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Samsung HP-S4253
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Samsung HP-S4253
Samsung PN50B650
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Samsung PN50B650
Panasonic TC-P50V10
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Panasonic TC-P50V10

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Price Check Prices $1,039.00 to $1,499.99 $1,889.95 to $2,099.80
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3.5 stars
4.0 stars
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Release date May 01, 2006 May 15, 2009
The Bottom Line Although the Samsung HP-S4253's glossy black styling and numerous inputs work in its favor, its issues with picture quality lessen its value. Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year.
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Features
Sound EffectsSRS TruSurround XT
SRS TruSurround HD
BBE ViVA HD3D
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailableInfo unavailable480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
Multi-channel PreviewSplit screen
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
Weight88.2 lbs
84.2 lbs
79.4 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
Info unavailable16:9
Digital TV TunerATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty2
4
Info unavailable
USB PortInfo unavailableYes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailable
24p TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Resolution1024 x 768
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailable600Hz sub-field driving
600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Enclosure ColorBlack
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
RadioInfo unavailableNone
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailable
TV TunerInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)41.5 in x 13.4 in x 30.1 in - With stand
48.4 in x 11.4 in x 32.2 in - With stand
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
PowerAC 120 V
Info unavailableAC 120 V
BatteryInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Remote ControlUniversal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size42 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanInfo unavailableInfo unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableUltra FilterBright anti-glare technology
CinemaSmooth technology
Medi@2.0
USB 2.0
ToC design
Internet TV
Screen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Display Format720p
1080p
1080p
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
Product DescriptionSamsung HP-S4253 - 42 in Plasma TV
Samsung PN50B650 - 50 in Plasma TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
Plasma TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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