Another downside: analog cable is fuzzy and hard to adjust. However, Digital and HDTV Cable is breathtaking and many movies and programs are now being aired in the widescreen format, although at times I still see black bars on the top and bottom. DVD's as well. A neat feature is the "panoramic" mode (this feature is automatic on Component inputs). This is where this tv shines. When a movie is shown in widescreen format on DVD, or Turner Classic Movies or Fox Movie channel, etc., the panoramic mode brings out the full scope of the movie. In other words, it appears as if you're moving with the camera! It really puts the THEATRE in home theatre. An INVAR shadow mask helps keep colors true no matter how long the set is on as opposed to conventional masks. The on-screen menu is difficult to navigate and set up. Although I have mentioned a few flaws, it's well worth the price IF you're in to DVD's and HDTV as I am. If you just want a basic tv set with analog or basic cable, then I recommend a regular and cheaper tv set.