Is the S4695D is worth the price difference compared to the S4692D? Hello,I was wondering if the S4695D is worth the price difference compared to the S4692D? I know the S4695D is 1080p but the only thing that you can watch at that resolution is Blu Ray or HD-DVD and they are still in there early stages. It looks like the price difference for these TV's is about $600 and I have DTV and they broadcast in 1080i so the S4692D seems to make the most since. But, if I want to plan for the future, it seems like I should pay the extra $$$ to get the latest technology. Anyone have some thoughts on this?ThanksMac Is the S4695D is worth the price difference compared to the S4692D? Hello,I was wondering if the S4695D is worth the price difference compared to the S4692D? I know the S4695D is 1080p but... » Read More Is the S4695D is worth the price difference compared to the S4692D? Hello,I was wondering if the S4695D is worth the price difference compared to the S4692D? I know the S4695D is 1080p but the only thing that you can watch at that resolution is Blu Ray or HD-DVD and they are still in there early stages. It looks like the price difference for these TV's is about $600 and I have DTV and they broadcast in 1080i so the S4692D seems to make the most since. But, if I want to plan for the future, it seems like I should pay the extra $$$ to get the latest technology. Anyone have some thoughts on this?ThanksMac « Show Less
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I'll make it easy for you. Get the 4695D. You answered your own question, broadcast at 1080i much better on 1080p than down-convert to 720, don't you think?
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Honestly, seeing the 2 side by side I could not tell the difference. However I went with the 95D just because I knew if I got the 92D that I would always wonder if I should've gotten the 95D.
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J. Greer, which Best Buy did you get your TV from? The ones that I have visited in MI are not even carrying any 950s, I am not sure why. Also, did any of you compare the picture quality of the 950 with the 850? Is there a big improvement? Not sure which one I want to get, I realize one is LED and one is not but the A850 has a great deal on it while the 950 is on the expensive side for me. If there is a big difference I am willing to spend extra on the 950. Thanks!
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Yeah, I too started looking at the TV after seeing the consumer reports review. Was going to buy it at $900, but after seeing Amazon drop the listed price by $100 and increase their price by $60 I've decided to wait. (I wonder if the consumer reports review led to an increase in demand).Since then I've seen a review or two that listed the SD quality as the TV's greatest weakness, so I'm trying to figure out what the actual consensus is.
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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
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It's actually far less glossy than other TVs and I have it sitting in my bright living room.. !! I would suggest go with c650 as I have similar distance between TV and the couch. Also, having Pandora and few other apps (weather etc ) is def a plus when you have it.. Look around and see if you can get even a better price.. I bought it from $1439 2 months ago..
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Hi Adrienne, We purchased the Samsung 46 in. LED Smart TV & love it. There is an icon for Netflix; the blue ray movies are fabulous in color and detail. We just finished "Downtown Abbey" series; the scenery was breathtaking. Very happy with high definition. I think you will be pleased. Victor & Jeanne, Georgetown TX
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Can't make up my mind between Sony KDL-32L4000 for $474.53 or Sony KDL-40S4100 for $858.83 out the door. Will be for master bed room or for "fitness" room (incentive...). Any recommendations? Which one is a better deal?-This depends upon how far your equipment is from the television. 8 more inches for $400 seems like a big jump. There has to be better values if you want a bigger television. However, the price for the 32" is a great deal.
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My husband did all of the research on this TV. He spoke with the guys at Best Buy, and they referred him directly to Samsung. Samsung explained that with the technology they have in this TV the refresh rate is so crisp and quick that the difference is unnoticeable. We viewed this TV at Best Buy compared to all of the other TV's on the wall and the picture is amazing. The best we had ever seen. We tried to buy it a Best Buy but they stopped selling them because a newer model was on it's way in. That is why we purchased the TV from Amazon. My husband is also a big gamer and the TV has setting for that vs. watching TV and movies. It's the best TV we have seen and we did a lot of shopping before be bought it. My husband did all of the research on this TV. He spoke with the guys at Best Buy, and they referred him directly to Samsung. Samsung explained that with the technology they have in this TV the refresh rate is so crisp and quick that the difference is unnoticeable. We viewed this TV at Best Buy compared to all of the other TV's on the wall and the picture is amazing. The best we had ever seen. We tried to buy it a Best Buy but they stopped selling them because a newer model was on it's way in. That is why we purchased the TV from Amazon. My husband is also a big gamer and the TV... » Read More My husband did all of the research on this TV. He spoke with the guys at Best Buy, and they referred him directly to Samsung. Samsung explained that with the technology they have in this TV the refresh rate is so crisp and quick that the difference is unnoticeable. We viewed this TV at Best Buy compared to all of the other TV's on the wall and the picture is amazing. The best we had ever seen. We tried to buy it a Best Buy but they stopped selling them because a newer model was on it's way in. That is why we purchased the TV from Amazon. My husband is also a big gamer and the TV has setting for that vs. watching TV and movies. It's the best TV we have seen and we did a lot of shopping before be bought it. « Show Less
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If you are referring to the 1250HD, the image quality at 4K is close enough not be discernible by the "normal" viewer. The 1250HD did have some problems being usable with the Samsung "smart box" that the 2000 did not which is why I purchased a 2nd 2000HD. At 1080i there is no difference. If you are using a 4K image on a 4K set like the Samsung UN65HU9000FXZA, I would suggest the 2000...
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Hey T. McAnaney,Yes, when I compared specs, I too looked and said, why should I pay more for an item that has the same specs? What is so different about this new model. I even went to web sites that had incorrect information on the specs of the TH-42PX600U, and the TH-42PX75U had the specs of the TH-42PX600U. So I ended up buying the TH-42PX600U. Even from what I heard that the 75U is supposed to have 1080p, versus the 1080i, I did not believe it would be worth the additional cost.
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I have regular Dish Network right now (need to save a little more to upgrade to HD) and it really isn't all that bad. Having this TV definitely magnifies the imperfections, but not as much as many other DLPs or just bigger screens in general. Samsung actually clarifies it a little so that's a really big reason to go with them. But I will say that you need to hook up to your cable box with the best cord that you can. My receiver's best output is S-video so that's what I'm using right now. As for DVD, the same thing goes with that, use the best outputs possible, most have component outputs so at least use those. Progressive scan helps a lot also. If you want to buy a new DVD player, HD and Blu-Ray are great but they're still super expensive. I'm going to wait until the prices go down on those, so I bought an up-converting player on here for like $200 and it's a big difference from regular (which still isn't all that bad). All in all, this is definitely the TV to get (I couldn't be happier with mine). The price is great, the picture is great, it's easy to use, I'm sure you will agree when you get this into your home. I hope that answers your questions.
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I purchased the Samsung LN52A860S2F a couple of days ago and I was told by the merchant that these tv has a better picture quality then its predacessor, but I can't find that fact anywhere. I wonder if I got tricked in to paying $200 bucks more for nothing.
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According to Samsung's site, they both have 6000:1 contrast ratios. This, from the site, are the differences:"The LN-S4695D and LN-S4696D are identical in all respects except that the LN-S4696D:Is Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Has an IEEE1394 (Firewire) jack which lets you network together, exchange content between, and control up to 10 IEEE1394 equipped devices (for example, VCRs, DVD players, and Set-Top-Boxes). Has a USB 1.1 jack which lets you view photo (JPEG) files and listen to audio (MP3) files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device on your TV. The LN-S4695D does not have these features." According to Samsung's site, they both have 6000:1 contrast ratios. This, from the site, are the differences:"The LN-S4695D and LN-S4696D are identical in all respects except that the LN-S4696D:Is Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Has an IEEE1394 (Firewire) jack which lets you network together, exchange content between, and control up to 10 IEEE1394 equipped devices (for example, VCRs, DVD players, and Set-Top-Boxes). Has a USB 1.1 jack which lets you view photo (JPEG) files and listen to audio (MP3) files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device on... » Read More According to Samsung's site, they both have 6000:1 contrast ratios. This, from the site, are the differences:"The LN-S4695D and LN-S4696D are identical in all respects except that the LN-S4696D:Is Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Has an IEEE1394 (Firewire) jack which lets you network together, exchange content between, and control up to 10 IEEE1394 equipped devices (for example, VCRs, DVD players, and Set-Top-Boxes). Has a USB 1.1 jack which lets you view photo (JPEG) files and listen to audio (MP3) files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device on your TV. The LN-S4695D does not have these features." « Show Less
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I was at my local Big Box store today trying to compare the 3 mentioned TV's and the samsung is a B860 not 850, and I ruled it out because the edge of the TV (all the way around) is clear and it creates a very distracting reflection. And they now no longer carry the V10 in a 50" but have it in a 54", and offers it up to me for $1888., Out the Door!!! I think that deal is gonna be hard to beat ! Is there anything such as "to big" ?
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The $999 is such a super deal, that Amazon very quickly runs out of the stock each time they offer it. I have seen twice this happening after only 24-36 hours of this TV being available. I guess Amazon does not have the certainty of whether and/or when it will receive new stock from Samsung, and does not want to have customers disatisfied due to backordering (a common cause of complaints and negative reviews in other vendors sites). The previous time I had exactly your experience. I saw the deal, thought about it for a few hours, and by then it was gone. This time, as soon as I saw it back in stock, I immediately pressed the "place your order" button. This was on 1/15/10. I am looking forward to receiving the TV in a few days.
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47LW5600 is actually $999, about $400 cheaper than the 6500. It seems the only difference between the 5600 and 6500 is the 6500 has 240 hz refresh vs 120 hz on 5600 - that wasn't as important to me.I have seen the 5700 also for about $1000 - but it does not have wifi capability. It does come with a stripped-down 3D BD player so you end up having to trade wifi connectivity for Blue-ray - guess it just depends what's more important to you. That's why I ended up going with the 5600 - I wanted smart tv to stream movies. I'll pick up a BD player at a later time.
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Good question. One thing you might want to consider is what I just found out yesterday... a salesman showed me what happens when you watch a standard def. digital broadcast on a top-of-the-line Sony LCD with 120hz compared with the Samsung 40A650. Wow, what a difference! Nobody ever mentions what standard def. looks like on these 1080p LCD sets. The Sony was terrible, the Samsung was fine. It's the pixelation of edges during movement problem. I guess the 120hz motion control only works in HD mode on most sets (that's what the saleman said), while Samsung's works in standard mode, too. So, go to a store that will show you what the picture looks like on the 46A550 in standard def mode. I would also want to compare the contrast ratio between the 2 sets, as the 40A650's is pretty hard to beat.