Samsung PN42C450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)
Samsung PN42C450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)
- An unparalleled Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio brings together the deepest blacks and brightest whites
- Offers crisp, clear Plasma HD action in every frame.
- Get crisp, clear digital-quality sound via advanced SRS technology
- Supports multichannel sound (MTS)and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity
- Enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games
Get a true cinematic experience without going to the cinema with a Samsung plasma HDTV. This Samsung PN42C450, with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio makes sure every frame is saturated with dense, rich color. Samsung is also ENERGY STAR compliant so you a
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List Price: $ 599.99
Price: $ 497.00
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Review by David Campbell for Samsung PN42C450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)
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Just received the TV today! It arrived a day early, which was a pleasant surprise. Once I fired it up, I was ecstatic with this set. The quality is amazing for the price, the picture blows away a top of the line 42″ 1080p LCD display that I’ve seen. Deep rich colors, high contrast, fluid motion…there is nothing not to like! Streamed Spartacus off Netflix, and compared to my old little 22″ LCD it really came to life.(Even if the writing is really bad)
It was able to find some basic cable channels in HD, which is awesome, and Modern Warfare 2 looks simply astounding (again, much better than on aforementioned 42″ and 22″ LCDs.)
The sound is decent, it’s actually better than I was expecting. It’s obviously no Home Theatre, but I was impressed. It’s got a few connections which aren’t listed on Amazon…the 3 HDMI, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 Component, 1 Dual Component/Composite, Audio In 1/8″, Audio Out 1/8″, Optical out, and cable. The menu is very easy to navigate and adjust, and in it you can turn off it’s startup/shut down sound if you find it irritating. It’s kinda soothing though.
One negative I’ve found is that the audio running out isn’t controlled by the televisions volume, I guess that’s pretty standard, but it means my cheap computer speakers aren’t much good. (No remote) Also when installing the base stand it felt like I was about to destroy the thread on the screws that are used…They aren’t easy to get in there!
It’s very elegant, and looks great in my living room. It’s not super bright, which I love (LCD panels hurt my eyes after a while) All in all, for the money it’s a fantastic TV. I was looking for quality, affordability, and style.
Review by S. Kolopic for Samsung PN42C450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)
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Everything was fine with it for about a month and a half and then I started noticing faint gray streaks on the tv, only visible if the background is a solid, light color, like during a hockey game or a blue sky, for example.
I couldn’t return the set, as a month had already passed, so I contacted Samsung about getting it fixed or replaced under warranty. They sent out a third-party tech who checked it out and confirmed the lines and he explained it to Samsung.
Samsung concluded that the problem has to do with the EMI filter and with the anti-reflective coating, which is on the outside of the glass panel and will not be covered under warranty.
Samsung claims that it is my fault due to negligence, claiming I’d used chemicals to clean the screen, which can not be farther from the truth.
Needless to say, this felt like a slap on the face from Samsung. They don’t stand by their product and accuse me of being at fault. When I mention that the anti-reflective filter might have been installed improperly, they just recite the standard “we are very sorry” speech…
I’m very tired of spending hours on the phone trying to argue my point to their reps who are not even listening and am very dissapointed in Samsung. I understand TVs can sometimes have faults, but those faults need to be replaced or fixed.
I am never buying another Samsung product again, because the company doesn’t stand behind it.
Review by R. Baxter for Samsung PN42C450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)
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I am truly impressed with this TV. I have been researching LCD and Plasmas for a little while and found this to be the best HDTV for the price. I had a chance to check it out at a local retailer beforehand and compared to other TVs in the store this one completely stood out. Picture was MUCH better than the 1080 models which were more than twice the price. The Sony next to it showed people with grey suits while this one had deep black and vibrant color. The specs (2million:1 contrast, 600hz) blow away anything I could find in this range and the picture is simply fantastic. Plus you can’t beat this price!
I ordered this TV on a Tuesday night, received it on Thursday and the guy brought it to my door(4th floor walkup in NYC). I guess Beach Camera should receive the credit there.
Set it up and the TV was able to find a bunch of HD channels and channels I didn’t have before, so that’s a big plus. I have to say, like the other review, installing the stand was a pain in the ass. I don’t think the screw holes were completely drilled out, but I managed.
Sound is great, no buzzing or anything. It is very sleek and stylish and makes my living room look great. Menu is very easy to navigate and viewing pictures with a card reader or USB is a snap. Just plug it in and you have many options for slideshows with music and other options. PC input also very simple to hook up.
You will not be disappointed. Especially with the free shipping, no tax (for me at least) and the great amazon price, this HDTV cannot be beat!
Review by RJAY for Samsung PN42C450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)
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I just purchased this TV 3 days ago. I was considering getting a set with 1080 P, but I went with this brand new 720P plasma TV. The picutre is awesome, and the sound is pretty good as well. (All 42 inch TV’s come with 2 10 watt speakers; you can always hook up to a stereo). For whatever reason, when I plug my set into an upconvert player, the screen resolution is 1920 by 1080.(awesome picture using an HDMI cable) If you are looking for a great picture with decent sound, this is your set. You cannot beat the price. They are so hot that Amazon can’t keep them in stock. Oh, did I tell you that the set looks elegant? It does. The only downside I see so far is that the 10 screws you need to attach the base are a little difficult to screw in. The holes shoud be a little bigger. But that really is the only negative I see. So get off the fence and go buy it. I don’t think you will regret it (*One other thing, most shows on TV are still broadcasted in high defintion, but it’s 720 P.)
Review by J. Gray for Samsung PN42C450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)
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This set replaces a 50″ Sony LCD projection HDTV that fell victim to the blue dots of death. It’s hooked up to a Motorola HD DVR set top box through HDMI. It’s been an adjustment going down to 42″ from 50″ but it’s getting easier. The picture on HD channels is excellent and standard def channels look a lot better than they did on the Sony. The set itself is beautiful and looks great in our living room. The sound is good and there’s no buzzing.
The only issues that I have noticed with this TV are the screw holes used for attaching the stand and room brightness. There’s no excuse for the poor job Samsung did with not properly threading the ten holes on the stand. As for the brightness of the room, this TV performs better in darker rooms. We’ve got heavy blinds that block out a lot of light so it’s not that big of a deal for us. If you can’t control the lighting in the room that you plan on using this set in, then you should probably look at another set.
I gave the whole 1080p vs 720p a lot of thought before purchasing this set. I shouldn’t have bothered-it’s just marketing hype, in my opinion. All I can say is that the picture’s better than the one I got on the Sony. And getting it for $539 makes it that much better. Oh, and don’t forget the SquareTrade three year warranty for $47…