Samsung HP-S4253 42" Plasma HDTV

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Samsung HP-S4253 42" Plasma HDTV

Samsung's HP-S4253 is a solid entry in an increasingly crowded field of affordable plasma HDTVs.

While not packed with all the features you'd expect to see in a high-end plasma set, the HP-S4253 is still deserving of a spot on your short list of sets to consider if you're in the market for an entry-level plasma HDTV.

A 10,000:1 contrast ratio and Samsung's proprietary FilterBright technology delivers rich colors and deep blacks to heighten your viewing experience.

And the HP-S4253 is nicely equipped with a number of setup options for a set in its price range, including 2 HDMI, 2 S-Video and 2 Component inputs.

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FEATURES AND SPECS:
Samsung HP-S4253 42" Plasma HDTV

Product Features

42-inch plasma TV with integrated high-def ATSC tuner; measures 41.5 x 30.1 x 13.4 inches (WxHxD) with stand
Samsung Digital Natural Image engine improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction
1024 x 768-pixel resoltuion, 1300 cd/m2 brightness, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 175-degree viewing angle
Connections: 2 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 2 S-Video, 1 digital coaxial, 1 digital optical
Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound

Technical Details

Screen size: 42 inches
TV type: Plasma
HDTV capable: Yes, with integrated ATSC tuner
Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Speaker wattage per channel: 10 watts
Number of speakers: 2
Response time: n/a
Brightness: 1300 cd/m2
Contrast ratio: 10,000:1
Viewing angle: 175 degrees
Comb filter: 3D Y/C digital comb filter
3:2 pulldown correction: No
Scan velocity modulation: No
Line doubling: No
Color temperature control: No
Includes DVD player: No
Includes VCR: No
Signal type: NTSC, ATSC
Auto channel setup: Yes
Closed captioning: Yes
Last-channel recall: Yes
Multilingual menu: Yes
Parental control: Yes
Picture-in-picture (PIP): Yes
Remote control: Yes
SAP: Yes
Sleep timer: Yes
Composite A/V: 2
S-Video: 2
Component video: 2
DVI: 0
HDMI: 2
RF: 2
PC VGA: 1

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FROM THE MANUFACTURER:
Samsung HP-S4253 42" Plasma HDTV

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.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP:
Samsung HP-S4253 42" Plasma HDTV
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