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Samsung PN43E450

Price range:

$819.00 - $999.00

Summary: A 43-inch plasma HDTV from Samsung with 720p resolution, 2 HDMI inputs, and 1 component-video input.

6 people have reviewed this model.

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Type: 40- to 43-inch TVs

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By Jay

from Metro Atlanta

5.0

Outstanding picture and sound quality.

4/22/2013

Pros

Good price

Great picture and sound

Remote Size Layout Good

Cons

Needs More Out Plugs

Reflective screen

Best Uses

Main Den Tv

Comment:

It's a great TV for the price I paid. I would have liked an RCA outlet for my headphones but none of the other brands have it anymore

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Mbtech79

from Fresno,ca

(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Unreliable Plasma

1/7/2013

Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

I use my Plasma about 2 hours a day if that. It has had a very easy life. There is no reason why it should fail so soon for the price i paid.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Lavesh Bhola

from Southeastern Pennsylvania

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect Starter Plasma

12/20/2012

Pros

Concerts

Movies

Outdoor Scenes

Cons

few connections

Standard Definition Shows

Best Uses

Channel Surfing

DVD

Comment:

HDTV picture quality is as stunning as any other plasma's. Great size and not too heavy to move around. Great price on Cyber Monday. Great vetting by CR. Setup was easy. I am glad I bought it. The screen's mirror finish isn't too bad for my apartment. I can live with the sound quality. The menu is a little blocky, and disorienting, but has a good selection of settings. Takes a long time to auto-tune the channels. I like the choice of aspect ratios, with a dedicated button for it on the remote.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The Samsung PN43E450 is part of the TVs test program at Consumer Reports. The Samsung PN43E450 TVs features and specs include Component-video, Frame rate (Hz), Overall depth (in.), HDMI inputs, Native resolution, Overall width (in.), Overall height (in.), Wi-Fi. In our lab tests, TVs models like the Samsung PN43E450 are reviewed on 3D performance, On-screen menu ease of use, Overall score, Remote ease of use, Sound quality, Versatility, Energy cost/yr. ($), Screen size (in.), HD picture quality, Viewing angle, Display type (Backlight). Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the Samsung PN43E450 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the Samsung PN43E450 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the Samsung PN43E450.

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