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Samsung LN-R238W

Samsung LN-R238W

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on 09/28/2005

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Average user rating:
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Quick specs
Product type: LCD TV
Diagonal size: 23 in
Brightness (cd/m2): 500
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Reviewed on: 09/28/2005

Quick Take: CNET did not review this television hands-on, but our editors previewed it in context with the rest of the product line. Their detailed analysis includes pertinent specifications and a comparison of relevant step-up features.

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8 out of 8 people found this helpful

"Great 16 x 9 LCD for the small HT"

by tedpanos on June 15, 2005
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"Amazing picture quality!"

by HeckYaDangIt on July 5, 2005
4.0 stars

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"Amazing value with minor shortcomings"

by respiritu on May 31, 2005
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"Just a couple ?s"

by macattack5 on April 29, 2006
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"Not a review but a heads up ! "W" & "WA" not the same!"

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"Perfect for your XBOX 360!"

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Editors' rating: 83

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 482 reviews of Samsung LN R-8 Series LCD TV (23",26",32",40") from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 204091 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.

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pcworld.com

Editors' rating: 71

Summary: Even though its features are pretty basic, this set's price isn't much less than the cost of competing models. But many people might choose this unit for its image quality, with ample justification.

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newbie.org

Editors' rating: 100

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