Samsung HPR4272 42-Inch Flat Panel Plasma TV

by Samsung

Product Details

• Item Weight: 57 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 67 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B00099Q26I
• Item model number: HPR4272
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,431 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Plug and Play Plasma TVSamsung's HD Plasma Flat Panel TVs with Premium "Bezel-Less" design pack high performance into a slim case that''s lass than 4" deep. With some of the highest brightness and contrast ratings offered for plasma TVs, 549 billion possible colors, and Samsung's DNIe image enhancer, Samsung's Gen-5 plasma panels deliver an unbelievable picture from nearly any source.Samsung DNIe video enhancer This feature enhances all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe by Samsung improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates a digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video. Motion OptimizerFast-moving images are optimized to produce more natural-looking motion, thus reducing video noise or blurring. Anynet Control all your Samsung A/V components through a single TV remote with Samsung's Anynet. Anynet is a network control allowing you to control key functions of the A/V devices connected to your TV via on screen menu. SRS TruSurround XT TruSurround is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through the two-speaker internal playback system.

Customer Reviews

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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent picture - but don't count on Samsung to back it up, January 20, 2006

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B. Riggins "briggins" (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung HPR4272 42-Inch Flat Panel Plasma TV (Electronics)

This TV has an incredible picture, but don't count on Samsung to stand behind their products. For picture quality I would give it 4 or maybe even 5 stars. But it only gets three stars
because of Samsung's horrible customer service.

I went through three units before I finally got one that worked - and looked - like it should.

The first one was replaced (by the dealer, not by Samsung) due to a cosmetic manufacturing flaw in the bezel of the panel that looked like a cat paw and reflected sunlight like a mirror.
It was distracting and not something I felt like I should have to put up with, especially when you consider that $3000 would pay for a really nice family vacation.

The second unit had the plasma 'buzz' that I could hear from fifteen feet away. This is not a problem that, except at very high altitudes, any plasma panel should exhibit. (To prove this
to myself, I visited no less than six stores and listened for the 'buzz' on dozens of panels from different manufacturers, including other HP-R4272's. I heard nothing - from any of them.
Samsung did not consider this information to be an indicator that my particular unit was faulty.) Even my wife, who often looks at me like I'm nuts, commented on the noise the second
TV made. Samsung's contract support technician came to my house and based on his opinion - and only his opinion - Samsung considered my second unit to be 'within spec' and basically
told me to go away, they would not do anything about it. When I told the factory support rep that NONE of the plasmas that I listened to made any noise whatsoever, they still insisted
that this was 'normal' - because the technician told them so.

So the dealer, ListenUp in Colorado (who I can't say enough positive things about), agreed to give me a THIRD panel. This time one of the sales people from the store came with me to my house to help me install it. All looked good until the TV had been on for about five minutes. Then, down the middle of the right half of the TV a line of flickering pixels about
two or three inches wide appeared. The salesman and I tried everything and finally decided that the panel had some faulty electronics.

On to the FOURTH unit. This one was on the dealer's floor - it looked good, had no cosmetic flaws, had a barely perceptible buzz, and all the pixels seemed to work. I took it. So far,
so good.

If you're looking for a great picture and don't care about customer support (or potentially horrendous buzzing) I would recommend this TV. But keep your fingers crossed that
the set you get is OK because if it isn't, you may be stuck. Luckily for me I purchased this unit from an outstanding retailer, ListenUp, and they DO stand behind their products.
The lesson here: do your homework, educate yourself so that some technician or factory support person can't pull a snow-job on you, and buy from a reputable dealer.

For me, I've owned my last Samsung audio/video product.

Update 3/12/06:

The TV has developed a stuck red pixel that twinkles like a little beacon, reminding me of what a bad purchasing decision this piece of junk really was.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome TV, great value too!, January 4, 2006

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D1A3 (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung HPR4272 42-Inch Flat Panel Plasma TV (Electronics)

Bought this TV for Christmas this year. 42" worked better for us than 50" as the latter is just too big for sitting 8 feet or so from the TV. Picture quality is excellent, setup is a breeze. I'm using the table stand that omes with it until we can get it instaled on the wall. Everyone that watches it loves it and we have watched nearly all of the BCS games, several DVD's and continue to be impressed. We looked at Panasonic and Pioneer when buying this TV and determined the picture quality to be equal to or better and also the features included with the Samsung to be better. We say this for the "72" series from Samsung as we did not consider the "52" series at all. If your looking for value for your money, this is it!

4.0 out of 5 stars Plasma TV's, August 25, 2009

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Sams son "movie nutt" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung HPR4272 42-Inch Flat Panel Plasma TV (Electronics)

This TV has one of the best pictures I've ever seen on any TV. It also has great stereo or 3D mono, whichever sound you prefer. The only drawback that I've seen with my TV is the power consumption. I haven't been able to find a source for the watts consumed, but one thing I know for sure...my power meter REALLY speeds up when I turn this TV on! I also have a 32" LCD TV and it consumes so little power, the power meter never changes speed when I turn it on. If anyone has any information about the watts or amps used by this Samsung TV, PLEASE post a comment.