Samsung HLP-5063W 50'' Widescreen TV - DLP $1684

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nlieber

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It seems like a great price. These units are known to have some issues with the color wheel and the bulb and ballast. I would get at least a 2 yr warranty. The bulbs are rated for 3000 hrs (thats roughly 8 hrs a day for a year)or so and cost 200-400 depending on where you source them.
It's Samsungs 3rd generation of this model, if you have problems and you get a company tech they are reported to be excellent. Samsung supports their products very well.
You can buy 3rd party extended warrantys from several sources shop around for prices and sevice quality on the various AV forums.
 
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Originally posted by: trinketsummoner
Need to add $199 shipping which is a touch on the high side, but its still a good deal on a new DLP.
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Select budget shipping = FREE shipping
 
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Originally posted by: RossMAN
Originally posted by: trinketsummoner
Need to add $199 shipping which is a touch on the high side, but its still a good deal on a new DLP.
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Select budget shipping = FREE shipping
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RossMAN ForTheWin! ;)
 
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nlieber

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Well I went and bought it after I saw my last post was number 666 for me. Hope it's not a posessed unit :/
 
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BadThad

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Uses the HD3 processor which only gives a contrast of 1500:1, the HD2+ is generally considered superior with a contrast of 2500:1. I'm still holding off until they come out with the xHD3 processor....it's taking FOREVER.
 
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isekii

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Originally posted by: nlieber
It seems like a great price. These units are known to have some issues with the color wheel and the bulb and ballast. I would get at least a 2 yr warranty. The bulbs are rated for 3000 hrs (thats roughly 8 hrs a day for a year)or so and cost 200-400 depending on where you source them.
It's Samsungs 3rd generation of this model, if you have problems and you get a company tech they are reported to be excellent. Samsung supports their products very well.
You can buy 3rd party extended warrantys from several sources shop around for prices and sevice quality on the various AV forums.
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damn the bulbs are 200-400...
Might as well just go Plasma TV or even LCD for the extra cash it would cost to replace the bulbs.
 
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MrMet

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It was always my understanding that DLP sets were far superior to Plasma screens(maintenance wise, not picture wise). Never heard of anyone having problems with the lamps burning out in a year. Last review I read stated the bulbs were good for 80,000 hours. Hehehe I only have 8300 hours on a 32 in set i bought in 98. My brother has a sony wega thats just about 3 years old and his picture is as great as ever.
 
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this is prolly the dumbest question...but is this flat panel? I dont really know much about DLP and it certainly looks like in the pictures that it's right b/w flat panel and a projection TV
 
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leonc

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Bulbs for the Samsung last between 5K and 8K hours typically. I have had one of these tvs (slightly different model) for about 2.5 years now and love it. You can find bulbs on Ebay for around $100 or through a retailer for about $200. You'd have similar costs with an LCD tv. The good thing is that once you replace the bulb, you have original brightness. No burn in like you'd have with Plasma or standard TVs. This is a great price on a great TV.
 
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entropy1982

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i'm sorry i'm a total noob to this. My dad is looking at televisions though. This tv contains no hdtv unit but is compatible with them right?

Also, what are my options really when looking at tvs 50-60 inches as far as good ones?
 
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Staples

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Great price but I'd be worried about shipping a heavy delicate item such as this.
 
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dirtrat

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And how do you think these get from the Manufactureres, to the distributers and then finally to the stores where people buy them? I'm sure they are packed very well but at some point they are all moved from point A-B-C. They may not be shipped via UPS but they are stilled moved many times!



Originally posted by: Staples
Great price but I'd be worried about shipping a heavy delicate item such as this.
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MeanMeosh

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i have this tv, and it is AWESOME. the replacement plan covers the bulbs, so that's not something won't really be a problem. PM me or post in this thread if you have any questions and i can answer it for you.
 
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entropy1982

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Hey guys,

Is it worth spending about twice as much money on a television with 1080p (such as the toshiba 52hm95) or is there not much of a difference between 720p and 1080p?

Thanks a lot
 
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Originally posted by: entropy1982
Hey guys,

Is it worth spending about twice as much money on a television with 1080p (such as the toshiba 52hm95) or is there not much of a difference between 720p and 1080p?

Thanks a lot
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Hmm. Well, couple things:

1. The 52HM95 is not a 1080p unit, it's 720p native. As far as I know, it uses a .8" HD2+ DMD, though I could be wrong.

2. The 52HM95 is $2300 or so, shipped, from a reputable company, not quite 2x as expensive.

My thought is though, that 1080p will matter to you, purely for HT applications, if:

1. The vast majority of your source is 1080i or 1080p native. This is rarely the case today, and even stuff that is shown right now in 1080i isn't reaching your set at nearly this resolution.

2. You're sitting very VERY close to your display. Very close on a 52" diagonal set would mean something like 4 or 5 feet away. Beyond this, 720p and 1080p moving video is going to look practically identical to most people, even with absolutely excellent vision.
 
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entropy1982

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Originally posted by: Apex
What's your budget and viewing distance? What's your source material (ie. 50% SD TV, 30% DVD, 10% HD, 10% gaming)?
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Well, it's actually for my dad.... not much of it is dvd i would say... it would mostly be digital cable tv (probably 95%)

The thing is... me and him sat down and calculated after the stand and tv and everything this one would be exactly 2k the toshiba would be 2825. But there would be a an hdtuner inside do you think that's worth the money?
 
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