Samsung LNT2642H 26-Inch LCD HDTV

Samsung LNT2642H 26-Inch LCD HDTV Review

I am able to review this TV because of the savings Amazon provided over in town pricing on another TV we purchased through them, the Samsung LN-T4069F (you will also notice some cut and paste of the review I did for that TV as many of Samsungs feature set are the same on both TVs). The savings alone on our other purchase made this purchase possible.

I did the mandatory research (as most of you have) before purchasing this TV and am extremely happy with my purchase. Having the LN-T4069F for a bit allowed us to have our faith in Samsung confirmed.

I was worried about the shipping process (and damage horror stories) on this unit as it was shipped UPS (vs. Eagle on the LN-T4069F). However the worries were unfounded. The unit arrived in perfect condition.

The TV is excellent for this category. The picture is awesome in HD. SD does not look very good compared to a CRT, but for a 26", it is not nearly as bad looking as a 40". I am one of those people that refuses to stretch a 4:3 image to widescreen so the size of the 4:3 image was important to me, and on this TV (because I found no specs or mention of this on any web site) the non stretched 4:3 picture is 13" H, 18"W which is 22" Diagonal. This is secondary TV for us, so unlike the need for 120Hz on the LN-T4069F for gaming and watching motorsports, we chose this standard LCD since budget was an issue. Although I have not played video games on it, there is the normal LCD motion blur in fast moving action, to be expected but not as bad as I thought without the 120Hz feature.

The sound is good for TV of this size. You have decent stereo separation, and the TruSurround XT does a nice job. Small speakers like these do have decent sound, nice for built ins, but don't expect any bass.

Cons:
Unless it is a hidden feature that I have yet to find, you cannot custom name your inputs. Even my 27" Panasonic TV purchase in 2000 allowed you to custom name your inputs to whatever you like. On this TV you have only presets choices (such as HD STB, Game, DVD, etc). You can't input things such as Xbox 360, Cox HD Cable and the like. It is hard to believe a feature like this missing, but I won't downgrade the overall score of the TV for something so small that really has no bearing on the quality of build and picture of this unit.

The base does not provide any swivel or adjustments at all, it is a fixed unit.

Samsung LNT2642H 26-Inch LCD HDTV Feature

• 4000:1 Contrast Ratio
• (2) HDMI, (2) Component Inputs
• SRS Tru-Surround Sound

Samsung LNT2642H 26-Inch LCD HDTV Overview

It's easy to see - and hear - why Samsung's LN-T2642H is an exceptional value. It offers everything you want in a 26" wide-screen HDTV LCD, including a sleek, gloss-black frame to enhance any d?cor.The 720p resolution and a 4000:1 contrast ratio combine in a remarkably crisp, high-quality picture with deep blacks and brilliant color, while its fast 8ms response time delivers smooth action sequences.SRS TruSurroundXT produces full, 3-D sound from two side speakers. Full connectivity, including two HDMI ports, lets you plug in everything from PCs to video cameras and more.

Samsung LNT2642H 26-Inch LCD HDTV Specifications

For anyone looking for a great value on a smaller 720p HDTV, Samsung's 2007 model LNT2642H 26-inch flat-panel LCD is an excellent choice. As Samsung's entry level 26-inch LCD, it offers a 4000:1 contrast ratio, a 160-degree viewing angle, an 8ms response time panel, 2 HDMI inputs, and SRS TruSurroundXT from two side speakers.

High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass through hidden side speakers. TruSurround XT audio adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

• Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
• TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
• The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.

Connections:

• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) 2
• RF in 2
• Component (Y/Pb/Pr) in 2
• S-Video input 2(1 side/1 rear)
• A/V input 2(1 side/1 rear)
• PC input 1
• Headphone jack 1

What's in the box: Samsung LNT2642H LCD TV, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power Cord, stand, cleaning cloth, owners manual, warranty card.

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