Samsung TXS3082WH 30" Wide Slimfit HDTV
Geometry Problems
The glowing reviews here at amazon inspired me to purchase this T.V. two weeks ago. Regrettably, I have already exchanged the set three times, only to find the same geometry problems in each replacement set: the image bows noticeably on each of the four sides into the middle of the screen, and what's more, the image has never been centered, but shifted up to 2 inches either to the left or right. These problems translate into wobbly text on the screen, an off-center picture when viewing in 3:4 mode, and, of course, distorted images all around. I was hesitant to buy this T.V., as I had previously twice purchased and finally requested a refund on a Samsung CRT that also had serious image problems. But given the lack of HD TVs in this size at this price point, I sadly accepted the fact that I wouldn't be able to buy a Sony this time around, and that a Samsung was my only option. I do not recommend this set to the discriminating viewer, and I give the T.V. two stars only for offering HD at a sub-$1000 price.