Samsung HP-S4253 42-Inch Plasma HDTV
Samsung HP-S4253 42" Plasma
I purchased this model from Amazon in September 2006. After two months the picture began to stutter and eventually freeze after the set was on for over two hours. Turning the set off momentarily would correct the problem. A Samsung tech came and replaced the motherboard inside the set. In January the picture stutter and freeze began again and the Samsung tech returned and replaced the motherboard again. Its March 2007 and the problem has begun again. On June 30th the Samsung tech returned because of picture and sound freeze. He installed another new motherboard and told me to let him know if I had any other problems. Before he could load his tool box into his van the picture started to freeze again. I called him back, he scratched his head and said \\"That isn't right\\". He suggested the problem might be the comcast box except the same problem occurs while watching a DVD. He grudgingly admitted the set might be defective. I doubt I can get a refund but I am going to ask Samsung to send out another set. Stay tuned. The tech's only solution is to replace one defective component with another defective motherboard. When it works properly I've enjoyed this TV, but I would not buy another Samsung TV.