Samsung HP-S4253 42" Plasma HDTV





Don't mind the clutter, just put everything up this evening. My dad wanted a 1080p DLP 50 inch screen but the couch is about 6 feet away from the tv and I thought that would be a bad idea. Couldn't find any 42 inch dlp's at CC even though it might have been better to look around I was too lazy. Wish it was my tv but they got it for 1900 after tax, 3 year warranty. At least I get to enjoy it for a few months especially when I get the 360 back.

I was searching around here earlier but so many post, so many decisions! I think we should have gone with a DLP...you think so?

Now I have to get them to get rid of the 30 year old stereo components and the apex dvd player, yeah they are on the heels of technology!

Product Features and Technical Details
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
* USB: 0
* Firewire: 0
* Headphone jack: 0
* Front/Side AV jacks: Side
* Surround sound: Yes, virtual
* Sound leveler system: Yes
* Item width: 41.5 inches
* Item height: 30.1 inches with stand
* Item depth: 13.4 inches with stand
* Item weight: 108 pounds
* Stand included: Yes
* Wall mount type: Information unavailable
* Power consumption: 380 watts
* Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
* In the box: Plasma TV, remote control (with batteries), power cord, printed operating instructions

 

nice tv, how much was just the tv?

 

1499 not the best deal on earth but I am hoping it drops over super bowl time and we can go back with the receipt.

 

there u go

 

Watch out for fine print, most of those deals state, previous purchases do not apply to current promotion.

 

Great choice... FYI, I got 50 inch Samsung Plasma (S5053) and my tv is about 4-5 feet away from the couch... Probably not the best idea as far as viewing distance but I'm ready to accept the fact that i would have to start wearing glasses in next few years. Plus resolution is so crisp, it's GREAT....

Not to kill this thread or anything but I got mine from amazon.com for $2070 w/o tax and free shipping. Some think it's risky buying big tv online but ordering one from reputable website saved me BUNCH. If you can still return your tv I would suggest to look up online. Personal opinion, I don't think these TV's really need 3years warranty. It's nice to know that your TV's covered for next three years but technology is so good these days, I personally don't find it to be necessary. Just my two cents.

 

Not sure about Circuit City (where it sounds like this was purchased), but Best Buy is running a promo that started a little before Christmas and ends 2/5/07 that has a 60 day price guarantee.

I've already received $270 back on the TV we bought b/c they dropped the price even lower one week. So we just check the flyer each week. So far only that price drop, but I'm still covered for 3+ more weeks

 

sweet

 

Circuit city has the same type of deal along with their 110 percent garuntee. I remember they used to advertise it a lot back in the day. The paper for the weekend before superbowl weekend

 

If it was mine I would have chosen the 50 incher because I am greedy but because its for the old timers I didnt want to hear my mom crying about the tv hurting her eyes. With the online purchase thing I would be a bit scared but if I had to spend my own cash on it I would be more inclined to buy it online. I know nothing about flat panel tv's so they would swindle me into a 3 year deal as well.

 

true, all thru december and the first week of january, if u purchased a tv, we matched the difference by 125% if it was cheaper at our competitors.
this one dude came in one day, our panasonic was marked retail, and compusa had it for $1299.99, he ended up gettin the 42" panasonic for fuckin under a grand, and then he used the ccity rewards card and got an additional 60 bux or something in the form of gift cards. that guy got us by the books good that day, the managers were like damn, asian dude raped us up the asshole hahaha

but yea its 30 days 110% of the difference now..

 

Very nice.