Why do people continue to buy Samsung LED's despite several warnings from other customers?
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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.
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I think it's because other led's have their own problems. No clear cut choice in led tv's it seems.
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I had Best Buy replace my LED with a Plasma. They were unfamiliar with the problem. Sort of surprising. But they were very nice about replacing.
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No they are not. These are sealed units ..non serviceable. However...i work in the lighting industry sorta...and know LEDs have come a long way. Chances of them crappin out...pretty slim
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No. Have 50% failure rate over 9 mo. LED Wholesalers light are 100% ok so far, more expensive. Looks like they can't take heat.
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Yes, I agree that I think the root cause of the degrading light output issue is likely the failure of the LED itself. LED lighting is still fairly new and I think some are under the impression that LED's are immune from failure. In fact, they do "burn out" but I think we all are learning that often rather than burn out, they just get progressively dimmer. In the case of our Nebo flashlights, I suspect the great price of the flashlight may be possible by using a lower-cost LED. I think we all are learning a lesson that when it comes to LED flashlights, like many things we buy, you get what you pay for. Yes, I agree that I think the root cause of the degrading light output issue is likely the failure of the LED itself. LED lighting is still fairly new and I think some are under the impression that LED's are immune from failure. In fact, they do "burn out" but I think we all are learning that often rather than burn out, they just get progressively dimmer. In the case of our Nebo flashlights, I suspect the great price of the flashlight may be possible by using a lower-cost LED. I think we all are learning a lesson that when it comes to LED flashlights, like many things we buy, you... » Read More Yes, I agree that I think the root cause of the degrading light output issue is likely the failure of the LED itself. LED lighting is still fairly new and I think some are under the impression that LED's are immune from failure. In fact, they do "burn out" but I think we all are learning that often rather than burn out, they just get progressively dimmer. In the case of our Nebo flashlights, I suspect the great price of the flashlight may be possible by using a lower-cost LED. I think we all are learning a lesson that when it comes to LED flashlights, like many things we buy, you get what you pay for. « Show Less
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Can anyone tell me about their personal experience with SAMSUNG. I have read numerous reviews that in a year that it has screen issues, speaker issues, and dead screen... I have an insurance Co. giving me the choice of the toshiba led model or the samsung, as a replacement for the Pioneer industrial Monitor that I have now
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LoL. As an individual who considers the aesthetics of my environment, including my home theater setup, I can appreciate this question. The LED is the standard bright blue. Mine is in a cabinet below few feet below the TV but still visible through glass. I have never had a problem noticing it too frequently and it certainly has never caused an annoyance. I would not be surprised if there was a dinner or a way to turn it off but I honestly have not looked into it. if you are looking at this from a negative standpoint I certainly would not let this weight heavily in your decision. I did my research before getting this and I can't say enough about it. Blows the comparable Monster products out if the water in terms of quality and price. Enjoy
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I noticed that the Series 7 was off the Samsung website a few days back just as discussed here. I think the reason it was removed was because in some countries the Series 7 includes the LED TVs . In Dubai the LED is advertised as Series 7.
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THAT'S ONE TOUGH QUESTION, FOR WHICH ONLY THE 'G7' DEVELOPER/MANUFACTURER CAN GIVE YOU AN ACCURATE ANSWER. An indirect/inferred guess-timate from my husband who's a retired EE is that, based on its design/construction and 6 months of continued 24/7 usage with much satisfaction of two such bulbs on our UPSs [ for power-indication, emergency lighting, and night lights ], these LED bulbs are of good reliability and value to us.
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There's no standard regulation Im guessing that bulbs makers have to clearly display those on their packaging, so my suggestion is to write the companies that do not and demand it.
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Rachel, I have had this sign for about a month and the blue LED's are already beginning to fail. I tried saving a few bucks with this sign and am paying the price now. I would not recommend this sign.
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The one Amazon sold me was a Samsung panel going by the code used in the serial number. Samsung for some reason uses more than one manufacturer to build their panels. Perhaps it is to produce less expensive versions of this model for people who live in poorer countries. From what I understand from reading the official HU8550 forum on AVSForum, there are other dealers who are undercutting retailers like Amazon and Best Buy selling the cheaper non-Samsung panel versions, but Amazon was not one of them. This is likely why Amazon does not price match some electronics stores as what they sell is not a direct match in quality to Amazon's products despite using the same model name to describe the TV. The one Amazon sold me was a Samsung panel going by the code used in the serial number. Samsung for some reason uses more than one manufacturer to build their panels. Perhaps it is to produce less expensive versions of this model for people who live in poorer countries. From what I understand from reading the official HU8550 forum on AVSForum, there are other dealers who are undercutting retailers like Amazon and Best Buy selling the cheaper non-Samsung panel versions, but Amazon was not one of them. This is likely why Amazon does not price match some electronics stores as what they sell is... » Read More The one Amazon sold me was a Samsung panel going by the code used in the serial number. Samsung for some reason uses more than one manufacturer to build their panels. Perhaps it is to produce less expensive versions of this model for people who live in poorer countries. From what I understand from reading the official HU8550 forum on AVSForum, there are other dealers who are undercutting retailers like Amazon and Best Buy selling the cheaper non-Samsung panel versions, but Amazon was not one of them. This is likely why Amazon does not price match some electronics stores as what they sell is not a direct match in quality to Amazon's products despite using the same model name to describe the TV. « Show Less
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It's an LED on a circuit board, thus not practical for replacement by the average person, even though its accessible. I'm presuming the life of the unit would be something like 20000 hours (2.25 years continuous), based on other LED bulbs, but that's just an educated guess.
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Because Moore's law is a bitch and any buyer not beware be bebitched. Dude, you just answered your own question, Why is not as important as what. Some people will still buy over-priced, some people will still buy overpriced in person as opposed to appropriately price online, which type of person are you?
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Prices get adjusted on supply vs. demand... A blue LED doesn't cost more than a red LED, and if it does, it would be by a factor of &lt;1 cent.
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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!
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plasma is the only way to go with gaming,everyone no's that! the salesperson just wanted to up the ante& get you to buy a led/lcd model cause they cost more