Samsung LN32B650 32-Inch, A great set, but BYO..

Overall Rating3.673.673.673.673.67

A great set, but BYO hardware.

This is a great set, for all the reasons already covered in other reviews. The downsides are Samsung’s incompetent quality control that allowed this product to ship unassembleable, and their atrocious customer service that won’t fix the problem.

This set includes a base with pre-drilled holes that are too small for the included screws. I called customer service and they said they would send new screws, but they never did (it’s been almost three weeks), and I’m not going to follow up with them because I’ve already solved the problem on my own.

I’m posting this review so that people won’t have to let those downsides keep them from buying and enjoying this fine television. If you buy this set, and plan attach the included base rather than mount it on a wall, you will need to purchase 4 #6-32 x 3/4″ machine screws to attach the guide stand to the stand. The included screws will attach the set to the guide stand.

Update (5/19/2012): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen. I also found some auctions for this item here.

The featured review for this product, Samsung LN32B650 32-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color Electronics, was written by Zachary I. Fleischmann.

The average rating for this item is 3.7 out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.

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Reviews (3)

Web Shopper

February 27th, 2010 at 6:36 am    


Overall Rating22222

Be Aware of Mail-In Service under the Warranty
Amazon hasn’t updated its page for the LN32B650. Samsung has changed what qualifies for in-home warranty service, and guess what - the 32 inch model no longer qualifies. I called Samsung and they confirmed that if you want warranty service, you have to mail your television to the warranty service provider AT YOUR EXPENSE. Yes, no return shipping label, nothing but a vague statement from customer service that Samsung will reimburse for shipping costs “in certain circumstances.”

Imagine, $150 to send your $900 television to New Jersey for “warranty service.” Now, imagine your blood pressure exceeding normal limits.


Isi Jr.

March 5th, 2010 at 1:38 am    


Overall Rating55555

Better than 32″ XBR9
I got this TV a few days ago and i can honestly say that the picture looks like a million bucks. My brother has the Sony 32″ XBR9 TV and this Samsung TV completely blows it away. For a better picture the TV has to be calibrated (by a pro or yourself using online manuals) and your blu-ray system as well.

I have this TV hooked up to my PS3 and my 360 and the picture looks amazing. The ability to have this TV connect to the net is a huge plus. You can check the Weather, News, and Stock Market info all with the push of a button.

Movies look great running at 1080p/24! If you want a TV with a superior picture then this is the TV for you!

Specs:
Video

Screen Size: Diagonal length of TV scree 31.5″
Aspect Ratio: Widescreen

Resolution: 1920 (H) x1080 (V)(480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p)

Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 100,000:1

Response Time: 4ms
LCD 120Hz
Native Resolution: 1080p

Sound Effect System:
The sound effect system produces 5.1ch stereophonic sound with the left and right speakers: SRS TruSurround HD

Sound Output(RMS): Volume level of sound from TV speakers 10Wx2

Input & Output(Wireless) 802.11(with adapter)

HDMI: 4 (1 side 3 back)

Composite (AV): 1 (side)

Component: 2 (rear)

USB: 2 (side)

Ethernet: 1 (rear)

PC input: 1 (rear)

Features Picture-in-Picture: Yes
Game Mode: Yes
HDMI-CEC: Yes
Price $1,299.99
USB 2.0 (Movie): Yes
Media Stream: InfoLink
USB 2.0 (Movie,JPEG)
System Tuners: Built-in


Zachary I. Fleischmann

March 24th, 2010 at 5:47 am    


Overall Rating44444

A great set, but BYO hardware.
Rated 4 stars.


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