Samsung LN19B360 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black

Samsung LN19B360 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black Review

Check Price Now!

I was tasked with getting a small TV to put in my parents' kitchen. After reading lots of online reviews and looking at some sets in local stores, I finally decided to take the leap with this unit even though there were complaints of sound quality and small viewing angles. I have several friends with larger Samsung LCDs and they all have been very satisfied, so I trusted the brand.

I'm rather glad I did. This TV now sits on a counter between the main kitchen and the dining area, and while it's not obviously not as clear from every angle as it is straight on, its horizontal viewing angle is at least as good as other LCDs I've seen and better than many. We don't really test the vertical viewing angle much since it's waist to chest height, but it seemed acceptable to me when I sat on the ground in front of it.

I was only marginally concerned about the sound since they have the option of passing the audio through to the kitchen zone of the distributed audio system, but the speakers hold up well for what they are. Don't expect the same sound that comes out of the sound bar of a 42-62" TV since these speakers are appreciably smaller, but they fill the fairly large kitchen/dining area just fine. Don't know if I got a great unit or it's just quieter in our place than other reviewers', but I don't see us having to turn it up much higher than 60 out of 100.

Can't really comment on the overall picture quality as they're just running standard definition to it at this point, but the colors are great.

Very much recommend this model to anyone looking for a small basic set.

Pros
- Good colors
- Easy to set up
- Price: got it for 1 shipped during a special

Cons
- Muting the sound on the unit doesn't mute the pass-through sound signal

Neutral
- Sound isn't as good as larger TVs, but this is to be expected with smaller speakers.

Samsung LN19B360 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black Feature

• 19-inch high definition TV with 720p resolution
• One HDMI, one component, and one composite video input
• Improved picture with 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8ms response time and Wide Color Enhancer 2 technology
• Two 3W bottom speakers and SRS TruSurround HD for a rich surround-sound experience from two speakers
• One-year parts and labor warranty

Samsung LN19B360 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black Overview

18.5" screen (measured diagonally) * widescreen aspect ratio * high-gloss black finish * built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required) * built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required) * 1440 x 900 pixels *

Samsung LN19B360 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Black Specifications

*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Dec 13, 2009 09:35:07


Excellent small screen LCD - K. Russo - So. Cal.
TV arrived ahead of schedule. Easy to install. Picture is excellent. Audio is fine considering size of TV and speakers. Audio can be adjusted via the Menu in order to improve the quality.

good fit for small space - Basterni - Tennessee
This set is a good fit for a small space. As others have said, the built in speakers are tinny, but odds are if you are buying a set this small, you will be using headphones anyhow. I move mine between a very high perch (Bed) and have no trouble viewing it, and a eye level spot (Work Desk) and get exceptional clarity there as well.
I had it from box to viewing in about five minuets. Took me longer to open the damned box then to actually set it up.

You get your moneys worth for sure. Though if you are going to be viewing from more then six feet away, I would opt for a larger set.