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Product Description
The 3LCD technology at the heart of Sony’s Grand WEGA™ televisions... More
The 3LCD technology at the heart of Sony’s Grand WEGA™ televisions provide a bright picture, with high detail and natural color. The “High” setting is ideal for movies and music video content. Less
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A plasma screen renders vivid colors like you've never seen before (as in,... More
A plasma screen renders vivid colors like you've never seen before (as in, up to 29 billion in this case), extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the TH-42PX60U is a mere 3.7 inches deep, one of the slimmest plasmas around--perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems. Less
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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. Less
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Key Features     
Aspect Ratio   - Standard (4:3) Standard (4:3) Standard (4:3)
Display Resolution   - 852 x 480 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels
Broadcast Format Displayed   720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Contrast Ratio   - - 10,000:1 10,000:1
Digital TV Standard   - EDTV-Ready Television HDTV Television HDTV Television
Screen Size   - 42 inch 42 inch 42 inch
Weight - 59.5 lb. 65 lb. 75.4 lb.
Flat Panel Type   - Plasma TV Plasma TV Plasma TV
Display Capabilities     
Interpolated Aspect Ratio - 4:3 Enhanced, 14:9 Enhanced 4:3 Enhanced, 14:9 Enhanced 4:3 Enhanced, 14:9 Enhanced
Digital TV Standard   - EDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view EDTV signals. HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated. HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated.
Native Aspect Ratio   - 16:9 16:9 16:9
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC NTSC • PAL • SECAM ATSC • NTSC ATSC • NTSC
Broadcast Format Supported   720p (HDTV) 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Image Quality     
Pixel Pitch   - 1.08 mm - -
Viewing Angle   - - - 175
Display Resolution   1280 x 720 pixels 852 x 480 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels 1024 x 768 pixels
Comb Filter   3DYC / 3D Digital - 3DYC / 3D Digital 3DYC / 3D Digital
Output Color - 16.8 million colors 29000 million colors 549000 million colors
Adjustable Color Temp.   With Adjustable Color Temperature With Adjustable Color Temperature Without Adjustable Color Temperature Without Adjustable Color Temperature
Brightness   - - - 1300 cd/m²
Audio Features     
SAP / MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo - - SAP / MTS Stereo
Sound Leveler   With Audio Leveler - - With Audio Leveler
Audio Type   Stereo Stereo Surround Virtual Surround
Speakers     
Number of Speakers 2 Speakers 2 Speakers 2 Speakers 2 Speakers
Speaker Power 2 x 12 Watt 2 x 7 Watt 2 x 20 Watt 2 x 10 Watt
Connectors     
Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 2 • Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 4 • RF x 2 S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 • DVI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • D-Sub (RGB PC) x 1 • RS-232C x 1 • Audio (Mini Jack) x 1 S-Video x 2 • Component x 2 • Composite x 2 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 4 S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • Composite x 1 • DVI x 1 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 4 • RF x 2 • D-Sub (RGB PC) x 1 • Audio (Mini Jack) x 1
Rear Output Connectors - Audio (RCA) x 1 • Audio (Mini Jack) x 1 Composite x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 Audio (RCA) x 1 • Optical Digital • Coaxial Digital
Front Input Connectors Audio (RCA) x 1 - S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1
Memory Card Slot   - - SD Card -
Headphone Jack - With Headphone Jack - With Headphone Jack
Technical Features     
Parental Control   With Parental Control - V-Chip V-Chip
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant Energy Star Compliant - -
Sleep Timer   With Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer
Picture in Picture   With PIP With PIP With PIP With PIP
Remote Control     
Illuminated Remote   - - Non-Illuminated Non-Illuminated
Remote Control   Universal Standard Standard Multibrand
Screen Text     
Channel Labels   With Channel Labels - - With Channel Labels
Closed Caption on Mute   With Closed Caption On Mute - Without Closed Caption On Mute Without Closed Caption On Mute
OSD Languages English • French • Espanol English • German • French • Italian • Spanish English • French • Spanish English • French • Spanish
Dimensions     
Depth - 3.38 in. 3.7 in. 3.8 in.
Height - 24.88 in. 27.8 in. 28 in.
Width - 40.75 in. 40.2 in. 41.5 in.
Weight - 59.5 lb. 65 lb. 75.4 lb.
Warranty     
Overall Warranty - 2 Years - 1 Year
Miscellaneous     
Included Accessories Remote Control Remote Control Batteries • DVI Cable - Remote Control Batteries • Cleaning Cloth
Family Line - - Panasonic VIERA -
Product ID - 21210234 32236655 32090061
Product MPN     
MPN - PFM42V1SK TH42PX60U HP-S4253
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony KDF-E50A10
Sony KDF-E50A10 50 in. HDTV LCD TV
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Sony PFM-42V1
Sony PFM-42V1A/S 42" EDTV-Ready Plasma TV
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Panasonic VIERA TH-42PX60U
Panasonic Viera TH-42PX60U 42" HDTV Plasma TV
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Samsung HP-S4253
Samsung HP-S4253 42" HDTV Plasma TV
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Product Review Summary

4.7
Based on 29 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

315

Panasonic TH-42PX60U - Another affordable excellent plasma TV

byjkafer Jun 22, 2006
36 Helpfuls 37 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent color, deep black, very little artifacting
Cons No backlit remote, doesn't display true 720p, lackluster audio
Recommended it? Yes

As plasma TV prices go down, they will become more popular and savvy shoppers will be able to choose from more sets in their price range based on features and quality than simply price alone. The Panasonic TH-42PX60U sets to be a feature-loaded plasma TV with a good price. Does it succeed?
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The Panasonic TH-42PX60U, A Very Solid Entry Level Performer!

byelmoebeesn Dec 31, 2006
40 Helpfuls 41 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros excellent color, solid overall at an affordable price
Cons sound leaves a little to be desired
Recommended it? Yes

Ahhh yes, the plasma TV, my favorite topic and one that I am happy to revisit here today as I recently have had the good fortune to purchase this 42 inch model from Panasonic for my bedroom. I have been quite the television buyer lately as I recently bought a similar model for my workplace and an... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.2
Based on 12 user reviews
58% recommend this product
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Samsung HP-S4253 42 in. Plasma HDTV - Decent for budget-minded gamers and sports fan

byjkafer Sep 24, 2006
25 Helpfuls 26 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Vibrant game mode, deep blacks, lots of inputs
Cons A little noisy in dark areas, some artifacting and solarization in gradients
Recommended it? Yes

Samsung is one of the leaders in Plasma HDTVs. But as with all brands, they make varying qualities of product for different markets and budgets. As a result, the Samsung HP-S4253 42 in. HDTV Plasma Television comes in a few hundred dollars below comparable LCD models. Is it worth the extra savings?... Read full review »

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A good plasma display *

bybranshew Nov 1, 2006
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price, HD Picture, Product Styling, Side control panel/inputs.
Cons Standard def picture needs improvement, Defective in first 30 days
Recommended it? Yes

This is a good, inexpensive (that's a relative term) plasma display. Prices are dropping and quality is getting better in the world of flat screens. This Samsung is an solid plasma display for the masses, but this one may not satisfy true videophiles. If you're looking for the absolute best plasma... Read full review »

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