Samsung: Where are all the Samsung DLP HDTVs?
Where are all the Samsung DLP HDTVs?
by stratplaya - 4/2/09 5:24 AMI'm just now starting to shop for an HDTV. I was leaning towards a DLP as they seem to be the best value for an HDTV, bigger screen sizes and lower costs when compared to an LCD or plasma of the same size.
I used to see them all the time at Wal-Mart, Best-Buy, Newegg.com ,etc. But now they don't seem to be available as they had been in the past. I run into the Mitsubishi DLP models most of the time which I don't think match the quality of the Samsung models.
Is Samsung lowering the supply of their DLP TVs?
SP
This will be interesting.
by R. Proffitt
- 4/2/09 5:29 AM
In reply to: Where are all the Samsung DLP HDTVs? by stratplaya
What I'm noticing is that the consumer has grown very demanding that lines be straight and the opticals be perfect without any regard to the technology or design limits. RPTV was always a compromise as well as DLP for these areas. Maybe the consumer has spoken and killed these product lines?
Bob
Where are all the Samsung DLP HDTVs?
by Samsung_HD_Tech
- 4/2/09 3:18 PM
In reply to: Where are all the Samsung DLP HDTVs? by stratplaya
stratplaya,
Samsung is phasing out the DLP lines. We will have stopped producing them in the first half of this year, and will be concentrating on the other technologies - plasma and LCD - moving forward.
That said, we wil continue to support our line of DLPs for service and warranty issues. Customer's under warranty will be taken care of, so if you decide to go that route, we will still support the product.
Thanks for your inquiry.
--HDTech
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WHAT?!
by SandFarmer - 4/4/09 9:53 AM In reply to: Where are all the Samsung DLP HDTVs? by Samsung_HD_Tech
Where did you heard this? With the release of the new LED models and Mitsubishi's LaserVue, Samsung has reported that the DLP line was alive and well. So far Samsung is the leader in residential DLP.
WHAT?!
by Samsung_HD_Tech - 4/7/09 1:39 AM
In reply to: WHAT?! by SandFarmer
SandFarmer,
I'm unsure if production has stopped completely, but it's winding down this year.
LED DLP will be going away, as well the traditional lamp based projector. We didn't highlight or introduce any new models at the CES Show in January 2009.
We will, however, continue to provide support for DLP owners, including parts and service. That doesn't go away just because we stop making the units.
The new line of 2009 Samsung LED Televisions will be a huge focus this year, and have taken center stage.
--HDTech
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Do not buy a Samsung DLP
by rhood55 - 4/17/09 7:59 PM In reply to: WHAT?! by Samsung_HD_Tech
Whatever you do, do not buy a Samsung DLP. I have a 42 in. DLP that I bought on Cyber Monday in 2006. White dots began to appear last month and have been multiplying since then. I googled "white dots on a Samsung DLP" and found many threads of people with the same problem. Most stated that the dots began to appear around the 2 year mark. And, the general consensus is that Samsung refuses to admit that it is a widespread issue. I am doing a remodel and will be purchasing a new washer, dryer, dishwasher, microwave, oven and fridge. Oh, and of course, a new TV. None will be Samsung.
That's not what I was told . . . .
by SandFarmer - 4/17/09 9:07 PM In reply to: Where are all the Samsung DLP HDTVs? by Samsung_HD_Tech
When I called Samsung in September prior to purchasing a DLP, to find out where the 50" LED version that mysteriously disappeared . . . went, they had no clue, which I am finding is pretty much across the board. I was told that although they could not give me any info about the set I was looking for, that the Samsung DLP line was alive, well and will be available for a long time to come. Guess I was lied to to make a sale. Well they made their sale and I am glad to hear they will be there to support it, because my 7 month old 50" DLP is crapping out. Thank God, by the time I got done bartering I walked with a 4 year warranty. It looks like I'm gonna need it, or the person I sell this to to finance my new Mitsu LaserVue.
Have you seen the new Mitsubishi LaserVue's and their new line of sets? Lookin' really good.
DO NOT BUY Samsung
by hotchip41 - 4/28/09 4:16 PM In reply to: That's not what I was told . . . . by SandFarmerMy two years old DLP has white dots all over too, and there are hundreds of people experiencing this known issue.
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