Where is the white/higher-end model? When will the U.S. get this model?
790991
I do not think there is a white "high end" model. I have a EeePc T101MT -EU37 BK I think the Atom CPU is faster and the hard drive is a 250GB instead of a 160 GB
1321794
it's now $2000. crazy. I know the W5100 series is coming out very soon. do you think there is low supply for 52" W's, so they are marking it up?
1456371
I also ordered one last week. I asked an Amazon representation and he said that the estimated release date is the 2nd week of march 2011. I hope it's earlier than that...
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yeah - it's nowhere to be found in the United States except across the pond. You get charged VAT and you don't know the overall quality of the product (open box, used, etc)i called panny tech support and they don't know when it's coming back int stock
526663
Not on the model sold at Amazon's USA site. It is a model specifically made for the North American market.
458237
Although I only own the white version I am pretty sure that the internals are identical. The price differences are a fine example of marketing in action; the more popular item (=higher demand) is priced higher or in simple terms: you take what you can get. By the way, the prices are also different in Germany where we live half of the year. Prices are much higher there and black is the cheapest version because customer preferences differ from the US.
941693
The 7 Series is back on Samsung's website (you have to search for it). I don't think it has anything to do with how it's being marketed in other countries.Apparently the new models are coming out and most retailers have dropped their prices. Some large retail stores aren't even displaying these models. Looks like they are trying to get rid of their inventory.Even the ultra expensive Samsung UN46B8500 and UN55B8500 have come down substantially in price.
1711316
I'm rather stuck in the same situation as well... if there was concrete info on the coming 9000 series, I'd feel better waiting...
1753181
It's more because it's imported from japan. The blue and red aren't available in the states yet. Sony just announced the blue would be coming to the states this fall, no word on the red though. So if you can wait it would save you some $$$
1001862
I have called amazon 4 times now... nobody knows anything! It says all over the internet that the Samsung models HAVE been released, and it's the Acer ones that have been delayed... no one seems to know anything. I'm tired of checking my orders 20+ times a day, I'm ready for them to ship it! I mean I preordered it June 9th and everything... it should've been delivered to me tomorrow :[
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Yes, you are probably right about pricing, but estimated release date for European 8100 is April 2008.I am hopeful U.S. Release will be before end of year--I think it is feasible for Navigon, since the hardware is already in place. Just needs updated North American map data...
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A lot of us are waiting on this set. It is already out in Canada and Mexico. Check out this thread to stay up to date and to find settings when it comes out: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1244484
1001863
Apparently Samsung won't say when they are releasing this model. I'm getting very antsy!!!
1752996
We're selling the new white one as the old blue has been discontinued. Apologies for the confusion. Alan @ Selectric
1574531
Not sure, but I'm thinking that Amazon will gladly let you order it from the US site. Wouldn't hurt to send them a message. I love my picture.
1689755
OK, Got an update that the TV will be here on the 15th from Amazon, but tracking says the 13th. Tracking also says "whiteglove" which wasn't the terms when I bought the TV. I'll take it!
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I was just about to buy a white one and the price jumped to $414! The strange thing is, if you go to the manufacturer's website, is sells for 350 euros. I hope amazon buys a new lot and sells them for a good price.