Author Topic: Samsung PS43D490 3D Plasma TV (Read 40242 times)

realitycheck · « **on:** Jun 24, 2011 at 09:21 PM »

Any feedback on this 43" 3D HDTV?

This is also available at SnS for 40k with 2 3D Glasses

thnx guys

[joms] · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2011 at 01:34 PM »

up for this. Does anybody know if this TV also supports ARC?

Clondalkin · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 11, 2011 at 02:37 PM »

Quote from: [joms] on Jul 11, 2011 at 01:34 PM

up for this. Does anybody know if this TV also supports ARC?

To whoever owns one now or is about to check the TV, look at the HDMI port at the back. The acronym ARC would be clearly marked on the HDMI port that is compliant to it - usually isang HDMI port lang out of many HDMI ports available - and it's usually HDMI1 or 2. You dont need HDMI 1.4 for ARC to work. And yeah, ARC is pretty cool for regular TV and cable watching.

ramgos · « **Reply #3 on:** Sep 11, 2011 at 08:25 AM »

Is this a good tv? how does this tv compare to panasonic plasmas?

arudorin · « **Reply #4 on:** Sep 11, 2011 at 12:23 PM »

just got this at SNS last thursday for 30K.. yes 30K lang.. probably the cheapest 3d tv now..

just 1 problem though parang bitin yung 43 inches i suggest you to ditch the 3D and get the 51D450 hehe.. that is if you're willing to spend 8K more for the additional 8 inches and if you might have a little bit more money try to get the 51D550 (yes skip the 51D490) because it's just around 56K and it's a full HD set.. compared to the 50K 51D90 for 720p only..

arnarn · « **Reply #5 on:** Sep 11, 2011 at 06:58 PM »

^
sir, this is upgrading from what tv? better ba tong 43d490?

arudorin · « **Reply #6 on:** Sep 12, 2011 at 06:17 AM »

Quote from: arnarn on Sep 11, 2011 at 06:58 PM

^
sir, this is upgrading from what tv? better ba tong 43d490?

chief, upgraded from a 32 incher for which i bought for 30k also in 2009.. i guess inflation does not affect technology.. hehehe..

Looks 9/10:
LED like thin bezel, touch of red (thin strip of red on the bottom bezel), transparent glass yung stand nya unlike sa d450 all black, touch sensitive buttons on the lower right portion of the bezel, the remote is sleek and has a good feel to it.

Picture 8/10:
it's only a 720p set, i noticed some grainy picture when i watch it at 1 feet but of course that's not my viewing distance talaga..

they say you can tweak the picture settings but haven't tried it though since i'm still in the break-in period pa.. i can say this is a decent set when it comes to pq just don't compare it to the panny x30.. hehehe

Features 10/10:
the usb port plays everything nga talaga it's like having nmt but don't expect too much from it like bd isos.. it can decode dts din unlike it's competitors.. the user interface is also great, it has something like an e-manual to help you navigate..

Inputs and outputs 9/10:
3 hdmi ports, 1 spdif (optical out), 1 audio out (3.5mm), analog and composite ins.

Overall 9/10:
For the price, you get 3D (w/ 2 glasses and 4 bds), good pq, a lot of inputs and killer looks..

ramgos · « **Reply #7 on:** Sep 17, 2011 at 10:08 AM »

Quote from: Clondalkin on Jul 11, 2011 at 02:37 PM

To whoever owns one now or is about to check the TV, look at the HDMI port at the back. The acronym ARC would be clearly marked on the HDMI port that is compliant to it - usually isang HDMI port lang out of many HDMI ports available - and it's usually HDMI1 or 2. You dont need HDMI 1.4 for ARC to work. And yeah, ARC is pretty cool for regular TV and cable watching.

What is ARC? How does ARC work sir?

techdude · « **Reply #8 on:** Sep 17, 2011 at 10:49 PM »

Is 720p that much of a downer when compared to Full HD? Kasi most 42"I demo'ed at close distance, kita ang mga grid between pixels (especially kung white ang picture).

arudorin, does SNS includes the usual Samsung options (like the 3D Bluray player for 10k)?

I wanted Full HD but at double the price, parang hindi worth it...

arnarn · « **Reply #9 on:** Sep 21, 2011 at 05:16 PM »

Quote from: arudorin on Sep 12, 2011 at 06:17 AM

chief, upgraded from a 32 incher for which i bought for 30k also in 2009.. i guess inflation does not affect technology.. hehehe..

Looks 9/10:
LED like thin bezel, touch of red (thin strip of red on the bottom bezel), transparent glass yung stand nya unlike sa d450 all black, touch sensitive buttons on the lower right portion of the bezel, the remote is sleek and has a good feel to it.

Picture 8/10:
it's only a 720p set, i noticed some grainy picture when i watch it at 1 feet but of course that's not my viewing distance talaga.. they say you can tweak the picture settings but haven't tried it though since i'm still in the break-in period pa.. i can say this is a decent set when it comes to pq just don't compare it to the panny x30.. hehehe

Features 10/10:
the usb port plays everything nga talaga it's like having nmt but don't expect too much from it like bd isos.. it can decode dts din unlike it's competitors.. the user interface is also great, it has something like an e-manual to help you navigate..

Inputs and outputs 9/10:
3 hdmi ports, 1 spdif (optical out), 1 audio out (3.5mm), analog and composite ins.

Overall 9/10:
For the price, you get 3D (w/ 2 glasses and 4 bds), good pq, a lot of inputs and killer looks..

sobrang layo ba ng PQ sa 42x30? even after tweaking the settings? natry mo na din ba upgrade firmware?

wynzam · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 10:06 AM »

Hi Guys, Got this TV as well at Sights and Sounds. Tanong ko lang sa mga owners if you guys did a break-in for this model?

TIA!

usbslave · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 01:04 PM »

Good pm. Got this unit last sat at SNS for the same price w/ 2 3D glasses inside the box and freebies of another 2 3D glasses and a bluray player w/ 6 mons. bluray pass. As confirmed awhile ago w/ sir VIC.
This is absolutely value for money. The only word my family reacts to this TV is WOW!. Thanks to sir VIC and to his very accommodating staff. Keep up the good work!

psychro · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 01:15 PM »

usbslave : magkano ang qoute syo?
plannin to buy this tv by first week of dec.
tnx

usbslave · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 01:22 PM »

psychro 30k

Oloap · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 02:04 PM »

How much for 51 inches? Any idea?

Argyle_06 · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 02:43 PM »

51 inches D490 as far as I know was already discontinued sa SNS. They only have 43D490 and 51D550 (full HD 3D plasma). But please check with Sir Vic to confirm.

usbslave · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 02:56 PM »

just PM sir vic for the latest price list plus may discount pa kapag directly kang nakipag usap kay sir vic.
as of today ang freebies ng D490 ay 2 3D glasses (inside the box) plus for redemption 2 3D glasses + bluray player + 6 mons bluray pass.

arnarn · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 05:51 PM »

wow sobrang sulit @30k with all those freebies!

Tha_Mann · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 21, 2011 at 09:31 PM »

Quote from: usbslave on Nov 21, 2011 at 02:56 PM

just PM sir vic for the latest price list plus may discount pa kapag directly kang nakipag usap kay sir vic.
as of today ang freebies ng D490 ay 2 3D glasses (inside the box) plus for redemption 2 3D glasses + bluray player + 6 mons bluray pass.

cmiiw, yung redemption eh hindi yata kasama yung additional 2 3D glasses. naitawag mo na ba sa samsung? I was able to call & schedule the redemption kanina, around 10 working days daw idedeliver yung bluray player + 6 mos. bluray pass.

question guys, napagana nyo ba yung subtitle dito?

arnarn · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 22, 2011 at 06:30 AM »

gumagana subtitle sa 43d450 ko. just make sure that the movie file and the srt file have the same file names and they are inside the same folder.

usbslave · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 22, 2011 at 09:14 AM »

The_Mann: as telecon w/ Sir Vic I'll pick up the glasses and bluray player at SNS w/in 3 weeks. Thanks

usbslave · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 22, 2011 at 09:25 AM »

Gurus, what's the best setting for this TV? wynzam is right medyo madilim nga. Naka Digibox ako kagabi using RCA at pinanonood ko yung UFC at medyo madilim then binalik ko sa analog cable at medyo lumiwanag kaya lang medyo noisy (meron pa saming Analog na Skycable). sana may mag share ng best setting para dina gumastos sa pagcalibrate sa SNS. Thanks.

ruthesianarnia · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 27, 2011 at 01:58 AM »

Nagpareserve kami dun kanina bakit kayo may 2 additional 3D glasses and bluray player w/ 6mons pass pa?

Sicamore · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 27, 2011 at 06:40 PM »

review: http://www.televisioninfo.com/content/Samsung-PN43D490-Plasma-HDTV-Review.htm

usbslave · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 28, 2011 at 09:50 AM »

Correction. As per Sir Vic the freebies are 2 3D glasses, bluray and blupass

boyka69 · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 28, 2011 at 04:07 PM »

@ usbslave: are the 2 units of 3d glass you are referring is the 3d kit which is included inside the box or
still for redemption?

usbslave · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 28, 2011 at 05:09 PM »

Quote from: boyka69 on Nov 28, 2011 at 04:07 PM

@ usbslave: are the 2 units of 3d glass you are referring is the 3d kit which is included inside the box or
still for redemption?

boyka69: unfortunately no 3D glasses are included in the box so it will be via redemption together w/ the bluray player and it will take around 3 weeks to be redeemed at SNS (SNS is the one who applied for the redemption). I heard that in some stores the 3D glasses are already inside the box.

boyka69 · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 28, 2011 at 05:27 PM »

@usbslave: is that so...i was informed by samsung philippines once you purchase a 3dtv a 3d kit (2 3d glass) is included in the box...

duffydoc · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 28, 2011 at 06:44 PM »

I got one yesterday and it had 2 pieces of glasses inside the box. freebies are 2 extra glasses (so you get 4 in total) and 1 bd player redemption from samsung. 10 working days to get the bd player as per samsung philippines.

boyka69 · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 28, 2011 at 08:23 PM »

@ duffydoc: where did you bought your unit?