Customer Rating: 
Summary: Samsung 23" LCD TV
Comment: I am completely satisfied with the service Amazon provides and equally satisfied with the Samsun LCD TV purchase from them.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great 23in HDTV for a small room
Comment: Best Buy had a special on the 2353H and I bought it for my younger sister since she watches TV on a tiny 8 inch tube and it angers me everytime I see her watching shows in it. I could've gotten a larger HDTV for a slightly higher price but Samsung has a good LCD picture quality plus the viewing distance is short. Unfortunately the local Best Buy didn't have it in stock so I had them ordered me one which took about a week. The TV stand is not attached so very minor assembly is required. I hooked up a Toshiba HD-A3 HD-DVD player to it via HDMI and calibrated the screen and I was done. She was really surprised to see a new HDTV in her room.
The black bezel frame of the Samsung matches her room as well as the HD-DVD player. Picture quality on standard channels are ok but the HDTV stations just blows them away. The remote is easy to use and even lights up if its too dark in the room. There is a wide range of video/audio settings for a HDTV this size. The sound is just right...no need to crank it up. Downside is that the viewing angle is so-so.
PROs:2 HDMI inputs, nice black bezel, range of calibration settings, good sound and picture quality.
CONs: Viewing angle isn't the best.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Set For the Money
Comment: When my 14 year old TV bit the dust recently I figured it was time to move into the 21st century and get an HDTV. Due to space considerations the only criteria the new set had to meet was the width - it couldn't exceed 25.5".
I researched models made by Sharp, Vizio, LG and Samsung that met this requirement and decided on the Samsung LN-T2353H...and I couldn't be more pleased! The picture quality is superb. Granted this was my first experience with High Def TV but I really can't see how any comparably priced TV could look any better.
The set comes out of the box with three pre-set viewing "Modes". STANDARD - which I use and looks just fine to me, DYNAMIC - which brightens the picture a bit too much for my liking, and MOVIE - which darkens the picture slightly to supposedly match that of a movie. Pressing the appropriate button on the remote control lets the viewer compare each Mode. Once the viewer chooses the Mode he or she prefers it's fairly simple to tweak the settings to individual taste.
A pleasant surprise was the sound quality. The speakers are mounted on the bottom of the unit thereby reducing the overall width. While only rated at 3 watts per speaker they sound surprisingly rich and well balanced. The "TruSurround" feature is especially noticeable when watching sporting events. It really has the effect of making the viewer feel in the middle of the event.
I also like the sleek design of this TV. The finish is described as glossy piano black and it looks really nice. Because the finish does tend to attract dust Samsung smartly enclosed an anti-static dust cleaning cloth in the box. A minor point but thoughtful nonetheless.
The manual is fairly straightforward and all the connections - both rear and side panel - are well marked and easy to get at. On the advice of a friend who knows more about these things than I do, I connected my Cable Box to the TV using an HDMI cable. This enables a higher quality video and audio signal to be transmitted through one cable as opposed to seperate wire for each. (For those who prefer this option a 15' length of HDMI cable can be found on Amazon for approximate $10; Radio Shack sells a 12' piece for $47!)
The only "complaints" I have about this set are very minor. One is the remote control is a bit larger than than most I've seen and the many buttons on it are REALLY small. The other involves the viewing angle. Samsung's ads state the picture remains sharp up to 170 degrees both horizontally and vertically. This may be overstating it a bit but then how many people watch their TV at such an uncomfortable viewing angle.
All in all I am thrilled with my first HDTV. I think this model is a great alternative when size is a consideration or your wallet can't afford one of the 1080p sets.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great TV
Comment: This TV is great. I purchased it for a kitchen shelf and the picture is beautiful. I am surprised how clear it is without a cable box. I was merely looking for a black TV that had the dimensions this one does and I am extremely satisfied with the picture quality and it is great looking too.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Clear As Can Be
Comment: The picture on this Samsung LCD is sharp and clear. Although it is not hooked up to HDTV cable, those who see it believe the picture is HD.
Summary: Samsung 23" LCD TV
Comment: I am completely satisfied with the service Amazon provides and equally satisfied with the Samsun LCD TV purchase from them.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great 23in HDTV for a small room
Comment: Best Buy had a special on the 2353H and I bought it for my younger sister since she watches TV on a tiny 8 inch tube and it angers me everytime I see her watching shows in it. I could've gotten a larger HDTV for a slightly higher price but Samsung has a good LCD picture quality plus the viewing distance is short. Unfortunately the local Best Buy didn't have it in stock so I had them ordered me one which took about a week. The TV stand is not attached so very minor assembly is required. I hooked up a Toshiba HD-A3 HD-DVD player to it via HDMI and calibrated the screen and I was done. She was really surprised to see a new HDTV in her room.
The black bezel frame of the Samsung matches her room as well as the HD-DVD player. Picture quality on standard channels are ok but the HDTV stations just blows them away. The remote is easy to use and even lights up if its too dark in the room. There is a wide range of video/audio settings for a HDTV this size. The sound is just right...no need to crank it up. Downside is that the viewing angle is so-so.
PROs:2 HDMI inputs, nice black bezel, range of calibration settings, good sound and picture quality.
CONs: Viewing angle isn't the best.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Set For the Money
Comment: When my 14 year old TV bit the dust recently I figured it was time to move into the 21st century and get an HDTV. Due to space considerations the only criteria the new set had to meet was the width - it couldn't exceed 25.5".
I researched models made by Sharp, Vizio, LG and Samsung that met this requirement and decided on the Samsung LN-T2353H...and I couldn't be more pleased! The picture quality is superb. Granted this was my first experience with High Def TV but I really can't see how any comparably priced TV could look any better.
The set comes out of the box with three pre-set viewing "Modes". STANDARD - which I use and looks just fine to me, DYNAMIC - which brightens the picture a bit too much for my liking, and MOVIE - which darkens the picture slightly to supposedly match that of a movie. Pressing the appropriate button on the remote control lets the viewer compare each Mode. Once the viewer chooses the Mode he or she prefers it's fairly simple to tweak the settings to individual taste.
A pleasant surprise was the sound quality. The speakers are mounted on the bottom of the unit thereby reducing the overall width. While only rated at 3 watts per speaker they sound surprisingly rich and well balanced. The "TruSurround" feature is especially noticeable when watching sporting events. It really has the effect of making the viewer feel in the middle of the event.
I also like the sleek design of this TV. The finish is described as glossy piano black and it looks really nice. Because the finish does tend to attract dust Samsung smartly enclosed an anti-static dust cleaning cloth in the box. A minor point but thoughtful nonetheless.
The manual is fairly straightforward and all the connections - both rear and side panel - are well marked and easy to get at. On the advice of a friend who knows more about these things than I do, I connected my Cable Box to the TV using an HDMI cable. This enables a higher quality video and audio signal to be transmitted through one cable as opposed to seperate wire for each. (For those who prefer this option a 15' length of HDMI cable can be found on Amazon for approximate $10; Radio Shack sells a 12' piece for $47!)
The only "complaints" I have about this set are very minor. One is the remote control is a bit larger than than most I've seen and the many buttons on it are REALLY small. The other involves the viewing angle. Samsung's ads state the picture remains sharp up to 170 degrees both horizontally and vertically. This may be overstating it a bit but then how many people watch their TV at such an uncomfortable viewing angle.
All in all I am thrilled with my first HDTV. I think this model is a great alternative when size is a consideration or your wallet can't afford one of the 1080p sets.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great TV
Comment: This TV is great. I purchased it for a kitchen shelf and the picture is beautiful. I am surprised how clear it is without a cable box. I was merely looking for a black TV that had the dimensions this one does and I am extremely satisfied with the picture quality and it is great looking too.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Clear As Can Be
Comment: The picture on this Samsung LCD is sharp and clear. Although it is not hooked up to HDTV cable, those who see it believe the picture is HD.