Typical price: £1,200
What is it: 42-inch HD Ready plasma TV with integrated Freeview
What we think: Competitively priced and more than capable without threatening the class leaders
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 27 June 2006
Tags: Samsung, Samsung PS42Q7HD, VGA, speakers, image quality
We like:
Great value; super stylish; advanced processing; competent picture performance
We don't like:
Limited connections; unresponsive remote; drained black levels; poor sound quality
You might also need:
HDMI cable; component video cable; RGB Scart cable; HDMI-component adaptor
CNET UK judgement:
Samsung's 42Q7HD is stunningly designed and impressively equipped with a future-proof specification. There are a few sound and picture flaws but at this price they're easy to ignore
Full review:
Samsung's 42Q7HD attempts to recreate the recent success of the company's impressive and affordable LCD range using plasma technology for a bigger screen experience. Continue Reading...
Samsung PS42Q7HD History
29 Sep 2006 in Reviews
42-inch flat-screen TVs: LCD vs Plasma
With manufacturers producing TVs in ever-increasing sizes and prices becoming more affordable there's never been a better time to take a look at the bigger picture. Anything above 42 inches was once reserved for plasma, but improved technology has seen LCDs invade the large-screen domain. We break down each technology's strengths and weaknesses
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Latest user reviews
July 10, 2007
Posted by: paul evans
"Entirely delightful"
November 23, 2006
Posted by: Andy Power
"Fantastic at the price"
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