Tks for showing the PN42A400 info. just bought one yesterday.
The TV reception is fine w/ Cable Box, but I'm having trouble w/ DVD picture. I continue to get a blue tint instead of full color even after trying various connection setups using Audio/Component cables. (I've made sure the red Pr cable is properly connected and working.)
I have an older (2005) Philips DVD-642 DVD.
Also, when using the remote and hitting Menu', when I scroll down, the 'Channels' feature does not highlight and is skipped.
Lastly and leastly, I'm wondering why Samsung didn't include an S-Video connection, have they become passe?
Tks in advance for your advice.
Many of you frequent these forums for information, updates, and to see what the buzz is with "All things Samsung".
So as kind of an added benefit, I wanted to note some of our new releases. I'm anticipating that some of you are already scanning ads and wondering to yourselves, "What are these new models"? I've had them placed on the website for your convenience, if you'd like to check and compare the spec sheets.
<b>LCDs</b>
LN40A500:
http://www.samsung.com/us/system/consumer/product/2008/11/19/ln40a500t1fxza/LN40A500_final_10-14-08.pdf
LN46A500:
http://www.samsung.com/us/system/consumer/product/2008/11/19/ln46a500t1fxza/LN46A500_final_10-14-08.pdf
<b>Plasma:</b>
PN42A400:
http://www.samsung.com/us/system/consumer/product/2008/11/19/pn42a400c2dxza/PN42A400_final_10-14-08.pdf
PN50A400:
http://www.samsung.com/us/system/consumer/product/2008/11/19/pn50a400c2dxza/PN50A400_spec.pdf
So there you are. If you have any questions, feel free to discuss amongst yourselves. I will try to answer "What are the differences between "xxxxx" model and "xxxxx" model" as they come, but I'd also prefer that you scan the specs yourself first, and then ask questions so I can answer "the harder" questions. I'm anticipating a lot of questions, and I'd appreciate forum members jumping in and helping each other out. We also have a great comparison chart set up on our website so you can click and compare the specs of up to three models at a time. Click on the below links, check the box of the televisions you'd like to compare, and then hit the "compare" button at the top.
Comparing LCDs:
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/subtype/subtype.do?group=televisions&type=televisions&subtype=lcdtv
Comparing Plasmas:
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/subtype/subtype.do?group=televisions&type=televisions&subtype=plasmatv
On behalf of myself, Mr. Samsung, and the entire Samsung Team here at C|Net, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and a joy-filled Holiday Season.
--HDTech

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