Whether this is your first Samsung television or you have been a previous owner, you will find that the company has stepped up again with their 42-inch plasma. As part of the Gen-5 Plasma Technology, the HP-S4253 is one of the first to exhibit the latest improvements to picture quality with many features that make it simple to use and fun to watch.

The shiny, black chassis provides an image that matches the high quality of this unit. The look is striking and houses the speakers which are enclosed in the bottom. Appearance is a key component, but the performance is what will really impress you.

Like a high-end computer, features are in abundance in this Samsung. No more worries about choosing which show to watch. Split-screen and picture-in-picture capabilities allow you to view two separate channels side by side. Want to input from your computer? No problem, the picture-in-picture mode allows you to input a signal from a computer or from a second channel and view it in the corner of the screen.

If high definition is your goal, Samsung has you covered there as well. Two inputs for HDMI/DVI are included so you can connect your high-quality digital video and audio signals using just one cable. This allows you to utilize the optimum connections for top performance of DVD players and cable boxes. It lacks a CableCard slot, however, there will be no problem connecting all of your other entertainment equipment with the six other inputs available.

Obviously the most important part of a television is the picture quality, and Samsung offers a resolution of 1,024 x 768 pixels giving a beautiful picture. The coloring is accurate and clean when using high-definition materials. Although some standard pictures may appear more pixilated, the HP-S4253 offers a 10,000:1 contrast ratio which provides an excellent overall picture. When compared with other name-brand screens of similar size, the Samsung is consistently brighter and sharper.

Audio quality is another winner for this unit. Two 15-watt speakers that are built-in provide a sound that is simply superb. Since they are enclosed in the unit, there are no bulky speakers to position or wires to work around. Having all these components in one compact unit adds to the beauty and functionality of this television.

Samsung is known for their easy to navigate menus and that is evident in this model as well. The menu can be made transparent so you can browse the options without obstructing the view of the current program. The remote offers a wide variety of options with easy to locate buttons to activate and deactivate special features. While the TV lacks advanced color controls, you have full access to brightness, sharpness, color and tone which allows you to optimize the settings for your personal taste.

Overall, the Samsung HP-S4253 42-Inch Plasma HDTV offers strong image quality along with great sound and versatility with its connections. Beyond the basics, features like split-screen and picture-in-picture make it a wonderful addition to any home entertainment system.

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With Samsung’s patented FilterBright Plus technology, the images on this television remain clear and crisp no matter what angle you are viewing it from. It also comes with a 1024 * 768 pixel resolution digital cable ready tuner complete with a CableCard slot.This television also has split screen and picture in picture. There is a built in tuner for both digital and analog signals, with an integrated swivel stand for easy placement.

This Samsung Plasma HDTV has superior picture quality, bringing the world of television almost right into the room with you. This is after a customary 100 hour adjustment period. The picture is very clear, but with a bit of a softer element. Enough cannot be said about how great the picture is on this television.

The overall appearance of the Samsung Plasma HDTV is beautiful and adds elegance to any room you choose to put it in. With a shiny black encasing, and swivel stand, it is convenient to set anywhere you would like, whether it is the living room, family room, den, or bedroom. It is just a very attractive television.

However, there does seem to be a serious issue with a buzzing sound with this television. It must be turned up quite loud to get rid of the buzzing noise, and that is not going to make any neighbors living close to you very happy. Nearly everyone who has bought this particular model television has experienced it. Some have contacted Samsung customer support and others have just figured out a solution on their own. The help from Samsung has been mixed, with some support technicians being very helpful, while others have been just as puzzled as the owners about what the problem could be.

The good news is that there DOES seem to be a solution to this annoying issue. Yes, it will cost you money, but you have already spent in the range of $1,000.00 - $2,400.00 for this television. So, what’s another $100.00, more or less? The simple answer is to buy either a HDMI monster cable, or a Monster Power Clean power strip to use in powering your television. Everyone who has opted for this solution has successfully rid themselves of that annoying buzzing sound. No one has really nailed down just what is causing this noise, but if you try the monster cable or power strip, the noise stops. So it may not be such a horrible defect after all.

Once you have the television installed, moved past the 100 hour adjustment period and hooked up with a special power cable, you will have the perfect television. Now, some people may argue that if you have paid this much money for a television set, it should be in perfect condition. That is definitely an arguable point. However, as long as you are aware of what you are and are not getting, you can make an informed decision as whether or not this is a product that will work best for your personal situation.

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The Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ85U 46 inch 1080p Plasma HDTV boasts a 46 inch screen with a contrast ratio up to 1,000,000:1. This surpasses most televisions in the market to date. It also has a built in SD card slot for viewing pictures, as well as an auto adjusting Game Mode for better quality images, and anti image retention. Priced from $1,500.00 - $2,000.00, it carries a THX certification for home theater systems. There are also several accessories available to buy for this TV, including a couple of service plans.

This television has the distinction of being a five star TV. Everything is perfect about it. The colors are just right. The blacks are blacker, the soft colors are soft, and the picture is clear and beautiful. It makes a whole new experience out of watching movies on the glare resistant screen of this television. There is really nothing that can be done to improve on the quality of the picture.

Another positive feature about this television is that it has a very good inbuilt tuner. It picks up everything with great quality. In addition, it has a very attractive overall appearance, which enhances the look of any room it is used in. It features a wide and sturdy base.

The sound quality of the speakers on this television is something that is debated. Some people feel that the sound quality is amazing, while others feel that it is a bit tinny and weak sounding. That, however, turns out to not be a very big issue. For anyone who has noticed this little problem, it is simply solved by getting a surround sound system and hooking it up to the television. That is when you will see all the difference in the world.

Some have found that the remote control is a bit disappointing. Apparently, the Panasonic remote does not work with a JVC setup, and the JVC remotes will not work on the Panasonic television. Although, the Owner’s Manual does list a lot of codes to try, none of them seem to resolve this particular problem. However, that does not seem to be an issue to enjoying the overall quality of this television.

The really impressive thing about this Panasonic television is that even after the excitement of getting a new television has worn off, you will still adore this TV. The picture quality will still be amazing, and the sound will still be just what you want it to be. Taking all of that into consideration, this television is well worth the money you pay for it. In fact, within a week’s time, you will most likely be so spoiled by this TV, that you will not be able to watch another one. You will be inviting everyone to YOUR house for all the big televised sports events because you will not want to watch them on any other TV than your own. This should not be considered a draw back though. It is a high compliment to the high quality of this television, and to your good judgment in buying it.

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The Samsung PN58A550 1080p Plasma HDTV comes with a 58 inch wide screen, and a 16:9 ratio High Definition capability. There are added components for receiving analog or digital signals, a built in cable tuner to pick up unscrambled channels with out a cable box, and a clear 1920 * 1080 pixel resolution. The price ranges from $2,799.00 to $3,600.00, but can be more if you decide to buy any of the many accessories available to go with this television.

For the most part, people seem to be quite happy with this Samsung television. It boasts a clear and sharp picture, with good sound for both watching television shows and movies, to using it to play video games. It is, overall, a pretty good value.

The set up option is found to be quite user friendly, and is more extensive than many other televisions. It is set so that you can dial in everything you need regarding the picture just by using regular menus. The menu for this television is very easy to use, as well as quite interactive.

The finish of the television is quite nice. The frame and stand sports a glossy finish that gives it a very crisp and sharp look. This makes it an elegant addition to your living room, family room or den. You can also put it in your bedroom if you like to watch television in bed. Any room it becomes a part of, though, is given a nicer look.

As nothing is ever perfect, this Samsung television does have a few drawbacks to it. One is the location of the S-Video and Composite connections. They are located on the left side of the television rather than the back of it. There are also some issues with the zoom feature. If you like to zoom in with the letter boxed movies, so as to get rid of the top and bottom bars, you will find that the picture just stretches vertically. This makes everything look abnormally tall.

Some of you will have an issue with glaring on the screen, especially if you locate the television in a room with a lot of sunlight. The screen seems to be rather reflective and will pick up the sun’s light, causing a definite glare. However, this may not be an issue for you if you have a sun protected place to put the television.

Another issue that seems to crop up is related to the sound quality. It seems that it is adequate but not necessarily great. If you are using surround system, the television may actually cause a rattling noise if you turn it up too loud. It does not seem to be a huge issue, though.

One last thing is something not mentioned in the manual. You should never use the power button on the face of the television. That is what the remote is for, so always use that. There is a pressure pad system on the set that is sensitive to moisture. If your hands happen to be damp when you touch it to turn on the television, it can cause the pad to burn out and you will have an almost $400.00 repair bill.

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The Samsung HPT5064 50-inch 720p plasma TV offers high definition images at extremely affordable prices and thanks to the company’s new DNIe enhancement circuitry technology, picture quality has been significantly improved. Samsung’s Digital Natural Image engine technology (DNIe) Video Enhancer drastically improves all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs to insure an overall improved picture quality. With the new 13-bit processing capability, the Samsung HPT5064 50-inch 720p plasma TV can produce an amazing 549 billion colors.

The Samsung HPT5064 50-inch 720p plasma TV manages to deliver extremely high quality images, vibrant colors and unpaired surround sound for best cinematic experience. This impressive 50-inch 720p plasma TV comes equipped with Samsung’s potent anti-burn-in technology that assures a long screen life while the 15,000:1 contrast ratio lets the viewer enjoy extremely sharp shades, even in dark rooms. If watching TV at night or in a dark room isn’t a problem with this plasma, in a brightly-lit room, the patented Ultra FilterBright technology insures the pictures delivered are sharp in detail and deeper in contrast.

To complete the package the advanced plasma picture technology delivers sharper screen text, while eliminating image noise for crystal clear picture quality. The Samsung HPT5064 50-inch 720p plasma TV is a true home cinema entertainment system and the Dynamic SRS TruSurround XT capable of delivering crystal clear sound quality, leave no room for uncertainty. Other elements worth mentioning include Samsung’s 60,000 hour panel life guarantee, unique auto pixel-shifting technology to prevent burn-in damage, a gaming mode for gamers and the cinema progressive film mode.

Various connectivity options to connect a variety of digital devices included: 3x HDMI connections (1 side 2 rear), 3x S-Video Inputs (1 side 2 rear), 2x component Video A/V Input, 1x USB 2.0 connection, 1x PC (RGB) input, 1x composite video input, 1x headphone jack and 2x RF input. The Samsung HPT5064 50-inch 720p plasma TV can be used as an entertainment system for the home or as an ultra high definition monitor for a desktop computer.

When it comes to design the Samsung HPT5064 plasma TV is extremely sober and sophisticated at the same time. The pearl black finish, sharp corners and ultra thin dimensions make this the perfect plasma for every home. To wrap it up, this flat panel plasma TV comes equipped with an Auto wall-mount, a technology provided by Samsung that is controllable in 3-dimensions via the HTDV remote control.

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When it comes to great consumer electronics LG is the number one choice. The new LG-50PC5D Plasma HDTV - 50″ is yet another great example of what a home entertainment system should be like and with all its cutting edge technological advances, it promises hours of digital fun. The generous specifications and out of this world features demonstrate just how impressive this HDTV really is. It delivers 1366 x 768p native display resolution for best image perfection, 15,000:1 contrast ratio, built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner to receive digital broadcast signals, 2 HDMI/HDCP inputs and Digital Optical Audio output.

The LG-50PC5D Plasma HDTV - 50″ is all about delivering the latest technology for the best cinema-like picture. For this very reason the 50PC5D HDTV comes equipped with LG’s exclusive LG’s XD Engine, a technology that utilizes six distinct processes for achieving optimal image improvement. What this cutting edge technology does is upgrade the low resolution of analog signals to near HD levels by delivering enhanced color contrast, life-like image detail and best possible brightness, while also reducing signal noise. The LG-50PC5D also offers the LG’s SimpLink technology for ultimate convenience. This enables all LG SimpLink products to communicate with each other by means of the existing HDMI connection. When it comes to cinematic audio the LG-50PC5D outperforms all of its rivals. For the best performance this amazing HDTV provides a Dolby Digital Decoder and SRS TruSurround XT so that this home entertainment system can deliver what is certainly the best all round viewer experience.

Without a shadow of a doubt the LG-50PC5D Plasma HDTV - 50″ is the most impressive, truly complete, home entertainment system that not only offers the most vivid high definition images but also delivers the finest, in depth audio achievable. Don’t wait any longer, get the only HDTV worth owning.

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Good news for anyone interested in buying a state of the art high definition television. The new Philips 50PFP5332D Plasma HDTV - 50″ has finally arrived and with it come new features, better performance and astonishing image quality.

This incredible high definition television features a super wide 50″ high definition screen, unbeatable 1366 x 768 HD WXGA pixel resolution, 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, a built-in USB port for instant multimedia file transfer, dynamic 10,000:1 contrast enhancer for best possible colors, integrated HDTV analog/digital tuner (NTSC/ATSC) with dual HDMI connectivity, progressive scan and finally but certainly not least, an extraordinary 160 degree viewing angle. For the best viewing experience imaginable the Philips 50PFP5332D comes equipped with two built-in speakers and the Virtual Dolby Digital Surround technology that together deliver what is certainly one of the best cinema-like audio. The Philips 50PFP5332D Plasma offers some great solutions that will raise the picture quality of all digital content. An example is the revolutionary Pixel Plus 3 HD technology for enhancing the natural detail on both standard TV signals and multimedia content. The end result is ultimate image sharpness, vibrant colors, razor-sharp detail and smooth natural motion.

When it comes to undeniable style the Philips 50PFP5332D Plasma HDTV - 50″ has more than any other HDTV you have ever seen. What stands out right from beginning is the classy piano black finish that gives this Plasma a very distinguished look. The clutter free front panel and the elegant silver stand, make the Philips 50PFP5332D so attractive that words can’t possibly describe. The Philips 50PFP5332D is extremely impressive no matter how you look at it. One thing is certain, whatever the digital content the Philips 50PFP5332D Plasma HDTV - 50″ is the only candidate capable of delivering the image quality you and your family deserve.

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The new LG 50PY3D Plasma HDTV - 50″ is all you would come to expect from a modern high definition television. LG has always provided the best in quality, performance and value for money. The new 50PY3D Plasma HDTV - 50″ is an example of LG’s commitment to total customer satisfaction. This impressive HDTV delivers 1920 x 1080p Full HD Resolution, unbeatable 3000:1 Contrast Ratio, 3 HDMI with HDCP and ATSC/NTSC/QAM Clear Tuner.

For the best viewing satisfaction and highest in home cinema entertainment, the 50PY3D Plasma HDTV offers some of the most advanced technology available on the market. First there is LG’s exclusive XD Engine that uses six distinct processes to enhance picture perfection. This technology improves the low resolution of analog signals to match that of HD levels. Achieving this precision is possible by improving brightness, image contrast, picture detail whilst also enhancing color and reducing signal noise. Then there is LG’s SimpLink technology. This is an innovative solution developed by LG for conveniently controlling other SimpLink products using the existing HDMI connection. When it comes to sound quality the 50PY3D Plasma HDTV has all the magical ingredients. The SRS TruSurround XT technology combined with the 2 high definition speakers produce smoothing true surround sound like no other. On the outside the stylish design combined with the elegant piano black finish make this HDTV plasma look simply astonishing.

The new LG 50PY3D Plasma HDTV - 50″ is a well balanced home entertainment system that provides all the cutting edge features that could be expected from such a remarkable product. A Plasma television offering unprecedented image quality and the latest technology doesn’t have to cost a fortune. For the best value for money and highs quality standards, the LG 50PY3D Plasma is the right choice for every living room.

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LG has yet again delivered what could be considered one of the most inspiring high definition televisions on the market. The all new LG 60PY3D Full-HD Black Plasma HDTV - 60″ is impressive for more than one reason but failing to mention the life-like images, crisp color contrasts and unbelievable theater-like sound quality would be unthinkable.

Obviously what makes this impressive TV so amazing is its breathtaking 60″ Plasma high definition screen. With a screen that size the amount of fun to be had is limitless. In terms of specifications the LG 60PY3D delivers full 1920 x 1080p resolution, 3000:1 contrast ratio, ATSC/NTSC tuners, PC input and 3 HDMI inputs. Just as it would be expected from all modern Plasma TVs, the 60PY3D also comes equipped with LG’s exclusive XD Engine. What this technology essentially does is enhance the low resolution of analog signals to meat that of HD levels. This is achieved by improving brightness, contrast, picture detail and enhancing color as well as reducing signal noise.
The LG 60PY3D Full-HD Black Plasma HDTV - 60″ is an extremely large high definition television, but this does not in any way indicate it is unattractive. When the topic in hand is smart design, the engineers over at LG’s product development center know exactly what they are doing. Despite its large size, the 60PY3D is extremely elegant and thanks to the modern all black design, this state of the art home entertainment system will look simply amazing mounted on a wall or displayed as a center piece in the living room.

There is really no need to describe this futuristic HDTV any further because all its capabilities speak for themselves. For true unprecedented cinema quality images the LG 60PY3D Full-HD Black Plasma HDTV - 60″ is the only HDTV worth mentioning.

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The Hitachi P50S601 Ultravision Plasma HDTV - 50″ is the latest addition to the high definition home cinema market and from taking a quick look at this technical marvel, we are left assured that no other television can even attempt to compete with such a crystal clear image.

Hitachi has developed a well balanced top of the range Plasma television that will deliver only the most gorgeous pictures. Product features: Unbeatable 1080i display for a high-definition picture, 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, built-In HDTV Tuner for receiving high-definition broadcasts, 3 SimplayHD HDMI inputs provide digital audio/video connection, PictureMaster HD IV video processor improves all incoming signals to match HD 1080 quality, ClearWindow technology improves various picture aspects to produce additionally vivid images, 10-bit digital 4MB 3D Y/C comb filter contributes for a more detailed color and the V-Chip parental controls for child protection. Other specifications include (S-video, composite video, analog audio, optical digital audio) outputs and (3 HDMI, S-video, component video, composite video, RF antenna) inputs. As for the sound the Hitachi P50S601 comes with two built-in, high definition 20W simulated surround sound speakers, all to deliver only the best cinematic experience.

The exterior of the Hitachi P50S601 Ultravision Plasma HDTV - 50″ is just as impressive. This stylish Plasma TV offers a High-contrast antireflective screen with deep black-stripe filter, a totality black piano finish and a removable stand for optimal wall-mounting. As you would expect from such a state of the art product, the Hitachi P50S601 is elegantly modern with smooth lines and a touch of minimalist charm.

There is no other Plasma HDTV that offers these generous features, unprecedented quality and truly outstanding image excellence while still being a great value for money. For the best in home cinema the Hitachi P50S601 Ultravision Plasma HDTV - 50″ is truly the undisputed leader.

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