Samsung LNS3251D 32-Inch LCD HDTV

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 31.5 x 3.1 x 21.6 inches ; 32.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 44 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: B000ELSY0I
• Item model number: LNS3251D
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (239 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #30,864 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Product Description

The Samsung LNS3251D 32" Wide HDTV with Integrated ATSC Tuner in elegant piano-black, is a flat-panel LCD that combines high style and high definition in equal measure. Perfect in the bedroom, a small living room or kids playroom, its 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio creates an intensely color-saturated picture in crisp focus.Even high-speed sports remain clear-cut, thanks to Samsungs ultra-fast switching technology. And for gamers, the new, optimized game mode brings virtual reality to thrilling life. Combining SRS TruSurround XT sound, with its full 178 degree viewing angle and swivel stand, the LNS3251D delivers an unforgettable audio-visual experience no matter where it is placed. And two HDMI inputs allow connectivity to a wide range of digital devices, including MP3s, digital cameras, camcorders, PCs, DVD players and more, for unsurpassed versatility.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

142 of 149 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grrrr8 TV..... My first Samsung purchase, June 7, 2006

By	A. Gandotra "Techie savvy" (Foster City, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Samsung LNS3251D 32-Inch LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I just got this TV yesterday from amazon's vendor JR.com. Though I had initial problems like delayed delivery and bad order processing between Amazon and Jr.com but i am glad that they got it delivered finally:). I was looking to buy either Sony Bravia or LNS3251D but after doing extensive research and visiting bestbuy/circuitCity etc., I and my wife decided to buy this TV.

Here are some pros and cons,

Pros:
-Good picture quality
-Good contrast ratio/resolution..better than Sony
-Black Colour
-Blazing Fast ~8ms response time which is what even sony has.
-2 HDMI connections, though they support only version 1.0 and currently HDMI specs version 1.2a are out in the market
-Lots other useful connections like 2 composite A/V (1 side), 2 S-Video (1 side), 1 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 2 HDMI, 2 RF, 1 USB, 1 RS232
-PIP
Cons:
- Till now i only found one i.e. its HDMI connections still support version 1.0 and I cannot connect my Toshiba DVD player which supports Ver1.1 HDMI specs.

This is what I liked/disliked till now.. I will update this review, if required, after playing a little bit more with its functions/features.

67 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing, June 16, 2006

By	N. Nguyen (san jose, ca) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Samsung LNS3251D 32-Inch LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I agree with the other positive reviews for this TV. I've had it for about 3 weeks now and just about everything looks good. DVD video looks great, especially Superbit or other DVDs where the extra features are on different DVD. XBOX360 games look amazing in well lit scenes and there is a bit of trouble seeing things in dark scenes in the default settings. I don't notice much blurring with games or movies. I do not have HD cable and regular cable feels like it looks worse than an old SD Sony CRT for 16:9 and 4:3 mode but I have played HD content using the VGA connection and my XBOX and those look great too. The only thing that I do not like about this TV is the speakers. They are hidden which is a good thing but they do not sound very good (and understandable for a small/thin LCD). Do not run this without a proper stereo system.

VS Vizio L32. Both have the same resolution and pictures in well lit scenes look great in both. The Samsung blows the Vizio away in DVD playback from the XBOX360. Dark scenes are impossible to see on the Vizio but look good on the Samsung. Of course, the Samsung cost 800 or so dollars more but the Vizio is the only other LCD I've owned for comparison.

Cliffs: Great looking and performing TV where my only complaint is the speakers which leave much to be desired.

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Dead Pixels and Amazon/Samsung Won't Rectify, September 15, 2006

By	JAC "jjaacc" (Ellicott City, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung LNS3251D 32-Inch LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I knew that once I opened the box and signed off on delivery the Samsung LNS3251D would be mine and I wouldn't be able to return it, but I didn't expect that Samsung would not assist in having my set's dead pixel issue resolved. Although there are only a few dead pixels in a cluster, they are in the viewing area of the screen. What is strange to me is that I viewed at least 10 display models and none had any dead pixels. (Are the problem screens being "reserved" for Amazon purchasers?) So you need to keep this in mind when purchasing TV's from Amazon.

UPDATE:

Could not get either Amazon or Samsung to rectify problem.