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Samsung PN42C430 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black) | 
| Brand: Samsung
List Price: $549.99
Buy New: $535.47
as of 7/30/2010 12:46 CDT details
You Save: $14.52 (3%)
from $520.00
Seller: DataVision Computer Video
Rating:  21 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 42
Size: 42 Inch
Shipping Weight (lbs): 43
Dimensions (in): 11.2 x 40.6 x 27.4
MPN: PN42C430
Model: PN42C430
UPC: 036725233072
EAN: 0036725233072
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Mega Dynamic Contrast | | • | Anynet+(HDMI CEC) | | • | ConnectShare Movie | | • | 600Hz Subfield Motion |
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Product Description
Experience a plasma TV that will truly immerse you in everything you watch with the PN42C430. Simply put, it's Plasma TV reinvented.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 21
 So far so good! March 6, 2010
The Duke
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
After researching HD plasmas for about a month, I was all set on an LG model from a different website because it was the least expensive 42 incher with the best reviews I could find, but then I came across this model on Amazon for a hundred and fifty dollars cheaper (This was onsale for under $500 then..I dont think it is anymore). This is the least expensive 42 incher I've been come across, and I'm very satisfied with the quality. After watching a lot of movies with dark scenes, I was concerned because if I increased the brightness the colors seemed to wash out - well, after selecting the 'dynamic' picture setting instead of 'standard' that has been resolved - the colors are crisp and dark scenes are sharp and more visible.
I was concerned that this tv might have the ugly red stripe on the base of the tv like some pictures of other samsungs I've seen, but thankfully it does not. The tv frame and base are a sexy piano black. My opinion on why it's inexpensive is because it has the fewwest inputs on it. It only has 2 hdmi inputs. Perfect for an hd cable box and a ps3. This tv also has 2 sets of component inputs, which are ideal for a vcr or other video game system that isnt in hd (like a wii).
I don't have digital cable, just a plain old basic cable service and the QAM tuner picked up all the digital channels, but they're not in hd so I'm still thinking of getting a comcast hd box, even though I despise the significant compression comcast utilizes with its signal. Compare comcast hdtv to a blu ray and you'll notice how compressed the comcast video signal is (tiling and pixelating and motion blur is evident from the comcast signal).
All in all, at this price point, this can't be beat.
Anyway, feel free to ask any questions on this new model via the comments section and I'll be happy to respond.
Good buy, good tv March 3, 2010
L. K. Huking (Arlington, TX)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I recently purchased this TV from amazon.com. I was a little apprehensive at first because I had never bought something this large, expensive or fragile online before. We had been looking for a new TV and found the exact same one at Best Buy except the model number was one letter off. After calling both Amazon.com and Samsung to find out why that was, I decided to buy it. I spoke with Samsung and found out that the letter C in the model number means it was made in 2010 as oppose to the letter B for 2009(that was in the Best Buy model). I did not pay for the upgraded shipping and received the TV within two business days. The tv is great, exactly what I expected it to be. I too did have the constant buzzing when we first set it up, however once we made sure the co-axle cable was in securely it stopped. I would recommend this TV to anyone, very happy with the experience and outcome!
Awesome Bang For Your Buck March 4, 2010
Jonathan Pinto (Ohio)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I was a little apprehensive about getting the TV after reading some reviews about the 2009 sets having buzzing sound problems and the contrast looking gray rather than black, but decided to pull the trigger because Amazon had it on sale for $494 with free shipping! I received the set earlier today, got it hooked up with an OTA antenna and scanned for channels. I was blown away by the picture quality! Blacks are black and the colors are vivid. The CBS and NBC evening news look fantastic. I'm looking forward to watching other HD channels once I get digital cable hooked up. When playing an Xbox 360 game the picture is awesome! Netflix streaming in HD is fantastic as well. For those wondering, here are some specs on the TV:
HDMI x 2
USB x 1 (allows for playing of photos and music, as well as firmware updates)
Component x 2
DVI Audio In x 1
Ex-Link x 1
Audio In x 1
Digital Audio Out (Optical) x 1
Antenna In x 1
Now for the buzzing sound issue. There isn't one. I don't know if I lucked out or what, but the only way I can hear a buzzing sound is by sticking my head right next to the set, and even then it is so low you can hardly hear it.
The sound quality of the TV is excellent. Much better than my old CRT that this replaced. I haven't had a chance to play around with the picture settings much. There are three factory preset modes (Dynamic, Standard, and Movie). In my opinion Dynamic is way too bright. I have it on Standard right now and am extremely satisfied with the picture. Even the darker Movie mode is nice. I plan on calibrating it eventually though. All in all this is an excellent TV, and in my opinion, a lot better than a majority of the 1080p LCDs on the market today!
Best value in a tv. Period. March 3, 2010
D. Ferreira (New York, NY, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
**Updated 3/8 to remove comment on black levels being grey. That had more to do with the lighting and reflections on the screen. After seeing through that I have to say the picture and contrast on the tv is great.**
Picture 5/5
Audio 4/5
I've owned 2 LCD tv's previously. This is my first plasma.
Pros:
- Audio is as good as I've heard on a tv.
- Picture is great.
- Design is as good as it gets. This is one sexy beast.
- No noticable 'motion blurr' or fuzziness with fast moving scenes.
Cons:
- Loud constant BUZZZZ sound coming from the back of the tv right out the box. I've put up with it because I'm used to it now and don't want to go through the troubles of returning it.
- Reflections on the screen from room lighting make a huge difference on the picture. The screen looks like a mirror. (This is just part of the nature of plasma screens though so its not a huge con. Dimming the lights reduces the effect but this can be really inconvenient at times.)
Well, I love the TV...... March 20, 2010
SMVAUGHN (MN)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Well first let me start off by saying that I am pleased with my purchase and with Amazon, and I love the TV. I purchased it after doing some research on plasmas, and the price just can't be beat!! It's a beautiful TV.
ALTHOUGH......
I had one not-so-small problem. Not with the TV itself actually, but with Samsung. I had always heard that Samsung is one of the best brands when it comes to LCD/plasmas, so I had absolutely no concerns going into my purchase. With that being said, I have to share my frustrating experience. I got the TV 2 days ago, and I was lucky enough to have my brother here to help me get it assembled (the base and mounted onto the base, etc). Well there are 10 screws needed for this TV for the base/platform. The first 6 screws went in no problem, we assembled the base with ease. Next step was to lift the TV screen itself onto the base/platform. That went fine, and then you have 4 screws to secure the TV to the platform. I tried to get them in, my brother tried, and we kept trying and thinking we were making some sort of mistake or something. The screws just would NOT fit into the 4 holes, they were too fat. Well after nearly an hour, and lots of swear words later, we noticed that the instructions included with the TV were not for this model TV. Also, and more important, neither were the 4 screws. The instructions referred to a different size screws, and the screws included with my TV were NOT that size. Now I know, we couldn't fit the screws into the holes but we kept thinking the TV wasn't aligned right, or the screws were not going in because maybe we were putting them in crooked... or something??? Never in a million years would I have thought that the wrong screws were boxed into this unit. Well after we finally figured out why the screws weren't going into the holes, we put the TV back in the box and I called Samsung's customer service. I spoke briefly to a rep, explained that the incorrect screws were put in the box, and I couldn't assemble my TV to the base. She gave me a number to J&J's for the parts (that's who they have send out Samsung parts), and also a website. I tried the website first to see if I could locate the screws on there, but I couldn't find them. So I called J&J's and talked to a person who asked for my model and serial number, which I gave him. The then told me that my TV is a newer model (from 2010) and they don't have parts for these new TVs. He said he couldn't help me. So I called Samsung back, and spoke to a different customer service rep. She was a WITCH. I assure you, I was polite - at first - and explained to her the situation, told her that I had just got off the phone with J&J's and they couldn't help me. All I needed was to find out how to get 4 screws that would fit into my TV so I could finish assembling it to the base. Well she told me that unfortunately she couldn't do anything for me. I asked her if she was telling me that I just had purchased a $549 dollar TV that was just going to have to sit here and collect dust? Do you know what she said "Yes, that's what I'm telling you, there is nothing I can do". Well I asked to speak to someone else, and she was rude and told me there is no one else that can help me. She said there's nothing that she could do, no one that could help me, and that I had no options. I couldn't believe it. I mean I was just sitting there with my mouth hanging open like I couldn't believe it. I mean, how terrible is that??? I just spent money on a brand new 2010 plasma TV, and they are telling me that they can't service it or help me, or send me the correct screws???? Well then I decided to call Amazon, and I spoke to a rep who placed a call to the number she had for Samsung, and to make a long story short, Samsung is now sending me a variety of screws (not sure if they are the correct size) after Amazon got ahold of them. But here's another crappy part - I have to wait up to 28 days for the screws to arrive. So I don't even know if they will work, and I won't have them for up to a month. I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have Amazon on my side, helping me out with this. For the time being, I have gone to Menards and I found 4 screws that are not 100% correctly fitted to the TV, but it was my only option at this point if I wanted to get the TV out of the box. And I had to, because my brother is only in town for a few days, and once he leaves, there would be no one who can help me lift the TV out of the box when/if the correct screws arrive from Samsung. I have also been to another hardware store and they couldn't find me any screws that would work either.
But, the TV has been turned on briefly, and I love the picture. I can't wait until I have the correct screws so I don't have to worry about waking up to the TV crashed onto the floor!
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