Samsung PN42A450

The Samsung Plasma 4 Series is the entry-level line in their plasma lineup and features a 720p native resolution. For more information refer to the full Plasma Series 4 report.

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Samsung Plasma Series 4
MSRP $999.00
Release date March, 2008
Brand Samsung
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720p
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Specs

  • 720p native resolution
  • 20,000:1 static contrast ratio | 100,000:1 dynamic ratio
  • 18-bit color processing
  • 60,000 hour panel life
  • 3D Capability
  • Two 10-watt speakers
  • Inputs: HDMI x 2, Component x 2, Composite x 1

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This report was started June 5, 2008 at 12:49 pm by Omar
with the last edit occurring November 18, 2008 at 9:05 pm by Yale
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2 pros
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Pros

  • good contrast
  • affordable

Cons

  • 720p
  • limited inputs compared to other TVs

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PN, 42, A, 450, PN42, 42A, A450, PN42A, 42A450, PN42A450