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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