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Summary: 3rd time's a charm and settled for second best
Review: I originally bought a Sony KVP-32HS20 at Best Buy (open box for [money]--BIG MISTAKE) and had electrical problems with it. A flash, like static electricity or something would flash through it so I took it back and got a Samsung TXM3296HF. Something was wrong with the screen on that model because everything looked warped, and the TV was too big for my entertainment center, so I took that back and got the TXM3096WHF. So far so good, especially with a progressive scan DVD player (Sony DVP-NS715P) All of my DVD's are in Widescreen format so this TV handles them pretty well. The line doubler isn't so great though because the picture sometimes still looks jagged. I miss the Sony's picture clarity, but for [that much], it's just too expensive for me. I have Comcast Digital Cable and the picture looks [bad] because the signal is [bad], so I am going to get satellite soon to see if there's a difference. In any case, I'm satisfied with the Samsung but it definitely doesn't look as good as the Sony.
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Summary: Mediocre picture--SONY IS BETTER
Review: I originally bought a Sony WEGA, went to the TXM3296HF, thought the picture [was low quality], then went to this model, and still thought it [was low quality]. So I finally got my Sony back and am happy as a lark! Best Buy probably hates me now but Sony wins this battle for my dollar. DO NOT BUY SAMSUNG!!! Spend the extra money on a Sony, believe me, you will NOT be disappointed!
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Summary: Bad picture--stay away!
Review: I was intially attracted to this set due to its low price compared with other widescreen sets. Mistake! The old addage is true--you get what you pay for. The picture was very distorted around the edges--big noticeable wavy lines. My retailer exchanged the set for a different one (same model) and it did exactly the same thing--very dissappointing for my first foray into HD. I went back for the Panasonic widescreen (also 30 inch) and LOVE that set. Do not waste your time with Samsung. Spend the extra and get quality (ie Panasonic or Sony).
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Summary: You get what you pay for on this TV!
Review: I was really high on Samsung because of their excellent prices, so I went out and purchased the TXM3097HF a slightly different model then this one, but with the exact specs. Upon intital setup the TV needed lots of adjustments pariculaly with the colors, my set had a very strong red push, one thing positive is this set has a high contrast ratio, it was very bright. After playing with the adjustments of the TV, I connected my XBOX and PS2 to it, and I exerienced very mixed results, theline doubling on this TV is horrible at best it produced a tremendous amount of visual artifacts on the screen, especially with PS2, and alot with the XBOX as well. The most glaring distortion is the edges of the screen about 6-inches on each side of the TV the tube appears VERY pixelated and you can see several lines of the TV's screen which really hampers image quality BIG TIME! Games and DVD's looked pixelated and almost interlaced on the edges of the TV, I went to Best Buy and Sears and to see the same TV to make sure I did not get a bad TV but the sets at these stores also had this same problem. Not a good picture from edge to edge, the tube is great in the middle but the pixels are very stretched on the edges. One thing if you are XBOX gamer or enjoy local HDTV Broadcasts this TV DOES NOT SUPPORT 720 Progessive Scan which is really a letdown when it receives a 720P signal the TV just goes blank, no signal! I ended up taking my set back which is a strong statement since I got the set delivered for a [good price]. Samsung really needs to improve on the line doubler on this TV and also add a DVI to the set, but as I said you get what you pay for with this TV. I could have kept this set if not for the stretched pixels on the corners, I recently purchased a Sony and the difference in quality is UNBELIEVABLE!
Rating: 
Summary: Very Good Value
Review: I'm very pleased with my TXM3096HF. (I notice with some chagrin that the negative reviews listed for this model seem to be ACTUALLY for a different model, the TXM3097HF).
My biggest gripe about the TXM3096HF is the annoying remote control requires far too much fiddling, particularly when selecting the source (one must cycle through the choices, there is no direct one-button access to a particular source).
Being a movie fan, I really love the 16:9 aspect ratio and the hi-def picture.
My previous TV was a top-of-the-line Sony-XBR. The Samsung is sure better value-for-money!
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Summary: Very Good Value
Review: I'm very pleased with my TXM3096HF. (I notice with some chagrin that the negative reviews listed for this model seem to be ACTUALLY for a different model, the TXM3097HF).
My biggest gripe about the TXM3096HF is the annoying remote control requires far too much fiddling, particularly when selecting the source (one must cycle through the choices, there is no direct one-button access to a particular source).
Being a movie fan, I really love the 16:9 aspect ratio and the hi-def picture.
My previous TV was a top-of-the-line Sony-XBR. The Samsung is sure better value-for-money!
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Summary: Great value for your buck with this TV
Review: It is nice to find a TV that is HDTV ready and in the widescreen format for under [$$$]. The picture looks great for my two cents, especially for the price. The menues are easy to access and use. The owner's manual is simple and straightforward. It is a heavy TV, it weighs over a 120 pounds. My complaints are minor in terms of some of the features, the 4:3 ratio for regular tv viewing appears to be the size of a 19 inch screen. You lose approximately 3 inches on each side. Also would have like the TV to have preview button that cycles through the channels.
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Summary: 16 by 9 is the wave of the future
Review: Just look at what all the high-end productions are doing now-- the Sopranos, or ER--they are broadcast in 16 by 9. This set takes that signal and fills the screen.
For the price, it's a great deal. It has 2 component inputs for the highest-quality signals for progressive-scan DVD players and HDTV decoders.
But this is NOT an HDTV receiver..you have to shell out for one of those to see broadcast HD signals.
For the price advertised here on Amazon.com, you can't beat this!
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Summary: Great Price for a GREAT TV!
Review: my girlfriend and i decided we wanted to upgrade to a better TV, after lots of pondering and looking, we went on the 30 in 16:9 samsung Hd. What a TV. I personally think samsung is one of the best companies out there. they have made a terrific tv with great features at a great price. when watching an HD broadcast, the picture is nothing less than supurb.
If you are looking at buying a HDTV monitor, and dont want to drop a small fortune... go with this model. also, spend the extra cash and nice Monster component cables to hook everything up. i thought it was a joke, but the higher end cables DO make a Large diffrence.
the ONLY fallback to this TV... weight. but this might have been worse for us than some people considering we had to lug it up to our 3rd floor apartment.
overall, this is probably the best TV i have owned to be user-friendly. the menus are easy to navigate, and you dont need to be a rocket scientist to program and use the remote with other components.
Get a great picture, get easy hookup, user freindly manual, watch DVDs in widescreen without sacrificing picture size, get amazing HDTV broadcasts, this is just a small list of the many things this model has to offer.
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Summary: Big value for the buck
Review: Purchased the Samsung 3096HF 30" widescreen HDTV monitor after MUCH shopping around, reading of customer reviews and comparisons with other models. I knew I wanted an HDTV monitor that could handle HDTV of the future and also would look great with my Yamaha progressive scan DVD player.It came down to this model and the Samsung 32" that has the exact same features in a 4:3 picture frame. My wife talked me into the widescreen model, and I'm glad she did. I've had the set up and running for about a week now. You've probably read the initial complaints: too much red push. Well, you're going to get that with just about every HDTV tube monitor out there. You can easily adjust the set to your own preferences in color, sharpness, contrast and brightness. It took me 2 or 3 days of tinkering to get it just right, but finally I'm really happy with the TV's picture. No, it doesn't look as good as the comparable Sony model. But you're talking about [more $$] for the Sony. To me, it just wasn't worth it. You get a ton of great features in the Samsung ...--HDTV capabilities, 3:2 pulldown processing, a widescreen model. No, it isn't the BEST television on the market, but I assure you it's the best widescreen HDTV set you'll find for under a thousand bucks. There are one or two little nitpicky complaints I could make about it, but nothing that would keep me from recommending your purchase of this set. Like I said, I've had it for a week and every day I like it more. DVD picture quality is awesome and great in a widescreen mode. Regular TV broadcasts through satellite are also very good; the 4:3 picture is stretched to fit the widescreen but the TV isn't so big that it's noticeable as on larger, rear projection widescreens. I recommend the set wholeheartedly. If you have two grand to blow, then spend it on a Sony, but if you're on a tight budget like me but you still want high-end features on a direct-view, tube set, this is a good one. For what it's worth, at [$$] I was told by a guy at one of the retail stores I visited that there was very little markup on it. Don't know if that's true, but thought I'd pass it along...
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