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Samsung LN-S2341W 23" LCD TV

Samsung - LNS2341WRelease Date: Apr 2006

Samsung’s LN-S2341W is for the consumer who demands the highest quality – and value – in a wide screen HDTV LCD. Its 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and HD-grade resolution deliver a remarkably crisp picture in vivid color. The slim, black frame incorporates side speakers ; two component video inputs ... Read Morend an HDMI input that allow connectivity to a wide range of digital devices, including digital satellite/cable boxes, camcorders, HD DVD upconverters and more. Minimize

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Reviewed by: jpkent on 15-Jan-07

Strengths: Everything - over other LCDs, the contrast ratio often doubles or triples competitors, it has a lot of hardware input options, and a sleek design.

Weaknesses: My only complaint is the Picture-in-Picture (PIP). Read below.

Summary: I'm going to give feedback more on my research of this TV than my actual experience, since I personally have no problems and absolutely love it. I will mention that the contrast ratio is a great feature of this TV, and isn't advertised enough. When I use it as a PC monitor, and want to watch TV using PIP, I have to change the sound settings to 'sub' to hear the TV audio - that particular setting reverts every time the TV is turned off. I spent a lot of time researching the right TV to buy, and this won all my comparisons. I read a lot of reviews - newegg, amazon, pricegrabber... the top complaints were: 1. Lack of input support 2. No built in tuner I'm currently only using it for normal cable (non HD) and as a computer monitor, and have no problems. As far as HD cable goes, I read a very good review (I tried to look it up and quote it exactly, but it's lost somewhere on amazon) justifying that you really don't need an built in HD tuner unless you plan on watching HD broadcasts over the airwaves. Wired cable providers require boxes to unscramble their programming, which a generic HD tuner won't do, so there's no need for the HD tuner if you'll have a box anyway. I have read mixed responses on the input support when using progressive scan DVD players, game consoles, etc.. Some people complain that the TV shows a "Input Not Supported", while others say that with an upconverter or other cable combination, you can get the right support. Again, it meets my needs, but I'm also not as particular as some people are. At any rate, do some research on the TV if you plan on using it with an XBox or progressive scan DVD to make sure it will meet your quality standards (480/720/1080+i/p). The Samsung website has a lot of information and FAQ's on the TV as well.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: jeffsram04 on 22-Nov-06

Strengths: This TV has a great list of features starting with the aspect ratio of 3000:1. The speakers are located on the front and there are many ways to connect this TV. This TV is light for its size.

Weaknesses: Set up menus are small and should be easier to read from a distance.

Summary: I purchased this TV to use in the bedroom of our 5th wheel camping trailer. The size, weight and styling makes it perfect to mount on the wall facing the bed. With the speakers on the front, the sound travels to the viewers not like the ones who have speakers that face downward. The remote control has a nice layout and is easy to use. This TV has many connections on the back so there are many different ways you could hook up to it. So far I am very happy with the purchase and would recommend it for its features vs price as compared to others in this size.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: Moobar on 25-Aug-06

Strengths: Good picture, several inputs, GREAT for using with Xbox 360

Weaknesses: Sound is not the best but still good, menus are a bit small from far away

Summary: For the price, this is a great television. I got this for my bedroom and to use with my Xbox 360. Very easy to set up and looks great. I shopped around for several weeks before deciding on this TV. I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for a low cost LCD.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: shgarceau on 27-Jul-06

Strengths: Picture quality and physical size for the size of the screen.

Weaknesses: Menus are small and hard to read from very far away.

Summary: Overall the TV is very good value for the price. The picture quality is very good, the sound is average, but acceptable. The menus could be larger and easier to read.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: litobirdy on 19-Jul-06

Strengths: Picture quality, very light, very sleek. Contrast

Weaknesses: PIP is disappointing to me

Summary: This tv has so many great connections. HDMI, RGB, Component and the regular A/V's. I was surprised with the HDMI and RGB. I compared it to other tvs and I can tell the price goes up just by that HDMI but hey thast the future of tv. TV is very nice and bright and its sooo light. probalby 20 lbs or so. Cant wait to hang it on the wall. I dont like that I can use the PIP for regular TV. only in PC mode. WHY??? i cant even use PIP on my big 42" philips plasma. Terrible. anyway, its still a fantastic tv. Price is fairly reasonable.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: ajslackmeyer on 18-Jul-06

Strengths: Top notch picture quality and colors. Great contrast ratio. Controls are easy-to-use and intuitive. Many input/output ports in back to support a number of different devices. Sexy style.

Weaknesses: One-year manufacturer?s warrantee ? it would be nice to cover at least 3 years. Multi-language documentation in one book always bugs me - give me English with a link to download other versions.

Summary: The picture quality is superb ? the colors are brilliant and the images are sharp. You have to love the contrast ratio! The controls are easy-to-use and intuitive. The screen is light weight with a small footprint. There are many input/output ports in the back to support a number of different devices. Sexy style.I placed this TV in an office where I have overhead cabinets, so I appreciated the fact that the speakers are on the side rather then at the bottom of the set.

Positive Review

Reviewed by: rmcnama on 17-Jun-06

Strengths: Great contrast ratio, colors, brightness and inputs. Decent PC image.

Weaknesses: Sound only adequate, PIP and Zoom limited.

Summary: The display is the best I have seen for this size and price range. The 3000:1 contrast ratio is leaps and bounds ahead of the LCD competition, rivaling larger plasmas.There is no built-in HD tuner and the regular tuner is only so-so with my cable reception. The sound is good enough, and I will hook it in to my computer speakers w/ subwoofer eventually.Features are solid, with good inputs that are automatically detected. Right now I am using the HDMI, PC and built in tuner inputs, and I don't have to scroll through unused inputs. There are some potential drawbacks that I don't mind. The PIP is not available when one is using HD inputs. The zoom feature is also limited, working on the built-in tuner but not my HD tuner. Fortunately my HD tuner has an adjustable zoom to get rid of the unused border when regular channels use a widescreen format. Make sure your HD tuner has a zoom function if the border would bother you.I also use this display as a second PC monitor with my laptop. The image is slightly wider than 1:1 but still looks great when I play videos. I will update the review if I can perfect the PC display.