Samsung PN42A450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV Review!

Samsung PN42A450, a Plasma 42″ HD with 720P output, and it looks excellent when you supply the HD Source. With ordinary programming, the picture is still good, but not great. But HD output will blow your mind.

At first I was going to get a 42″ Vizio LCD from local Costco for about $900.

But here, you are getting a Samsung which obviously is much better. And I didn’t have to worry about hauling the TV from the store to my home.

The TV itself from the outside is beautiful. The screen when the TV is off is grey color. I wish it was black, but apart from it is beautiful. The panels have a shiny feel which is great too.

If you are wondering whether to buy this or a LCD of same size with 1080p and couple hundred extra, I suggest you look at this one instead. How in the world will your eyes notice the 1080p vs 720p?

I’ll tell you, the HD channels on this TV appear better than what you would see in real life. It’s that good.

I haven’t tried any upconverting DVD players or Blue-Ray inputs, but with HD input from my silver comcast cable box, the picture is unbelievable.

So, if you feel, you need the best possible resolution to insure against improving technology in the future, then 1080p for couple hundred extra might be a good bet.

Now I just wish they had all my favorite channels in HD. Watching HD programming is very addictive. The price of this TV I paid is worth every penny, especially if you look at my cable bill.