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Design: 7.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 5.0
Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 73 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: HP-S4253
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CNET editors' review
Samsung HP-S4253
price range: $779.95
Although the Samsung HP-S4253's glossy black styling and numerous inputs work in its favor, its issues with picture quality lessen its value.
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- Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 73 reviews
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20 out of 20 people found this review helpful
by felizpedra on May 22, 2006
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11 out of 12 people found this review helpful
"The best 42 inch. on the market!"
by bsakoff on June 1, 2006
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7 out of 7 people found this review helpful
"Probably the best Plasma Tv to date."
by k_cheerangie on July 7, 2006
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
"Awesome HD Plasma; CNET Review blew it"
by uconnjak on June 21, 2006
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by dukemang on June 1, 2006
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part Number: HP-S4253
General
- Product Type 42 in Plasma TV
- Digital Television Certification HDTV
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- Dimensions With stand
- Width 41.5 in
- Depth 13.4 in
- Height 30.1 in
- Weight 88.2 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Display
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1024 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Color Depth Up to 549 billion colors
- Image Contrast Ratio 10000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 1300 cd/m2
- Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Zoom, 16:9
- Viewing Angle 175 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 175 degrees
- Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
- Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
- Picture Adjustment Standard/Dynamic/Movie/Custom
- Additional Features Automatic blue screen, Anti-glare filter, Auto clock set, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine), Channel labeling, Video noise reduction
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Split screen, Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Freeze Memo Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices VCR, DVD player, Cable box
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
- Equalizer Yes (5-band)
- Speakers Included 2 speakers
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 380 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 45.5 in
- Depth (Shipping) 17.3 in
- Height (Shipping) 35 in
- Weight (Shipping) 103.6 lbs
Manufacturer info
- Samsung
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
- Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
- Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
