Samsung PN43E450
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: PN43E450A1FXZA
$479.00 at 1 online store
- CNET Editor rating:
3.5 stars Very good
Design: 7.0
Features: 5.0
Performance: 7.0
Value: 9.0
Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
- Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews
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Samsung PN43E450 price range: $479.00
- Reviewed by: Ty Pendlebury
- Edited by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 09/17/2012
The good: The inexpensive Samsung E450 series plasma TV is a well-rounded performer with deep black levels for the money and decent shadow detail. Color saturation is one of the TV's high points. The E450 uses less power than most plasmas its size.
The bad: The image washes out quite a bit in normal room lighting. The picture processing suffers from poor compatibility with 24p and 1080i material, and this could be symptomatic of the TV's low 720p resolution. Color accuracy is fairly poor.
The bottom line: The Samsung E450 series plasma may not be perfect, but you won't find another TV that performs this well for this low a price.
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2 stars
Screen cracked on its own...
by l.p.s. on March 7, 2013
Pros: Had a great picture, when it used to work.
Cons: Not reliable, if it cracks, the repair will cost twice as much as the set costs new. Not sure they will even cover it under warranty, from what I've seen elsewhere.
Summary: I got this TV for my kids to play X-box on and to watch TVs and movies in the basement. For about 22 months, it worked absolutely great, and the ...
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Summary: I got this TV for my kids to play X-box on and to watch TVs and movies in the basement. For about 22 months, it worked absolutely great, and the picture was fantastic. Until, one day, a crack appeared, sort of under the glass. There was no apparent damage to the outer glass, and though I suspected maybe something hit the TV, my kids (who are honest and responsible) insisted it just stopped working while they were playing a game. I had a service tech come out, who advised that the entire panel would have to be replaced, at a cost of over $800! I called Samsung to complain about this apparent design or manufacturing defect, and hoped that they would do something even though the TV was several months off warranty. As I waited, I researched "cracked Samsung plasma" online, and realized I was one of probably thousands experiencing the same type of crack suddenly appearing in a Samsung plasma TV. My experience with Samsung was identical to the hundreds of other reviews online - they simply said there was nothing they would do since it was caused by physical damage. I've since bought a new TV (not a Samsung), and you can see the damage to my tv at crackedplasma dot com.
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9 stars
For a entry level 40+ inch TV this one is very nice.
by Aarix on April 6, 2012
Pros: Black are black and the TV's refreshing leaves few if any artifacts in the picture while under heavy actions scenes.
Cons: Design is a little clunky for a Samsung. If you hanging it the stand doesn't really matter then.
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- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: PN43E450A1FXZA
- Bottom Line: The Samsung E450 series plasma may not be perfect, but you won't find another TV that performs this well for this low a price.
General
- TV type Plasma
- Screen size 43 in
- Color Charcoal black
Features
- TV features Wide Color Enhancer Plus,
ConnectShare Movie,
Slim frame design,
Auto volume leveler,
Down Firing + Full Range speaker,
Eco Sensor,
Game mode,
Auto channel search,
SRS TheaterSound Video
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Native resolution 1024 x 768
- Resolution 720p
- Motion Enhancement Technology 600Hz Subfield Motion
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
TV Tuner
- TV tuner presence Yes
- Digital TV tuner ATSC,
QAM Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Surround mode Yes
- Sound effects SRS TheaterSound
- Total output power 20 Watt
Connectivity
- HDMI ports qty 2
- Input/Output connections 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A),
1 x Component video input,
1 x Composite video input,
1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK),
1 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A) - Video interface HDMI,
Component,
Composite Convenience
- V-chip control Yes
Remote Control
- Type Standard remote control
- Second remote control type None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support 1 year warranty
- Service & support details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Stands & Mounts
- Stand included Included
- Stand design Tabletop
- Flat panel mount interface 400 x 400 mm
Power
- Power device Power supply
- Power consumption stand by / sleep 0.3 Watt
Environmental Standards
- ENERGY STAR version 5.3
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 in x 2.2 in x 24.5 in - Without stand
- Weight 31.3 lbs
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 4.1
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 4.2
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