What's the biggest difference from Samsung's 2009 line of Plasmas? I'm curious to know because I was thinking of buying a 58b860 but then there's the 650 and 560 and so on.... What are the advantages of buying the 860 over the other series?Thanks. What's the biggest difference from Samsung's 2009 line of Plasmas? I'm curious to know because I was thinking of buying a 58b860 but then there's the 650 and 560 and so on.... What... » Read More What's the biggest difference from Samsung's 2009 line of Plasmas? I'm curious to know because I was thinking of buying a 58b860 but then there's the 650 and 560 and so on.... What are the advantages of buying the 860 over the other series?Thanks. « Show Less
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The 860 is very thin (1.5 inches or less I think) and has cinesmooth. The 650 has cinesmooth as well. I think those are the only two with it. The 650 is thicker - at least twice as thick I think.
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8 series, i believe has a single panel... producing a much less distorted picture over the 6 series.
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Yes, they are known to generate heat...this is one of the few downsides to a plasma set. I put a small fan off to the side of the set with it cocked upwards and this blows the heated air up and away from the set.
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The 800 series are much thinner than the 600s. On the 860 you can manually engage/disengage 24p processing while on the 850 it's automatic. Seems pointless if you ask me.
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The 7 Series is back on Samsung's website (you have to search for it). I don't think it has anything to do with how it's being marketed in other countries.Apparently the new models are coming out and most retailers have dropped their prices. Some large retail stores aren't even displaying these models. Looks like they are trying to get rid of their inventory.Even the ultra expensive Samsung UN46B8500 and UN55B8500 have come down substantially in price.
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I only see the TH-42PZ8OU for $1100 at Sears - maybe it's different in the store itself.I went all out and got the 46' 1080p plasma for $1050 on Amazon last week. Now THAT was a good deal.
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You can compare the models at the Samsung web site. The other major difference I see is that the 650's use a newer digital processing engine. The 650's have the DNIe Pro processing engine, and the 550's have the DNIe+ engine.I can't tell you any specs on either of those, but it looks like Samsung thinks there is enough improvement in DNI Pro to put a premium on models with the newer processing engine.http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/subtype/subtype.do?group=televisions&type;=televisions&subtype;=lcdtv
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I believe the LED technology is better and more reliable for long term use. As Plasma had its issues when it first came on the market with leaving the nbc or whatever channel you watched the most logo I just dont trust the technology. LED 240 has an awesome picture!!! I have the 55" but I have not watched a 3D movie the 2D is so awesome. Hope this helps!
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Go with the 850. I have the 860 and from a distance of 10 feet you will not be able to tell the difference between red and blue. It's all a marketing ploy to gain a couple of extra bucks from you under the smoke and mirror extended warranty haze. Save your money. There is no difference between the 850 and 860 in terms of picture quality and that is what you should be paying your hard earned cash for. 850 vs 860...both are exceptional sets. Enjoy!
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The 450 is the latest unit and it is easier to clean and also vacuums when cleaning. By what I have read about the 390 they have issues with leaving water and cleaning them out. the 450 so far has been brilliant. It cleans the floor so well it shines. So far I am very impressed with 450. Hope it helps.
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VT60 white levels are pretty good, considering it is plasma. The Samsung F8500 looks very impressive, but Samy is not experienced in making good plasmas. Panasonic plasmas have well established track record year over year and they get best reviews. If you want excellent picture quality with the best blacks and good white levels then you should go with Panasonic Plasma. If you want all the best TV-Internet-Apps experience then you should buy Samsung LCD TV. Hope that helped.
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The single pane glass was the reason why I chose the 860 model. To me it takes away from the picture and the viewing experience. Maybe that is not the case for all double pane tv"s. I do not know if the c8000 is single glass, but I have heard that it is a great tv. You are correct about LCD LED, the price is not justifiable. People have complained about burn in issues of plasma. I have had four plasma tv's and I have not had any issue with burn in. There may be some slight image retention, but that goes away. That is a good idea to go to bestbuy and test the tv. Will you buy online or at store. The single pane glass was the reason why I chose the 860 model. To me it takes away from the picture and the viewing experience. Maybe that is not the case for all double pane tv"s. I do not know if the c8000 is single glass, but I have heard that it is a great tv. You are correct about LCD LED, the price is not justifiable. People have complained about burn in issues of plasma. I have had four plasma tv's and I have not had any issue with burn in. There may be some slight image retention, but that goes away. That is a good idea to go to bestbuy and test the tv. Will you buy online or... » Read More The single pane glass was the reason why I chose the 860 model. To me it takes away from the picture and the viewing experience. Maybe that is not the case for all double pane tv"s. I do not know if the c8000 is single glass, but I have heard that it is a great tv. You are correct about LCD LED, the price is not justifiable. People have complained about burn in issues of plasma. I have had four plasma tv's and I have not had any issue with burn in. There may be some slight image retention, but that goes away. That is a good idea to go to bestbuy and test the tv. Will you buy online or at store. « Show Less
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I happen to own both the DA5800 and the DA2800 (both <1 year old). Both are great units. The 5800 is 9.2 channels and the 2800 is 7.2 channels. There are other differences, primarily around number of inputs/outputs, higher power, and more features. The Sony.Com site has a great side by side comparison tool for specifics. I use one in a theater room with a projector and the other in a family room. Depending on your needs either are excellent options.
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4661 Vs 4665: These two models are siblings. The 4661 has a matte finish whereas the 4665 has a "super clear panel" or gloss screen and a higher contrast ratio. The gloss finish is intended to bridge the gap in picture quality between LCDs and plasmas. Therefore, like plasmas, the 4665 will have some reflections but to me it is quite trivial compared to the richer colors you obtain from the 4665 compared to the 4661. Also, I think cnet, in its review, overstated the effect of the gloss coating and thereby needlessly scares those who are considering choosing between the 4661 and 4665. To further my point on why the gloss coat is better, note that the high end Samsung models, namely the 4671 and 4681, both have a gloss coat, and have obtained excellent reviews at cnet and amazon. If Samsung chooses to put a gloss coat on its best models, it surely means that Samsung and its customers know that the coating is better than one without it! I purchased the 4665 from Amazon for $1,549 on 12/23/2007. the price fluctuates all the time but Amazon will refund the difference if the price changes on its web site in 30 days
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The only reason I can see is that Samsung discontinued this t.v, and with the overall design is not as space efficient as any of Samsungs other dlp televisions. I have this one and also a 720p set by samsung which I bought in 10-2006. Just to let you know, Samsung also has on sale a 50" DLP 720p set for $899.I bought this one, and gave the 720p set to my parents, and to be honest with you I didnt notice a difference at all. If youre just breaking into the HD world, Id suggest getting one of the HLT models from samsung that is on sale now on amazon. You wont notice a difference, save yourself hundreds, and will less likely have problems with the set, as I and many others have with this particular model. The only reason I can see is that Samsung discontinued this t.v, and with the overall design is not as space efficient as any of Samsungs other dlp televisions. I have this one and also a 720p set by samsung which I bought in 10-2006. Just to let you know, Samsung also has on sale a 50" DLP 720p set for $899.I bought this one, and gave the 720p set to my parents, and to be honest with you I didnt notice a difference at all. If youre just breaking into the HD world, Id suggest getting one of the HLT models from samsung that is on sale now on amazon. You wont... » Read More The only reason I can see is that Samsung discontinued this t.v, and with the overall design is not as space efficient as any of Samsungs other dlp televisions. I have this one and also a 720p set by samsung which I bought in 10-2006. Just to let you know, Samsung also has on sale a 50" DLP 720p set for $899.I bought this one, and gave the 720p set to my parents, and to be honest with you I didnt notice a difference at all. If youre just breaking into the HD world, Id suggest getting one of the HLT models from samsung that is on sale now on amazon. You wont notice a difference, save yourself hundreds, and will less likely have problems with the set, as I and many others have with this particular model. « Show Less
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The Asus has a better processor I7-4558 vs I7-4500u, The 4558 is what they use in current generation MacBook pro. Also the resolution is a bit lower on the Asus however that actually is a positive. I now have yoga 2 pro that has same display as series 9 and it is not as enjoyable as the asus. It has an excellent build quality and better tactical feel. Hope this helps
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Biggest difference is HDMI 2.0 and the speakers. Both definitely worth it. But for the record, I was able to get the 2014 model for the advertised price of the 2013 model. Once I saw that the 2013 model didn't come with 2.0, I cancelled my order. The vendor then said they would give me the 2014 model for the same price if I didn't cancel. TV came a few days later and I've been in love ever since!
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I returned this model for the 9300. The 9800 model has been discontinued. Same TV, better software operating system. My son who watches much more tv than I do tells me this is the best passive 3D he's seen.
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If I'm not mistaken, I believe a few more bells and whistles are the only difference between 590 and 790. I think the 790 has a mopping function. Not entirely sure. As for 1.0 and 3.0, the 3.0 is the latest and greatest. Better software, more cameras, better functioning. Hope that helped
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I have been tracking the 4095/4096, 4061, and 4065 for a while now and have spent some time on the phone with Samsung to learn the differences. The 4095 and 4096 were both at one time quite affordable on Amazon. They are last year's models and thus if you can find them either have a low price tag because they are old or a slightly higher pricetag well, simply because people still show interest in these TVs. Both received excellent reviews and were amongst the best rated LCDs of 2006. As far as 2007 goes - the 4061 and 4065 have stepped in. The 4065 is a replacement of the 4096, with a higher contrast ratio and additional HDMI inputs. The 4061 is really just a step below that with slightly lower quality speakers. However, from what I have read the 4061 has a new image processor over last year's models. The 4061 also has a slightly lower contrast ratio than the 4065. Having seen all of these models in store - I can tell you visually, you will never truly see a difference between the 4061 and 4065. With proper calibration and settings - most LCDs can be made to look fantastic, and the 4061 is simply above par. Despite its semi-poor sound, if you hook it up to a receiver and use other speakers, it doesnt really matter. Amazon is the way to shop - prices are always coming down - and remember to check back after purchase for they will reimburse you if the price drops lower within the month. Hope this helps.