Samsung LN-T1953H

Description: The Samsung LN-T1953H is a 19-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $350.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This TV supports multi-channel preview (PIP), though it requires a DVR or VCR to provide a second tuner.This unit can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when connected to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: Appropriate for a kitchen or office.In general, a wide aspect TV such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: In general, this TV has good features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Part Number: CNETSAMSUNGLN-T1953H

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 19 in - Widescreen
• Enclosure Color Gloss piano black

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
• Analog Video Format NTSC

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals NTSC

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble

• Connections

• Connector Type - Side, 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x USB, 1 x Serial

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9

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Samsung

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
• Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
• Phone: 1-800-726-7864
• Fax: 1-973-601-6001