Samsung PN42C430 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 40.6 x 27.4 inches ; 43 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 65 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: B0036WT3UW
• Item model number: PN42C430
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,952 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 16, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

(March 2010)
The new PN42C430 is Samsung's best value PDP flat panel HDTV that features an attractive "piano key black" cabinet, our 600 Hz subfield motion technology, 2 advanced HDMI inputs that feature our Anynet+ (CEC standard) technology making system control of your DVD or Blu-ray Disc player a one-touch operation. New for 2010, all Samsung plasmas feature our new E3-panel single filter design that delivers improved performance, meets the ENERGY STAR power consumption specifications, and eliminates off-angle blur making the sharpest of details like scrolling text easier to see and read. Experience the performance of Samsung's new 42-inch plasma HDTV that's both easy on the wallet and the environment.

Key Features

• Screen Size: 42 inches
• 600 Hz subfield motion: Offers crisp, clear Plasma HD action in every frame.
• E3-panel single filter design delivers improved performance in the areas of color saturation, contrast and energy efficiency.
• Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio: An unparalleled Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio brings together the deepest blacks and brightest whites.
  
• Response time: A fast .001ms response time optomizes fast motion video content.
  
• Built-in digital tuner: no external box needed.
• Exceeds ENERGY STAR Standards: PDP Energy saving, up to 43% less than our similar 2009 Plasma TV in standard mode.
• Clear Image Panel: Samsung's new single-filter clear panel design eliminates the off-angle reflections that cause picture blurring of images
  and details. Images and text look great straight on or at any angle.
• ConnectShare JPEG: Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily. Userfriendly interface allows access to videos, music playlists and pictures via the remote.
• Game Mode: Enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
• BDWise: Automatically adjusts all your components for the best picture and sound quality.
• 10 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception: Supports multichannel sound (MTS)and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity.
• Warranty: 1-year parts and 1-year labor warranty (90-days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung
  toll-free support.
  

Connections

• HDMI: 2
• USB: 1
  

Dimensions

• TV without stand: 40.6 x 24.8 x 2.7 inches (WxHxD); 38.6 pounds
• TV with stand: 40.6 x 27.4 x 11.2 inches (WxHxD); 43.0 pounds
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Product Description

Get a true cinematic experience without going to the cinema with a Samsung plasma HDTV. This Samsung PN42C430, with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio makes sure every frame is saturated with dense, rich color. Samsung is also ENERGY STAR compliant so you are assured that your 42 -inch plasma HDTV is helping the environment by using less enery while saving you money.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great except for the buzzzzzzz, March 6, 2010

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TheLegendHimself - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung PN42C430 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black) (Electronics)

Update 1.1.2011 - Just wanted to update everyone that my tv does in fact exhibit the buzzing. It's only noticable if I sit close enough and at a certain angle with the back of the tv angled towards my side of the room. I read that a firmware update reduces the buzzing, but after updating the firmware the tv still buzzes. Because of this I wouldn't buy another Samsung.

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.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Bang For Your Buck, March 3, 2010

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Jonathan Pinto (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung PN42C430 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black) (Electronics)

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!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good buy, good tv, March 3, 2010

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L. K. Huking (Arlington, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung PN42C430 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Black) (Electronics)

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!