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Pasmas twice the price of DLP's?
by ylfl - 8/15/05 6:00 PM In reply to: why so angry? by hdtvsalesmanPanasonic's plasma's are not twice the price of DLP's, at least not in the 42" size. They are a little more expensive, but if I am able to aford it why choose DLP over plasma.
Samsung
by Shadrach - 7/23/05 9:40 AM In reply to: Panasonic TH-50PX or Samsung 1080p DLP HL-R5078W? by jerome8283Yes, we are looking into the 50 inch HLR5078W, but have not found any reviews. I had researched the Mitsubishi 1080p but they do not have a PC input.
I have found the HLR5078W available online, but stores do not seem to carry to new 1080p versions of any model...yet...
Please post where any reviews of this Samsung DLP HLR5078W!!!!
Thanks!
Sam's 1080p's
by jerome8283 - 7/23/05 3:50 PM In reply to: Samsung by ShadrachInfo here...not many reviews yet though..
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=493443
On Sale here..
http://www.tvauthority.com/DLP-TV-HDTV/Samsung-HL-R5078W.asp?aff=5119
On Sale here..
http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/reviews/457999247
The Samsung HLR-5078W
by robomalo - 8/9/05 3:55 PM In reply to: Samsung by ShadrachI don't know where any reviews are, but I recently purchased this TV. The picture is great -- much smoother than the 1080i version. I bought the 50" 1080i and returned it as soon as this 1080p came out. I can actually tell a difference because all inputs are upconverted to 1080p. With a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, the blacks are really black and the brights are really bright.
I have a couple of complaints. When I look upclose there are more than "1 or 2 dead pixels" that Samsung deems okay. There are quite a few muted grey pixels. These don't effect the picture from 12 feet back where I should watch it, but I just hate knowing they're there. Especially after paying $3,800. My other complaint is the the HDMI input is kind of buggy. It takes a little while for it to notice my DVD player. Also, if you want the great picture from HDMI but surround sound with an optical cable, you keep getting "HDMI audio not supported" messages on the screen. This is because the TV can't take in the bitstream signal required for surround sound. It only appears when you change the menu, the movie starts, and at the layer change. This still bugs the hell out of me.
There are a TON of inputs on the TV which is great. Set up menu is easy. The TV itself is very attractive.
All in all, the TV looks great. I know this is short and probably not all that helpful, but I hope it gets you on the right track.
Samsung HL-R5078W
by traffic_guy - 7/27/05 9:41 AM In reply to: Panasonic TH-50PX or Samsung 1080p DLP HL-R5078W? by jerome8283The new Samsung HL-R5078W is also supposed to be 1080p. I haven't been able to find any reviews yet. Current price appears to be ~$3100. The Samsung website is showing a contrast ratio 10,000:1 for this model. Anybody have any better info or comparison?
Sammy hlr5078w review
by nj_devil - 8/7/05 8:17 PM In reply to: Samsung HL-R5078W by traffic_guyI saw one finally at Tweeter. Salesman was a jerk and kept trying to sale me an LCD, he knew nothing of the new Sammy just in and setup in a room surrounded by plasmas...two high end units, one was a Pioneer. I've looked at a lot of sets and I think they finally got DLP right. Brightness and contrast, are you kidding, I couldn't tell difference between the plasmas and the DLP. Only thing was the viewing angle. There is definitely an optimum viewing angle but don't think this is a hugh issue. Specs say brightness decreases with 78 series size of screen since same bulb is used in all sets. 50" rated at 800 cd/m2 . I was viewing 61" at 600 cd/m2. Like to see the 50". Heard bulbs are adjustable in brightness, i.e toshiba models. Anyone know if this is possible in the Sammy? I also viewed the Sammy 67 models. Brightness comes nowhere near the 78 models.
HL-R5078W
by DJB80898 - 8/14/05 12:06 AM In reply to: Samsung HL-R5078W by traffic_guyI saw it today and it was beautiful... it was going for $3700. the 56 1080p dlp was going for about $4000 without stands, $5.000 with, well worth it. The 50 inch are going to be sold without stands. I kept looking between the best plasma they had and the 1080p dlp no differance that I could see. However I did ask to look at a nondigital tv channel just to see what that would look like, It was awful. And if your like me and have digital cable, well just hope they up convert to all channels to digital quick. WELL WORTH THE WAIT. ENJOY
Samsung HLR5078W DLP issues
by TVconfused - 8/16/05 7:49 PM In reply to: HL-R5078W by DJB80898Ok i need some help here and I am hoping someone can take 5 minutes and clear up this- soon to be huge investment I am making.
1) Will i experience lag on online gaming?
I seemed to read this somewheres.
2) Although I can control it with blinds, the room is more of one with more light then less. Should I be worried. Also my viewing distance will be between 7 and 10 feet. Is this ok?
3) Am I going to have any problems hooking up Directtv HDTV / Tivo with my tv
4) Is the High End Samsung Theatre in a box the best answer to this tv?
Thank you so much in advance
Samsung HLR5078W 1080p
by calcopp - 11/28/05 3:13 PM In reply to: Samsung HLR5078W DLP issues by TVconfusedDid anyone reply to the distance issue, i.e. 7 to 10 feet viewing distance. I don't want to buy the 50" if this is too close. My viewing distance would be 10 to 12 feet. TV would be against 80" wall.
No problem
by Bw29 - 1/26/06 2:56 PM In reply to: Samsung HLR5078W 1080p by calcoppI have this set and I sit 12' from it and it is absolutly perfect I was worried about the same thing but it is not a problem
Hl-R5078W
by CNETearth - 9/12/05 7:11 AM In reply to: HL-R5078W by DJB80898The Cable Analog Reception is not too bad if you use the tuner function. Since its so big compared to the analog TVs or VCRS, you see the noise more. Most channels come in pretty good with the Tuner at -2 on our cable system. The analog Antenna Channels are really bad though. The Antenna digital Channels that are are pretty clean also if they come in.
I love my 62" Mitsubishi DLP WD-62525
by OlSmokey - 8/8/05 11:57 AM In reply to: Panasonic TH-50PX or Samsung 1080p DLP HL-R5078W? by jerome8283I read thru the thread discussion and take issue with bad raps on DLP. My set has 1280x720 pixels. It is in a fairly dark room (one very large window with loovered blind to shut out daytime light. The set was adjusted for maximum contrast and brightness (appropriate for showroom display but horrible for home use). The automatic "define edge" was on and I turned it off. Define Edge is a bad idea. After cutting the contrast and brightness down the picture was and still is spectacular. You must realize that ALL video sources are less than perfect except for HD broadcasts over the air. A good UHF rooftop antenna and an ATSC receiver is required . My set came with a built in ATSC receiver which is necessary to receive off the air stations. Cable, satellite and especially DVD sources are generally not quite up to snuff yet. We live on a hilltop in the LA area and receive many digital stations several of which often broadcast in "HD" (1280x720p). True HD is 1920x1080p but I don't think any stations are broadcasting in 1080p yet, only 1080i. My receiver converts 1080i to 720p. I've had the set for nearly a year and my only complaint is, I have to reboot the receiver after not viewing the set for over a week. (You press a small button with a toothpick on the front of the set.)
Ready or not
by DJB80898 - 8/14/05 12:11 AM In reply to: Panasonic TH-50PX or Samsung 1080p DLP HL-R5078W? by jerome8283Panasonic is beautiful. But 1080p is the way of the future. Thats it in a nutshell [whatever a nutshell is]. later
wat do u wanna do?
by abedoy - 5/26/06 8:34 PM In reply to: Panasonic TH-50PX or Samsung 1080p DLP HL-R5078W? by jerome8283it all depends wat u wanna do. the picture is better on the samsung because it has over 2 million pixels compared to 700,000 on the panasonic. if u r gonna get a ps3 or blu-ray player, definatly get the samsung. if u r gonna get normal 720p or 1080i hi def or u want to hang it on the wall, get the panasonic. the samsung will look the same on analog and digital and a little better on hi def but on 1080p it will blow the panasonic away!
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