Budget Price and Great Picture – The Samsung PN42A400 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

Introduction

With a price tag just under $700, the Samsung PN42A400 42” 720P Plasma HDTV television is a very economical entry point into the plasma TV arena. Moreover, there seem to be more and more outlets putting this particular model on sale by the day; so, I wanted to take a closer look and see what this little beauty really has to offer.

Features / Performance

As you might expect by its price, the Samsung PN42A400 doesn’t come with a whole lot in terms of features or extras, like some of the newer and more expensive Plasma TV models do; however, it does come with everything you really need for a great HD viewing experience. It has two HDMI ports, a PC port interface and it even supports USB as connection choices.
The Samsung PN42A400 delivers adequate (but not outstanding) sound quality from its two integrated stereo speakers. The included swivel stand allows for easy adjustment of the viewing angle; furthermore, the TV does come with Samsung’s highly acclaimed QAM HDTV tuner technology, which supports major network HDTV programming without an additional cable box. The included remote control is durable and sturdy; but, it does not offer as many features as some of the newer Samsung remotes. Regardless, the remote control functions very well and it is able to be used with other external source devices.
Although the Samsung PN42A400 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV doesn’t come with as many features as some other Samsung plasma TVs we have tested, its performance is more than adequate and actually very good for the price. Picture clarity and quality is excellent; furthermore, since it’s a plasma TV, blacks, whites and grays are rich and deep.
The Contrast ratio of 15,000:1 is more acceptable for most installations; in addition, the 5ms response time insures virtually no ghosting or motion blur with video games or fast action films. The PN42A400 does not support 1080P resolution technology, but it does an admirable job of maximizing the ability of the 720P protocol; however, on a TV of this size difference is virtually undetectable. The benefits of 1080P are not easily seen with screen sizes less than 50 inches.

Conclusion

The Samsung PN42A400 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV offers good picture quality, connectivity and performance at a very low price. While the TV is not the most feature rich Samsung plasma TVs, it is very well-made; for those on a budget, it should be a good choice.

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