The Best of Both Phone, and Tablet
Entered CNET Catalog: 12/03/2005
SKU: 221-9703
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Manufacturer description
The new Dell W3201C 32" LCD HDTV delivers a wide aspect, high-definition resolution giving you life-like picture quality at an incredible price. It's a slim TV that allows you to enjoy HD content, DVD video or gaming. With a slim 8.21" depth - only 4.49" when the stand is removed - the W3201C is able to deliver a luxurious 27" X 15" viewing area to fill a bedroom or living room with vivid color. The W3201C also provides the option to connect to a PC to view pictures, or surf the web.User opinions
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Does the job
Pros: Multiple connections,nice speakers,slick styling
Cons: performance when using DVI to HDMI connection
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A full-featured TV that's a great value
Pros: Excellent picture, analog and digital tuners, tons of ports, beautiful styling
Cons: Takes a few seconds to turn on
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Good TV, lots of connections, mediocre manual, overseas support.
Pros: Lots of connections, dual tuners, good contrast ratio. Speakers are good
Cons: Manual is sparse on details and definitions. Customer support "on-line chat" is worthless, phone support suffers due to fact that American English does not appear to be agents' first language.
You may not know that the manual is less of a "manual" and more of a quick set-up guide. Whole sections of menus go unillustrated, and options are not explained in detail. But if you are an experienced LCD owner, most of the options make sense. Users with less experience will want to enlist the help of someone who IS experienced to be sure they get everything set-up correctly.
The help desk agents are overseas, which leads to frustrating conversations when you call for support, since they don't understand American slang or even the names of some things like "distribution amplifier". And if you do manage to get them to swap out your set, be ready to get a refurbished model in return. Maybe with a new set of problems already present.
I recommend buying the extended warranty, at least for a couple of years. But I have a feeling as these things get older, the exchange TVs will also get more shabby...
Overall, I do recommend the TV -- if you are or know some experienced, and especially if there's a Dell store in your area...
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Best 32 Inch TV on the market
Pros: Price, awesome picture, great inputs
Cons: none at all
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Great Deal!
Pros: price, features, inputs, style
Cons: Can't think of any
I looked at a lot of different sets before buying this one. While it may not be the "best" picture out there, it comes pretty darn close. The Masters looked amazing today! Even regular TV picture (TWC digital cable) is more than acceptable.
I'm glad I did not spend the extra $500 for equivalent Sony. For the price of the Sony, Dell supplies a three year waranty, swivel wall mount, upgraded component cables and surge protector/power strip. If you're looking for a 32" HDTV, give this one serious consideration.
I've had this TV for 2 months now and it has performed beautifuly. It has met every expectation. I've been waiting before hanging it on the wall to make sure everything was working properly. It's going on the wall this weekend.
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forget those overpriced tvs, get this Dell!!
Pros: cool design, great price, amazing picture
Cons: none that i can think of
By the way I just ordered another.
