Samsung Tantus TXN3098 30" Neo Slim-Width HD-Ready TV with DynaFlat Screen

by Samsung

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• Shipping Weight: 144 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: B000099NXX
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #369,599 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Samsung's stylish, 32-inch TXN3098 DynaFlat high-definition digital TV monitor offers full 1080i input capability for use with a DTV set-top box or a progressive-scan DVD player. The set uses a 4:3-aspect ratio DynaFlat HD screen with an antidistortion/antiglare picture tube. Its Pro Chip Plus NTSC-to-480-progressive-scan system converts all incoming analog sources (like VCR, cable, or nonprogressive DVD) to a 480p display, eliminating conventional TV scan lines for a "flicker-free" picture.

An especially attractive feature of this feature-loaded TV is its "neo slim-width" design, which conserves space while delivering high-quality video and audio. A separate enclosure houses a 25-watt-powered subwoofer in the back of the set, eliminating the need for bulky side speakers. The mid- and high-frequency speakers (10 watts each) reside in the front panel, optimally positioned beneath the screen.

Total DSP (Digital Signal Processing) converts standard analog broadcast TV signals to digital and compensates for varying signal strengths, while the set's 8-bit, 20 MHz 3D Y/C comb filter removes blurred edges between colors and reduces 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). Velocity-scan modulation 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 TXN3098 also offers 3:2 pull down. DVD mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pull down digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture. Samsung's DNIe Video Enhancer (or Digital Natural Image engine) enhances all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, and picture detail, incorporating digital noise reduction to improve low-quality video sources.

Other features include two-tuner split-screen picture-in-picture, BBE High-Definition Sound (improves speech intelligibility and restores the dynamic range of compressed musical passages), V-Chip parental controls, and plug-and-play setup, which uses automation and a simple menu to select the source (broadcast or cable), set the clock, and map the active channels.

Inputs consist of a DVI-HDTV input for direct digital connection with a DTV receiver, dual high-definition DVD/DTV component-video inputs, an RF input (for an older VCR or cable box), and three rear and one set of side-panel audio/video inputs (including one S-video input) to accommodate a camcorder, game console, or other sources. The set comes with a universal remote control.

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

Product Description

Samsung 30" Flat CRT HDTV

Customer Reviews

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Studio Apartment Theater, August 27, 2003

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BlueDemon (CHICAGO, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung Tantus TXN3098 30" Neo Slim-Width HD-Ready TV with DynaFlat Screen (Electronics)

After researching and shopping for months, I finally decided on the Samsung TXN3098WHF 30" Tantus Widescreen CRT. It replaced my Sony 27" WEGA, which I loved but was not HD ready. First of all, this model is offered in 27", 30", and 32" sizes in the top of the line Samsung NEO series CRT's. I was seriously considering the 32" model and the 32" Sony WEGA HS510, but the picture quality, aspect ratio, dimensions, and weight of the 30" Samsung won me over.

Digital cable looks great. I will probably be upgrading to Dish Network soon as they offer more HD channels compared to DirectTV. RCN and Comcast are working on offering HD in the city. This model has several features that improve the picture quality including a Low Noise Amplifier which the incoming signal in a weak signal area, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) that enables an improved image with detail, contrast and white enhancements and 3D noise reduction, and Digital Noise Reduction which reduces static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. All of these features can turned off or on via the menu.

I'm an avid console gamer and Playstation 2 looks amazing in widescreen via Monster Cable component video cables. Did I mention this set has two HD component video inputs, one S-Video, and several RCA inputs. By the way, I saved the best for last, my Samsung has one DVI input that receives an uncompressed digital video signal from a HD receiver or DVD player.

I had a Sony Progressive Scan DVD player but replaced it with the Samsung HD-931 DVD Player available through Amazon. Now all my DVD's are upconverted to HD quality. I'm using the Monster Cable M500 DVI cable and the picture quality is unbelievable. I was shocked at how great my DVD's look. I'm seeing things I've never seen before on my DVD's. I'm excited to watch every one again in my vast collection. I can hardly wait to see The Two Towers and Matrix Reloaded.

I have a Denon/Bose/Klipsch/Monster Cable 7.1 Home Theater system and I use the Samsung speaker system when watching TV. The speaker system includes two front channels and a built-in sub on the left side of the set. Sound features include Simulated Surround Sound, BBE, an Equalizer, and several factory settings.

I highly recommend this product to anyone wanting a Widescreen HD TV. It is a true performer at a great value.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent HDTV, but Service is a Problem, October 27, 2003

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Eric Ziering "Technology Manager" (Newton, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung Tantus TXN3098 30" Neo Slim-Width HD-Ready TV with DynaFlat Screen (Electronics)

I spent six months looking at small HDTV sets for my living room before settling on the Samsung TXM3098, which was replaced by the TXN3098. It is a wonderful set in many ways:
- Beautiful, vivid picture with an HDTV signal (I use RCN cable) or with DVD input (I am using composite input for DVD)
- Very good picture with a standard signal (much better than my old set, with four screen size options)
- Terrific sound for a stand-alone set
- Easy-to-navigate menu system

My major complaint is service: I am suffering from geometric distortion with some signals, and Samsung shows absolutely no sign of being willing to return my call or stand behind their product. This is very disturbing.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars No customer support, November 18, 2003

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"edgo88" (Birmingham, AL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung Tantus TXN3098 30" Neo Slim-Width HD-Ready TV with DynaFlat Screen (Electronics)

It looks good but their support is terrible. The TV arrived with a bad tube. It sat on the shop for repair for 3 weeks before Samsung gave any answer. They finally said that they wouldn't send a replacement tube. I then had to ship it back to the dealer at my cost. Don't buy Samsung products. Your may save in the front end but you loose in the back end !