PROS

I usually buy Panasonic. But Panasonic don't make a 19 inch LCD TV. So
this Sammy was the next best thing - and I'm not disappointed. 

The price/performance ratio is very high. Both picture and sound
quality matches or exceeds what I expected from a TV this size.
Superior sound can be obtained by connecting the TV's output to an
external amp and speakers. Sound from the TV speakers is perfectly
adequate and not, as some have suggested, unusually bad compared to
other manufacturers' sets of this size and at this price point. 

There is no evidence of the 'high-pitched whine' reported by some
commentators. In addition the speed of channel changes via the remote
is no better or worse than those with my Panny 42 inch plasma or the
Sony Bravia 20 inch in the bedroom.

A basic wall-mounting bracket comes as standard, as well as a cleaning
duster.

CONS

The blue light below the SAMSUNG logo, which could be annoying when
the TV is viewed in dark conditions. If you don't like this gimmick a
piece of black tape will obscure it.

The set cannot be completely switched off via the remote. A red light
stays on all the time. This also could be annoying if the TV resides
in a bedroom. Again - black tape to the rescue. Or switch off at the
mains plug.

Instructions for adjusting the stand (by pressing a button on the
back) are on page 53 of the manual. These guidelines should be at the
beginning of the manual because the stand has to be folded straight as
soon as the unit is removed from its box. I've raised this with
SAMSUNG UK.

Otherwise a very satisfying purchase. Highly recommended.

I got mine here:

http://www.dixons.co.uk/product.php?sku=758234&camp_id=froogle

Enter coupon code AW5 to get five pounds off the published price.

In message , 
helen3942@yahoo.com writes
>PROS
>
>I usually buy Panasonic. But Panasonic don't make a 19 inch LCD TV. So
>this Sammy was the next best thing - and I'm not disappointed.
>
>The price/performance ratio is very high. Both picture and sound
>quality matches or exceeds what I expected from a TV this size.
>Superior sound can be obtained by connecting the TV's output to an
>external amp and speakers. Sound from the TV speakers is perfectly
>adequate and not, as some have suggested, unusually bad compared to
>other manufacturers' sets of this size and at this price point.
>
>There is no evidence of the 'high-pitched whine' reported by some
>commentators. In addition the speed of channel changes via the remote
>is no better or worse than those with my Panny 42 inch plasma or the
>Sony Bravia 20 inch in the bedroom.
>
>A basic wall-mounting bracket comes as standard, as well as a cleaning
>duster.
>
>CONS
>
>The blue light below the SAMSUNG logo, which could be annoying when
>the TV is viewed in dark conditions. If you don't like this gimmick a
>piece of black tape will obscure it.
>
>The set cannot be completely switched off via the remote. A red light
>stays on all the time. This also could be annoying if the TV resides
>in a bedroom. Again - black tape to the rescue. Or switch off at the
>mains plug.
>
>Instructions for adjusting the stand (by pressing a button on the
>back) are on page 53 of the manual. These guidelines should be at the
>beginning of the manual because the stand has to be folded straight as
>soon as the unit is removed from its box. I've raised this with
>SAMSUNG UK.
>
>Otherwise a very satisfying purchase. Highly recommended.
>
>I got mine here:
>
>http://www.dixons.co.uk/product.php?sku=758234&camp_id=froogle
>
>Enter coupon code AW5 to get five pounds off the published price.

Somewhat off-topic in this newsgroup, Helen.

However, I should remind you that this TV has a resolution of only 1440 
x 900. Full Hi-Def requires a resolution of 1920 x 1080.

The 19" HD TV on sale last week at Aldi seems better value at £189 (and 
no delivery charge if you pick-up at your local store).

One thing you should remember about Dixons; should something go wrong 
with your TV, they won't give you a refund or swap for a new item unless 
you return the old one in the original packaging complete with all the 
bits and pieces - at your expense (if bought on-line).

-- 
Tony Morgan

"TonyMorgan" wrote...
...
> Somewhat off-topic in this newsgroup, Helen.
...
Not as off topic as what I'm about to type...


> One thing you should remember about Dixons; should something go wrong with 
> your TV, they won't give you a refund or swap for a new item unless you 
> return the old one in the original packaging complete with all the bits 
> and pieces - at your expense (if bought on-line).

This probably needs a bit of clarification. The distance selling regulations 
(DSR) mean that you are perfectly entitled to return goods bought over the 
internet or the 'phone for any reason at all, but it is at your own expense, 
and it must be in the original packaging with all cables, ties, bags, 
padding etc. In that respect, Dixons aren't doing anything wrong.

If the item breaks, then it's the Sale of Goods act that comes into play - 
and Dixons are obliged to refund any out-of-pocket expenses if it's an 
inherent fault in the machine. They also have to accept the item back in any 
suitable packaging (it's not the original packaging that broke - it's the 
contents).

Of course, box-shifters like Dixons have such tight margins that they will 
try to impose any unreasonable terms they can to avoid the expense of 
dealing with returns. If you go far enough up the hierarchy, you'll find 
someone who knows that you(the consumer) have rights and that if you are 
within those rights but aren't satisfied, have a legal remedy.