At A Glance

Samsung's plasma TV combines a low price and some nice features, but it doesn't accept 1080p input.

Manufacturer’s Description

Samsung electronics unveiled its new 42-inch (HPT4264) plasma HDTV which provide improved picture technology and advanced features for users to enjoy the ultimate home theater centerpiece for broadcast and cinema viewing. The HPT4264 model feature a contrast ratio (of 10,000:1) for deep black reproduction that results in clearer, crisp and more finely detailed images even in bright viewing environments. With 16 bit color processing, improvements in contrast result in a wide array of color expressions. The company has also applied silhouette editor, which helps eliminate false contours and dither noise in the fast moving scenes, resulting in a refined face tone and shape. These features help produce rich color tones and create a more realistic picture for users to see.

The Specs

Ports and Connections
Composite Composite (Input x2)
HDMI
  • HDMI (Input) Input
  • HDMI (Input x3)
Audio Input RCA Audio (Input x4)
S-Video-In
  • S-Video (Input)
  • S-Video (Input) (x2)
Audio Output RCA Audio (Output)
Audio Digital Optical Digital Optical Audio (Output)
Component Video Component (Input x2)
Video Interfaces Coaxial (Input x2)
Dimensions
Width 41.5 inches
Depth 12.4 inches
Height 29.9 inches
Weight 73.2 pounds
Display
Contrast ratio 15000:1
Brightness 1500.0 lumens
Broadcast Format Supported
  • 1080i
  • 720p
Display size 42.0 inches
Display type LCD
Horizontal viewing angle 178.0 ∞
Vertical viewing angle 178.0 ∞