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Reviews: 32-inch HDTVs
Samsung LN-S3251D
TV Technology: LCD • Diagonal (inches): 32 • HD Formats: 720p, 1080i • Native Resolution (pixels): 1366-by-768 • Price When Reviewed: $1799
Samsung LN-S3251D (Front)
Samsung LN-S3251D (Front)
Samsung LN-S3251D
78.1 Good
Last updated
September 08, 2006
Test Center Reviewed by
Alan Stafford
Pros
  • Attractive model with swiveling base
  • Graphic equalizer, useful menu tooltips
Cons
  • Switching between HDMI inputs isn't easy
Pricing: Average: $1799 (5/1/2006)
Performance: Very Good: 88
Features: Good: 74
Design: Good: 71
Pricing
Average: $1799  
Wall-Mount Kit, If Not Included in Unit Price - $0
Performance
Very Good: 88  
PC World Tests
High-Definition Image Quality Very Good 
Standard-TV Image Quality Very Good 
DVD Image Quality Very Good 
Image Quality Under Bright Lighting Superior 
Color Quality Very Good 
Brightness and Contrast Very Good 
Detail Very Good 
Overall Quality Very Good 
Features
Good: 74  
Screen Specs
Diagonal (inches) 32 
Native Resolution (pixels) 1366-by-768 
Rated Contrast Ratio 4000 
Rated Brightness( cd / m^2) 500 
Antiglare Yes 
Horizontal View Angle (degrees) 178 
Vertical View Angle (degrees) 178 
Pixel Response Time (milliseconds)
Pixel Response Type Gray-to-gray 
TV Technology LCD 
Dimensions
Depth (inches) 9.9 
Height (inches) 23.7 
Width (inches) 31.5 
Weight (pounds) 32.6 
Features and Characteristics
Cabinet Colors Black 
Speaker Type Yes 
CableCard Ready No 
Primary Color Controls Yes 
Reset to Factory Settings Yes 
HD Formats 720p, 1080i 
NTSC Tuner
ATSC Tuner
Remote Control RF 
Picture in Picture Yes 
Inputs
RF Coaxial Input
RF Coaxial Output
VGA Input
VGA Output
Composite Input
Composite Output
S-Video Input
S-Video Output
Component Input
Component Output
DVI Input
DVI Output
HDMI Input
HDMI Output
RCA Audio Input
RCA Audio Output
Optical Input
Optical Output
Other Interfaces RS232C port, 2 Side AV ports, S-Video, 
Physical Adjustments
Panel Tilt No 
Panel Pivot No 
Height-Adjustable Base No 
Swivel Yes 
Wall-Mountable Yes 
Included Wall-Mount Kit No 
Other
Included Hardware Remote control, IB, anynet cable 
Support & Reliability
Labor Warranty (years) One 
Parts Warranty (years) One 
Weekday Support Hours 24 
Saturday Support Hours 24 
Sunday Support Hours 24 
Toll-Free Support Yes 
Design
Good: 71  

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