Samsung TXS2782H 27" Slim Fit HDTV

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 30.4 x 16.5 x 23.3 inches ; 90.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 101 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: B000F2R5MY
• Item model number: TXS2782H
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,957 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

The Samsung TX-S2782H 27" SlimFit High Definition TV is the right addition for any home-theater system or any room at home. Its incredibly slim CRT tube delivers striking images, with realistic color temperature and velocity scan modulation for improved detail. Twin 20-watt SRS speakers immerse you in rich, intense sound for stereo and virtual-surround modes. The combination of impressive video and powerful audio will turn your living room into a personal movie theater. Most 27" TV models are about 20 to 22 inches deep. Samsung TXS2782H is only 16.5" deep - perfect for use atop a dresser in your bedroom. This TV has an NTSC TV tuner for current broadcasts and has an ATSC tuner ready to receive digital TV broadcasts, when available. 3 - 2 pulldown firm frame rate correction Digital signal processing INVAR shadow mask Color temperature adjustments Velocity scan modulation improves edge detail Built-in side speakers 20-watt stereo with adjustable equalizer SRS sound 5.1 processing 2 HDMI connections 2 HD/DVD Component video inputs, auto-sensing (480i/480p/1080i) Multi-function universal remote control S-Video inputs (side) 2 composite A/V inputs (1 side, 1 rear) Fixed A/V monitor output Unit Dimensions - Height - 23.3 inches x Width - 30.4 inches x Depth - 16.5 inches / Weight - 90.4 lbs

Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV For the Money, October 31, 2006

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Michael Taylor "Michael Taylor" (Indian Trail NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung TXS2782H 27" Slim Fit HDTV (Electronics)

In my humble opinion, the Samsung 27" Slim Fit HDTV, is an excellent tv for the money. We got the set about a week ago and have so far thoroughly enjoyed it!

The picture quality is crisp and clear and you are able to adjust the picture size as you see fit. We wanted to get a high-quality tv without having to take out a second mortgage and this set fits the bill. There are many connections you can use for video gaming stations and stereo systems and the sound quality of the tv is fabulous.

You cannot go wrong with this tv, particularly if you are looking for a quality set without having to pay a high price. Recommended!

30 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Defective, December 19, 2006

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Jeremy Tuttle (Wilson, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung TXS2782H 27" Slim Fit HDTV (Electronics)

I have the HD Tuner model of this television. Same thing, just built-in HD Tuner.

Do not purchase this television. Do NOT.

Why, you ask? It has major defects. The picture quality, features, inputs and outputs, and aesthetics are AMAZING for the price. But you just can't get around defects.

I purchased this television about 4 months ago. The well-documented geometric "bowing" that seems to take place at the edges of the screen are very apparent. I simply cannot believe Samsung can release a TV with a defect as major as this. The edges of the screen, especially when watching digital broadcasts, look like you are watching them through goggles or something. Terrible. If there is a stock ticker or menu or graphic along the edges of the screen, they are wavy, and bend outwards towards the edge of the screen. Why have an HDTV if the screen is defective?

Secondly, another well-documented defect started to occur about a month ago. Purple and yellow blotches or blobs of color are forming on the left and right sides of the screen. If you watch Family Guy, Peter's face is green instead of peach. Nice. I thought only the bowing was the main problem, but after some internet-research, I found tons of others with this problem as well. If you don't believe me, search on Google, you will find a forum with 56 pages of complaints on this one model of television. Degaussing the television does NOT help.

Thirdly, when you are watching digital broadcasted HDTV, the commercials make your set snap and pop in between commercials. If that's not annoying, I don't know what is. I've found others with this problem as well!!

All three of these major problems, and the refusal of Samsung to issue a recall or replacement, is making me give this TV 2 stars.

The only reason I'm giving it 2 stars (instead of 1) is because if it weren't for these defects, which is happening on over half of the TV sets purchased, this would be one of the best values the television market has ever seen. HDMI, component, optical out, slim fit design, it's perfect - until the defects start to take effect. DO NOT BUY THIS TELEVISION.

And to a lot of reviewers out there that say the geometric "bowing" at the edges of the screen isn't a big deal, come on over to my house and see how horrible it is on MY screen. Not a good purchase.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Defective Line, December 10, 2006

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D. J. Bigbee (NY,NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung TXS2782H 27" Slim Fit HDTV (Electronics)

These televisions are defective. Stay away. The majority of this model has screen distortion, such as an hourglass effect on the edges that can ruin your viewing experience.

I purchased this TV aware of these complaints, hoping I would 'luck out'. It didn't work that way. In store, the problem is hard to detect if you don't know what to look for. You need a channel with straight lines at the edges or text near the sides, or for Cablevision subscribers, setting the image so it doesn't take up the full screen and you have the empty bars at the sides of the screen. Once you bring it home and go through your channels and start playing with the television, you will notice the problem, and on some channels and especially with games with boxes and text, it will drive you crazy.

I called Samsung about the problem, they sent a company to repair the TV, who ended up taking it for 3 weeks, and returning it in a much worse state. The screen edges were so warped, I doubt anyone even looked at it before packing it back into the truck to me. So I decided to just return the TV to the store. I exchanged it for the same model, which also had this same problem. Luckily I noticed it when they set it up for me in-store. We opened another box of the same model and SAME PROBLEM! Their floor model also suffered from the screen bowing effect.

I've heard that approximately 70% of these televisions are defective in this manner. I ultimately exchanged the TV for a 23" Sony Bravia that I am extremely happy with.

Be warned. The price, incredible image and features of this set may be alluring, but purchasing it is taking a gamble that is definately not in your favor. If you do buy it, buy it from a local retailer with a good return policy, ie. Circuit City.