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Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: PN42A450P1DXZA
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Product brief
Description: The Samsung PN42A450 is a 42-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $850.In general, a liquid plasma display can output more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.
Pros: Has a conventional 4:3, zoom 16:9, wide zoom, zoom, and just widescreen modes, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with a comparable set of widescreen modes is $1,715.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Suited for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.
Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.In fact, you would typically pay about 50% more to get a plasma TV with roughly the same viewable size.
Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.
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"Dollar for dollar the best tv on the market!"
by MacLeod1592 on June 8, 2008
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by SeaDog416 on January 5, 2009
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by PLachelier on December 9, 2008
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"Bought at Best Buy on sale for 720 with 10% off coupon"
by mkaraffa on October 27, 2008
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by dstack79 on August 12, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part Number: PN42A450P1DXZA
General
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 41.3 in x 3.8 in x 26.3 in x 59.1 lbs
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1024 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
- Widescreen Modes Just, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3
- Color Depth 18-bit color
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
- Viewing Angle 175 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 175 degrees
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
- Additional Features Ultra FilterBright antiglare filter, Antiglare screen
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
- Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
- Equalizer Yes (5-band)
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Balance control, Auto volume adjustment
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Stand Features Swivel
Power
- Power Device Power supply
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 45.7 in
- Depth (Shipping) 16.1 in
- Height (Shipping) 33.2 in
- Weight (Shipping) 81.1 lbs
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9
Product series
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Price: $729.88
Manufacturer: Samsung
Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 1000000:1, 2000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9
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Manufacturer: Samsung
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Manufacturer info
- Samsung
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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



