Samsung PN42A450

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.

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• 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

• ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9

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  Samsung PN42A450

  Price: $599.95 - $729.88

  Manufacturer: Samsung

  Specs: Plasma TV, 42 in, 1000000:1, 2000:1, 1024 x 768, 16:9

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  Samsung PN50A450

  Price: $739.95

  Manufacturer: Samsung

  Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1000000:1, 30000:1, 1365 x 768, 16:9

Samsung

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
• Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
• Phone: 1-800-726-7864
• Fax: 1-973-601-6001