sharp vs samsung led: Why could Samsung cost that much?
816049
I found this TV at electronics expo for $180 cheaper using their coupon "EMPLOYEE". best price i was able to find anywhere. it beat out pricegrabber.
332396
I saw this TV at Sears on clearnace. The tag had $3200 and on clearance for $2800. I got mine at Best Buy on clearance for $1487.50 That's a big difference and it has in fact increased in price which does not make any sense to me since you can get a 55" LED for close to that price. I agree that below 2K seems more reasonable for this.
159275
I would like to know this also. I don't think any information will be available unfortunately. I'd like to say that the original MSRP for LN55A950 was $4,199.00 and then it was increased to $4,799.00 I think. Either way many retailers selling this TV at a premium (way above MSRP). The price should drop a little because Sharp and Sony are both releasing LED sets either in October or November. I think the original $4,199.00 price was good for a TV like this, but it is definitely not worth $5,000.
155374
No actual comparison, yet I inclined to Sharp for the following reasons: 1.- panel manufactured in Japan; 2.- Sharp manufactures the largest TV; 3.- this Aquos has 4 color components for color red, green, blue and Yelow - no one else has that; 4.- my old Sharp Aquos still functions w/o problem after 7 years; 5.- embedded software may be a little less sofisticated than Samsung's; 6.- Sharp customer service is outstanding; my experience with Samsung customer service was less than satisfactory. Good luck in your choice Ray!
1056137
Only hitch regarding lower price for the 8500 is that the new line models built during the legal battles with Sharp are not backlight but edgelight, making the 8500 models that much more desireable, so greater demand may keep price from dropping much more.
1746643
In answer to your question, I am thrilled with my 75 Samsung's pictures. Have three Vizio Florida and they are a good picture but not as much depth as the Samsung. I have been told that Samsung is a better design, and having just junked an 80 inch two year old Sharp A reliability was one thing I was looking for!!
963849
I don't think this is correct. The HLT6187S was and is an LED DLP. Amazon had the S model before they ran out of it. It reappeared as SAX which is what had me wondering about the difference between the two.In any case, I am now leaning more towards the Sony SXRD because from my research it seems like the build quality of the Samsung is very flimsy and the Sony has a much better viewing angle. Moreover, although the LEDs might last longer they get dimmer with age as well. With the bulb, you can replace it and essentially get the same brightness back, with LEDs you cannot.
844867
Sorry, I cannot answer your question, since I do not have Sharp. I can tell you, however, that this TV provides far better picture quality than LG, Samsung, Vizio, JVC, and Panasonic.
628560
Why? One is because they are the most advertised on the market. Inasmuch as they are also more expensive, one thinks they are buying better quality than other lower cost tv's. The LED Samsung does get a good picture but they have capacitor problems and a class action law suit because of it. Maybe it would be better for them to fix and repair the capacitor problems before they happen and even afterwards at no cost? The power board (repair $535.) is designed by them to last 2-5 years, not long for an expensive tv. It comes down to a choice of tv's and all tv's will get negative reviews. What you end up with in that regard I would think would be sheer luck. If you purchase an expensive tv, I would definately recommend consideration of an extended warranty which adds more cost. One breakdown covers that. Therefore I personally pick one that is rated good and include a warranty. My recent purchase now has a 5 year warranty for $60. If after the 5 years i have a major problem, it's not a great loss to replace it.
383120
You are correct. The contrast ratio for this TV is 800:1, whereas a similarly priced competitor (Sharp) has a contrast ratio of 10,000:1. Yes, ten thousand against Toshiba's eight hundred. That's significant. No wonder why they hide it.
1895230
I looked at both and bought the 750....for the price (and difference) you are really looking at how important a super thin TV is to you, if saving $2 a month on your energy bill makes that big of a difference, or if you are that nuts about LED, for $800 I wasn't. 200,000 to 1 as a Dynamic contrast ratio is more than enough (you can't really tell much more of a difference). If you really wanna get the LED and are willing to spend that kind of money get the 8000 (even thinner and edge lit led). Because of the models above and below it, and price differences I don't see the 7000 making much sense unless you find a unique deal that only has that set on sale.
1222530
They work well with Samsung. I don't know about Sharp. I would contact Sharp directly.
1422042
LED light is much better light rendition. Also...get this...you NEVER have to change the light bulbs because you dont have little hands nor a sterile laboratory to make new drivers . The old incandescent bulb cost $8.00 each....so by the time you buy all the bulbs you may as well just spent the extra $30.00 to buy the LEd.Because they never get hot enough to burn out...or the fillament will be thrashed from side to side just ripping it apart rendering loss of light output. As far as brightness goes....Yes 100% brighter with tighter figures being projected everywhere. And it actually moves to the music because the heat doesn't affect the driver. LED light is much better light rendition. Also...get this...you NEVER have to change the light bulbs because you dont have little hands nor a sterile laboratory to make new drivers . The old incandescent bulb cost $8.00 each....so by the time you buy all the bulbs you may as well just spent the extra $30.00 to buy the LEd.Because they never get hot enough to burn out...or the fillament will be thrashed from side to side just ripping it apart rendering loss of light output. As far as brightness goes....Yes 100% brighter with tighter figures being projected everywhere. And it actually... » Read More LED light is much better light rendition. Also...get this...you NEVER have to change the light bulbs because you dont have little hands nor a sterile laboratory to make new drivers . The old incandescent bulb cost $8.00 each....so by the time you buy all the bulbs you may as well just spent the extra $30.00 to buy the LEd.Because they never get hot enough to burn out...or the fillament will be thrashed from side to side just ripping it apart rendering loss of light output. As far as brightness goes....Yes 100% brighter with tighter figures being projected everywhere. And it actually moves to the music because the heat doesn't affect the driver. « Show Less
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It's hard for me to give you an answer since there were more variables that went into my decision to buy the 65f6300. If you want bigger size for a cheaper price then go with the Sharp. If you have more specific questions about the Samsung, such as picture quality and screen uniformity then let me know.
360594
I don´t know, I live in Venezuela I hope that Samsumg company help me if some day I need it, I have bought 2 items samsung the first was the Led now tha dvd thank for send your question
2032212
no get the 8500 its the only back lit led from samsung. the 3D is edge lit crap.
1944747
The individual LEDs used in the bulb are Samsung. That's all they are claiming.