Need Some Advice - Buy UN55B8500 Now, or wait until UN55C8000? So my question is this: Should I jump on the UN55B8500 deal, or should I wait until the UN55C8000?
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I'll be curious to learn more about what Samsung is calling "Precision Dimming" on the c8000 (but not on the c7000 or c9000). It could be they've come up with a unique technology to do local dimming in a thinner set, or it could be a gimmick to try to cover up that they've abandoned a better technology to achieve thinner sets. But to me the decider is how much you want 3D. Personally I wouldn't want to spend 3 grand on a TV and not have it include the latest future technology. Is 3D all it's going to be? No, certainly not yet. But is there anybody who bought an expensive large monitor right before HD came around happy? Or somebody who bought 720p just before 1080p came around? Unless you're in a position to comfortably buy another $3000 Tv in two or three years, I'd want to go with 3D now that it's an option.
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I agree. I bough the black model and the keyboard is great! Plenty of size. In fact I'm typing this post off of my nb205-210 right now. I prefer the look of this computer over the more expensive -310 version. This model is a no brainer if you don't need wifi. That is why I got this model. You will be happy with this keyboard, works great!
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I agree, I was thinking of purchasing this model myself and the price went up as you clearly stated overnight. Amazon's loss! Jason, have you heard when the "B" model will be available?
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I use the E8600 in this computer and it is the best 775 processor i ever used after trying a few other 775 family CPU's. I think the Q9550 is also very good but it cost a lot more money. I never tried it. The E8600 runs cool and the price is very low compared to what it used to cost. I bought my E8600 from Amazon for $150.
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I bought a un55b7000 from amazon warehouse in like new condition and it was like new. expended warranty is cheap.
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Hey,I ended up buying the WDEUBK10000N. So far no issues. It's build seems to be able to take more "abuse" then my last one which looked more like the WDH1U. It's quiet enough; I had to actually put it to my ear to here to see if it was on. Not sure on the temp because I don't keep it running all the time.
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I was at Best Buy for a special event, and there was a Samsung rep there. He told me the A950 is still there flagship model. The differences in the two are back lit vs. edge lit LED's that why the b8000 is so slim. While the b8000 has a faster refresh rate (240 to 120) the a950 has dynamic contrast where the set is constantly scanning to give better blacks. Oh, and I think there's one more HDMI port on the a950 than the b8000 if I remember correctly. I did ask the rep if there was a 9000 series coming out. He said there is one in the works, but wouldn't say when. I'm thinking late fall in time for Christmas, or next year in the spring, but that's a guess. If anyone knows a exact release date for the 9000 series please post. I'm leaning toward the a950 for a few reasons better blacks because of the dynamic contrast scanning, and on the b8000 I did notice while watching at Best Buy the set did bleed light from the edges in letterbox. (The black bars weren't completely black. Kinda bugged me.). $4000 vs $3600 for the a950 plus three yrs. interest free at Best Buy this week. I may pick one up, unless Amazon has a better deal going.
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I recall when I bought my 9001 a newer version was also available. The newer one didn't seem to be any better than mine other than it was a slightly better looking unit. I don't remember other details other than aesthetics. I love my 9001.
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If there aren't any new price discount codes by tomorrow afternoon, I'll have to head down to BB (currently in stock and same price) and pick this set up. I have to get the Sharp LC-42D62U with major banding issues out of my living room... Come on Amazon, help me out :) !!!
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Do we have a clue when this will actually ship? It's between the 553 and 554 for my this Christmas, and with the way the 553 is selling, I worry that it might be out of stock if it becomes clear the 554 isn't going to make it.
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Yeah, this is pretty messed up. I have one of these "things" on order (it's not in stock, so no danger in it shipping soon) - I've e-mailed them to confirm whether or not it is what they claim it is. If not, I'll cancel it. The crazy thing is that I have a still-sealed 8 core 2.8 Ghz sitting in my office (also from Amazon) that I can't open until I find out whether this is an 8 core 3 Ghz (in which case I return the 2.8) or a 4 core 3 Ghz (in which case I cancel the order). So annoying.
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Intel reps on the community forums indicate they are aiming for more to come in stock around the end of this month. They did not anticipate the overwhelming demand of this model. Additionally, this specific "model" number is likely being refreshed as DN2830xxxx (they are upgrading the SoC to N2830, which has a few interesting chipset features the 2820 does not have). So, in summary, it is possible this model (2820) is being replaced by a hardware refresh and will not come back in stock. Either way, expect more of this class of NUC (The DN28yyxxxx series) to come in stock hopefully around late April. Takes time to have them built, shipped, and stocked; my guess is their primary supplier(s) are in China, hence the large to-market lag time.
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Hey Tracy, where did you buy your EB305? I've been looking for one, preferrably used so it's cheaper. Thanks.
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Samsung has the UN65c8000 scheduled to be released in July, usually available online a few weeks before they hit the stores.I think the 55 might be to small for 3D in a larger room, waiting for it too
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There's a promotion going for the LN46B750. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,999.99. Input coupon code, "SAMTV300" and it drops to $1,699.99. I'm pissed because yesterday I picked up an LN46A860 from Crutchfield for $1,579.99 with 1% FW cashback. It already shipped, bleh.Specs wise, seems like everything is the same except that the LN46B750 introduces 240Hz motion and Internet@TV (Yahoo!, YouTube, Flickr, etc.). Also, the LN46B750 has a charcoal ToC while the LN46A860 has a dark blue one. Moreover, I haven't come across a review that details the performance of the 240Hz motion. There's a promotion going for the LN46B750. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,999.99. Input coupon code, "SAMTV300" and it drops to $1,699.99. I'm pissed because yesterday I picked up an LN46A860 from Crutchfield for $1,579.99 with 1% FW cashback. It already shipped, bleh.Specs wise, seems like everything is the same except that the LN46B750 introduces 240Hz motion and Internet@TV (Yahoo!, YouTube, Flickr, etc.). Also, the LN46B750 has a charcoal ToC while the LN46A860 has a dark blue one. Moreover, I haven't come across a review that details the performance of the... » Read More There's a promotion going for the LN46B750. Amazon is currently selling it for $1,999.99. Input coupon code, "SAMTV300" and it drops to $1,699.99. I'm pissed because yesterday I picked up an LN46A860 from Crutchfield for $1,579.99 with 1% FW cashback. It already shipped, bleh.Specs wise, seems like everything is the same except that the LN46B750 introduces 240Hz motion and Internet@TV (Yahoo!, YouTube, Flickr, etc.). Also, the LN46B750 has a charcoal ToC while the LN46A860 has a dark blue one. Moreover, I haven't come across a review that details the performance of the 240Hz motion. « Show Less
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From the comments I've seen, it looks like the Kenwood DNX891HD has gotten rave reviews and scant criticism. Its a completely different OS. The software was written by a different party than the DNN991HD. I haven't sprung for the 891 since I already have the 991. If the prices come down significantly, then I will probably make that swap.
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The price now is still set fairly high but keep in mind that amazon does like to set prices low for a day or two and then raise them on the fly. Once these sell out which they will the price will probably go up once this happens, it wont be the MSRP price but I beleive it will be a tad bit higher than what it is now. I just bought mine for $2849 I beleive it will be superior to the 55C7000 which had some back lighting issues (which everyone already knows about) so I would encourage those on the fence to go ahead and grab one, because this price is "reasonable" for this kinda Tv.