Samsung HP-S4273 - plasma TV - 42" review

This version of the Samsung HP-S4273 is a 42-inch, plasma television. Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,865. In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.
Description: This version of the Samsung HP-S4273 is a 42-inch, plasma television. Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,865. In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has a 10000:1 contrast ratio, which is higher than some similarly priced TVs. Also, this TV has a side and rear connector location, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced TVs. Furthermore, this TV supports Picture-In-Picture, though it requires a DVR or VCR to provide a second tuner. With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition. (It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.) The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Made for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) Be sure to shop for an HDTV receiver if you want to watch digital programming. (2) Since this TV supports progressive scan video, you probably will want to have a progressive scan DVD player connected to it. This will produce a relatively more "flicker-free" picture, compared to what is produced with conventional DVD players and TVs.