Reviews of the Samsung HP-S4253
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CNET Review
The Good: Deep blacks; excellent connectivity, including two component-video and two HDMI inputs; numerous picture-affecting features; distinctive glossy finish and hidden speakers.
The Bad: Prevalent artifacts and video noise; greenish tinge to near-black areas; subpar standard-def processing; unnatural enhancement along edges; no independent input memories.
The Bottom Line: Although the Samsung HP-S4253's glossy black styling and numerous inputs work in its favor, its issues with picture quality lessen its value.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 204091 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The S4253 is a well-rounded 42-inch plasma that delivers fairly strong image quality and great sound, along with some versatility with its connections. But its lack of a few key features--a CableCard slot among them--keeps it from being a true caviar ...
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techreviewsource.com
Review Summary: Samsung has certainly had its share of excellent televisions on the market. They are one of the world's leading TV makers and they will do everything they can to defend that title. So, they've just recently came out with the HP-S5053 50" HDTV plasma ...
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: HP-S4253
General
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Enclosure Color Black
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1024 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 10000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 1300 cd/m2
- Widescreen Modes 16:9, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
- Color Depth Up to 549 billion colors
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
- Viewing Angle 175 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 175 degrees
- Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
- Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Standard/Dynamic/Movie/Custom
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Split screen, Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Freeze Memo Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
- Equalizer Yes (5-band)
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 2 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices VCR, Cable box, DVD player
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 380 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 45.5 in
- Depth (Shipping) 17.3 in
- Height (Shipping) 35 in
- Weight (Shipping) 103.6 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 281.12 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.76 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 62.16 US Dollars
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9
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