Difference between 5087S and 5089S? Anyone know? The only diff I saw from comparing the specs between this tv and the costlier 5089S is the price. They're both 50", both LED, slim, blah blah, etc. Seems like same inputs as well. Anyone know why the higher price? Difference between 5087S and 5089S? Anyone know? The only diff I saw from comparing the specs between this tv and the costlier 5089S is the price. They're both 50", both LED, slim, blah... » Read More Difference between 5087S and 5089S? Anyone know? The only diff I saw from comparing the specs between this tv and the costlier 5089S is the price. They're both 50", both LED, slim, blah blah, etc. Seems like same inputs as well. Anyone know why the higher price? « Show Less
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Both the 5089S and 5087S have a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, according to product specifications on Amazon.com. I believe both sets have the same display, but the 89 has PIP and the higher spec inputs mentioned above.
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In addition to the features of the 5087, the 5089S supports PIP (picture in picture), has a lighted remote control, and has HDMI 1.3 which incorporates automatic lip sync capability, supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio streams.
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I totally agree. I forgot about the PS3, and I've seen several people mention that. I also would like to keep the TV for several years, and I admit that I didn't realize the absence of HDMI 1.3 until after I received my TV, but I guess it was one of those things I thought I could live without immediately.
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The only major differences between the 507 and 607 is that the 507 is 5.1 while the 607 supports 7.1. Also, the 607 has a Faroudja chip for video upscaling...but most professional reviews recommend using the passthrough feature and letting the tv do the work. The Faroudja chip was revolutionary when it came out about 10 years ago...but time has passed it by and most tv's these days do a better job of processing. If you don't need 7.1 then I would say the 507 is a better value..
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Amazon doesn't appear to have this TV anymore. $429 was when Amazon was selling it, now the price keeps fluctuating because other stores are selling it through Amazon. I am in the same boat as you and I am waiting to see if Amazon gets it back in stock so the price might be $429 again. Lets keep our fingers crossed...
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Hi, Thought I might let you know that you can score a great deal on this tv from Vann's (www.vanns.com). I've never bought from them before but their reselleratings are top notch and a lot of people have purchased from them in the avsforum. They are a Samsung authorized dealer and have an A+ rating with the BBB. I just placed an order for this tv at $1349.98! When you go to the site it will be listed at $1577 but click on the tv and click on the link that says email me a better price. You'll receive an email for $1349.98. At that point you can call the customer service or click on another link that will take you to the checkout. I'm excited. I'll follow up if I have any problems. The sales rep I talked to said that this price would probably be good through the end of the month, but he's not sure. Hope I've been helpful. Thanks
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I am in the market, and I would love to buy the 65 inch Samsung, and yet, I still haven't heard a complete, positive and full compliment without any negatives, it is a lot of money to spend without having a sure guarantee, everytime I read a good comment, there's always a negative one next to it, I'll be damned if I know which TV to buy. Do the 65 inch Sony TVs have the same problems too? Is there a TV out there that is better than the Samsung?
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Thanks, Tolik - you helped me decide- upgradability and the game modes are big things. The Samsung seemed to have more power but I've learned you can't really rely on what they say the wattage is. I haven't owned enough Samsung equipment in the past to know what to expect - the TV is great but a sound system is another story.Mark - thanks for the CD info - for some reason I thought I'd get even better sound with a dedicated player ... if you can give me the model # on the Kenwood I might be interested (with over 400 CDS, a changer is sweet.).Don
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Hey T. McAnaney,Yes, when I compared specs, I too looked and said, why should I pay more for an item that has the same specs? What is so different about this new model. I even went to web sites that had incorrect information on the specs of the TH-42PX600U, and the TH-42PX75U had the specs of the TH-42PX600U. So I ended up buying the TH-42PX600U. Even from what I heard that the 75U is supposed to have 1080p, versus the 1080i, I did not believe it would be worth the additional cost.
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J. Greer, which Best Buy did you get your TV from? The ones that I have visited in MI are not even carrying any 950s, I am not sure why. Also, did any of you compare the picture quality of the 950 with the 850? Is there a big improvement? Not sure which one I want to get, I realize one is LED and one is not but the A850 has a great deal on it while the 950 is on the expensive side for me. If there is a big difference I am willing to spend extra on the 950. Thanks!
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Ok I am in the same boat about which plasma to get. I have gone to BestBuy numerous times and I like the Samsung PN42A450. I heard any tv in the 40s does not need 1080, as it would be a waste of money. I then saw the PN50A450 on Amazon for a great price, but it is 720. Just curious about if I get the 50, would standard tv look bad, and how about using a PS3 via DMI. Would it look bad because it is only 720 vs 1080? I know the 42inch would look nice, just concerned about the 50inch, and if I should get 42. It is for my bedroom so it will be somewhat close to me. Any comments regarding this would be helpful, thanks! Ok I am in the same boat about which plasma to get. I have gone to BestBuy numerous times and I like the Samsung PN42A450. I heard any tv in the 40s does not need 1080, as it would be a waste of money. I then saw the PN50A450 on Amazon for a great price, but it is 720. Just curious about if I get the 50, would standard tv look bad, and how about using a PS3 via DMI. Would it look bad because it is only 720 vs 1080? I know the 42inch would look nice, just concerned about the 50inch, and if I should get 42. It is for my bedroom so it will be somewhat close to me. Any comments regarding this... » Read More Ok I am in the same boat about which plasma to get. I have gone to BestBuy numerous times and I like the Samsung PN42A450. I heard any tv in the 40s does not need 1080, as it would be a waste of money. I then saw the PN50A450 on Amazon for a great price, but it is 720. Just curious about if I get the 50, would standard tv look bad, and how about using a PS3 via DMI. Would it look bad because it is only 720 vs 1080? I know the 42inch would look nice, just concerned about the 50inch, and if I should get 42. It is for my bedroom so it will be somewhat close to me. Any comments regarding this would be helpful, thanks! « Show Less
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I saw this TV at Sears on clearnace. The tag had $3200 and on clearance for $2800. I got mine at Best Buy on clearance for $1487.50 That's a big difference and it has in fact increased in price which does not make any sense to me since you can get a 55" LED for close to that price. I agree that below 2K seems more reasonable for this.
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That is exactly my plan. I am glad you got just what you wanted. I have been watching pricing on 5 or 6 tvs for 6 months or so. The least expensive I have seen the 7000 for is yesterdays $1220 at Amazon. And you got the 8000 for $1000? That is an incredible price! Do you mind my asking where you purchased it? Thanks also for the feedback on the similarity between the 7000 and the 8000. Good luck. Steve
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Why does Amazon list the same TV at two different prices? (1019.00 AND 899.98) http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN32B650-32-Inch-1080p-120Hz/dp/B001U3Y8NG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1251530033&sr=1-2 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001U3Y8NG/ref=asc_df_B001U3Y8NG894259?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B001U3Y8NG&tag=cnet-3337-20
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I've had my 52" 650 since memorial dday weekend...and coming from the video industry, it's the best screen around. For thos of you comparing the 650 vs 750 vs 850; check the technical details even at a store. I walked into the CC & BB locally and yes they were all set up side by side; but since the local store wanted to sell more 850s, it was "tuned" better. The default settings have changed including the brightness level; so when you are comparing TV screens; make sure that the identical output; down to the connection is being used and that both units are identically tuned, i.e. brightness, contrast, presets...99% of the time you will find them not to be. The best tuned TV this week will not be the one next week!
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There are a few differences between the various Sammy 40" LCDs. Some may not be so important to most: such as, styling; side mount speakers vs bottom; some have Game Mode, which Samsung says speeds up vdeo processing; but the most important diff between them (and probably the one that leads to the price diff) is contrast ratio. As an example the cheaper of them, the 4041 has 3000:1, and the 4096 has 6000:1. BIG DIFFERENCE. The others fall somewhere in between.
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Get this tv the 65inch is edge lit tv compared to this one which full array, and compared to Sony is cheapers and vizio was rated by cnet.com for top led tv
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I'm pretty sure the 5088 is just an older version of the 5099. The 5099 has an idiot button to ease in the setup operation, but to be honest, I have no idea how it's suppose to work. I never used the button. I just plugged it in and everything worked. As for differences between the two. I say get the cheaper. They're both the same.
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Thanks for your input I was wondering why this is so, I was worried whether there was a reason like the 42" was manufactured some place different and perhaps had less quality, or it was something like you're saying, they just have more 42" TVs and need to sell them. Hopefully it's the latter.