Samsung PPM42S2 42" plasma

[Ioman]

Here is the Samsung plasma I was talking about for $2799 : http://designtechnica.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=669182

Does anyone have experience with this monitor?

Crazy how the prices of plasma displays fluctuates among manufacturers.

Here are the specs on the Samsung monitor. I couldn't find a review on the net anywhere:

Panel: Diagonal Size 42"
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9
Pixel Pitch 1.08mm x 1.08mm
Brightness 650 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio 700:1 (typical)
Output Color 16.7 million (256 RGB levels)
Viewing Angle 160 degrees/160 degrees

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Scanning Frequency: Horizontal 21.9 ~ 68.7 KHz
Vertical 56 ~ 85 KHz

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Resolution: Active Native Resolution 852x480
Recommended Resolution 852x480
PC Signal Compatibility VGA~XGA
Video Signal Compatibility 480i, 480P, 720P, 1080i
SD/HD Video Output SD

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Input Terminals: Composite Video
Component Video (480i,480p,720p,1080i)
S-Video
RGB 1
RGB 2
RS-232C 1xBNC
3xBNC (Y/Pb/Pr)

1xDIN - 4pin
1xmini D-sub15pin
5xBNC (RGB/H/V)
1xMini Jack

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Output Terminals: Speaker Out
RS-232C 7W+7W
1xmini D-sub 9pin

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External Control: Controls Universal Remote Controller
Built-In Keys (Power, Source, Menu, Volume, Select, Mute)
RS232C (w/ Daisy Chain Out)

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Special Features: Features Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection Filter
Digital Noise Reduction
Progressive Scan
Variable Aspect Ratio (6 modes available: Wide, 4:3, Panorama, Stretch, Zoom1, Zoom2)
Picture-in-Picture
Clock phase adjustment
Real time clock
Digital Power Management System
Digital Zoom up to 10x Pan and Freeze

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Fans: Fans 4 Fans to reduct heat effectively.
Fan Noise Under 43dB

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Power Requirement: 100 ~ 240V(50 ~ 60Hz)
Power Consumption: 310W
Dimension (W x H x D): 40.9" x 25.0" x 3.5" (w/o stand)
Weight: 70.5 lbs (w/o stand)

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Operating Conditions: Temperature 32 degrees(F) - 104 degrees(F)
Humidity 20%~30%
Altitude 6500 feet

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Warranty: 1 year parts and labor. On-site service.
Extended warranty available (through resellers).

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Safety Regulations: UL, CSA, FCC Class A

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Accessories: Power cable, PC signal cable (analog 15pin), remote controller, S-video cable, RS232C cable, installation CD.

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Optional Accessories: Monitor Stand SML420
Wall Mount WML420
Speaker PSL4210
Speaker Stand SSL210
Extended Warranty EXWARRANTY42


Samsung website: http://www.samsungusa.com/cgi-bin/nabc/product/b2c_product_detail.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1863215470 .1053291531@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccfadcigefgemhcfejceefdfggdhgn.0&prod_id=PPM42S2%2fXAA