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Samsung PN42B450 42 in. 720p Plasma HDTV

Samsung PN42B450 42 in. 720p Plasma HDTV

Contrast Ratio: 20000:1 - 3 HDMI, 2 Component inputs with side and rear AV inputs

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Reviews Summary

Pros:

broadcast quality (2)

  • ...had it for about two months now and have zero complaints. HD broadcasts look amazing , Xbox360 games look even better, and shows filmed in true HD...[0.9]
  • ...of which the Panasonic suffers) a better ability to handle SD broadcast AND a brilliant & accurate HD picture. Also, unlike the Panasonic, this Samsung...[0.9]

color (4)

  • ...and the picture looks amazing! Everything is so smooth, and the color is great . I had no problem giving up the 1080p features of higher end...[1.0]
  • ...sd picture's are great. I tryed over the air hd and wow such bright and beautiful color's just breath taking. I love this tv and am glad i got...[0.9]
  • ...anymore happier. The menu is simple to navigate, picture is bright and crisp . I used auto program to find available channels via my wall...[0.7]
  • ...detail unless you watch tv from a distance of less than 1ft. Pros: Accurate colors Deep dark blacks Fast responsive remote Non-HD channels still look great...[0.6400000000000001]

color quality (8)

  • ...love it. The price is right, the screen quality is good, the colors are phenomenal . I was worried about the connectivity, since I have two things...[1.0]
  • ...had a brighter picture than the Panasonic, and RCA Audio Out. Colors are fantastic , no pixelation, and no motion blur. Just an overall better picture...[0.9]
  • ...found at Costco. I'm glad I went with the name brand Samsung. Color is amazing and sound is fantastic. The HDMI cables that I bought on Amazon...[0.9]
  • ...plasma that particular model color accuracy was not on point. Its black level was great though. The Samsung 42B450 is a great plasma TV. Its color accuracy...[0.9]

contrast (3)

  • ...navigate though and are VERY EASY to adjust with no headaches. The Contrast is AMAZING and even in a very bright room filled with sunlight I can see...[1.0]
  • ...on the lcd screens. Go to the stores and look for yourself. Great contrast , vivid colors, AND A BARGAIN PRICE!!!! The free delivery was...[0.8]
  • ...heart's content. The image adjustment capabilities (color, contrast, etc) are good . I just used the thx setup (available on most Pixar DVDs) to...[0.7200000000000001]

free delivery (2)

  • ...yourself. Great contrast, vivid colors, AND A BARGAIN PRICE!!!! The free delivery was great - delivery men brought it in, put the stand on, set it in place...[1.0]
  • ...some LCD TV's have with lower refresh rates. Amazon's fast and free delivery was also very easy . The shipper called, set up a date and time, then came in and...[0.8]

general (15)

  • ...achieve quality images. All I can say is that with proper set up, this Samsung's picture quality is stunning ...and for less than $600 its a steal....[1.0]
  • ... The picture on this TV is incredible . I'm using all factory default picture settings and could not...[1.0]
  • ...your viewing distance, buy this Samsung Plasma TV. You will not regret it !!...[1.0]
  • ...just looks like CRAP compaired to this SAMSUNG PN42B450 TV. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this TV as the BEST DEAL EVER on an HDTV!! Buy it and you'll LOVE...[1.0]
  • ...are great, the remote is set up logically and the on-screen menu is easy to use . Recently, I had a new floor to ceiling bookcase built and needed...[0.9]
  • ...the FACTORY SETTINGS but if you want to adjust the levels, the Menus are VERY EASY to navigate though and are VERY EASY to adjust with no headaches...[0.8]
  • ...Samsung's budget plasmas, and I couldn't be anymore happier. The menu is simple to navigate, picture is bright and crisp. I used auto program...[0.8]

picture quality (15)

  • ...reviews of this set, I bought it. I have to say, this TV has absolutely superb image quality , even in bright light. Nice, rich, deep blacks that plasma's...[1.0]
  • ...inch plasma from Samsung. It arrived today and I have to say the picture is fantastic . (I'm told that burn in and other issues from earlier plasma...[1.0]
  • ...beauty is one of the best deals out there. You are getting a wonderful picture and decent speakers on a dependable brand TV that won't (or shouldn't,...[0.9]
  • ...market hands down. It has worked out so great for me so far. The picture quality is so great I wouldnt believe you could get it for $700. I laugh at friends...[0.9]

plasma (8)

  • ...bought LCD TVs and spent upwards of $3000 on them. THIS Samsung Plasma LOOKS BETTER than their $3000 TV. I am not kidding. Even they agree when they...[0.9]
  • ...BLACK rather than the GREY that LCD TVs produce. The point is, PLASMA produces a FAR SUPERIOR image to ANY LCD TV I have seen except perhaps the very MOST...[0.9]
  • ...this TV for a little while now and I'm really happy with it. Plasma just produces a beautiful picture. It's so much richer than LCD. I don't mind that it...[0.9]
  • ...if you look at the TV from any angle other than straight on, plasmas still look great whereas LCDs become bright and almost unwatchable). The people...[0.9]

plasma tv (3)

  • ...point. Its black level was great though. The Samsung 42B450 is a great plasma TV . Its color accuracy is on point and you can not even tell that...[0.8]
  • ...product itself are all first rate. I'm still floored at how vastly superior this plasma TV 's picture quality is to the grainy, blurry and somewhat artificial...[0.8]
  • ...May 8, I stopped the shopping and took the plunge, purchasing this great plasma tv ---for $699 at BB!!!!!! Can you believe that price for a plasma...[0.8]

price (15)

  • ...Bottom line: Three months later I'm still very happy. It's a great buy . I'm not sure why LEDs dominate the marketplace, unless it's...[1.0]
  • ...better express the low and mid-low sound ranges. This is an excellent buy and its Samsung, so you know it will be good quality. Only videophiles...[1.0]
  • ...picture, than with this Samsung Plasma HDTV. Just a GREAT HDTV, at a GREAT PRICE ! Just stop looking and DO IT - you will be amazed! ...[1.0]
  • ...stores and look for yourself. Great contrast, vivid colors, AND A BARGAIN PRICE!!!! The free delivery was great - delivery men brought...[1.0]

sound quality (4)

  • ...at Costco. I'm glad I went with the name brand Samsung. Color is amazing and sound is fantastic . The HDMI cables that I bought on Amazon were really low cost...[0.9]
  • ...Great TV. Better price. Sound is good . Picture is great. Makes me wish I had HDTV programing. Great...[0.9]
  • ...Samsung PN42B450 got hooked up to my DirecTV and the picture and sound are just great out of the box,meaning the factory settings were just right...[0.9]
  • ...Shipper was very professional and the box arrived in great shape. Sound is pretty bad out of the box, but after some adjustment it's surprisingly...[-1.0]

usability (10)

  • ...Samsung has a VGA input, analog audio output jacks and a far more intuitive program menu. More importantly the Samsung has a wider range...[1.0]
  • ...far, I'm very impressed with the picture quality, sound, and user-friendly menu design. The remote control is sleek and functional, but...[1.0]
  • ...SETTINGS but if you want to adjust the levels, the Menus are VERY EASY to navigate though and are VERY EASY to adjust with no headaches. The Contrast...[1.0]
  • ...keep track of current and future programming in a way that is easy to navigate . The "channels" function of this television will show you the...[1.0]

working (2)

  • ...Amazkon, which costs about $22. So I bought it, and it actually works great . It boosts the volume. But unfortunately it requires AAAA batteries...[0.9]
  • ...the money this is the best TV on the market hands down. It has worked out so great for me so far. The picture quality is so great I wouldnt believe...[0.8]

Cons:

reliability (9)

  • ...with more realistic but brilliant colors. NO background noise, NO problem with red & greens, (both of which the Panasonic suffers) a better...[1.0]
  • ...Ive only had it 4 days but it worked flawlessly right out of the box, I'm in the video production business,...[1.0]
  • ...amazing! Everything is so smooth, and the color is great. I had no problem giving up the 1080p features of higher end TVs for this TV ...[1.0]
  • ...a dull grey, like an old tube TV. I'm not so unhappy as to send it back, but certainly would not buy this same model again. And probably...[-0.3]
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