Samsung HP-S4253 42" Plasma TV

16:9, 1024x768, 10000:1, HDTV - MPN: HPS4253

Description: No matter how you look at it, Samsung's full-featured HP-S4253 makes any room look better. This 42" TrueWide Plasma HDTV offers unparalleled 13-bit processing for 549 billion colors that capture every nuance, even in freeze-frame. Its palette is further defined by the 10,000... read more

No matter how you look at it, Samsung's full-featured HP-S4253 makes any room look better. This 42" TrueWide Plasma HDTV offers unparalleled 13-bit processing for 549 billion colors that capture every nuance, even in freeze-frame. Its palette is further defined by the 10,000:1 contrast ratio which is glare-free thanks to FilterBright technology. Two HDMI connections and additional video inputs allow full digital A/V playback; hidden speakers incorporate SRS TruSurround XT technology to maximize the audio effect. minimize

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tstodnick25

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This TV was the worst investment I ever made

Started Jan 15, 2007

Strengths: Decent picture until mass problems

Weaknesses: Burn in after 2 months, and minimal usage. Ghosting also a problem now.

This was the worst electronics investment i ever made. I've already experienced burn in after only 2-3 months and minimal usage. Both store and Samsung failed to stand behind their product - told me too bad. The customer service at Samsung actually made the problem worse after instructing me to run several different utilities in hopes of helping with the burn in. The utilities made the burn in worse, and then caused ghosting on all the pictures. I told them about this, and they didn't seem to care - said it would not be covered.

I will never buy another Samsung product again.

Just wanted to share.

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pauliewalnutz

Replied Mar 27, 2007

I share your pain - I did nothing to burn this screen and Samsung does not stand behind their product. I am going to take the tv in a pickup to my Best Buy and beat it with a sledge hammer in the parking lot. Then park it near the front door with a sign warning people of the dangers of plasma screen burn in. Look for me on your local news.

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pauliewalnutz

Replied Mar 27, 2007

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ddldave

Replied Apr 8, 2007

you guys are scaring me, i hope my tv doesn't end up like this =(

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nittany1

Replied 1 year ago

I'm having a similar problem with the same model. I have a blue haze along the left side and also in the middle of the TV. I've had a Best Buy tech out 4 times (replaced 2 parts and made other adjustments) and they still won't replace it. Nice to know that extra $400 that I paid for the service plan is paying off - guess I'll keep having them come out until I get my money's worth or until they replace it...

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