Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 2.2 x 39.8 x 24.5 inches ; 35.3 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 55 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
- ASIN: B004MKNQGO
- Item model number: PN43D450
By : Samsung
List Price :
Price : $409.18
Product Description
Size: 43-Inch
Amazon.com Product Description
February 2011Samsung's D450 series makes a great entry-point for Plasma TVs. With a 720p resolution, an ultra fast response time, and "600Hz subfield motion" technology, you get a crystal-clear image. Samsung's ConnectShare also allows you to connect a USB flash drive to enjoy some video, music, or pictures.
Make the Most of Movie Night
Plasma Display
Samsung's Plasma HDTVs deliver all the bold contrast and color of plasma, with the advanced features and design that Samsung is known for. Compared to other types of displays, Plasma offers high contrast ratios, gorgeously saturated colors, and allows for wide viewing angles, so every seat in the house is a great one.
600Hz Subfield HD Motion
For TV shows and movies, "600Hz subfield motion" technology renders even the fastest-moving scenes with the utmost clarity and precision, so that each detail is crystal-clear. "600Hz subfield motion" is a measurement for comparing Plasma pixel response and screen refresh rates to that of LCD/LED displays.
"Plus One" Design
Samsung's Plasma Plus One Design sets this TV apart, with a bigger picture and a narrower outer frame, for an extra inch of screen compared to similarly sized competitors' models.
Ultra-Fast Response Time
A fast .001ms response time optimizes fast motion video content. Because it can track fast-moving images without motion blur, plasma is ideal for watching action-packed sports or playing video games.
ConnectShare Movie
Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily via the PN43D450's USB port. An intuitive, user-friendly interface allows access to videos, music, or pictures via the remote.
Quality Sound
Get crisp, clear sound with 10 watts through two speakers and advanced SRS technology. SRS' TheaterSound, available in new Samsung HDTVs, is an all-in-one audio suite that directly addresses the three most common consumer TV audio complaints--inconsistent volume levels, unintelligible vocals, and poor, dimension-less sound.
ENERGY STAR Compliant
The PN43D450 exceeds the strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy.
PN43D450 Select Specifications
Video
Screen Size:
43 Inches
Display Type:
Plasma Display Panel (PDP)
Resolution:
720p
Inputs
HDMI:
2 (version 1.3)
Component Video (Y/PB/PR):
2
PC Input:
1
USB 2.0 Ports:
1
Component Audio Input:
2
PC Audio Input:
1
Outputs
Digital Audio Output:
1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Output:
1 (Side/Hybrid)
Weight and Dimensions
Dimensions (WxHxD):
39.8 x 24.5 x 2.2 Inches (39.8 x 27 3/8 x 9.8 Inches With Stand)
Weight:
35.3 lbs. (41.9 lbs. with stand)
What's in the Box
PN43D450 43-inch PDP HDTV, Stand, Remote Control, Documentation
Samsung 2011 PDP Feature Comparison
Series
D8000
D7000
D6500
D550
D530
D490
D450
Screen Sizes
51", 59", and 64"
51", 59", and 64"
51" and 59"
51", 59", and 64"
51" and 59"
43" and 51"
43" and 51"
Bezel Design
Brushed Metal
Brushed Metal
Brushed
ToC
ToC
High Glossy
High Glossy
Bezel/Depth
Ultra-Slim
Ultra-Slim
Ultra-Slim
Slim
Slim
Slim
Slim
Stand
Quad
Titan Square
Silver Square
Black Square
Black Square
Black Square
Glossy Square
Scan Format
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
Full HD
HD
HD
600Hz Subfield Motion
3D Picture
Rel Black Filter
Local Contrast Enhancer
Samsung Apps
Your Video
Search All
Web Browser (w/ QWERTY remote)
Skype
HDMI Inputs
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
USB Ports
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Built-in WiFi
Allshare
Make the most of movie night, every night, with the magic of Plasma TV. Plasma TV is the true cinema lover's TV;the 43-inch Samsung PN43D450 Plasma TV delivers all the bold contrast and color of plasma, with the advanced features and design that Samsung is known for. Samsung's Plasma Plus One Design sets this TV apart, with an extra inch of screen compared to similarly sized competitors' models. For TV shows and movies, the innovative 600Hz subfield motion technology renders even the fastest-moving scenes with the utmost clarity and precision, so that each detail is crystal-clear.
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Technical Details
- 43-inch plasma display panel with 720p HD resolution (1024 x 768 pixels)
- Five separate HD inputs (two HDMI, two HD component, one PC Audio)
- USB port for enjoying videos, music, or pictures from your USB devices
- 600Hz subfield motion and ultra-fast response time for clarity during fastest-moving scenes
- SRS TheaterSound audio technology for consistent, clear, and spacious sound
Samsung PN43D450 43-Inch 720p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV (Black)
Customer Reviews
I've had this set for almost 3 weeks, and I absolutely love it. The picture is amazing; I compared it to sets with 1080p, and I like the picture on this one better. The sound is also fantastic; loud, clear, and with several different settings for TV, movies, etc. Speaking of settings, the menus are easy to follow and allow you to set the picture just the way you like it. The remote is easy to use, and the only thing I don't like about it is that it has a slightly curved shape and tends to fall off the coffee table or sofa from time to time. Otherwise, I'm really happy. I did research for about a month and had a hard time deciding between this set and a Panasonic, but I'm glad I went with this one because it's fantastic. One other note---do not buy overpriced cables for this or any other set! I bought a $4 HDMI cable from Amazon and it works perfectly. Why pay $20, $30, or even $50 for an overpriced cable that doesn't work any better?
UPDATE APRIL 18: I'm still loving this set, but I like it even more now that I've learned how to tweak the picture controls. The default settings have the brightness controls set very high; once I turned that down, the picture looks even more amazing. I also learned that I can set the picture and sound controls for each input device (cable box, dvd player, etc) and those settings will be saved and reappear each time that device is used. This is really handy if you like to use different settings when watching a movie, for example. My advice is to spend 10-15 minutes reading your manual carefully to learn what all the picture settings do, then adjust the picture to get it just the way you like it instead of using the default factory settings. It makes a big difference!
I had been holding out for the 2010 42" Samsung Plamsa model to drop in price which I had been patiently watching since early November. When the price was still the same come March - I decided it wasn't getting any cheaper.
When to my surprise Amazon wasn't offering Free Shipping on that TV any, I noticed the 2011 Samsung Plasma's were available and with free shipping - I actually go the new model (which is now +1" to 43")for cheaper than last years Plasma.
Out of the box the TV appearance is a nice liquid glossy-black finish. Very thin TV - probably 1" deep in most spots (excluding where the mount attaches). The input panel required plugs to be plugged in horizontally - so expect to have to have a punch-panel or hole in the wall on the lower left side of the TV screen (lower left if facing the TV) to get the connections to hook-up. Why TV makers won't allow vertical input connections on TV's like this is beyond me.
If not wall mounting it comes with a good quality stand - though one of the mounting holes on the TV was stripped on my mount out of the box - something I didn't discover until days later. Since the free stand is temporary for me and I'll eventually wall-mount, I was not concerned.
Picture quality is what you'd expect from a plasma - bright colors, good blacks, and a little bit of a glossy (reflective) screen. The screen isn't too bad - I use it in a highly lit room and only if the sun is right on it does it bother me.
This set is 720p - and after reading 1000 different opinions/tech articles on 1080p vs 720p and it doesn't matter because you can't really tell the difference unless you are too close. I can say this - you CAN tell a difference if you are coming from 1080p to 720p.
I have a bigger 50" 1080p TV in a different/home theater room. It is also a Samsung - but a much older rear-projection LED (YES - LED, they offered it one way back year - new LED TVs are not rear-projection LED; they no longer make them). The 1080p picture is silky smooth compared to this new Samsung. Don't get me wrong, this set looks really good - if I hadn't spent 4 years watching TV on my other TV I would have never known. But side by side looking close at the 720 screen you see clear pixels - there are no pixels on my 1080p 50" screen - no matter how close I look. On this screen you can see pixels/not-that-sharp of an image from about 3' away. That not-that-sharp image can be see from a distance - the picture just isn't as 'liquid' as my old 1080p. However, until I saw it side-by-side I wouldn't KNOW better to complain - can you see the difference - yes. But my point is you won't know any better till you've seen then side by side. You don't know how clear it can be until you see it.
That said it's still really good for the price and I'd would buy it again since ~$500 was my price range.
Bottom-line this is a good 720p Plasma for the price, but if you are looking for that GREAT picture quality hold-out for a 1080p set. If my 5 year old 1080p looks better than this brand new 720p, the new 1080s have to be even better.
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