Loading ...The Element FLX-3211B is a 32 inch LCD flat-panel HDTV available at popular online and offline retailers like Circuit City. The FLX3211B features a nice black exterior with two bottom mounted speakers. It has pretty average features for a HDTV in this price range and screen size but they still produce a pretty good picture. The 32 inch version in this line of HDTV’s come with improved contrast ratio over the FLX-2611B that we previously reviewed. At right around $550, the Element FLX-3211B falls right in line with other budget brand flat panel HDTV’s.
Element FLX-3210 Features and Specifications Review:
- Resolution: 720 (1366 x 768)
- Built-in Tuners: NTSC/ATSC
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 widescreen
- Contrast Ratio: 1200:1
- Viewing Angle: 178 degrees
- Picture in Picture: no
- PC Compatible: yes
- Component Inputs: 2
- Composite Inputs: 2
- HDMI Input: 1
- S-Video Input: 1
- Dimensions: 25 inches high, 31.7 inches wide, 8.4 inches deep, 39.5 lbs.
- Warranty: 1 year
A review of the Element FLX-3211B finds that its pretty sufficient for the average HDTV viewer. It doesn’t pack any extra features that produce the ultimate picture but if you’re upgrading from an old tube TV, you should be very happy with the picture of the FLX3211B. Element also produces the FLX-3210 that we reviewed and the features and specifications are listed to be the same so the only difference should be the exterior case color. The FLX-3211B is all black while the FLX-3210 has a mostly silver case with some black accents. Their prices are currently set the same. Overall, the Element FLX-3211B is great for someone seeking a pretty decent HDTV but not looking for the top-of-the-line.
YouReviewElectronics.com gives the Element FLX-3211B 7/10 stars!
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The review of the Element TV model FLX3211B reviews this TV but lists specs for model FLX3210 features. Is this a typo or were the specs for the 3210 model shown due to lack of a feature list for the 3211?
http://www.youreviewelectronics.com/reviews/lcd-tv-reviews/element-flx-3211b-review/
Hi Dan!
Thanks for looking into these 2 models. The specs listed for each TV are supplied from Circuit City. According to them, there are only a couple minor differences which are shown in the specifications on our review. Hope that helps!
I just bought (on line) an Element 32 inch LCD HDTV from Circuit City. I tos model ELE FLX3220F. Have you rated this model yet? Does it differ much from the FLX3211B you rated above? I hope I did not flush money down the drain in my quest for a reasonably priced HDTV.
Regards,
James
Purchased the 50″ Element after reading all the great reviews. To my dismay the reviews were wrong. The colors were not to bad until I viewed the golf channel and all the grass was white and the players faces were washed out. The HD channels were less than great. I was as one might expect less than happy. Tried to call the manufacture but they work 8 to 5 and are not availible on the weekend. That made up my mine to return the element. It was a great price but not a great product. I got a great deal on a panasonic 50′ love it.
Hi M.D.
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience with this model. I’m sure other looking into this model will appreciate your opinions. A company’s customer service can often be a good indication of the quality of the company. Unfortunately, you don’t usually find out how good their service is until after you purchase.
I picked up one of these a couple of weeks ago. This review above is accurate. It is certainly a big step-up from an older SD TV and HDTV looks quite acceptable. Particular HD movies, like Serenity, look excellent even. I did see some very mild blurring/artifacts in really fast action scenes. Perhaps that is related to the refresh rate, which I am unable to find a spec on.
The contrast isn’t noticeably bad at all, but it seems like it could be darker in some situations. It’s hard to say if a few gradients more of darkness would be worth paying 400+ more bucks. My average enjoyment ratio is very high as it is. I don’t know if regular digital cable channels look any better on a more expensive name brand set, but that was certainly an adjustment. Of course, I watch HD channels almost exclusively now (which makes having so many other channels moot!). I think that is common for HDTV users.
Concluding: It’s not perfect, but it really works and for those of us new to HDTV it offers a new world of TV goodness. That said, I STILL may return it and drop a few hundred bucks on a higher-end model, but that depends on my comparison experience at Circuit City. I’m new to all this and I just don’t have enough data to say if it’s good enough. Like the guy said: Pretty decent.
(And I’d like more HDMI inputs.)
I picked up two 32 inch element t.v.s so far so good (if you like changing manually ) i can not get it to program with either cable or antenna can anyone help?
check the menu options and you can find an option to change it
just purchased the element 32″ lcd and am very happy with it, for someone like myself who just can’t seem to give up $500-$1000 bucks on a t.v. it does all i need it to do, dvd’s are so much clearer as well as digital and hd channels. xbox 360 is awesome on it too. would definately recomend to people like myself who don’t make the kind of money the big time players make. completely satisfied!!
Purchased 32″ lcd from Circuit City – no remote available. Does anyone know who the manufacturer is so I can contact about getting a remote? Also, does this TV have a sleep timer?
This Product (flx-3211b) Is Trash I Had It For Only 6 Six Months And It Took A Sh*t. It Wont Start Up And There Is No Help Out There To Fix This Problem Online. And Their Tech Support Is Only Open 9-5 Pacific Time Which Doesnt Help Me Cuz i Work At Night And Sleep During The Day And Plus I Live In The Easten Time Zone Element Is Trash
Hey Todd u are an idiot if you cannot get up and call for teck support in the day u got problems kid
I hate this tv..its good to watch tv on but i cant play my xbox 360 on it for over 5 minutes.. It makes some loud screeching sound and the only wAY it turns off is by the power cord
I play xbox 360 on mine for hours and never have that problem hmm sounds like you have a defect. its not bad for the price. so far so good
I have had mine for less than a year and it’s already broke
It just turned off while I was watching it and not it won’t turn back on. The light on the front turns green for a second then goes off. I expected something that cost me $500 to last a little longer.
I purchased the 32 inch. returned the first one at circuit city where i bought it. now the second one, just like drell said it makes a loud screeching sound and u have to pull the power cord to shut it off. it’s junk. circuit city is out of business. we have been calling california and can not get any help. they want me to pay 90 dollars to ship it. does anyone know where i can take it?
TV will not power on after only 3 months. A truly terrible product & even worse support, which seems to have mastered the “runaround”. They claim a 1-year warranty, but that doesn’t include labor, which makes it almost cheaper to just throw it away.
i have had a 32 inch for 2 weeks and it is working fine you get what you pay for,but i bought a 2 year extended warranty just in case….
this tv is pretty good for the price, ive had it for 2 years now and its used pretty much all the time and is hardly turned off….either playing xbox 360 or watching some good ol soccer. im very happy with it and have never experienced any problems with it.
Love the 32 inc element, especially since I only paid $299 at Walmart. Bought the 3 year warranty so all is good.
I recently brought the element hdtv. I heard that most people say element are very bad because it’s junk from the chinese. I was just playing my xbox 360 on element hdtv. It seemed fine to me. Well, am i too stupid to buy the element hdtv?
By the way, im deaf. i cant hear anything but element hdtv may be good price. I think my element hdtv have 1 year warranty….. What should i do? I cant return it to the Kmart because i lost my recipes. Any suggestions? Thanks so much.
My wife got me the 40 inch 2 weeks ago for a present. I have noticed the picture can be a bit fuzzy at times especially when there is a night scene or action scene. Overall however i am satisfied so far. This is my first HDTV so it works for what i need it for. Will i buy another one? Probly not. I will go to a better brand next time. however for my first HD not too bad. It beats regular tv.
A power center surge protector will kill any noises. Resetting the TV may help shut off problems.Remember you get what you pay for and never purchase an LCD without an extended warrenty people.
i have the 32 inch wide tv and until recent will not come on . the the power lcd goes from red to blue but no picture,can anyone help?
kevinlee, do you have sound? if so, then try checking the light bulb. it’s common in most lcd tvs for them to blow out
Bought the 32″ Element at Walmart, last April. Great TV. We have 7 TVs in our house. Hands down the best picture by far. I am going to buy another one and put in our restaurant for our customers to enjoy. Great product!
I bought this element 3211b from circuit city feb 08. Had to return the first one (after I already had it mounted on the wall) after a week for no sound. Two years later, almost to the day, the tv started smoking and the picture went blank. What a piece or S**T!!! I would have thought for $550 I would have been able to enjoy it for a few years. Well, I guess I did, literally. Don’t buy an ELEMENT tv!!!!! We watched an average amount of tv and played some xbox with my son on it, but not overused. Don’t buy an ELEMENT tv!!!!! Replaced it with a RCA 720p LCD the same day it died. Much better picture and contrast ratio for only $350 at wal mart. Did I mention? DONT BUY AN ELEMENT TV!!!!!!
Does anyone know if the have a 1080p yet? Thanks!
I just got this tv from my aunt that past and the tv was going good until today. Out of no where the pic just went out and the sound is still there! I dont know what to do! Any suggestings. Thanks
I bought this tv 3 yrs ago with the extended warranty. Within the first year the computer went out and they finally replaced the tv. Now, lo and behold this one is dead. I will NEVER buy another Element tv again. Back to Phillps/Magnavox for me.
I purchased an Element 32 HDMI TV back in jan 2008 , with a three year extended warrenty , two weeks ago it burst into smoke , no picture , just sound , I’ve fought with customer service , had no contact back from them in over 2 weeks , they suck , spent $700 + on junk that only lasted 2 years
they offered me half of what i paid , I’m still waiting on my replacement tv to arrive , worst piece of junk on the market , and Terrible customer service , you can’t get parts for these…no one repairs them ,
Dont buy an Element…if you do make sure your fire insurance is up to date
the repair crew they sent out to my house took 1 look at it and didn’t even bother to look inside the TV , they just said it was unrepairable & to wait 2 more weeks , someone would contact me…yeah right…
if you do buy an Element TV , you better make certain you buy an extended warrenty with it , …you’ll need it !!!!! ,
PS ,
Hey Larry @ customer service , if your reading this plmk when you get that tracking number for the replacement TV your sending me…
For all the bullshit i’ve had to put up with you can send me an up grade…
I paid over $700.oo with the warrenty , it’d be nice if i got my Value out of what i spent my money on..
1 really pissed off customer , Kevin
Piece of shit. Don’t waste your $$$. Hmmmm….why have we never heard of Element? Oh yeah, because it SUCKS. End of story.