Loading ...If you are just starting with HDTV, and don’t want to spend much then the Polaroid 3211-TLXB 32″ LCD HDTV is a great option. At around $580, this LCD TV is quite inexpensive, as compared to others in this range. The flat LCD display, allows great viewing in brightly-lit rooms. This television has included stands and the ability to be mounted; you will also get display options to fit any design. Powered with many standard liquid crystal display features, the Polaroid 3211-TLXB is treat to watch, literally! Let’s take a look at its standard specs before moving further into its performance.
Polaroid 3211-TLXB Review – Features & Specifications:
Width 31.7 in
Depth 8.4 in
Height 25 in
Weight 39.5 lbs
Display
Diagonal Size: 32 in – Widescreen
Technology: TFT active matrix
Resolution:1366 x 768
Display Format: 720p
Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Image Contrast Ratio: 1200:1
Brightness (cd/m2): 500 cd/m2
Progressive Scan: Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Widescreen Modes: Zoom, Normal, Wide, Full
Viewing Angle (horizontal): 170 degrees
Viewing Angle (Vertical): 170 degrees
Pixel Response Time: 8 ms
Comb Filter: 3D digital
V-Chip Control: Yes
Color Temperature Control: Yes
Additional Features: Parental control, 3:2 pull down compensation, Video noise reduction
Inputs and outputs
Component video inputs: 2
S-video inputs: 1
Composite inputs: 2
DVI (Digital Video Interface): 0
HDMI inputs: 2
RF inputs: 1
PC compatible: Yes
VGA/SVGA input: Yes
Tuners
Digital TV Tuner: ATSC
Stereo Reception System: MTS
Secondary Audio Program (SAP): Yes
Video Features
HDTV Ready: Yes
Input Video Formats: 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
Electronic Program Guide: Digital EPG
Parental Channel Lock: Yes
Closed Caption Capability: Yes
Audio System
Sound Output Mode: Stereo
Audio Controls: Treble, Bass, Balance, Equalizer
Speakers Included: 2 speakers
Output Power / Total: 40 Watt
Speaker(s): 2 x Right/left channel speaker – Built-in – 20 Watt
Convenience
Remote: Universal
Pedestals stand: Yes
Fixed Wall mount: not included
General features
Cabinet color: Black
VESA compliant: Yes
Check out this model if you want to enjoy sharp pictures from an ultra-thin TV! Due to its HDTV compatibility, the image display is significantly sharp and realistic in comparison to regular televisions. The 3:2 pull down feature of this TV is useful for transferring motion pictures to digital format – it reduces artifacts that can occur during the process.
Ideal for DVD movies recorded in the 16:9 formats, as well as high definition programming. Other than its rear connector location-which is a minus, this TV has great features for the money. However, if you are a HDTV perfectionist, the one and only aspect that might not impress you fully is that it has only rear connection location. But then, its sharp image quality makes up enhancing your viewing experience to the next level.
YouReviewElectronics.com gives the Polaroid 3211-TLXB 8/10 stars!
User Reviews
A year ago last August 28th we purchased a Polaroid 32″ HDTV w/ built-in DVD player. About 11 months later the DVD player quit working and then one year and eight or nine days after purchase the picture went out on the TV!
We called Polaroid and told them of the problem and really expected a fight because the warranty was for one year. Instead we were told to send them a copy of our purchase receipt and they would send the necessary part and have a technician contact us.
We did…..they did! In fact , the part arrived and that afternoon we were contacted by their service tech. Unfortunately, it was determined that the part did not fix the problem so they sent yet another one and again the tech came to the house. This did not remedy the problem either so, he got on the phone to Polaroid himself and this time we were told to ship the whole TV set to California and they would replace it with a new set.
Our new TV arrived today and it works just fine. I hope that there will be no more problems! I must say that we (my husband and I) are extremely impressed with the service and the courtesy given to us by Polaroid! It’s a pleasure in tis day and time to do business with a company that you don’t have to scream at to get them to stand behind their products!
We purchased a 37′ Polariod TV from Walmart. Exactly 14 months after we purchased it, it quit working. I was on the telephone with Polariod several times. We still do not have it working. I would not recommend a Polariod to anyone. They did not stand behind us at all.
I bought a 32″ Polaroid HDTV 16 months ago. Up until a few weeks ago, it was fine. It will no longer power up. It was flaky for a few days about turning on, but finally, nothing, even if unplugged for awhile. I don’t even feel that it is worth having this fixed. I should’ve followed my gut feeling that Polaroid is not known for its televisions.
Our Tv has worked fine for the last year and I recommend it !
I bought this tv at walmart 32” Winston Salem N.C. after 7 monts the problems started with the dvd player and then the tv stoped working. Do not recomend to buy this tv by no means. Spend just a few more dollars and get you a good brand tv.
Bought this TV two years ago worked fine until it stopped powering up. Poloraid told me it would cost 200 dollars to fix.
We bought a polaroid 32″ hdtv with built in dvd player 5-07. The dve player worked a couple of times then quit. Then about a week after we had it for a year the screen went blank. They sent a control box twice but that didnt fix it. So they sent us another tv. At the time I thought wow what great customer service but now exactly a year later this tv stopped working. There is no more warranty. if we want it fixed its going to cost us $250. thats half the price we paid for it & it’ll only be warrantyed for 90 days. From reading the reviews its more than likely to go out again in a year. Thats just to much to pay for a tv every year. i’ll definitly noy be spending the money to fix nor will I buy another polaroid tv.
Purchased at Walmart 2yrs ago. DVD player stoped working in 3months, TV screen goes blank! I have sound but no picture! I spend about $900.00 WOW, what a let down, I loved my TV!!! so sad!!! I guess I will fight with Polaroid and hope that I will get a solution as I love the clear picture of Polaroid.
32 inch, hdtv, polaroid lcd, purchased from walmart, 600.oo big black monolith in my frontroom now. The DVD player went first and then the tv can’t find a signal, what a let down.
Polaroid is nothing but junk first the dvd player stopped working and on the second the picture blew out . i lost receipt so i am out 600 bucks never again will buy polaroid. as a matter of fact i think walmart stop selling this piece of crap.
Polaroid is nothing but junk
purchased Polaroid 32 inch LCD on 10/24/08- DVD controls starting being unresponsive first then lost the picture- black screen only- still has sound intermittently. At first was upset because warranty expired a few days before the problems started- BUT- looked at my receipt and found I had purchased the extended warranty! Best $59 bucks i ever spent!
Same prob. 32 inch hdtv with dvd from walmart but I misplaced my receipt. Dvd quite after 4 months and tv will quit working but still have sound. Peice of junk
Well it seem we all have experienced the same problems I purchased A 32 Inch w/built in dvd first the dvd went, they sent a new one and a tech came out to replace it next that dvd went out, every no and again when i turn it on its a black screen and you only hear sound. Now almost 2 years later the channel button on the remote or the tv does not work. What a disappointment…I purchased this from Walmart as well.
I’m with most everyone here. I also bought the 32″ LCD w/dvd player at Walmart a little over a year ago. The DVD went out 3 months ago, then the TV just up and shut off one night last month. It’s dead. Went to Walmart, they don’t carry the brand anymore because of this problem. Called Polaroid, after several calls, nothing. They said it would cost as much to fix as to buy another set. Ok, I’ll buy another flat screen, but it won’t be from them. They do not stand behind their products. Meanwhile, it sits in my closet because I can’t bear to throw a $550. tv in my trash cart. Inferior product from an inferior company.
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Apparently polaroid has some flaws and defects it needs to fix, HEY POLAROID are you listening? I know you must be aware of this and maybe you have been fixing these problems this year and seriously TV’s do not just last 6 months and break.
Okay so I join the list of many that seem to have the same issue with this TV. Approx 8 months after buying the TV the DVD player quit working. Last week while my wife and daughter’s were watching a program the TV quit working. Less than to years old and I am told by the tech that it will cost me over two hundred dollars to have a part ship that MAY be the problem. If a car dealership had a known issue like this they would recall and fix the product for their customers. I will never buy a Polaroid product again
same problem as everyone i guess. this useless P.O.S. just keeps powering itself down when it receives a hdmi input signal. polaroid tried to high sell me on a power supply,200 bucks and change, but it appears to me that this is not the problem . it is located in the input component board . the hdmi signal itself seems to be triggering the shutdown .Anyway , one more household that will never buy anything bearing this brand EVER again.