Samsung LT-P326W 32 HD-Ready Flat-Screen LCD TV

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Samsung LT-P326W 32 HD-Ready Flat-Screen LCD TV

Manufacturer: Samsung
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Product Features:

32-inch, high-definition, flat-panel LCD TV with 1,280 x 768 native pixel resolution; 33.9 x 23 x 5 inches (W x H x D) without stand

600:1 contrast ratio and lightning-quick 16 ms response time; offers DVI and HDMI digital-video inputs, 1 PC input, 2 HD component-video jacks

Digital comb filter removes blurred edges between colors and reduces dot crawl; 170-degree viewing angles (H x V) permit viewing from any position

2 built-in 181-channel NTSC tuners; offers split-screen picture-in-picture viewing

20-watt sound system (10 watts RMS x 2) with SRS TruSurround simulated surround

ASIN: B0002423YU

Product Description

Samsung's new generation of LCD TVs with multimedia PC/DVD/TV inputs represent the ultimate in flexibility, picture quality and style. These powerful sets can be used as an HDTV monitor or just to watch the evening news. At just a few inches thick, these products belie their powerful capabilities.The LT-P326W model also incorporates Dual NTSC tuners, DVI, HDMI, and dual component video inputs for a digital set-top box and DVD player. Dual-purpose use allows for the easy connection of a PC so you can view PC and TV images simultaneously.

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Samsung's versatile, big-screen LT-P326W offers a stunning picture--crisp and clear from corner to corner, with 1,280 x 768 native pixel resolution. The 32-inch set is perfect for use with a DTV set-top box, high-definition satellite receiver, or progressive-scan DVD player, accepting standard-definition 480i inputs, enhanced-definition 480p signals, and full high-definition 720p and 1080i as well. An onboard digital comb filter separates the color signals to minimize dot crawl and blurred edges so you can enjoy sharp, focused images that look great regardless of their source.

The LT-P326W uses Samsung's DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) picture-enhancement circuitry, which improves contrast, detail, color, and video motion. Its impressive 600:1 contrast ratio makes it capable of rendering extremely deep blacks, while its high brightness (500 cd/m2) produces vivid images even in bright rooms. And, with its speedy 16-milisecond pixel-response time, the LT-P326W is nothing if not ready to handle the fastest-moving video sequences, from video games to action films. Horizontal and vertical viewing angles each extend up to 170 degrees, making sure everyone has the best seat in the room.

LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life (with no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning. (Perched atop its round swivel base, the set weighs in at barely more than 50 pounds.) LCDs also tend to be cheaper and, to some eyes, slightly more natural looking than their plasma flat-panel counterparts, which usually "spec" higher (higher brightness, higher contrast ratio).

The set connects to a personal computer through its RGB (15-pin D-Sub) input, letting you surf the Web, check e-mail, or play QuickTime movies right on your television. Use the split-screen/PIP option to view multiple sources simultaneously.

To connect the monitor to devices such as DTV set-top boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, game consoles, or camcorders, use either of the set's digital-video inputs--DVI (Digital Visual Interface) or HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)--for a direct digital connection, or take advantage of its dual high-definition component-video inputs. Other inputs consist of 1 each composite- and S-video inputs, 1 RF input, and the above-mentioned PC input, each with its attendant audio jacks.

The DVI-HDTV interface (with HDCP copy protection) enables an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with an analog interface. DVI supports up to 24-bit digital RGB data for each pixel. Like DVI, HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, digital audio/video interface to link the set with any compatible AV source. HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multi-channel digital audio--all using a single cable.

Choose one of several preset sound modes (standard, music, movie, speech, and custom) for broadcast through the built-in 10-watts-per-channel x 2 speaker system. SRS TruSurround technology simulates surround sound from the set's 2 speakers, while the television's MTS multichannel decoding separates audio signals for stereo reception and broadcasts a second audio program (SAP) when available for multilingual or other applications.

As with many high-quality TVs, the LT-P326W makes flexibility a top priority, giving you several preset picture and sound modes, including custom settings for each. The TV also provides color temperature adjustment for warm, cool, or neutral tones, along with a trilingual onscreen menu.

What's in the Box
TV, detachable speakers, remote control, remote batteries, swivel base, a user's manual, an AC power cord, and warranty information.

Customer Reviews:

It was superb, until disaster struck.......2005-09-20

I bought this Samsung LCD TV from Circuit City in December 2004 and soon upgraded my signal quality (in Massachusetts) to Adelphia HDTV Cable via a Scientific Atlanta Explorer 8300 HD (with DVR). It was a wonderful image and I hooked in every source you could imagine at the highest quality each could offer: HDTV cable via HDMI, DVD via component video, even my computer into the DVI input. As a matter of fact, I custom ordered a bookcase-like, retracting-door wooden cabinet for the TV that surrounded it like a protective shield, while the TV itself was wall-mounted with Samsung's proprietary mounting hardware.

Everything was going great until last week when my three-year-old son accidentally struck the TV with a wooden block, immediately causing a multi-line hairline crack about 5 inches wide and accompanying pixel washout to the right and to the bottom of the crack, all the way to the edges of the screen. [...]

I had purchased a nearly $500 extended warranty from Circuit City called the Cityadvantage Protection Plan, which the salesperson presented as just the ting to get, if I was planning to do the wall-mount installation myself (which I was), implying that it would protect the purchase in case of accidental damage.
Lo and behold calls to the Cityadvantage Protection Plan support line and the CC store where I bought the TV (Burlington) revealed that the salesperson who sold me the TV no longer worked there and that accidental damage was expressly NOT covered by this 'protection plan'. Suffice it to say I will never purchase anything from Circuit City again. Other calls to Samsung and my insurance company also left me without recourse, as the possible repair/replacement of the screen "probably costs more than the TV is worth".

My advice: If you have small children or anything in the neighborhood of the remotest possibility that an object could possibly strike the screen, don't buy this or any other unprotected lcd tv. I would buy it again, but would place it behind a crystal safety-glass frame over the front. You should know that the soft plastic screen is much more delicate than any conventional glass CRT or TV tube, probably something on the order of 10x less shatter-resistant. If anyone from Samsung reads this I'd like to say that I have faithfully purchased 7 durable Samsung electronics products over the last 10 years and I now feel deceived and betrayed to have been left holding the bag for what I believe is an inherently defective product with an unacceptable level of fragility. I would not be surprised if newer generations of these products include a thick glass screen cover, but not in time to rescue the brand loyalty of 'burned' early-adopters like myself.

Good Thing Going.......2005-01-25

I purchased this set from Amazon through Crutchfield in September, 2004 (I waited as long as possible to review this item), and use it in my tv room.

I'm pleased with this purchase:

1. Video is superb. I watched this model at J&R (they had a running loop on a DVD player) one month before buying, and color and pixel acuity are as good as any CRT and SO MUCH better than any Plasma screens. What you'll hear and discover are that LCD black levels are much lower than plasma televisions. I am not a professional video editor, but as a graphic designer, I look for acuteness. Since I set up this LCD for a viewing distance of less than ten feet with medium-ambient lit environment, I chose acuteness over black-levels. It's on-screen selection offers DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)--it does makes a big improvement to black-levels. I knew getting this LCD requires better cables; Time Warner Cable provides, in my opinion, low-quality cables. I got Monster cables (about $300) for component video-in. I compared these cables and the results are obvious--invest in some better cables if you spend this much on your television.

2. Audio is decent. I'm not an avid audiophile, and so even at level 20, this LCD is booming. I got Monster cable (about $150) for audio as well. If I do want to view more DVDs, I may get a simple surround sound system (which I plan to get and may update this review). The fan in the LCD set emits no sounds to my untrained ears.

3. DVDs look good on my two-year-old player. I am using component input. If you didn't know already, top/bottom letterboxing occurs since most movie directors choose varying anamorphic lens to shoot. I have yet to upgrade to progressive-scan DVD recorder/player later this year. So, I may again need to edit my review here.

4. Beautiful metal/glass exterior looks great with my media setup, black or silver finish components. Since most places (TigerDirect) do not stock these LCDs locally, prepare to wait at least two to three weeks for delivery. The sturdy LCD set comes with just a crescent-shaped base, so get a wall-mount attachement if you like to hang it. It requires two people to unpack and mount. There is a learning-curve for the on-screen menu, but if you can navigate a DVD menu, it should not be too difficult. Cleaning is easy because it does not attract dark matter like a CRT set--no harsh chemical, just a Swiffer will do.

5. Content is vital. Most people forget that this technology is still young. What you get from your cable company is about ten High Definition channels while there are hundreds of standard-definition channels. Standard low-quality signals, which show blotchy, fragments of color where digital compression takes place, look washed out. Left/right letterboxing occurs with broadcast signals since most people have televisions with a 4:3 ratio. So you just deal with it; local cable providers still have a long way to go. I find myself always switching to nature shows on Discovery HD or Public Television 13 for full screen quality.

There are tons of information out on LCD versus Plasma televisions if you do internet searches or read users groups. It reminds me of VHS versus BETA. Most information appears to be marketing promotionals, so be aware. Also, proponents of both televisions will tell you why one is better than the other. The real answer comes from: how you are setting up this television (though bigger is better, your view distance is relative), what level ambient light (if it is high, then black level is more important), picture detail (which is as important as color & black levels), and price (since we can only afford so much).

I hope this review helps you decide--this television is a good thing going.

Beautiful.......2005-01-07

I was set to buy a rear-projection TV when I saw this model in a show-room. It had a near photograph quality picture, and I could not pass it up.

I got Voom Satellite this week, and now I can say that the picture quality on this TV is excellent. The High-Definition stations look like photographs.

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FUJI DVD-RW FUJI 4.7GB Recordable DVD-RW Disc

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FUJI DVD-RW FUJI 4.7GB Recordable DVD-RW Disc

Manufacturer: Fuji
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ASIN: B00008KX60

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The Fujifilm DVD-RW disc for data and video can be recorded, erased and recorded again - more than 1, 000 times - without any loss of quality. To achieve high-quality recording and a high level of durability, Fujifilm DVD-RW discs utilize a high-performance phase-change material, which is ideal for mass storage and long archival life. Designed for personal or professional use, the Fujifilm DVD- RW disc can hold up to 4.7 GB or 120 minutes of home movies, television programming, computer data, Internet downloads, multimedia programs, music, photographs and more. Highly compatible, the Fujifilm DVD-RW disc for data and video can record data to be played on most DVD players and DVD-ROM drives as long as the files are saved according to their respective specifications.

Customer Reviews:

Compatability ........2005-10-24

I found Fujifilm DVD-RW the only rewriteable dvd media that will work on a Go-Video DVD-VHS PLAYER RECORDER

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Advanced picture technology and superior performance is what this 27" Pure Flat Stereo TV is all about. INVAR Shadow Mask, 3-Line Digital Comb Filter, Dynamic Focus, Real Color and Real Detail Creation, Velocity Scan Modulation, Component Video Input, BBE High Definition Sound, and S-Video Inputs deliver a picture more vibrant, and sound more natural than any other standard definition TV.

Customer Reviews:

Yes, this is the one you want.......2002-09-01

So, I decided to buy my first new TV in like ten years. I read a ton of reviews and decided to buy a 24" or 27" flat screen. Pretty much narrowed it down to this JVC and the similar Sony in terms of features and price. I've always been a softy for Sony, but this TV really seemed to go head to head with the Sony and at $$$ was $$$ less (at least at the Circuit City I was shopping in). I guess the thing that pushed me in its favor was that my DVD player is a JVC, so I figured it was best to keep within the same manufacturer.
Anyway, it's a great set. Image and sound are really sharp and can be customized a million ways. The flat screen is really worth it--if you're moving from a standard curved screen, you'll really love the improved viewing area from all over the room. The remote is really great and centralizes everything (DVD, cable, VCR, TV). Its looks are good too--not a huge fan of the silver which seems to have taken over the TV industry, but I guess it's an improvement over black. So, yeah, you'll be happy with it.

Quality Set.......2002-04-10

I purchased this set after my old Sony 20" died. I wanted a flat screen, and it was between this and the Toshiba. I opted for the JVC due to its lower price, better remote (can control cable box, VCR and DVD player), and the fact that I have a JVC VCR so I knew they made good stuff.

I've had it about a month and I've been very happy. Excellent picture, especially via the S-Video and composite jacks. (One each, plus front panel S-Video.) It puts out a very bright picture out of the box, but I toned that down with the controls. Some people may like that, I guess.

My only "gripe" would be that I'd like an extra S-Video rear-panel input. With all the various AV components, an extra one would be handy. However, I guess one can just run them through an AV receiver. The 802 has 3 rear inputs, but PIP is of dubious utility and not really worth the extra [money].

Anyway, I'd wholeheartedly recommend this set.

Flat Screen Quality at a fair price.......2001-06-13

Originally shopping for a 32" TV, but when I saw this flat screen offering from JVC, it was hard to resist. Let's start off with picture quality. The colors are very rich and the picture looks sharp and crisp everywhere, even in the corners. You can see the picture at almost any angle. The sound on this TV is really good I think. There's a bass boost mechanism and a surround sound mechanism. Both work really well. The remote is nicely laid out and even has the important buttons back lit so you can find them when the room is dark. The only drawback I can find, and it's a very minor drawback. Since the speakers are on the sides of the screen (which helps the surround sound) it makes the overall width of the TV a bit wider. Unless you're comfortable with the edge of your TV right on the edge of your 27" TV stand, you'll most likely need to get a TV stand made for at least a 32". The TV also has all the inputs/outputs you would want, 3 inputs (2 AV and 1 Component Video) and S-video (i think). Bought my parents a JVC 32" last christmas and it's been superb. No question on build quality. Don't expect any problems from this set either.... look around, you'll probably be able to get a decent price.

Overall, [the price] may sound a lot for a 27", but the picture and sound and look of it is awesome for this flat screen.

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HP DC5000MT P-2.8C 256MB 40GB ( PB139UA#ABA )

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GATEWAY

Pretty good for price.

Nothing but problems

GATEWAY 838GM Media Center Desktop

Manufacturer: GATEWAY
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Product Features:

Note - Monitor Is Not Included

Intel Pentium 4 processor 630 - 3.0 GHz, 64-bit processing, & Hyper-Threading Technology

L2 Cache - 2MB

FSB - 800MHz

512MB of DDR Dual Channel SDRAM (expandable to 4GB)

ASIN: B000BJRI1O

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Includes: premium multimedia keyboard, USB optical 2-button wheel mouse, amplified stereo speakers, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Works 8.0, Money 2005, Office 2003 Trial, Nero 6 Suite, PowerDVD, Norton Internet Security 2005 (90-day trial), & more. Gateway 838GM Media Center Desktop - For a great price you get a desktop computer that offers outstanding technology and performance. The Intel Pentium 4 processor 630 is a 3.0 GHz, 64-bit processor that can handle demanding graphic, video, and gaming applications. It also features Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004. An operating system that has a separate user interface for your television. So from the comfort of your couch, you can easily access your music, movies, images, and more! Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 with up to 224MB of shared video memory (memory is shared with the main system) Intel High Definition 6-Channel Audio (5.1) 200GB 7200RPM Serial ATA 8MB Cache HDD Double-Layer DVD Writer - (write speeds) up to 4x Double Layer DVD+R, 16x DVD+R, 16x DVD-R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 40x CD-R, & 24x CD-RW Double-Layer DVD Writer - (read speeds) up to 16x DVD-ROM & 40x CD-ROM CD-ROM Drive - up to 48x 8-in-1 Digital Media Manager - supports Secure Digital (SD), Smart Media, Micro Drive, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Compact Flash, Multimedia Card, & a USB 2.0 slot for a flash drive 56k v.92 Fax Modem Ports - 10/100 Ethernet, 7 USB 2.0 (2 front), 1 VGA, 3 Firewire (2 front), 1 Serial, 1 Parallel, 2 PS/2, & 5 Audio Slots - 1 PCI-E x16 (1 available), 1 PCI-E x1 (1 available), & 2 PCI (1 available) Bays - 4 3.5 (2 available) & 2 5.25 (0 available) Unit Weight - approx. 23 lbs.

Customer Reviews:

GATEWAY.......2006-08-19

HI NOW I DONT HAVE THIS GATEWAY SYSTEM BUT I HAVE HAD THE GATEWAY 566GE I LOVE IT SEE I KNOW A LOT ABOUT COMPUTERS I FIX AND BUIT THEM SO I KNOW THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO KEEP FORMATING THE HARD DRIVE THE HARD DRIVE IT SELF IS A VER VER VER POWERFUL AND FUGERL THING SEE IF YOU JUST KEEP FORMATING THE HARD DRIVE IT WELL DELETE OR CLEAR IT SELF IN PEOPLE WORDS IT WILL JUST DIE ON YOU ONE TIME IS FIND BUT NOW ALL THE TIME TURST ME I KNOW ALL TO WELL SO KEEP THAT IN MIND AND ABOUT GATEWAY I LOVE MY DID I VER HAVE TO CALL CUSTOMER SEVER IM NOT GOING TO LIE TO YOU YES I DID AND THEY WELL SO NICE TO NOW I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU GUYS ARE DOING TO OR WITH YOUR NEW GATEWAY COMPUTERS BUT REMBER THIS IT IS A COMPUTER AND YOU DON'T WANT TO DO THINGS TO IT THEN IT WILL MISS UP ON YOU BUT WITH GATWAY I THINK THERE THE BEST SO GET A GATEWAY AND SEE WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU.

Pretty good for price........2006-05-23

Did not have any bad problems like last person, he must have had a bad hard drive. Came with media center edition, for what your paying id say you get your moneys worth. Came with 512 MB of ram, gonna get 2 gigs in addition to what i have, add up to 4 gigs of ram.

Nothing but problems.......2006-02-25

This computer hasn't worked right from the beginning. When it worked, it was great, and for that reason, I give it a 2. I've restored the system three times and now gateway tells me I need a new hard drive, and that I should have it in two business days. I ordered it over a week ago, and it's still not here. I called gateway to complain, and nothing but a run-around. After more than two hours of phone time, they finally confirmed that it was in stock, but couldn't commit to send it to me overnight. So it "should" show up next week.

Tech support has been very polite and friendly, but couldn't provide me with the information I needed, gave me conflicting reports and finally couldn't meet a reasonable request that they send the item via overnight delivery.

I understand that defects make it out of the factory. But Gateway failed to step up and make an unsatisfied customer happy. I won't buy gateway again.

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