Reviews of the Samsung HP-R4252
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CNET Review
The Good: Four independent picture memories for each input; decent color decoding; PC input.
The Bad: Improper gamma and floating black levels negatively impact darker scenes; poor color resolution; only one HDMI input.
The Bottom Line: Although slickly styled and competitively priced, the Samsung HP-R4252 plasma falls well short of its competitors' picture quality.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 181089 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Samsung, an industry leader in plasma flat panel displays, offers the latest technology to you in our most convenient and stylish package. Our 5th generation plasma panel combined with proprietar...
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: HP-R4252
General
- Product Type 42 in Plasma TV
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- PC Interface DVI, VGA (HD-15)
- Width 41.7 in
- Depth 3.7 in
- Height 29.1 in
- Weight 93.5 lbs
Display
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1024 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Color Depth Up to 68.7 billion colors
- Image Contrast Ratio 10000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 1300 cd/m2
- Widescreen Modes 16:9, Zoom, Panorama, Conventional 4:3
- Viewing Angle 175 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 175 degrees
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
- Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
- Picture Adjustment Standard/Dynamic/Movie/Custom
- Additional Features Channel labeling, Contrast enhancer, Fanless cooling system, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Split screen, Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Reception System ATSC, NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i (via Component sockets), 480p (via Component sockets), 720p (via Component sockets), 1080i (via Component sockets)
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices Cable box, VCR or DVD
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS WOW, TruBass, SRS TruSurround, SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer
- Speakers Included 4 speakers
- Speaker(s) 4 x Right/left channel speaker
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x Audio output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear
- Slot Provided 1 x CableCARD
Compliances
- Compliant Standards Plug and Play, FCC Class B certified
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Plasma TV stand
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 370 Watt
- Battery None
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 45.7 in
- Depth (Shipping) 17.9 in
- Height (Shipping) 36.1 in
- Weight (Shipping) 133.4 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 263.2 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 12.81 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 66.88 US Dollars
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 6.9
- Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
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