Samsung HPT4254 42-Inch Plasma HDTV

While the HP-T4254 Samsung's entry level 720p plasma for 2007, it differs from the step-up HP-T4264 on in the cosmetic design, and the lack of a USB2.0 connection. Both models offer the same high level of digital image processing, 15,000:1 contrast ratio, and HDMI connectivity. If you want a USB connction for playing photo files or MP3s, check out the HPT4264.

The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. Thanks to the new 13-bit processing capability of DNIe, the HP-S4253 can produce over 549 billion colors (compared to the one billion colors that TVs with 10-bit processing can produce.

Single-tuner Picture in Picture
This HDTV has a picture-in-picture feature, but it only has a single tuner which does not allow POP to function n the same mode. For example, you can't watch one TV channel in the main screen and another channel in the PIP screen. You can watch a tv channel in one screen and view contnet from your computer or a DVD in another. This tends to be the functional limitation of PIP in most HDTVs currently available.

Connections:

• HDMI connections: 3 (1 side 2 rear)
• S-Video Inputs: 3 (1 side 2 rear)
• Component Video A/V Input: 2 (rear)
• PC (RGB) input: 1 (rear)
• Composite video input: 1 (side)
• Headphone Jack: 1 (side)
• RF input: 2 (rear)

What's in the box Plasma HDTV, Remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power cord, Owner's Instructions/Quick Setup Guide, Warranty Card, Registration Card, Safety Guide Manual, Cloth-Clean.

Product Description
In a dark room or in broad daylight, the picture remains amazingly crisp and vibrant with the Samsung's HP-T4254's FilterBright anti-reflection technology. In moonlit scenes, 15000:1 contrast ratio and 18-bit technology let you see shadowy details in natural, rich color. Advanced Samsung plasma picture technology delivers sharper screen text and an innovative auto-pixel shift technology that eliminates picture Burn-in. Experience robust, 3-dimensional TruSurround XT Sound while connecting all your digital devices and peripherals with 3 HDMI-CEC ports and a full complement of audio and video inputs. Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. With HDMi_CEC connection, peripheral devices such as DVD players can be controlled by your TV's remote control. V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content. Together with the DNIe proprietary circuitry, Samsung's new plasma TV's give the most stunning realistic picture quality ever from a flat panel set. Power save feature - Energy Star Compliant Game mode Silhouette editor (False Contour Reduction) Natural True Color with 18-bit color processing 10-watts per channel built-in audio amplifier SRS TruSurround XT Sound Powerful built-in amplifier to drive the integrated stereo speakers HDMI-CEC - allows you to control any HDMI peripheral on the HDMI network connected to the TV Ports - 3 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface (2 rear/1 side), 2 component connection, S-Video and composite connections, PC input, S-Video/composite connections and Headphone jack Compatible with Samsung Wall Mount Dimensions - 41.5 x 27.5 x 3.7 inch / 41.5 x 29.9 x 12.4 inches with stand Net Weight - 73.2 pounds