Samsung HP-T4264 42" Plasma TV

Widescreen, 1024x768, HDTV - MPN: HPT4264

Description: There are no bad seats when you are watching the 42" widescreen HP-T5064 plasma HDTV. Even in a brightly-lit room, patented Ultra FilterBright keeps the pictures looking clearer in details and deeper in black at every angle. Samsungâ€™s powerful anti-burn-in technology ... read more

There are no bad seats when you are watching the 42" widescreen HP-T5064 plasma HDTV. Even in a brightly-lit room, patented Ultra FilterBright keeps the pictures looking clearer in details and deeper in black at every angle. Samsungâ€™s powerful anti-burn-in technology assures a long screen life. The 15,000:1 contrast ratio lets you see every nuance, even in nighttime action. Advanced plasma picture technology delivers sharper screen text, while eliminating noise. Dynamic SRS TruSurround XT produces theater-quality sound. Connect your digital devices through three HDMI ports, one on the side, and a full complement of audio and video inputs, including USB 2.0. Control all your CEC-compliant digital devices through the one HPT5064 remote. And it is Energy Star Compliant, so you will use less energy. minimize

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mwfleisher from IA

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HP- T4264 42' Plasma TV

Strengths:

Deep Blacks, Price, Appearance

Weaknesses:

None

Posted Dec 6, 2007 - This is my first entry into the plasma market. I had a Samsung LCD prior to this. I really feel this set gives off a richer picture. From my understanding true HD 1080p is not needed on a set this size. It is important to note that as with most plasma sets you should avoid gaming on the set for at least the first 100 hours. The are really great deals on this set right now and I have no regrets about my purchase. Samsung makes a nice set especially for the price point.

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Kathowell from OH

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Samsung 4264

Strengths:

Lots of outputs on back and sides. Great picture and features.

Weaknesses:

None so far

Posted Jul 17, 2007 - This TV is great and was ready to go out of the box. No need for assembly of the stand. The picture and clarity of the HD channels I receive is excellent. Overall, for the price I got this TV for, I recommend it to anyone looking for a 42" TV.

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jpbloom55

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Great Price/Quality Ratio on this Baby!!

Strengths:

Stunning PQ, Great Price, Great Controls & Tweakability, TONS of inputs.

Weaknesses:

Subpar sound, not sure how useful "ultra filterbright" is.

Posted Jun 9, 2007 - Spent about a month searching for 42" plasmas and considered all the usual suspects (Panasonic, Pioneer, Philips, LG, etc) before settling on the newly released 4264. Let me tell ya, while you probably couldn't go really wrong on most of the above-named brands, I am DEFINITELY happy with how my purchase has worked out thus far. The 4264 is an amazing bargain at the price and gives users a great set of picture controls and inputs which are generally only found on MUCH more expensive sets. The PQ is great, and the set is receiving solid reviews from users and experts alike. As for negatives, I'm not at all impressed by the sound quality, although most plasma users have a surround system (I do not). That being said, it's not a huge deal. Also, the "Ultra Filterbright" technology, which is supposed to reduce glare a great deal, hasn't really "wowed" me at all. Seems to me that it really only serves to darken the picture. All that being said, this TV is an awesome bargain at the price. There's no need to waste your money on higher priced sets just because they're from a "bigger name" company or because they're 1080p capable. This baby will WOW you from day 1!!

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SevenTwoSix from CA

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Good looking TV

Strengths:

Good looking, Sharp Picture, easy menus

Weaknesses:

Off Air Channels suck, even with an expensive HD Antenna. Horrible out of the box set up, very reddish colors.

Posted Apr 24, 2007 - I am pleased with this purchase, got a great deal from Amazon. Plus free white glove delivery. Colors look a little off but minor tweaking plus break in should fix it. Picture is really sharp. and Blacks are black! I was expecting the sound to be a little better and to tell you the truth I can't really find a big difference in the 4254 and 4264 models except for the cable card and the anti glare. Which is still pretty... Glary (if there is such a word). The glare was driving me nuts so I put down the shades. But over all I am pleased

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jdmassett

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Samsung HP-T4264 plasma review

Strengths:

Excellent picture quality in standard definition, HD quality is fantastic. 3 HDMI inputs and great over the air HD reception. Numerous setting options.

Weaknesses:

Black bezel adds some reflection of image along borders but nothing too noticeable. Out of box set up needs some tuning which is easy. No real weaknesses.

Posted Aug 12, 2007 - One of the best 42" plasmas available, OTA HD picture is fantastic and crisp. Multiple inputs and settings, and a remote that is actually of good design. Ink like blacks and a very bright color pallet. First Samsung TV purchase and am very impressed. Blu-ray looks amazing and game setting for PS3 and Xbox 360 HD gaming is a great feature. 720P is all you'll really need for HDTV's below the 50 to 55" mark, so this TV presents excellent picture quality. Picture burn in is no longer a real concern on modern plasmas, however, Samsung has gone the extra mile and added some anti burn in measures with this TV that are very useful. USB port on side is also a great add on, able to play MP3's and view photos on this near perfect set. Highly recommended.

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crzytchguy

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Good Performance for Price

Strengths:

Overall good value for 42" Plasma. Excellent brightness and overall clarity with variety of inputs (3 x HDMI, 1 PC, USB, etc..). Anti-burn provides extra protection (pixel shift and white scroll).

Weaknesses:

Picture out of box over produces red hues and greens.

Posted Jun 29, 2007 - I've owned this TV for about a week now. It's my first plasma and I've been satisfied with my purchase. Considered Pioneer 4070HD and Pannasonic 77U. Pioneer probably had best overall picture and Panasonic had better anti-glare and sound, but decided to go with Samsung after reading CNET review. Decided against Pioneer based on last years model and against Panny because size and inputs (speakers on side and 2 HDMI w/o PC). Biggest downside is setting picture settings as out of box settings are too bright and overproduce red's and greens. USB accepts media inputs and firmware upgrades via flashdrive.

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Newmanny

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Samsung HP-T4264

Strengths:

Good black/white contrasts, excellent color, universal remote

Weaknesses:

none

Posted Oct 4, 2007 - Although the Samsung HP-T4264 was rated slightly lower than the Panasonic TH-42PX77U, it's comparably priced competitor, the Samsung offers additional features such as universal remote, PIP, PC input, and additional HDMI input. Picture and sound quality are both excellent so far. I believe I made the right choice.

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Samsung HPT4264. Nothing Exceptional.

Strengths:

Very user-friendly menus; easy to setup; swivel base is a big plus, speaker sound quality is excellent; has PC/VGA input

Weaknesses:

buttons on remote could be better placed/design; no SUBTITLE button; over the air HD channel quality is mediocre to average

Posted Dec 28, 2007 - This is my second Samsung 42" plasma. After owning another 42" I decided to get one for the bedroom. I have owned this for a little under a month. Just some facts first. This plasma is a 720p (not 1080p) and boasts 10W sound output, has PC in VGA connector, two standard component INs, two HDMI/DVI in, two coaxial connector, standard A/V connectors and S-Video along with digital Audio out. On the side panel is another standard A/V connectors. This plasma clearly has enough connectors for plugging in a DVD player/recorders, games, camcorders...etc. Even more fabulous is a USB port for displaying JPGs (image) files on a 42" screen. I use a flash drive for that. Now that's amazing. The VGA connector is a must. Believe it or not I set up my PC next to this plasma so I can do videochats with family and relatives across the United States. The TV weights 73. lbs with the stand and would safely sit on most large TV stands. TV setup was a snap. Take it out of the box. Plug in your connections and you're done. I have not done much tweaking with the various settings. For now everything is pretty much at default. The Digital Noise Reduction and the Digital Natural Image Engine is on and gives me a good display quality. I play DVDs on this and the images are fairly crisp. Here's the bad part. For those who don't need or don't have cable tv or satellite the over air HD channels reception and color quality is mediocre to average. The HD channel comes in strong (you can confirm the signal strength by scrolling through the menus and one nice feature is the signal strength bar). I use a rooftop antenna. That being said, the HD channels isnt crisp or sharp at all. There seems to be a lot of fracturing, blockiness, and odd fuzz around the edges of images. If you stand close to the plasma these problems are even more apparent. If you stand further away the image is respectable. These problems are as apparent when playing DVDs. Another chief complaint has to do with not having a subtitle key on the remote! My other Samsung remote has it. Now, there is a way to get subtitles but you'll have to scroll through a few screens for it. Not very smart design if you ask me. The TV's a good bargain if you want something basic and nothing spectacular. However, if you are going to spend about $1000 on plasma I would probably look elsewhere.

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rajatdhameja

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Excellent TV

Strengths:

Price, Clarity, Sound

Weaknesses:

less clarity in sunlight

Posted Apr 18, 2008 - I bought this TV and absolutely love it. Although I watch 30 minutes a week, its worth having a piece such as this. Highly recommended over LCD or others. Rajat Dhameja

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rush2richi from AR

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HPT4264 is the best

Strengths:

3 HDMI inputs, best anti glare technology compared to HPT4254 model, good anti pixel burning software.

Weaknesses:

none except minimal black image shadows in between.

Posted Feb 27, 2008 - i really like its performance, this TV is the best among what i have reviewed in my price range before deciding on this. but the only problem i have is i do see very few pixel (shadows from previous images on the screen) burns for a split second in between the images but they fade away as the images moves along, other then that i just love this model.

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Hornet1455 from FL

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Fantastic alternative to a 1080p!

Strengths:

Reliable, easy to use, good remote, thorough documentation, plenty of features, side ports

Weaknesses:

On-screen menu navigation is a bit too complex, but everything is clearly labeled and the manual provides more than adequate explanations of all features.

Posted Jan 12, 2008 - If you\'re not willing to pay the premium for a 1080p television of this size (and I wasn\'t), this is an excellent alternative. The only true 1080p content out there is Blu-Ray or HD-DVDs, so this should enough unless you really need to have the latest and greatest equipment. One caveat, though: If you intend to plug in a PC, understand that you will be limited to a resolution of 1024 x 768. (This is true of any non-1080p TV, not just this model.)

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TexasT2 from TX

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1st HD and upgrade to 42

Strengths:

Great out of the box picture. Easy to set up with the wizard and so far have not adjusted picture looks great. A real pleasant experience as an upgrade from SD 27" set.

Weaknesses:

Have not noticed any weakness for my uses.

Posted Jan 7, 2008 - So far the HP-T4264 has been terrific. It was easy to set up out of the box. I followed the quick set up guide for connecting a STB with a DVD player. When I turned the set on the wizard walked me through the initial set up. The menus are intuitive and easy to navigate. I look forward to more interaction with them as I purchase other HD components . I feel good about the purchase price and the value of the product. I recommend this tv.

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shaggysrv

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Hot Plasma TV

Strengths:

Great picture, swivel base, beautiful to look at, lots of inputs, great features

Weaknesses:

None that I can see

Posted Aug 22, 2007 - After doing a great deal of research I arrived at this wonderful TV. It's the perfect size and has a great price for what you get in the package. Lots of inputs, and stuff that will come in handy as technology progresses. Very highly recommended!

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