Comments on: CES Part 2 Samsung Plasma, DLP and LCD http://hdguru.com/ces-part-2-samsung-plasma-dlp-and-lcd/39/ HD Guru for the latest news, reviews, archives and consumer information about High Definition Television Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:48:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: TV Wall Mounting http://hdguru.com/ces-part-2-samsung-plasma-dlp-and-lcd/39/comment-page-1/#comment-39007 TV Wall Mounting Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:10:07 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=39#comment-39007 Thanks for this post Thanks for this post

]]> By: mickey parr http://hdguru.com/ces-part-2-samsung-plasma-dlp-and-lcd/39/comment-page-1/#comment-1132 mickey parr Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:40:48 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=39#comment-1132 Do you have any thoughts on Samsung LN-S4096D VS Sony KDL40V2500? Which one would you choose? Or neither? <strong>Both companies use Samsung panels. I prefer the greater feature set on the Samsung, though I recommend the superior image quality of the top plasma panels (as seen in my archive)</strong> <strong>The HD Guru </strong> Do you have any thoughts on Samsung LN-S4096D VS Sony KDL40V2500? Which one would you choose? Or neither?

Both companies use Samsung panels. I prefer the greater feature set on the Samsung, though I recommend the superior image quality of the top plasma panels (as seen in my archive)

The HD Guru 

]]> By: LeRoy http://hdguru.com/ces-part-2-samsung-plasma-dlp-and-lcd/39/comment-page-1/#comment-1113 LeRoy Wed, 24 Jan 2007 19:29:06 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=39#comment-1113 If a tv has an HD tuner can it receive hd cable signal without the cable box from the tv station? I<strong>f the HD tuner within the HDTV also includes QAM tuning (many do) you will be able to view the HD broadcasts signals you cable provider sends (they are unencrypted) however, you will have to scan and note the channel numbers because they usually don't match the listings (i.e. Channel 4 HD may appear as 89.1).</strong> <strong>To see all HD Cable channels with proper channel mapping you will need a "digital cable ready" (DCR) HDTV with a cablecard slot and of course obtain a cablecard from your cable provider.</strong> <strong>The HD Guru </strong> If a tv has an HD tuner can it receive hd cable signal without the cable box from the tv station?

If the HD tuner within the HDTV also includes QAM tuning (many do) you will be able to view the HD broadcasts signals you cable provider sends (they are unencrypted) however, you will have to scan and note the channel numbers because they usually don’t match the listings (i.e. Channel 4 HD may appear as 89.1).

To see all HD Cable channels with proper channel mapping you will need a “digital cable ready” (DCR) HDTV with a cablecard slot and of course obtain a cablecard from your cable provider.

The HD Guru 

]]> By: Brian http://hdguru.com/ces-part-2-samsung-plasma-dlp-and-lcd/39/comment-page-1/#comment-1093 Brian Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:10:37 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=39#comment-1093 Er, sorry. CC price on the HL-S5687W is $1.99K, not $19.9. That'd be an expensive set, for sure. Er, sorry. CC price on the HL-S5687W is $1.99K, not $19.9. That’d be an expensive set, for sure.

]]> By: Brian http://hdguru.com/ces-part-2-samsung-plasma-dlp-and-lcd/39/comment-page-1/#comment-1092 Brian Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:09:13 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=39#comment-1092 @born in the 40's: I think that may not be the case so much, anymore...at least not with DLPs. I don't know from LCDs, since that's not where I've been looking. :) The Samsung HL-S5679W was originally listed last year at something over $4K, which would be too much. But a quick search today shows it between $2.3 and $2.4K. The HL-S5687W, which I believe is the similar non-LED model, is running $19.9K at Circuit City as of this morning. That's not too shabby a gap, really. The only other LED RPTV maker I'm aware of (though this may represent a serious gap in my research) is NuVision. Their stuff IS overpriced, IMO. Pricing speculation I've seen on the newest LED sets from Samsung suggests they're going to run in the same range as the currently-available unit. I'm thinking that's not too bad for 1080p and 50-60 inches. Though I could be wrong. :) @born in the 40′s:

I think that may not be the case so much, anymore…at least not with DLPs. I don’t know from LCDs, since that’s not where I’ve been looking. :)

The Samsung HL-S5679W was originally listed last year at something over $4K, which would be too much. But a quick search today shows it between $2.3 and $2.4K. The HL-S5687W, which I believe is the similar non-LED model, is running $19.9K at Circuit City as of this morning. That’s not too shabby a gap, really.

The only other LED RPTV maker I’m aware of (though this may represent a serious gap in my research) is NuVision. Their stuff IS overpriced, IMO.

Pricing speculation I’ve seen on the newest LED sets from Samsung suggests they’re going to run in the same range as the currently-available unit. I’m thinking that’s not too bad for 1080p and 50-60 inches. Though I could be wrong. :)

]]> By: born in the 40's http://hdguru.com/ces-part-2-samsung-plasma-dlp-and-lcd/39/comment-page-1/#comment-1070 born in the 40's Sat, 20 Jan 2007 08:19:21 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=39#comment-1070 Most LED TV are selling for a much higher price than other comparable quality TV of the same size. That alone took away the benefits of long life. Most LED TV are selling for a much higher price than other comparable quality TV of the same size. That alone took away the benefits of long life.

]]> By: Brian http://hdguru.com/ces-part-2-samsung-plasma-dlp-and-lcd/39/comment-page-1/#comment-1038 Brian Thu, 18 Jan 2007 03:22:30 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=39#comment-1038 Any word on street dates for the Phlatlight models? <strong>Not yet, but I expect Samsung's new models to appear around the 2nd qtr 2007. I'll post specifics when they become available.</strong> <strong>The HD GURU </strong> Any word on street dates for the Phlatlight models?

Not yet, but I expect Samsung’s new models to appear around the 2nd qtr 2007. I’ll post specifics when they become available.

The HD GURU 

]]> By: Carl Taylor http://hdguru.com/ces-part-2-samsung-plasma-dlp-and-lcd/39/comment-page-1/#comment-981 Carl Taylor Sun, 14 Jan 2007 02:01:27 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=39#comment-981 Any info regarding Panasonic 2007 plasmas? <strong>Its just been posted</strong> <strong>The HD Guru </strong> Any info regarding Panasonic 2007 plasmas?

Its just been posted

The HD Guru 

]]> By: Mack http://hdguru.com/ces-part-2-samsung-plasma-dlp-and-lcd/39/comment-page-1/#comment-976 Mack Sat, 13 Jan 2007 21:10:43 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=39#comment-976 Thank you for responding promptly. I was asking cause Vizio has a 60" plasma for $2,999 which seems pretty cheap to me. I havent heard any negativity about Vizio so i was wondering if they maybe cutting corners somewhere. Mack Thank you for responding promptly. I was asking cause Vizio has a 60″ plasma for $2,999 which seems pretty cheap to me. I havent heard any negativity about Vizio so i was wondering if they maybe cutting corners somewhere.
Mack

]]> By: Mack http://hdguru.com/ces-part-2-samsung-plasma-dlp-and-lcd/39/comment-page-1/#comment-970 Mack Fri, 12 Jan 2007 20:11:32 +0000 http://hdguru.com/?p=39#comment-970 Hdguru, Do you have any knowledge on the new company Vizio? If so, i would appreciate your opinion. Thanks, Mack <strong>I have only tested on Vizio for deinterlacing (check archive). With plasma prices so low today I recommend sticking to the top Japanese plasma makers (Pioneer, Panasonic or Hitachi) for known image quality and reliablity. If you shop carefully you will see the starting prices of these tier one brands are now within a few percent of the tier three ones (like Vizio, Maxent etc.)</strong> <strong>HD Guru </strong> Hdguru,
Do you have any knowledge on the new company Vizio? If so, i would appreciate your opinion. Thanks, Mack

I have only tested on Vizio for deinterlacing (check archive). With plasma prices so low today I recommend sticking to the top Japanese plasma makers (Pioneer, Panasonic or Hitachi) for known image quality and reliablity. If you shop carefully you will see the starting prices of these tier one brands are now within a few percent of the tier three ones (like Vizio, Maxent etc.)

HD Guru 

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