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Samsung 1080p DLP - Latest scoop on availability
by emileg - 6/6/05 12:28 PMBoth J&R and Vann's indicate end of June delivery for the Samsung HL-R5688W, the 56 inch pedestal model. One source says that all of the TVs were recalled to the factory. Another source told me that Samsung is now testing every TV of this model before they leaves the factory. Apparently some problems were uncovered and there has been an effort to maintain quality control.
Does anyone else have some inside information?
Samsung 1080p's not available until September
by adelmad - 6/26/05 9:32 AM In reply to: Samsung 1080p DLP - Latest scoop on availability by emilegThe guy at Harvey Electronics' showroom in New York City told me that the 56" 1080p RPTV DLP was delayed until September.
Delay in delivery you say?
by Igrateful - 6/26/05 6:14 PM In reply to: Samsung 1080p DLP - Latest scoop on availability by emilegHmmmm, might such postings be the self-serving musings of a member of Mitsubishi, LG, or Toshiba marketing department? Orrrrr is this the real deal. Proof will be in the pudding.
Samsung 1080p Delays
by emileg - 6/26/05 6:28 PM In reply to: Samsung 1080p DLP - Latest scoop on availability by emilegI checked my order with J&R (jr.com) in NYC on 6/22. As of that date, they said that the hl-r5688w was scheduled to ship the first week in July.
Vanns.com indicates early July shipping.
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/details/457399178
Continued delays, however, wouild not surprise me. Samsung's press release indicated a February 2005 release. Then I was told May, then first week of June, then end of June and now early July. Apparently the reason for the delays is that they were testing every single set before it left the factory instead of two from each run.
I hope this delay doesn't run into September. If it does, I might consider other options.
I'll keep you guys informed when I hear something new. EG
62" release date?
by Igrateful - 6/26/05 8:37 PM In reply to: Samsung 1080p Delays by emilegAny word on the 62" release of the 1080p?
HL-R6178W release date uncertain
by emileg - 6/27/05 7:43 AM In reply to: 62" release date? by IgratefulAs far as I know, Samsung has a 61 inch 1080p on the way. Vanns, however, does not list a shipping date for this model. There is a tabletop 56 inch 1080p, the HL-R5678W, that is supposed to ship at the same time as the pedestal HL-R5688w ships.
It's official: From the horse's mouth ...
by emileg - 6/28/05 7:14 PM In reply to: Samsung 1080p DLP - Latest scoop on availability by emilegI spoke with a knowledgeable Samsung rep today. The 1080p DLPs, specifically the pedestal HL-R5688W, have already begun arriving at some stores. However, the resellers may not display, sell or ship these TV's until there is an official announcement from Samsung expected the first or second week of July.
emileg has my vote of confidence. He/she is the real deal.
by Igrateful - 6/28/05 8:53 PM In reply to: It's official: From the horse's mouth ... by emilegNow, how about the rep's answer re: the 61"/62" model and real street pricing on both?
''He''
by emileg - 6/29/05 3:26 AM In reply to: emileg has my vote of confidence. He/she is the real deal. by IgratefulI can see that you are "grateful" for my confidence. Thank you.
Please call 1-800-SAMSUNG 726-7864 for information on other models. EG
Some Samsung 1080p's now available on West Coast
by emileg - 7/14/05 7:49 PM In reply to: Samsung 1080p DLP - Latest scoop on availability by emilegHL-R**68w and 78w's have been sighted on the West Coast. TV Authority is currently shipping those models to those who pre-ordered early on. I am told that the 5688 pedestal is expected the week of 7/18 to 7/22.
The East Coast is running about 3 weeks behind the West Coast according to a local East Coast dealer who spoke with their Samsung rep.
Available, but wait...2nd guessing why I want 1080p.
by Igrateful - 7/15/05 7:26 AM In reply to: Some Samsung 1080p's now available on West Coast by emilegYes, the Good Guys chain is getting theirs in too. Now hold on a second. I had this long discussion with their senior sales staff and they were wondering why I would want one now when there is no device on the market (and none for the foreseeable future that will be able to use the 1080p resolutions. Were they right or were they just trying to sell me the xdd2 to move them out of there supply chain?
Terrific Question
by emileg - 7/15/05 11:05 AM In reply to: Available, but wait...2nd guessing why I want 1080p. by IgratefulIt is true that there is nothing yet available that provides 1080p output EXCEPT VGA slide shows or other presentations from your computer using the TV as a PC monitor. Also, those broadcasts that are done in 1080i will be converted by the set to 1080p. The improvement would be similar to watching a standard 480i picture that is converted by an enhanced defintion television to 480p.
However, resolution isn't everything. I am still up in the air as to whether to buy the Samsung hl-r5688w pedestal DLP or the Samsung hp-r5072 plasma that is 768p. The DLPs have what I find an annoying screen graininess or sparkle that can be seen in brightly colored scenes, such as white walls and blue skies. This sandlike effect is produced by the lenticular nature of the screen. Samsung is addressing the problem with the introduction of the ''ultra fine pitch'' screens in the 2005 models, but I still find the graininess annoying and distracting on the new sets. The plasmas show no such problems and DVDs upconverted to 768p look fantastic.
OMG, DLP vs. Plasma....That's Not Even A Contest....
by Psych Doc - 7/15/05 8:37 PM In reply to: Terrific Question by emileg...Plasma blows DLP out of the water. 1st round TKO here. Go 45 degrees off axis of any DLP you choose and tell me what you see. "Nothing" you say. Well, you;re right. Go off axis on a DLP and it looks like they turned the set off. Dead on it's not even close in color richness, gradation and detail.
Man, that's like a Pee Wee Herman vs. Tyson fight.
I'm a Psych Doc too
by emileg - 7/16/05 4:42 PM In reply to: OMG, DLP vs. Plasma....That's Not Even A Contest.... by Psych DocThanks for the advice. Are you a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist.? I'm a psychologist.
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