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Usually ships in 1-2 business days | | | | | | Take your home entertainment experience to the next level with the Samsung PN42A450 plasma HDTV. The Samsung PN42A450 42" Widescreen Plasma HDTV with 720p resolution is big enough to transform any space into the ultimate home theater. Advanced features like a FilterBright to protect against glare and 100,000:1 dynamic-contrast ratio will simply amaze you and your guests. 1365 horizontal x 768 vertical pixel resolution presents video and text with outstanding clarity and resolution. Select Game mode with the touch of a button for advanced video-game action. The ACE silhouette editor eliminates visual noise from the deepest dark tones. SRS TruSurround XT offers natural, lifelike HD sound. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through the two speaker internal playback system. Samsung Digital Natural Image engine dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, and white balance. Entertainment Mode allows customized picture settings, optimized for different content. Universal Anynet Plus HDMI-CEC allows peripheral devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by TV remote control. Side A/V ports provide easy connections so you can connect a camcorder, digital camera, or any other digital device with no hassles. V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content. 13650 x 7680 pixel resolution 175-degrees viewing angle Natural True Color with 18 bit color processing NTSC/ATSC tuners with Clear QAM Sports/Game/Movie modes via hot key 10-watt per channel built-in audio amplifier Direct down-firing speaker system Auto pixel shift (user programmable) Signal pattern processing function Ports - 3 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface (2 rear/1 side), 1 Side S-Video, 1 Side Headphone, 2 Rear component video inputs, Side and rear A/V inputs, and 1 Rear PC input (D-sub) Dimensions - Widt | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 41.5 inches | | Product Width: | 12.4 inches | | Product Height: | 28.5 inches | | Product Weight: | 67.2 pounds | | Package Length: | 45.0 inches | | Package Width: | 33.0 inches | | Package Height: | 16.1 inches | | Package Weight: | 79.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 64 reviews |
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| | Features | 720p HD Resolution20,000:1 Contrast Ratio3 HDMI InputsFilter Bright Anti Reflective Technology3D Ready for 3D gaming
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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Pretty decent plasma May 31, 2009
I originally purchased this TV as a gift for my parents' however they thought it was too much (not in price wise though). So I ended up giving them my new 32" LCD that was in my bedroom ... however the gift was just for a spare room in their home that didn't have a TV (which I wanted 1 to be in there).
Anyhow, I purchased this TV in DEC08 -- nearly 5 months & it's already discontinued, although I don't know how long it actually survived on the market. Overall, it works pretty well up to my standards even though I don't spend too much time watching it. Nonetheless, I've occasionally noticed that it seems to be subject of a slight burn-in. I really don't know ... But I'm starting to feel as if this TV won't last me too long because sometimes I see an image very faintly when I turn it off or switch onto vid-mode. Like the previous channel's logo will still be there for a moment.
The design/look is nonetheless, stylish! Which is a plus but I'm not too sure about the actual quality of it just yet. So far I will give it 4 out of 5 (although I would say a 3.5 is more suitable).
 Excellent set -- and differences with newer model 42B450 May 23, 2009
I own this model 42A450 plasma as well as an earlier Samsung 4254 plasma, similar to this model. Both are excellent sets with beautiful PQ even in 720p or 1080i instead of 1080p. The only realistic reason to spend $ for the 1080p in a set this size (42 or smaller) would be for even greater clarity using BluRay, since neither cable nor antenna broadcasts arrive in 1080p so the 720p set does as well as any can. Even then, one of my sets IS hooked up to BluRay and it is still an amazing picture even in "only" 720p HD. Watching the BBC's Planet Earth series is a treat. Anyway, I just do not sit close enough to the set to see any difference in the few signals, like BluRay, that use the 1080p resolution. Buying 1080p is at best about bragging, not reality.
At any rate, so far there is no Samsung plasma in 42 inches that is full 1080p (nor really should there be, given the lack of ability to tell), though soon they will release a 42B550 that does offer that.
I highly recommend considering this set in plasma and "only" 720p in contrast to an LCD in 1080p that will be about 5000 times slower in response time and with less rich colors. For me, the only reason I would opt for LCD in a bigger screen like 42 or 50 inches would be if I lived at altitude (plasma buzzing) or had a lamp or sunlight right behind the unit (direct glare -- but this swivels anyway, to adjust). I just do not see paying extra for a non-discernible 1080p resolution in a blurrier LCD.
I do not have the newer model 42B450, which is much like this 42A450, but it appears to have many of the same features and qualities. I discount claimed differences in dynamic contrast and refresh speed because those are ephemeral or higher than one would ever use even on the older models with smaller numbers, e.g., you would not set it to dynamic anyway so a native contrast of 20,000:1 is plenty. Right now they are about the same price, so I suppose most would opt for the B model, and I suspect it continues this set's value and quality. But I would note there may be a reason to grab this A model before it is gone (or at a cheap price if it is on clearance). For instance, the A model has an S-video port (as does my older 4254), while the B model does not (nor does the 42A400). That may lose some customers who own a nice DVD player using S-video who are not prepared to get rid of that just to say they own the 2009 model TV instead of the 2008 42A450. The A model also has a V-chip. Perhaps the B model does too, but I would check first before buying it if that feature matters to you. I do not see it listed in the Amazon product description as it is for the 42A450. Nor does the 42A400 have that chip. Just wanted to note the differences and assure those considering the 42A450 that it is an excellent set and really not "older" in any way that matters. And in one way -- old enough to continue S-video -- some buyers will prefer it.
Aesthetically, the 42A450 looks sleek and modern when mounted to the wall. It does not look like "last year's model" in my opinion. There is easy access to the S-video port and one of the HDMI ports from the side (as well as composite RCA jacks for quick hookup of game consoles or most camcorders), in addition to the harder-to-reach back plugs of many varieties including two more HDMIs.
Finally, I hook all my HDMI components up with fairly cheap HDMI cables found on Amazon, not Monster, and do not believe that makes a difference at all for a digital signal. I do use better RF cable for analog, and ferrite cores on all connections necessary, to reduce interference. If you do get buzzing on your plasma and are not at altitude, it may well be the connections and power cord -- perhaps a ferrite core near the plug or a better power center with surge suppressor and line filtering will make the buzz disappear. Hope this helps.
Can't beat it! Mar 17, 2009
Colors are outstanding, audio very good and set up was super easy. For the price this TV is an excellent value. You won't be disapointed.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Awesome Plasma Display! Amazing for the money! Mar 03, 2009
This review is for the Samsung HPT4264 which is this models predecessor. I can only imagine this TV is as good or better, and I could not be happier with mine! I use it to watch TV (HD & regular), play video games (PS2) and watch DVD's on an upconvert DVD player. The picture is stunning. Better than my Sharp LCD, way better than my Olevia LCD, better than the Sony plasma's I have seen, and also slightly better than the Panasonic that my friend has. For the money, I don't think you can do better. I was a Panasonic fan until I saw a friend's Samsung and was blown away by the colors, so sharp and vivid (and more so than the Panny). My next TV purchase will be a Samsung LCD which a friend has recently aquired and in 1080P and no plasma burn to worry about, it seems like the way to go, especially for video games. Incidently, I broke in my TV in as recommended, and I do play PS2 on it, and it has not displayed any permanent burn-in. But that topic is for an entirely different debate of plasma vs. LCD. I think the only way you can do better than this TV price/performance is to consider a Samsung LCD 1080p, which have come down a lot in price, but will still set you back a few hundo more than this one. If you buy this I don't think you will be disappointed!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Good lookin' TV for little money! Feb 26, 2009
After shopping around, Best Buy, going-out-of-business Circuit City, H.H. Gregg, this was by far the best price for a 42" plasma TV I found. With free shipping and no sales tax, it was the best deal. It arrived within a week, carted in and set up by a private firm. (I actually set it up myself because I wanted to save the packing box for when I move). The picture is very good, and setup was easy. We have been enjoying it for about a month now, and I would do the same thing again. The picture is really just as good as the cable will allow, but overall, it is a great set.
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Washington, D.C. (October 31, 2008) -- When it comes to price, Consumer Reports says shoppers are most likely to find the best deals online. And the publication called three ecommerce sites "standouts" in this year's Consumer Reports ratings of electronics stores: Amazon.com, Crutchfield.com and B&H (bhphotovideo.com)
The magazine's survey was based on more than 38,000 purchases of electronics, including flat-screen TVs, between January 2007 and June 2008. The report indicated that online stores consistently offered better prices. (The magazine's full report can be found in its December 2008 issue.)
"Buying online can be better," the magazine said in a press release. "The higher-rated electronics retailers in Consumer Reports annual reader survey are Web sites. Readers who bought online rated their overall satisfaction at 90 out of 100 -- higher than those who bought in a store. Additionally, many Web merchants offer free shipping, even on TVs, which could spare the hassle of struggling to fit a bulky carton in the car or paying a local store for delivery."
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