Samsung LN19B650 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

 (15 customer reviews)

We just got this little gem for our kitchen and it's just wonderful! The automatic Plug & Play setup found all the DTV, cable, and DTV air channels automatically. No need for a cable box with our Comcast cable service but you'll need a box if you want premium cable channels, on-demand, etc.

The LCD panel sits on a clear stalk which attaches to a nice oval base with a swivel-tabbed screw. No tools needed. It then fits into the hole in the base of the LCD and it can be tilted front to back. Since we use it in the kitchen, we have it tilted back. The swivel is stiff at first but it works well and tilts a few degrees off the vertical back and forward. When it's first attached, it appears to tilt forward so just firmly hold the base and push the monitor back.

The sound when set to Standard mode can seem a little tinny but it's better in Movie mode. The picture always needs to be adjusted at first since the standard settings are always too bright and too saturated...Read more

In this price range, this had all the features and specs and the quality I've come to expect from Samsung LCD panels. It's a small set for the guest room, so what I wanted was all-around quality and small footprint. The design, however, set it apart from competing models I was considering. It's elegant, contemporary and sleek without being conspicuous.

Also, I want to point out a factual error in the reviewer below who claimed that the unit's screen points downward. It's not fixed in that position. The vertical angle can be adjusted to suit your viewing level.

The stand for this TV holds it in fixed position, and the TV screen is pitched slightly downward from vertical. I contacted Samsung, and they actually told me it should be placed above eye level for pleasant viewing. I need to place it on a standard kitchen counter, and that means you are looking down on a screen that is pitched downward from vertical. This makes it unpleasant to view.

The TV's audio is fairly weak and tinny, although that seems to be a common complaint about this size TV regardless of manufacturer. If you buy a small TV to save space, you certainly don't expect to need external speakers to get good audio.

The picture and reception are great. The menu for configuration is great. You can set it to show stations that are 4:3 and 16:9 in their proper proportions, and it remembers which stations are which. I am always amazed when I go into a bar and see a Major League Baseball game being played by short fat players. Don't the proprietors know...Read more