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Samsung PN42A400 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

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Screen Size	42 Inches
Brand	SAMSUNG
Display Technology	Plasma
Resolution	720p
Special Feature	Flat
Included Components	Stand, TV
Connectivity Technology	HDMI
Supported Internet Services	netflix, Amazon Instant Video
Model Name	PN42A400C2DXZA
Color	Black

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1024 (H) x 768 (V) pixel resolution
NTSC/ATSC tuners with Clear QAM reception
2 HDMI — High Definition Multimedia Interface
Powerful anti-burn-in technology
Swivel Stand

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42" / 107 cm

Product Description

Samsung presents the next level of plasma HDTV technology and design. A 42-inch screen offers crisp, bold images and colors, thanks to 720p resolution. Select Game mode with the touch of a button for advanced video-game action; the ACE Silhouette Editor™ eliminates visual “noise” from the deepest dark tones. SRS TruSurround XT™ offers natural, lifelike HD sound. Connect all your peripherals with ease, courtesy of 2 HDMI inputs.

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Brand Name

‎SAMSUNG

Item Weight

‎69.4 pounds

Product Dimensions

‎41.5 x 12.4 x 29.9 inches

Item model number

‎PN42A400

Color Name

‎Black

Special Features

‎Flat

Item Weight

‎69.4 Pounds

Standing screen display size

‎42 Inches

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B001KOTTNY

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3.3 13 ratings

3.3 out of 5 stars

Date First Available

February 16, 2006

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Zane Ball

Don't buy it

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2008

I bought this set thinking great price, limited but good enough features...perfect for what i wanted...until it self destructed about 24 hours after purchase. Screen went blank and a long crack appeared on internal glass. The rub is that screen cracks are inherently seen as misuse of the product and there is no warranty coverage regardless of what you say or do. I bought mine at Best Buy and they wouldn't help either and told me quite directly that Samsung would never cover any sort of cracked screen. A quick google search shows that I'm hardly the first person to have this problem with screen cracks or with warranty. Roll the dice if you want but make sure you have purchase protection on your credit card, document everything and even video tape the transport, delivery and installation to prove you haven't mishandled it in any way.

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Amazon Customer

Great Price...No Complaints!

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2008

This summer I bought a 50" 1080p Samsung touch of color plasma and I have to say that I was seriously impressed. In fact, together with Netflix and a Blue Ray player, my wife and I never go to the movies anymore. Popcorn is cheaper at home.....and the picture is even better than the theater. It was with that in mind that we bought this TV for our bedroom. This 42" plasma has been great so far. We've had it for about a week. Currently we don't even have it hooked up to a DVD player or a HD television channel. I guess that means that I can only review what it looks like at standard definition (SD). Still, at this bargain price, it looks great in SD. I'm willing to bet that it looks even better with HD television or DVDs hooked in. Heck, even if all you have is SD television I think it's worth it. Also, it's the perfect size for our bedroom....i.e.....it looks huge but just barely not too big. If you're just starting into the TV market and don't want to spend too much but you want a lot of bang for your buck, this is the TV for you.

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Anastasiya Wilson

Samsung PN42A400 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2009

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I love my new TV. It has good picture quality and it works great. Thank you very much.

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newtonbosswell

Low Price Plasma Delivers

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2008

As you can see this TV is priced to go! $699 for a 42 inch plasma? That's right. The catch? Well, It's only 720p. But don't let that stop you from buying this sweet unit. Here's the rundown: 1) Good Black Levels 2) 3:2 pull down for improved DVD playback 3) many aspect ratio settings 4) and many, many points of calibration. Simply put, the picture is awesome and you will likely spend the first 10 hours in disbelief that the picture is this good for the price. The drawbacks: 1) Not 1080P 2) No S-video Input.

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Peter Solano

Great Television - Great Price

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2008

I purchased this Plasma for my parents for Christmas. When we opened the box, everybodys reaction was wow. I currently own a high end 42in Philips LCD, and this Samsung picture is much better. Setting up the TV was very easy, and the on screen menu is straight forward and easy to figure out. The remote control looks cheap and low class, but thats what you pay for I guess! For those who are looking for a bargain Plasma without sacrificing quality, this is your television to buy.

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Soulman

The best 42" TV for Under $700

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2009

I had a total budget of $1,000. I wanted to get the most for my money. It's easy to get the best TV (when money is no object) but very difficult to find the best value. At the end of the day, I selected this Samsung TV...with money left over to buy a blu-ray player.

The bottom line is that this is a great TV for the price. The fact is, on screen sizes smaller that 50", 1080p is not a big deal. And although this is a plasma and not an LCD, plasmas have some advantages versus LCD TV's (the blacks are "blacker", for instance). Finally, you can get a 40-42" 1080p LCD TV for less than $1000 but it's basically junk (at least as of today...but I'm sure that'll change in time). This is a solid product from a solid manufacturer so you cannot go wrong...and I'll be enjoying it for years to come.

Football is a whole new experience in HD. This TV is basically idiot proof...it looks good out of the box. Now the blu-ray technology is a bit of a different story.

In all fairness, the other TV to check in this price range--which is a great TV also--is the Panasonic TH-42PX80U. Which ever one you choose, enjoy!

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Julia Setzer

excellent for the price

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2009

I ordered the tv a few weeks before Christmas and received it a week later. The delivery person set it up and made sure that it worked. Everything was fine. I looked at more expensive products but decided on this one and am very pleased with my purchase.

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ZForce Guy

JUST BUY IT!!! Flawless Picture!!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2009

I bought this plasma after about 6 months of rewviews, research, and shopping. $699.99. Dont be fooled by 1080p. Your eye can't tell the difference unless you are within 5.5ft. Plasma Tv's have a faster refresh rate than LCD(even the 120hz LCD's), 100,000hr life, no burn issue anymore, and most have a better contrast.This TV is really awsome I compared it to the Samsung TOC(touch of color) series. The picture from a blu-ray player were virtually identical! This TV has many many settings that you can really tweak the color, contrast, etc. although you probably wont need them since it looks great out of the box. Sound is great as well, some reviews say different, but really is sounds great. Save you money dont believe the hype and bull about 1080p 120Hz LCD. You CAN get the same beautiful picture at a fraction of the cost.

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