Comparison between Vizio VP422 Plasma TV and Samsung HP-S4253 Plasma TV
November 16, 2008
Plasma is the technology that has hit the market of television and many companies are adopting this technology in their products. Very early itself Samsung realized the benefits of plasma technology and its advantages. Their introduction of Samsung HP-S4253 Plasma TV was a dream coming true for the company. Not very long Vizio also came up with their Vizio VP422 Plasma TV that is considered to be a perfect example for improved plasma technology. To compare the two will help you draw a picture of how plasma TV functions and brings you one step closer to the wonders this technology can create.
One by one
Let’s start off with Samsung a reputed company in the market and all its products are well known for their qualitative output and innovative features. The said above plasma TV is no different and complies with all the standards of the company. It consists of a Flat back, slim panel and is available in glossy black shades. Though it is 42” in display the overall measurements of the unit seems to be very compact in structure. Dimensions are (W) 41.5 in, (D) 13.4 in, (H) 30.1 in and weigh just 88.2 lbs along with the stand.
On the other hand Vizio bangs the markets and attract the customers with the economical rates for their plasma TV. With the lowering of the price the company doesn’t mean to compromise with the quality of the product thus you can be sure of the excellent performance it presents. This unit also comes in 42” display and the overall dimension favours it. When compared to the above unit this one has slight varied measurements (W) 41 in, (D) 10.3 in, (H) 28.1 in and weight of 62.8 lbs.
Display features together
Samsung offers unbeatable picture performance with 1024 x 768 pixels resolution and 720p display format. The resolution of Vizio is different with 1024 x 720 pixels whereas the display format remains the same. Effective brightness and contrast is made possible by both Samsung and Vizio. 549 billion colour depth and 1300 cd/m2 brightness is supported by the former one and 16.7 million colour depth and 500cd/m2 brightness is supported by the later one.
Aspect ratio and contrast ratio are other crucial details considered. Samsung features 16:9 aspect ratio and 10000:1 contrast ratio. On the other hand the contrast ratio is 30000:1 and the aspect ratio is same as that of the Vizio.
Display positions can be altered within 175 degree the Samsung model and 178 degree in Vizio model.
Further to the Samsung product
Composite video and S-Video is the analogue video signal included with the provision of 3D-Y/C digital as the effective comb filter. Unhindered connectivity is made possible with two component-video and two HDMI inputs. Warm1, Warm2, Normal, Cool1 and Cool2 are the various colour temperatures included in the unit and Standard, Dynamic, Movie and Custom are the picture adjustments facilitated.
Automatic blue screen, Anti-glare filter, Auto clock set, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine), Channel labelling, video noise reduction, Split screen and Picture-in-picture (PIP) are additional features which determine the better performance of the unit. ATSC is the digital TV tuner and NTSC is the analogue TV tuner that offers enhanced tuning experience.
Further to Vizio
HDTV is set ready in this unit and 480p, 480i, 1080i and 720p is the input video formats supported. NTSC
and QAM, ATSC are the analogue and digital TV tuner featured in the unit. QAM, ATSC, NTSC is the reception system and MTS is the stereo reception system. 3D is the comb filter that offers better filtration of images making it clear and of high quality. HDMI, Component, S-Video and Composite are the video interface supported in the unit.
Additional features of the Vizio plasma TV are 2:2 pull down compensation, Black level expander; 3:2 pull down compensation, Video noise reduction, and Colour Transient Improvement (CTI) and White peak limiter.
High quality audio is offered in both the products
Stereo is the sound output mode facilitated by both the companies. There is provision for surround sound mode in both the units which allows enhanced audio effects. Audio controls in Samsung and Vizio are Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode and Treble, Bass, Balance respectively. An equal of two speakers are included that provides a balanced effect each with 20 watts as power output. SRS TruSurround XT is favoured in Samsung plasma TV along with 5 band equaliser.
Security factors are well managed in both the unit and are provided with a parental lock. Both the companies offer 1 year warranty as customer service and support. To conclude both the Samsung HP-S4253 Plasma TV and Vizio VP422 Plasma TV are identical in some respects but different in one other area. Altogether they can be called as leader’s of plasma technology lets you get the maximum out of them.
| General information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Vizio |
| Model | Samsung HP-S4253 Plasma TV | Vizio VP422 Plasma TV |
| Weight | 88.2 lbs | 62.8 lbs |
| Dimensions | (W) 41.5 in, (D) 13.4 in, (H) 30.1 in | (W) 41 in, (D) 10.3 in, (H) 28.1 in |
| Screen Size | 42” | 42” |
| Resolution | 1024 x 768 pixels | 1024 x 720 pixels |
| Number of speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Speaker Power | 20 watts | 20 watts |
| Sound type | Stereo | Stereo |
| Brightness | 1300 cd/m2 | 500cd/m2 |
| Viewing angle | 175 degree | 178 degree |
| Response time | 0.001 ms | |
| Power consumption for operation | 380 Watt | 380 Watt |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Features | ||
| Remote control | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Picture in picture | Yes | |
| Child lock | Yes | Yes |
| Wall mountable | Yes | |
| Table top stand | Yes | Yes |
| Digital video noise reduction | Yes | |
| S-Video | Yes | Yes |
| Component video connection | Yes | |
| Progressive scan | Yes | |
Panasonic TH-103PF10EK Professional Plasma Television
October 27, 2008
Imagine a large and spacious home theatre room which is designed to give you the true HD experience, with life-size images, that will make you feel like you’re actually in the picture. Now only a large TV can do complete justice to this room, and the 103” Panasonic TH-103PF10EK Plasma Television can be an ideal choice.
With a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, this plasma TV will definitely blow you off your feet with its high picture quality, bursting with detail. A 1080p processor works in sync with the new system LSI and HD optimizers, to reduce MPEG noise and deliver clear and crisp pictures. The 16 bit image processing technology supported by the 1080p driver, also ensures clear and blur-less motion pictures. The 4096 brightness gradations too, play an important role in creating realistic images. The Super Cinema Mode feature produces rich deep black shades during dark scenes as well. The screen offers a brightness of 1000 cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 5000:1. A wide viewing angle of greater than 160° is offered too, to cater to a large audience.
This widescreen plasma TV offers an image aspect ratio of 16:9. It has a width of 2414 mm, a height of 1421 mm, a depth of 129mm and weighs about 220 kg. The video standards supported are NTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM and modified NTSC. PiP, PaP and digital zoom features are present as well, to enhance display usage.
The following connections are offered by this plasma TV:-
- 2 RCA Pin Jacks for audio input
- High density mini D-Sub 15 pin port
- External control terminal (D-Sub 9 pin) RS-232C compatible
The following video signals are compatible with this TV:-
- 576/50i-60p
- 480/60i-60p
- 720/60p-50p
- 1080/24p-24sF-25p-30p-60p-50p
- 1080/50i-60i
A simple black bezel surrounds the giant plasma panel and a stand runs along the lower end, supporting the whole structure of this plasma TV. Its’ huge size does require additional support for transport and installation. But finally, you might certainly feel that it was worth all the pains taken. With the cutting edge technologies employed and advanced features offered, the professional Panasonic TH-103PF10EK flatscreen plasma TV, surely seems to mean business and delivers high end performance.
Toshiba Stasia 42WP36 Plasma TV
July 7, 2007
Impressive looks, brilliant display and superb sound effects, these can be terms used to explain about the new Toshiba Stasia 42WP36 plasma TV in short. Yes, this new plasma TV is a very stylish looking television with a flat panel. With a wide screen size of 42 inches, you can view your favourite programmes with theatre effect. The new Toshiba TV also delivers images with outstanding clarity and brightness. The brightness supported by the TV is 700 cd/m2. The display resolution supported is 852 x 480 pixels. With a reflection angle or viewing angle of 160 degrees you can watch the television from anywhere within this limit perfectly. The built in stereo speakers gives out good sound effects. The sound system integrated with the device is Nicam sound system. The TV also features NTSC playback and sleep timer features. Connectors such as Scart, RGB inputs and Front AV inputs are included in the television for the connectivity options. This new Toshiba Stasia 42WP36 plasma TV comes in attractive silver or black shades. The device can be hung on the wall like a painting with the support of the wall mount or can be kept on top of a table. The dimensions of the television are 131.8 x 69.8 x 12.4 mm.
Panasonic TH-42PH9UK Plasma TV
July 6, 2007
Sleek and slim, attractive black exterior colour, realistic sound and display all come together in the new Panasonic TH-42PH9UK plasma TV to compliment the interior of your home. Panasonic one of the leading company in the manufacturing of electronic goods have introduced their latest plasma vision television to impress the users.
The device exhibits pictures with high quality with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. This is an HDTV that comes with a screen size of 42 inches. The screen format supported by the device is 16:9 and this displays the images very clearly. It has an exceptional contrast ratio of 10000: 1. A very remarkable feature of this new plasma TV is that it features improved deep black filter for incomparable bright area contrast.
The Panasonic TH-42PH9UK plasma TV displays the images at 3072 shades of gradation with a colour support of 28 billion colours. The panel brightness is improved by 20%. It provides 60000 hour panel life – indeed a good life time for a television. It has new screen savers and energy saving functions. Another significant feature of the device is Panasonic’s ‘Silence Engineering’ feature that helps in quiet operation. The Motion Pattern Noise Reduction for smooth fast-moving scenes and the Contrast Management System optimizes contrast for each scene is an added advantage.
The video formats supported include NTSC, PAL and SECAM. The device does not come with an internal TV tuner. The integrated speakers of the TV offer good quality sound effects. The 2 audio amplifiers give out a power output of 8 watts each. The device has a dimension of 40.2″ x 24″ x 3.5″ without stand and 40.2″ x 26.4″ x 12.9″ with stand. The total weight of the TV is 59.50 lbs.
Pioneer PDP-508XD Plasma TV Review
June 30, 2007
Pioneer PDP-508XD Plasma TV integrates two vital features of a high end Plasma TV - new plasma screen design with innovative technologies like PUREBLACK Panel 2 and Direct Colour Filter 2. The Kuro screen of this TV delivers the best picture quality that we have ever viewed in recent times. The pictures show improved brightness and contrast, image accuracy and deeper black levels. This TV also incorporates various Picture-in-Picture modes and enhanced presets to provide you the optimum performance. Although Plasma TV is not a 1080p TV, it can accept full HDTV resolution. The picture quality is excellent both when you view pure HDTV video materials like Blu-ray discs and HDTV broadcasts.
Main Features:
- 50 inch wide screen
- 16:9 Aspect Ratio
- Native resolution 1,365 x 768
- Brightness 1.100 cd/m2
- Contrast Ratio 16,000 : 1
- Viewing angle of 160 degrees
- 10-bit Digital Video Processing
- Three Color Temperature Adjustment settings
- Four Noise Reduction Settings
- Three HDMI interfaces
- One Component input
- One S-Video input
- Three SCARTS
- One USB port
- One PC input
- 2-Way Stereo Speakers with 13 Watt Stereo Amplifier
- SRS TruBass Surround Sound Audio system
As we have mentioned earlier, the native resolution of this plasma TV is slightly inferior to full 1080p resolution. But, it does not turn out to be a drawback as you can comfortably watch true HD materials like a movie on Blue-ray Disc or HDTV of 720p and above. The image scaler which comes with this plasma TV adds additional pixels and improve the general picture quality when the sources don’t meet the HDTV standard. The picture quality is spectacular with dazzling colours and stunning sharpness
Pioneer PDP-508XD Plasma TV produces colours that are so crisp and natural to viewers. Millions of true-to-life colours captivate the viewer with its brilliance and excellent colour gradation. The Kuro screen, as termed by Pioneer shows remarkably deeper black levels and Pioneer boasts its screen shows 80% deeper shades. Its Pure Color Filter enhances contrast, color and reduction in light reflection on screen. Deeper black levels is another impressive feature of this Plasma and the Crystal Emissive Layer technology and 16,000 : 1 contrast ratio produce this magic and we are stunned by the excellent details shown in dark pictures. When you make proper adjustments of the colour adjustments, you get the finest colour quality which recreates the world before your eyes.
Suitable viewing angles is another vital spec of a flat panel TV and this unit has a decent wide viewing angle (more than 160) and ensures that pictures don’t suffer from color shift or picture distortion. The programmed pictures modes and colour temperature settings enable you to tweak this unit depending on the source material and environment. You also have the noise reduction settings that help you to reduce noise level when brighter pictures are displayed on the screen.
The input and output sockets are available both on rear and side panels. There are three HDMI inputs which you can use to connect any HDTV source like Blu-ray disc or TV channels. Together, you have a plenty of input options to view any home video with resolution ranging between 480 p and 1080p. The three scarts, one component video input, a composite input and a PC input enable you to access numerous video formats. In addition, there is a USB port which helps you to view digital photos stored in camcorders or digital cameras.
