Samsung LTN1785W 17-Inch LCD Flat-Panel TV

Samsung LTN1785W 17-Inch LCD Flat-Panel TV Review

After looking at comparable models from Sharp, Phillips, Sony, and others we settled on the Samsung LTN 1785W. It is sitting on a credenza in the breakfast nook off the kitchen and fits very nicely on the counter and under the china cabinets. The screen is plenty bright enough for full daylight viewing. This was important to us, as the area has a lot of natural light from windows and a skylight. The picture is very clear and sharp. The options available for picture, color and sound adjustment are simple and effective. I added the HDTV box yesterday and the added clarity is quite astounding. As noted in another review I would rate the sound quality as acceptable, but not outstanding. The Dolby 5.1 added with HDTV helps.

I note this set is list priced (currently) at about 9, but we got it for over 0 less by shopping around, then got 0 cable credit from Comcast and Samsung on a special offer. So, while initially pricey for a 17 inch set, the net cost was quite reasonable for this quality HDTV ready widescreen set.

Samsung LTN1785W 17-Inch LCD Flat-Panel TV Feature

• 17-inch flat-panel LCD with DVD, DTV, and PC compatibility; TV is 21.9 x 18.6 x 6.9 inches (W x H x D) with stand
• 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and native 1,280 x 768 resolution
• PC picture-in-picture lets you watch TV and use your PC simultaneously
• 3 watts per channel x 2; WOW technology enhances bass and simulates surround sound effects through any two channels
• High 600:1 contrast ratio, 450 cd/m2 brightness, long 60,000-hour lamp life

Samsung LTN1785W 17-Inch LCD Flat-Panel TV Overview

Samsung's new generation of LCD TVs with Multimedia PC/DVD/TV inputs represents the ultimate in flexibility, picture quality and style. Available in a range of sizes and styles to compliment your needs anywhere in your home, these powerful sets can be used as an HDTV monitor or just to watch the evening news. At just a few inches thick and under 11 lbs. these products' small size belies their powerful capabilities.

Samsung LTN1785W 17-Inch LCD Flat-Panel TV Specifications

Designed for maximum quality and versatility, Samsung's widescreen LTN1785W thin-film-resistor LCD TV comes with an internal 181-channel NTSC TV tuner and external input jacks so you can hook up and view nearly any home-entertainment source, from an HDTV receiver to a DVD player, satellite system, gaming console, or other component. And because it's fully digital, you can even use the set as a high-resolution PC monitor, taking full advantage of its PC picture-in-picture feature to keep an eye on your video source while you seek more information or write e-mail online.

This HDTV-ready set accepts not only the flicker-free progressive-scan output from your compatible DVD player, PVR, or gaming console, but also decoded 720p and 1080i high-definition signals from an external digital set-top box or satellite receiver. Its native image resolution, at 1,280 x 768, exceeds 720p resolution and is enhanced by a high (600:1) contrast ratio, an exceptional peak brightness of 450 candles/square meter, and wide (170 degrees vertical/horizontal) viewing angles so everyone watching can enjoy a clear view. Its lamp life is rated a 60,000 hours for years of entertainment.

The set sports stereo speakers with three watts audio power per channel, and WOW Surround is there to produce deep bass and spacious surround effects from just two speakers--even from monaural sources. For connections, you get a pair of high-definition component-video inputs and one each composite-video, S-video, and 15-pin D-Sub RGB video for your computer (with accompanying stereo analog RCA audio input). A headphone jack fosters private listening, and the set is stand or wall mountable with VESA standard mounting holes (the WMTL1700X/XAA mounting kit is optional).

What's in the Box
TV, TV stand, power adapter, power cord, 15-pin D-Sub video cable, remote control, remote batteries, user's manual, product-registration card.

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