Samsung routinely shows larger plasmas at trade shows. Size contests and broken promises aside, Samsung's lineup of plasmas that you actually can buy includes one feature we really like: a PC input on all models.
Connectivity is otherwise remarkably consistent throughout the line, with a pair of component inputs and a single HDMI input on all models. The picture quality of Panasonic's plasmas has always impressed us and will definitely give Samsung some tough competition. The only non-Digital Cable Ready model from Samsung in 2005 is the HP-R4262, which we expect to be available for significantly less than its $3,800 list price and, in fact, should be one of the better values in the line. Otherwise, we expect these models to stay competitive with category leader Panasonic in terms of price.