Samsung Touch Of Color T220HD 22-inch LCD HDTV Monitor

Samsung Touch Of Color T220HD 22-inch LCD HDTV Monitor | Great Computer Monitor - Sound Not Very Good Though

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	Samsung Touch Of Color T220HD 22-inch LCD HDTV Monitor Samsung Samsung average customer review:based on 34 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

100% Samsung!

I've been a big fan of Samsung TV's and devices for sometime, and was itching to find a nice smaller TV that would work well in our bedroom to replace an aging $99 Apex TV we picked up at Albertsons. This TV did not disappoint. The biggest change for us was getting used to the extra space we suddenly had compared to the CRT Apex.

At the moment, we've got it hooked up to a basic Dish Network coax connection. Definitely not taking advantage of HD, but that wasn't really my intention for the TV. I did order a Sony upconverting DVD player that I hooked up to it, and, as expected, the Samsung performed wonderfully. While it isn't blu-ray, it looks wonderful. Crisp and clear images, and I couldn't be happier with the TV for DVD's.

The fact that it doubles as a monitor is a nice perk, but I doubt I'll ever use it for that function. Samsung did a good job creating such a double-use device. Completely worth the $350.

Like others, I think my main complaint would have to be about the speakers. They're not the best, but, again, for my use, I'm not too concerned.

One other complaint, which is probably not Samsung's fault at all, is the Dish Network universal remote. I've run into this issue with my 32" Samsung as well, so I think it's a Dish Network issue versus with Samsung, but the Dish Network universal remote never seems to be able to adjust the volume like the included Samsung remote. If I hold down the volume button, it doesn't keep raising/lowering the volume. I have to keep pressing it for it to work. On thie particular 22" TV, the Dish remote is almost completely useless for the volume. It works occasionally, so we've reverted to having to remotes all the time.

If you're in the market for a good, smaller LCD TV, Samsung has put together a great solution with this one.

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Great Computer Monitor - Sound Not Very Good Though

Have only had this tv/monitor for two days but boy is it ever nice to use. My only regret is I didn't purchase it a long time ago.

Hardly anything came with it to explain what goes where and how to work it. If a person hadn't had an experience setting up a HDTV prior to this they might be befuddled!!! Samsung could get a little more explicit.

The sound is not good and I hooked up aux. speakers thru the headphone port. You could also hook them up thru the back of the monitor and go directly to the computer. I used the headphone one as it was easier than hooking it to the computer.

I don't know how it works as a TV as I haven't hooked it up to a cable. I mainly want it for a computer monitor. It has great clarity = and that is what I was after. My eyes can't take the routine computer screen without burning. This screen is so easy to look at---text or photos.

I have run a dvd on it and that looks great also.
I highly recommend this model.

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Great picture, some serious design issues to be aware of ...

I purchased this set at Costco the other day ($[...], for reference) after having returned a 19" Toshiba I had bought a week before at another retailer. I was looking to replace an old kitchen TV that had breathed it's last. It may be an excellent computer monitor, but as a TV it's lacking. I'm afraid I will end up taking this one back, too.

Strong Points: Excellent picture quality, fair-enough design, sound ... well somewhat better than the Toshiba 19", but not by a lot.

Issues: (Judge for yourself what is important to you) If you're using it as a TV, some may be significant.

1. No composite video input
2. No S-video input
3. Sound is only fair (ok for the kitchen, not so much for a bedroom)
4. Only one component input
5. Not supplied with a comprehensive manual - available as .pdf
6. Screen aspect ratio is 16:10 (not 16:9, though I understand this is not unusual for smaller LCDs), so maintaining true HD aspect ratio will result in slight black bars top and bottom.
7. (This one drives me crazy!) Does not adjust image width in the same manner most other flatscreen TVs do. By that I mean that there is no adjustment that will widen the image comparatively more on the sides than in the middle of the image. The result is that you are forced to endure the black bars on the sides, or widen the image equally (wide setting, which would be just right for an anamorphically compressed image), so with a 4:3 broadcast image, it makes everybody look fat. There are a couple of zoom settings which chop off too much top and bottom.

This unit seems to me more a computer monitor with a tuner built in, rather that a unit designed from the ground-up as a TV. For HD programs ... assuming that you don't need great sound, it's beautiful.

BUT, you can't plug a VCR into it, other than perhaps through the RF modulator, (remember, if you have a combo VCR/DVD player, the VCR part won't play back through the component outputs) so in my judgment, it's lacking essential features. Too bad, the Samsung image quality is very good.

Guess I'll have to find a different 19" Samsung TV (with the features I want) in white to match the kitchen decor. My wife will be happy. And that's what it's all about, n'est ce pas? Even when it comes to consumer electronics.

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Not sure about this one

I haven't bought it yet, but I have an opinion based on the pretty pictures. I give this TV three funny bunnies out of five for its amazing WOW quality - whatever that is. The screen looks like it could display video, like a TV does. That's a plus. On the other hand, the TV costs more than a tickle-me-elmo which provides much more entertainment for a fraction of the cost. All in all, I say rent it from blockbuster to see how you like it. Get the achievements and send it back. I already got 5000gp, making me the bestest gamer in the world. If you haven't heard of me then I suggest searching for me in the phonebook, or talk to anyone on the street. Ask for 3L173GamZORofDEATH. ttyl.

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