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Samsung HP-S4253

Samsung HP-S4253 42" HDTV Plasma TV

Samsung HP-T4254

Samsung HP-T4254 42" Plasma TV

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Product Description
No matter how you look at it, Samsung's full-featured HP-S4253 makes any room look better. This 42" TrueWide Plasma HDTV offers unparalleled 13-bit processing for 549 billion... More
No matter how you look at it, Samsung's full-featured HP-S4253 makes any room look better. This 42" TrueWide Plasma HDTV offers unparalleled 13-bit processing for 549 billion colors that capture every nuance, even in freeze-frame. Its palette is further defined by the 10,000:1 contrast ratio which is glare-free thanks to FilterBright™ technology. Two HDMI™ connections and additional video inputs allow full digital A/V playback; hidden speakers incorporate SRS TruSurround XT™ technology to maximize the audio effect. Less
Let common plasma TV pitfalls like image burn-in and shallow black levels be a thing of the past with the Samsung HP-T4254. This Plasma panel delivers jaw-dropping performance with a... More
Let common plasma TV pitfalls like image burn-in and shallow black levels be a thing of the past with the Samsung HP-T4254. This Plasma panel delivers jaw-dropping performance with a contrast ratio of up to 15,000:1 and flawless, 18 bit color processing. The Samsung FilterBright anti-reflection filter gives you clear, detailed images in brightly lit rooms and a Game Mode enhances sharpness and contrast while speeding up image processing to make your games look amazing with little to no response-lag. The HP-T4254 comes V-Chip enabled, allowing concerned parents to block out objectionable TV and movie programs through a few simple settings while picture-in-picture makes fighting over the remote control a thing of the past. Less
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Key Features   
Aspect Ratio   Standard (4:3) Widescreen (16:9)
Display Resolution   1024 x 768 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels
HDCP Support - With HDCP Support
Broadcast Format Displayed   720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Contrast Ratio   10,000:1 15,000:1
Digital TV Standard   HDTV Television -
Screen Size   42 inch 42 inch
Weight 75.4 lb. 67.6 lb.
Flat Panel Type   Plasma TV Plasma TV
Display Capabilities   
Interpolated Aspect Ratio 4:3 Enhanced, 14:9 Enhanced 14:9 Enhanced
Digital TV Standard   HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. -
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9 16:9
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC ATSC • NTSC
Broadcast Format Supported   1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Image Quality   
Viewing Angle   175 175
Display Resolution   1024 x 768 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels
Comb Filter   3DYC / 3D Digital 3DYC / 3D Digital
Output Color 549000 million colors 549000 million colors
Adjustable Color Temp.   Without Adjustable Color Temperature With Adjustable Color Temperature
Brightness   1300 cd/m² 1500 cd/m²
Audio Features   
SAP / MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo SAP / MTS Stereo
Sound Leveler   With Audio Leveler With Audio Leveler
Audio Type   Virtual Surround Virtual Surround
Speakers   
Number of Speakers 2 Speakers 2 Speakers
Speaker Power 2 x 10 Watt 2 x 10 Watt
Connectors   
Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • Composite x 1 • DVI x 1 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 4 • RF x 2 • D-Sub (RGB PC) x 1 • Audio (Mini Jack) x 1 S-Video x 2 • Component x 2 • RF x 2 • D-Sub (RGB PC) x 1
Rear Output Connectors Audio (RCA) x 1 • Optical Digital • Coaxial Digital Optical Digital
Front Input Connectors S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1
Front Output Connectors - Audio (Mini Jack) x 1
Headphone Jack With Headphone Jack With Headphone Jack
Technical Features   
Parental Control   V-Chip V-Chip
Energy Star Compliant   - Energy Star Compliant
Sleep Timer   With Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer
Picture in Picture   With PIP With PIP
Remote Control   
Illuminated Remote   Non-Illuminated -
Remote Control   Multibrand Universal
Screen Text   
Channel Labels   With Channel Labels With Channel Labels
Closed Caption on Mute   Without Closed Caption On Mute -
OSD Languages English • French • Spanish English • French • Spanish
Dimensions   
Depth 3.8 in. 4.1 in.
Height 28 in. 27.5 in.
Width 41.5 in. 41.5 in.
Weight 75.4 lb. 67.6 lb.
Warranty   
Overall Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
Included Accessories Remote Control Batteries • Cleaning Cloth TV Stand
Product ID 32090061 41357979
Product MPN   
MPN HP-S4253 HPT4254X/XAC
 
Consumer Reviews
Samsung HP-S4253
Samsung HP-S4253 42" HDTV Plasma TV
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Samsung HP-T4254 42" Plasma TV
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Product Review Summary

3.2
Based on 12 user reviews
58% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

315

Samsung HP-S4253 42 in. Plasma HDTV - Decent for budget-minded gamers and sports fan

byjkafer Sep 24, 2006
25 Helpfuls 26 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Vibrant game mode, deep blacks, lots of inputs
Cons A little noisy in dark areas, some artifacting and solarization in gradients
Recommended it? Yes

Samsung is one of the leaders in Plasma HDTVs. But as with all brands, they make varying qualities of product for different markets and budgets. As a result, the Samsung HP-S4253 42 in. HDTV Plasma Television comes in a few hundred dollars below comparable LCD models. Is it worth the extra savings?... Read full review »

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A good plasma display *

bybranshew Nov 1, 2006
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price, HD Picture, Product Styling, Side control panel/inputs.
Cons Standard def picture needs improvement, Defective in first 30 days
Recommended it? Yes

This is a good, inexpensive (that's a relative term) plasma display. Prices are dropping and quality is getting better in the world of flat screens. This Samsung is an solid plasma display for the masses, but this one may not satisfy true videophiles. If you're looking for the absolute best plasma... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 6 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

carstairs38
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I'm Hooked on High Def Thanks to This TV

bycarstairs38 Apr 1, 2008
26 Helpfuls 27 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Sharp picture; easy to use
Cons Minor sound and sourcing issues
Recommended it? Yes

I have avoided HDTV as long as I possibly could. With as much TV as I watch, I knew I would love the better picture. But the price scared me away, as did the technology. See, I know very little about technology and have a hard time remember what I do learn for very long. So the idea of researching... Read full review »

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I'm more than happy with my Purchased

byblubimmer Sep 25, 2007
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Picture quality.
Cons Sound.
Recommended it? Yes

I had been eying this TV for a few months and finally bought it last week.

Out of the box it needs adjustment (but any TV would) to make it look the best it can be. When you do dial in the settings, the picture is gorgeous. It comes with a few burn-in reduction features that work very... Read full review »

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