Samsung HP-S4253 42-Inch Plasma HDTV
Great buy, better than last year's model's
The Samsung HP-S4253 42\\" Plasma HDTV is definately a step up in all areas from it's previous Samsung plasma TV models.  It's able to produce a 536 Billion color gamut.  This sounds like a big number, and it is, but just for comparison an LCD generally produces about a 6 million color gamut (some are higher and some are lower) yes that's million and not billion.  A single chip DLP projection TV will produce even less then that.  However, 536 billion is not a huge number when compared to other plasma TVs, infact it typical of most Plasma TVs (Another reason for Plasma over LCD).  The 10000:1 contrast ratio is one reason this gamut is possible on a plasma. <br />The Samsung HP-S4253 42\\" Plasma HDTV features two High-Definition-Multimedia-Interface inputs which is ideal for your next generation DVD players, your HDTV source (satalite/cable), or your 7.1 surround sound system.  2 inputs are better than 1 epecially when it comes to HDMI, where an HDMI splitter retails for over $100. <br />   The television also is equipped with a built in ATSC-tuner so you'll be ready for free over-the-air High definition or digital broadcasts. <br />   The television looks brilliant from both a graphical stand point and also an aesthetic one.  The HP-S4253 looks beautiful with a sleek piano black finish which can easily be mounted on a wall or set on any suitable surface.  It has to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing plasma's on the market, as long as you keep it dust free as it seems that dust is more noticable on this television than others.