Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - 42" Class / 720p / 600Hz / Plasma HDTV
Average customer rating
4.6
(180 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 180 reviews
5 Stars
141
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Star
6
92%of customers recommend this product.
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155 out of
169)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - 42" Class / 720p / 600Hz / Plasma HDTV
Customer Rating
5
Big value for the buck!
on May 9, 2010
Posted by: Stuee2003
Expertise:Expert
My 32 inch LCD died and was looking for a replacement that had similar or more features that was easy on the wallet. I was a little hazy on the difference between LCD and Plasma but after using my new plasma for a month I will never go back! Outstanding picture quality with plenty of features! Great value!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
SAMSUNG PLASMA TV
on June 23, 2010
Posted by: esp341
Expertise:Intermediate
EXCELLENT PRODUCT FOR PRICE. GREAT DETAIL. LOOKS ELEGANT. GREAT PICTURE QUALITY. WE LOVE OUR SAMSUNG TV'S. WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Product
on July 7, 2010
Posted by: believer1
from ypsilanti,mi
Expertise:Beginner
I needed a new digital television, and had been shopping around for one. I told the salesman what price range I could afford, and he showed me this one. I instantly kmew this was the television to buy. I love how clear the picture is,as well as the quality for the price. My children even like it. Thanks Samsung, keep up the excellent work!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Replacement
on July 16, 2010
Posted by: Brewmeister
Expertise:Intermediate
Replaced an 8 year old 27" SVA LCD for the bedroom and couldn't be happier. Set up was a cinch (15 minutes). The power cord could be a little longer, though. When hooked up to my Directv via HDMI my jaw dropped. Amazing clarity. Audio was surprisingly good, so I won't half to buy an external audio system. This is my first Plasma and second Flat Panel from Samsung and really have been impressed both times. Stop searching and buy this TV, you won't be sorry. This model comes with a wall/cabinet bracket if you aren't planning on mounting. Good if you live in Earthquake country like I do!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Lesson Learned
on August 3, 2010
Posted by: Sammey1
from Indianapolis, IN
Expertise:Intermediate
I originally puchased the new Sharp Aquous LED 1080p. I returned the set and decided to purchase this Samsung instead at a third of the price. In my opinion, this plasma when connected to Uverse is simply superior to the Sharp in terms of picture and sound performance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
award winning plasma class quality for low prices !
on October 11, 2010
Posted by: ruffjustice
from queens, ny
Expertise:Expert
this plasma has one best pictures for it limited money cost -spend for mid-size plasma hdtv. excellent value for its size (42") class and quality of picture. michael m.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, great picture quality
Cons: Not high def, not 1080p, only 720p
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Can't beat the value for the price
on October 29, 2010
Posted by: LongIslandBoy
from Long Island, NY
This is my first HDTV. There was nothing wrong with the 10 year old 19 inch tube TV in the bedroom but it was time for a change. I was searching and analyzing for months and months between LCD, Plasma, screen sizes, features, etc. I finally made the plunge into the 21st Century and I bought this based on my research & personal needs. Setting up out of the box was so simple it took me about 10 minutes to get a picture on it. First of all, the way it was boxed was great. All you have to do is undo a couple of plastic releases towards the bottom of the box and the bottom of the box opens and the TV slides out safely. The TV slides onto the stand and the 4 screws went in a bit too easy. A Philips head screwdriver was used to secure the TV to the base with no problem whatsoever. The TV is only about 45 pounds (including the stand) so it lifted easily onto my bedroom dresser drawers. At first I only hooked up my standard def cable box & VCR to it through the coaxle input. The VCR picture & sound could have been better but that is to be expected. The TV also has 3 HDMIs (1 on the side & 2 on the back), 2 component jacks (both on the back) one of which shares the composite A/V jacks, PC input (on the back) & a USB (on the side). I will play around with the PC input down the road sometime. As I said this whole process took about 10 minutes from opening the box to watching TV and I did everything myself. The standard def picture through the cable box is so amazing I may never upgrade to a high def cable box. I later hooked up an old DVD player and once again, the picture & audio was perfect. The audio is sensational and goes from 1 to 100. I'm keeping it on 30 or so and it feels like we are in a movie theater. Our heads are about 9-10 feet away from the TV. There is no hissing noise we noticed as others did. We are blown away by the quality of the video & sound and there was no need for us to tinker with the settings although there are tons of them should you desire. The remote is easy to use but for the most part we use the cable remote for most features and only use the TV remote for the sleep timer and the source changing. Some very, very, very minor drawbacks. First, the sleep timer starts with 30 minutes and goes to 60, 90, etc. I wish it started with 10 or 15 like my previous TVs. Second, it only has one composite jack (A/V) that shares one of the 2 component jacks. It should really have one more on the side for convenience sake. Third, beware of bright rooms & windows as this reflects off the screen and is a bit distracting. Fourth, the base does not swival so getting to the back of the TV is not easy once you have it in place. But I can live with these minor inconveniences. This Samsung 42 inch plasma HDTV is worth double the great price we paid for it. Register the TV on the Samsung site and get an extra 3 months warranty. Don't wait like I did, go out and get one of these today--you won't be disappointed. PS: Now my wife wants me to get an even bigger HDTV for our living room (we have a 25 inch tube TV that is probably 15 years old) which is really bright. So let the search begin...
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Inexpensive, Realistic color, Lightweight, easy setup, great boxing
Cons: beware of bright rooms, no swival base, needs 1 more a/v jack, needs more sleep timer options
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
4
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent
on November 3, 2010
Posted by: Jchico9
from Columbia, MO
Expertise:Intermediate
I am a fan of Samsung and I have been wanting a new tv for awhile. This was a gift and I think it's AMAZING. The picture quality is awesome, great for movies, gaming, etc. It works great with my Samsung surround sound system via the Anynet feature. I would recommend this tv to anyone!
Pros: Inexpensive, Realistic color
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US