samsung pn42c450 42 inch 720p plasma hdtv black

Hey guys; I have a 42" Samsung plasma with the same issue that the 50" models in the same series have with red dots across some images. It looks like Samsung have posted a firmware update to fix the issue for the 50" C450BZD models... Can I just install that on my 42"? Or will I be in for a...

Hi everyone, I'm just starting out when it comes to display calibration. I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a good meter on a budget. I'm really looking for entry level stuff to calibrate my Samsung PN42C450. The red push is unbearable and I fixed it some by eyeballing with the...

I hope I'm putting this question in the right place. I've looked around for the answer, and I haven't seen it anywhere. I have my samsung pn42c450 connected to my compaq laptop running windows 7. When I plug the laptop into the VGA input, it automatically outputs 1024x768 (I'm assuming that...

So I've had a long-standing issue with this Samsung in that it occasionally turns itself off - or rather, it gets turned off because of stray light in the room or from the screen itself. It seems that the IR receiver (for the remote control) is simply too sensitive. Perhaps it is defective or...

Anyone else gone this route? I've had my Samsung for a week and am ready to give up on it due to the buzz. If anyone has made this transition or had experience with both, will the LG prove to be the better set in regards to quality issues such as the buzzing?