| Reviews : Samsung HPT4264 42-Inch Plasma HDTV |
Technical Details
- 1024 x 768 resolution
- 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio
- 18 bit color processing
- Filter Bright 2 Anti Glare Technology
- 3 HDMI, 2 component, 1 PC input
Product Description
There are no bad seats when you're watching the 42" widescreen HP-T4264 plasma HDTV. Even in a brightly-lit room, patented Ultra Filter Bright keeps the pictures looking clearer in details and deeper in black at every angle. Samsung's powerful anti-burn-in technology assures a long screen life. The 15,000:1 contrast ratio lets you see every nuance, even in nighttime action. Advanced plasma picture technology delivers sharper screen text, while eliminating "noise." Dynamic SRS Tru Surround XT produces theater-quality sound. Connect your digital devices through three HDMI ports, one on the side, and a full complement of audio and video inputs, including USB 2.0. And control all your CEC-compliant digital devices through the one HP-T4264 remote. And it's Energy Star Compliant, so you'll use less energy.Amazon.com Product Description
Offering a rich feature set and exceptional quality for its price, Samsung HPT4264 42-inch 720p plasma TV uses the company's latest DNIe enhancement circuitry to deliver outstanding brightness, contrast, and image clarity. Use it for home theater and use it for your PC--it's perfect for both. In addition to a standard-broadcast NTSC tuner, it also features an integrated ATSC tuner that can capture over-the-air digital broadcasts from local network affiliates (the set will still require a set-top tuner for receiving non-terrestrial HD broadcasts from channels like HBO or Discovery). Other noteworthy features include a 60,000 hour panel life, Samsung's unique auto pixel-shifting technology to prevent burn-in, a gaming mode, cinema progressive film mode, and 3 HDMI connections. This model is also compatible with an Auto wall-mount Samsung will release this year that is controllable in 3-dimensions via the HTDV's own remote control.Samsung currently offers two 42-inch 720p plasma models; this one and the lower priced HPT4254. this model is set apart from the HPT 4254 by its cosmetic design and by the inclusion of a USB 2.0 connection for playing photo files or MP3s. Both models offer the same high level of digital image processing, 15,000:1 contrast ratio, and HDMI connectivity. If you don't need the USB connection, you may want ot consider the the HPT4254.
The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. Thanks to the new 13-bit processing capability of DNIe, the HP-S4253 can produce over 549 billion colors (compared to the one billion colors that TVs with 10-bit processing can produce.
Single-tuner Picture in Picture
This HDTV has a picture-in-picture feature, but it only has a single tuner which does not allow POP to function n the same mode. For example, you can't watch one TV channel in the main screen and another channel in the PIP screen. You can watch a tv channel in one screen and view contnet from your computer or a DVD in another. This tends to be the functional limitation of PIP in most HDTVs currently available.
Connections:
- HDMI connections: 3 (1 side 2 rear)
- S-Video Inputs: 3 (1 side 2 rear)
- Component Video A/V Input: 2 (rear)
- USB 2.0 Connection: (1 side)
- PC (RGB) input: 1 (rear)
- Composite video input: 1 (side)
- Headphone Jack: 1 (side)
- RF input: 2 (rear)
What's in the box Plasma HDTV, Remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power cord, Owner's Instructions/Quick Setup Guide, Warranty Card, Registration Card, Safety Guide Manual, Cloth-Clean.
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Customer Reviews
By D. Wojtkowski (San Diego, CA)
After reading all the reviews we bought this tv for $1000 in Aug07. Worked great (except for a few HDMI issues with Time Warner's DVR) - nice picture, okay sound, right up until one day, out of the blue the video just stopped. It's never had any damage - never even been moved. TV Repair said the main board was bad - common problem with these tvs. It was 2 years and 2 months from the date we bought it. Samsung was completely unreasonable - asked them just to cover the parts and we would pay the labor as this is a known problem - no luck.
Good tv but very bad reliability. I wouldn't buy one unless you have a 5+ year warranty.
By Joseph Mahoney (Philadelphia, PA)
I bought this TV for my mother as a holiday gift. She is 67 years old and needed assistance in setting it up; to which I was much obliged to do. While I was lowering the TV onto the stand the TV slipped off of the stand and very nearly sliced open my finger to the bone. Suffice to say it ruined our holiday, and I guarantee that if my hand met such a misfortune that there are other people that have suffered my same fate.
The back of the TV has a thin steel frame that hugs the top part of the mounting, the steel is so thin that if it is dropped on your hand be prepared for instant gouging.
It is a good TV as far as the picture, however the unit itself was not designed with safety in mind. I have a 52 inch LCD Sony Bravia that was lighter to carry and easier to lower onto the stand, and has a better picture.
I am hoping that my finger heals quickly; for those with the spirit of adventure feel free to look at the photos of my incident. Best of luck to all!
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By USA (Grimes, IA USA)
Have had it about a year with no problems. I'm not a huge TV buff, but i think the picture and sound are great! The only thing i can think of that i don't like is the response time for changing channels with the remote. Small issue i know. Otherwise i am very happy with it!
By Ashley Q. Parks
This TV is awesome! I've never had any problems with it and the picture it delivers is flawless! I have played DVD's on it, watched HDTV with an antenna, and play computer games with it and it work great for each scenario. I have recommended this TV to everyone I know. I did a lot of research before I purchased this TV because I did not know if I wanted to get this one or a Sony. But I have no regrets now that I have bought this one!
By Ned B. Palmer (Naples, FL USA)
I have owned this tv for over half a year and I love the set. The picture is second to none and the quality of the product is great. The only thing that I have an issue with is the remote that comes with the tv. It does not allow me to control my TIVO dvr and there are certain functions that I am unable to perform when controlling my digital cable box. However, I would buy this tv over any other that I have experienced, it continually impresses me.
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