Opinions regarding Extended service plans???? Help please First of all, thanks for all the old post. It has helped me alot in researching and making my decision. One thing I am not sure is the service plans for tvs. I am considering to buy Samsung LN32A450. However, would like to know if you guyz are getting the service plan and if you are which one - 3 or 5 yrs. Thanks appreicate your help. Opinions regarding Extended service plans???? Help please First of all, thanks for all the old post. It has helped me alot in researching and making my decision. One thing I am not sure is the... » Read More Opinions regarding Extended service plans???? Help please First of all, thanks for all the old post. It has helped me alot in researching and making my decision. One thing I am not sure is the service plans for tvs. I am considering to buy Samsung LN32A450. However, would like to know if you guyz are getting the service plan and if you are which one - 3 or 5 yrs. Thanks appreicate your help. « Show Less
166902
To my regret, when I bought a Toshiba 23in 1.4 years ago, I did not get the service plan. I recently had to completely replace the set as it cost more than the purchase price to repair it.
166903
I have yet to buy one and think I have a couple days left to do so. I did buy one on the last TV I had and never had to use it, so it was money thrown down the drain in my opinion. That particular Television (Sony) is over 6 years old and still works like a champ. Its really up to the buyer. It is a nice thing to have in case something does happen, but in my opinion if this HDTV doesnt last me at least 3 years without any issues I wont be buying any more Samsung models. Good luck with your decision and I think you are going to like the LN32A450.
262430
I agree with Gina. I did extensive research back in 1/07 about the DLP bulb vs DLP LED. I went with the LED since Samsung claimed it would last 20,000 hrs vs 3,000 with the Lamp. So, as a result, I did not get the best buy extended warranty b/c they said this thing was good for a lifetime. There is no bulb to replace so I went with the LED. BTW-it's the Samsung 56" DLP w/LED. Just yesterday, this thing died! I calculated at most I've used this TV for 2000 hrs and it's a goner. The LED engine costs $800 to replace...now what kind of benefit is that? At least the DLP lamp version allows you to replace the bulb for about $150. This is ridiculous and unless they do something for me to fix this, I will never buy a samsung again. STAY AWAY!
1060640
Greetings everyone. On 12/26/08 I placed and order with Electrozone for a Samsung LN46A550 for $1,188 including standard shipping, which was the best price I could find at the time, direct from Electrozone, not via Amazon. Since then, I've been watching this thread carefully for the same reason many others have been... As this saga was unfolding, I too had a "I'm feeling nervous" conversation with Lewis, whom I believe was pulled out of bed by my call to the toll-free number. :-o He assured me that everything was legit, and at my request sent a revised invoice that indicated "BRAND NEW", so that there would be absoultely no ambiguity with regard the the TV being new, not refurbished. On Sunday 1/4/09, I received an unexpected call from Icat Logistics to schedule the delivery day and time, and I selected today, 1/6/09. 11 days total (which is inside the 7-14 day window). This was a nice surprise, because I was told by Lewis that there would be no call, and that the initial delivery would be attempted "blind". At around noon today, after scrubbing the water and ice off my walkway with the box, the local delivery guy (Skip) helped me open the box, and inside I found a brand new, undamaged, and working TV (I tested it on the spot). My transaction was a total success, and although Electrozone's customer handling definitely has a "run out of a living room" feel to it, they held up their end of the bargain, and I'm 100% satisfied (modulo the soggy box). As an aside, I see that Craig lives not far from where I do, so it could very well be that his TV was on the same truck as mine. :-)
1262660
I just purchased this computer system a couple of months ago. I have never had to use this plan. However it is nice to know that you have such a plan if you can afford it. I purchased a plan for a Sony Bravia 46' TV in 2008 and I did need the protection plan but got busy and just missed out on the expiration date. But that was a $2,000 TV at the time. Like I said it all depends on your cash if you can afford to get the plan or not.However in 2004 I did buy the extended waranty on my 2004 Honda Accord and thank God I did because they had to replace the transmission a few months before the warranty expired. So it all depends on the item and your personal finances. When I was really watching my pennies I would never buy any warranty.
1947743
Thanks. I will check out that issue. I have had the Samsung LN-T5265F for LESS THEN 4 MONTHS and have had 3 problems already. No picture, only sound. Lasts for a day then it seems fine again. Got a frimware update last time. Now, its wait a week for service man to show again and hope it works again tomorrow. Now I know why I have stayed away from anything Samsung for the last 30 years....
516873
Absolutely! Go for the max you can get. I bought this in 2009 and got a 3 yr warranty which ran out earlier this year. Now my $1500 Samsung TV is crashing!! I am so angry and will not buy another Samsung TV after this experience. I have never had this problem with any TV I have purchased in the last 40 years. The TVs I have had have lasted at least 10 years with no problems and no additional warranty beyond the manufacturer's warranty. Don't waste your money here if you haven't purchased it yet and for those of you who are looking to buy a Samsung, buyer beware!!
1285774
Forget about the warranty; instead, think about how much you are willing to spend in the future to watch movies, TV shows etc... If you do not care about money, then you really should not care much about having Netflix. But if your budget is tight, then hundred percent go with a device that has Netflix service, or you will end up bankrupt having to pay average of 3.99 to watch a movie from other services. 3.99 is roughly more than 1/3 of what you have to pay monthly to watch unlimited movies through Netflix including Blu-ray DVDs. After doing some research, I think there are 3 players worth paying attention for: LG BD570, Sony BDP-S570, or Panasonic DMP-BD85K. If you really care about 3D, then you should consider the Sony. I just looked at Sony BDPS1000ES, and I do not see any advantage of buying this 2009 brand over other 2010 brands. Good luck!
2140620
Hi Tim. I recently purchased the HLT6187S and am fully satisfied with the product! To answer your question: NO, I did not get the 5 year extended warranty that was offered to me for $500. If anything is defective in the TV it should manifest itself within the first month - if not the first few days - of operation, and within that time frame, you can make your judgment call on whether you should return the item or not.anyway, for more info on warranties and such, check out this link: http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-3000_7-6398085-1.htmlhope that was of help.
1765318
We are now at the end of the 4th quarter, well past the dates in the responses to this question. Did it update as expected? I am familiar with Jellybean, really like it as a hassle-free tech experience, and am prepared to buy this TV right away if it has that pedigree. Does it?
1640067
Thanks for the review Robert! Good tip about the 3 series of Samsung TV's against the older 2 versions. I was all set to buy an older model ending in 2, the 4272 to be exact, but now I think I'll wait.......
652787
If you are talking about warranty on the replacement chip, it is through ShopJimmy as discussed in another question. If you are talking about getting an out-of-warranty extension on the TV to a repair you do yourself or have a 3rd party do, I agree with the "Good luck" response. In that case you should approach your TV manufacturer first to see if they will do any accommodation for you....I didn't try as I had so many years of good service from my Samsung that I had no issues with just replacing the chip myself and getting a few more years out of it before swapping with a new 4K flat panel. If you are talking about warranty on the replacement chip, it is through ShopJimmy as discussed in another question. If you are talking about getting an out-of-warranty extension on the TV to a repair you do yourself or have a 3rd party do, I agree with the "Good luck" response. In that case you should approach your TV manufacturer first to see if they will do any accommodation for you....I didn't try as I had so many years of good service from my Samsung that I had no issues with just replacing the chip myself and getting a few more years out of it before swapping with a new 4K... » Read More If you are talking about warranty on the replacement chip, it is through ShopJimmy as discussed in another question. If you are talking about getting an out-of-warranty extension on the TV to a repair you do yourself or have a 3rd party do, I agree with the "Good luck" response. In that case you should approach your TV manufacturer first to see if they will do any accommodation for you....I didn't try as I had so many years of good service from my Samsung that I had no issues with just replacing the chip myself and getting a few more years out of it before swapping with a new 4K flat panel. « Show Less
981060
Hey I know you guys posted a couple of weeks ago, but if it helps, I have owned both the 4065 and the new LN46A650. I can tell you that the picture quality on the new series is literally leaps and bounds above the older models. I personally think that the 650 series is one of the, if not the best available lcd tv on the market today. If you do not want to spend the extra money on the new series, the 4065 is much better than the 4061, has a better processor, higher contrast ratio, brighter screen for better color saturation, etc.
2140622
Ok, I work in the field of repairing HDTVs under warranty. I'll tell you first hand that most extended warranty companies allow up to 2 months for service and parts. I don't know about you guys, but when my set breaks I want it fixed yesterday, not 60 days from now. I would most definitely recommend buying the extended warranty straight from the manufacturer. It may cost a few more dollars, but they hold their FEs to higher standards that the contractors that get normal ext warranty work. Samsung gets upset if a ticket isn't closed with in 5 days.When it comes to warranties remember this, there is a reason why some are cheaper than others. Ok, I work in the field of repairing HDTVs under warranty. I'll tell you first hand that most extended warranty companies allow up to 2 months for service and parts. I don't know about you guys, but when my set breaks I want it fixed yesterday, not 60 days from now. I would most definitely recommend buying the extended warranty straight from the manufacturer. It may cost a few more dollars, but they hold their FEs to higher standards that the contractors that get normal ext warranty work. Samsung gets upset if a ticket isn't closed with in 5 days.When it comes to warranties... » Read More Ok, I work in the field of repairing HDTVs under warranty. I'll tell you first hand that most extended warranty companies allow up to 2 months for service and parts. I don't know about you guys, but when my set breaks I want it fixed yesterday, not 60 days from now. I would most definitely recommend buying the extended warranty straight from the manufacturer. It may cost a few more dollars, but they hold their FEs to higher standards that the contractors that get normal ext warranty work. Samsung gets upset if a ticket isn't closed with in 5 days.When it comes to warranties remember this, there is a reason why some are cheaper than others. « Show Less
390352
I would say yes. I was in the exact same position just a short month ago and before that 2 years ago. My 1st purchase of an LCD was between a 37" and a 40". I went with the 40 and was very happy I did. When our 40" went into the bedroom and we were looking for a TV room replacement it was between the 46" and the 52". So we were looking at 6 more inches or a whole foot. You may not initially notice a big difference in the store because there are so many sets side by side, but when you get it home you'll really see how nice a large screen looks. (if you have the space) Now that we have a 52" I feel like a 60" would be just fine at my home. I ended up with a Samsung LN52A630. Its a very nice set with the 120HZ process rate and I got a very good deal on it. If I had not gotten a deal on the set and had to choose between a 46" with the 120HZ and a 52" without it,,, I'd go with the 52". I think you'll really like seeing a BIG impressive picture. Good luck.
1171841
Hey Oleg, I was just wondering if you might give me/us an update on the TV. I'm about to pull the trigger on the same model/size as the one you bought and just wanted to know how satisfied you are with your purchase. Also was wondering how well the 3D works, if you would be so kind. Thank You!
1880511
I also called Samsung & they referred me to a local company. They want $90 just to come out but since we can't afford to fix it right now, we have been waiting. I have read a lot of people having this issue but samsung denied it. It's a shame that a fairly new tv is having such problems. I guess that they don't make them like they use to! Let me know if you get a tech out there & the outcome. I know mine will have to wait, no job, no money.
1672369
Thank you C., have settled on the xbr 9 set, same price as xbr 6 with a few more features and more compact size. Assume price will rise on Monday after the 4th. Only hang up now is to buy something this expensive thru Amazon or locally thru Best Buy and pay tax. Also will probably buy extended warranty. Have read the Best Buy "terms and conditions" and seems complete for $300. Amazon has the less expensive (and one year less coverage) Square Trade now at $100, but cannot find specific language regarding HDTV. Have read a lot of glowing stories about Square Trade service, but no one who actually replaced a set? Any thoughts here?! Thanks Thank you C., have settled on the xbr 9 set, same price as xbr 6 with a few more features and more compact size. Assume price will rise on Monday after the 4th. Only hang up now is to buy something this expensive thru Amazon or locally thru Best Buy and pay tax. Also will probably buy extended warranty. Have read the Best Buy "terms and conditions" and seems complete for $300. Amazon has the less expensive (and one year less coverage) Square Trade now at $100, but cannot find specific language regarding HDTV. Have read a lot of glowing stories about Square Trade service, but no... » Read More Thank you C., have settled on the xbr 9 set, same price as xbr 6 with a few more features and more compact size. Assume price will rise on Monday after the 4th. Only hang up now is to buy something this expensive thru Amazon or locally thru Best Buy and pay tax. Also will probably buy extended warranty. Have read the Best Buy "terms and conditions" and seems complete for $300. Amazon has the less expensive (and one year less coverage) Square Trade now at $100, but cannot find specific language regarding HDTV. Have read a lot of glowing stories about Square Trade service, but no one who actually replaced a set? Any thoughts here?! Thanks « Show Less