Would Samsung be one of the better brands to consider? So, bottom line, should I stick with the Samsung brand and go with this, or another brand?
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I just purchased a Toshiba D-VR610 DVD/VCR recorder (tunerless), for the purpose of copying my VHS tapes to DVD. Other than a poorly-written manual, I like the unit. I'm using rewriteable DVDs, so that I can learn how to use the unit without wasting DVDs. If you read through all of the reviews on the various websites (Amazon, Bestbuy, etc), you will find that this unit gets high marks by customers, whereas most other brands have various issues.
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I went with Samsung at the time because I had just purchased a Samsung TV and I thought, like everyone, that if a company's TV is good, the same thing can be said about the DVD. Well it's not like the Samsung was bad or anything, but it just wasn't as solidly built as the TV, so I sent it back and bought a Yamaha. Very sturdy, tough....and heavy!
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I would return it. Mine didn't work out if the box and 4 months later I am still waiting for it to get fixed. Samsung sucks.
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I think you can't go wrong with Samsung and Sharp, but I have no experience with the TLC brand. I think the deciding factor would be the price. Also, whichever TV you do decide to purchase, you can always add on external speakers or headphones, so sound shouldn't be an issue.
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Hank, how long have you had the set? I just ordered the same one, so I'm curious as to it's history. A friend has a Samsung and swears by it.
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my opinion it's better to get the Samsung brand batteries because one of these battery was defected after awhile. the thing that happened to me was I would take a picture on my phone then the screen would go away. I got some type of error on my phone with the battery. so I wrote back to the company and they were more willing to help me out with the situation. it would last pretty long. get the SAMSUNG BATTERY!!!!
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It would be very foolish to go with Samsung. Lenovo X1 Carbon stands like a rock on the ground, fast as hell and clear, sharp images you never seen before.
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I own the Samsung LN40B650 now and my previous was also a Samsung. My current Samsung has a brilliant picture and my experience is that it is a solid reliable brand. I have a friend who purchased an LG (don't know specific model #) and it stopped working three weeks after the one year warranty expired. (about two months ago now) She decided to get it repaired and its costing her about $400.
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I have been happy with my LG. I think Samsung is a great option when on sale. The Sony's have seem to have lost their technology edge and are a little overpriced, but worth it if you find them on sale.
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I own the Panasonic, so obviously I'm biased. Worth noting that the 54" V10 has just been crowned the King of HDTVs...Buy the Panny. If nothing else, their customer service is WORLDS better than Samsung.
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My subjective opinion is based on a pretty simple observation. I've looked at and compared both sets at Sears and at Best Buy and the Samsung had the best picture quality by far. In fact at as little as 5 feet away I had a difficult time seeing any difference between the model in question and several other 1080p models hanging next to it. I know a lot depends upon the quality of video feed the stores are using for the demo models on display. This is only my opinion and I know that can vary greatly for the person to person. So, take it for what its worth. Hopefully others can add their observations to the discussion. My subjective opinion is based on a pretty simple observation. I've looked at and compared both sets at Sears and at Best Buy and the Samsung had the best picture quality by far. In fact at as little as 5 feet away I had a difficult time seeing any difference between the model in question and several other 1080p models hanging next to it. I know a lot depends upon the quality of video feed the stores are using for the demo models on display. This is only my opinion and I know that can vary greatly for the person to person. So, take it for what its worth. Hopefully others can add their... » Read More My subjective opinion is based on a pretty simple observation. I've looked at and compared both sets at Sears and at Best Buy and the Samsung had the best picture quality by far. In fact at as little as 5 feet away I had a difficult time seeing any difference between the model in question and several other 1080p models hanging next to it. I know a lot depends upon the quality of video feed the stores are using for the demo models on display. This is only my opinion and I know that can vary greatly for the person to person. So, take it for what its worth. Hopefully others can add their observations to the discussion. « Show Less
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I have had it for 5 years. A part went out after a year. I believed in the Samsung name and had it repaired. No problems since that time.
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sounds like Samsung is in bed with too many other competing services already.. like Netflix and Blockbuster. That will have to change soon though. This should be as easy as a firmware update I'd hope!
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who are u asking? what did u order?i'm pretty Samsung does. i'd go w/that over sharp for quality anyway. jmo
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Thank you for in INFO.I think the best thing to do it's go into the store and compare it side by sideMy friend also told me to go with an LG. but as of now I'm still debating,
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I like the Samsungs. We have had Sony Bravia, Sharp, and Samsung, and the Samsungs of recent years including the model 6350 are sharper in picture and we like the apps better, however, when buying a blue ray player we still stick with Sony, they load faster and have a better user friendly menu.
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I agree, don't let brighter mean better. If you read some of the "expert" reviews they tend to state that standard settings are more true to life. C-Net and other sights rate the Samsung picture as good as any. The sound on both TV's is adequate for everyday viewing. If you are looking for a "cinema experience" no TV sound system on its own will be great. I compared both and went with the Samsung but that is my personal taste.