Samsung HPR4252 42-Inch High Definition Plasma TV With Integrated ATSC/Digital Cable Ready Tuner
Dissapointed
I purchased the Samsung HPR4252 after allot of online research and reviewing.  I also currently own a Panasonic '42 plasma.  The first Samsung ordered and received was defective out of the box and since I ordered it through Amazon they were un-willing to replace it or provide a refund do to their policy (make sure you read the return policy).  The second one I ordered was from another supplier who gave a 30 day unconditional replacement if the unit proved to be defective.  For anything over 27 inches I recommend you purchase the product from a supplier with this type of 30 day replacement. While the Samsung is stylish the picture issues with \\"ghosting\\" and pixel distortion is far more prevalent than the Panasonic.  At times the picture is fine at others it is clearly distorted.  The exception is when viewing HD.  In this case the picture is great.  I have had the cable company out to check signal quality, called the manufacturer, talked with the vendor and get various answers as to why since this poor quality is also with DVD players and any type of cabling connection I use.  The bottom line is that side by side the picture quality is far superior on the Panasonic and I don't have the same pixel or ghosting issues as with the Samsung.  The Samsung is more stylish but its features end there.  Price wise, Panasonic and Samsung are very comparable.  The one feature they both don't have is an easy to use sleep bottom on the remote.  Bummer.  If I were to do it again I would stick with Panasonic and purchase the product from a vender with good customer support and return policies.  You can avoid allot of headaches. <br /> <br />Steve Adams Carmel, CA