Why would I buy a Samsung instead of a Sony?
2014560
I would not buy a samsung tv cause I just returned 3 of them cause of bleeding on the corners.I ended up bying a sony xbr and very happy with that one
2014561
Preference. Some people, including myself, like the picture quality of Samsung sets over Sony. At this point I wouldn't buy Sony or Samsung. The 2013 Flagships for both Companies aren't that great this year. The Sony W900A is really good but has a lot of uniformity issues and a pinkish hue when seen from off-angle. The Samsung F8000 is in the same boat but has a little better picture than the Sony. All the other models below the W900A and F8000 are considerably worse in terms of screen uniformity and PQ. TVs have gone downhill in Quality over the years. If you're not going to get hung up on flashlighting and off-angle viewing, I would go with the F8000 over the Sony W900A. Preference. Some people, including myself, like the picture quality of Samsung sets over Sony. At this point I wouldn't buy Sony or Samsung. The 2013 Flagships for both Companies aren't that great this year. The Sony W900A is really good but has a lot of uniformity issues and a pinkish hue when seen from off-angle. The Samsung F8000 is in the same boat but has a little better picture than the Sony. All the other models below the W900A and F8000 are considerably worse in terms of screen uniformity and PQ. TVs have gone downhill in Quality over the years. If you're not going to get hung up on... » Read More Preference. Some people, including myself, like the picture quality of Samsung sets over Sony. At this point I wouldn't buy Sony or Samsung. The 2013 Flagships for both Companies aren't that great this year. The Sony W900A is really good but has a lot of uniformity issues and a pinkish hue when seen from off-angle. The Samsung F8000 is in the same boat but has a little better picture than the Sony. All the other models below the W900A and F8000 are considerably worse in terms of screen uniformity and PQ. TVs have gone downhill in Quality over the years. If you're not going to get hung up on flashlighting and off-angle viewing, I would go with the F8000 over the Sony W900A. « Show Less
2014562
Samsung has been proven to be better rated than Sony and 90% of most TV manufacturers.
2014563
Don't buy the Samsung. Their customer service has been really bad and have told me this (almost) top of the one tv is 100% perfect, even though there are black shadowy vertical stripes across the screen. They confirmed it is the tv (not a component or app) but that it is within their technical specs. Buy a Sony or LG.
1021584
I don't know. It's an over seas company so you can make your own judgment. I returned it. Not a Samsung. Misrepresentation to the fullest.
535145
It has been many years since I've had a Sony brand. Been using Samsung for years with no problems. Love the new smart tv.
296808
Yeah, Samsung's are good tv's but Sony is the only way to go if you're going all the way. I had trouble with Samsungs and went with a Sony Bravia, and I haven't looked back at all since. I love my tv.
225981
It's not your configuration. The tv quality is just my great. I have regretted this tv purchase wet since I bought it. I should have went with the samsung. If you do figure out something that improves it, please let me know because I had tried everything.
1275918
Unless you have the most recent Samsung or Nokia, you will not notice a difference. Honestly didn't even think of it as an issue.
918267
I own the Panasonic, so obviously I'm biased. Worth noting that the 54" V10 has just been crowned the King of HDTVs...Buy the Panny. If nothing else, their customer service is WORLDS better than Samsung.
254515
Yes. I got a Sony and took it back. This TV is amazing. Not only that, the sound is even better. Pandora sounds amazing. There's the highs I've been missing all this time. Can't go wrong with this one.
125979
Netflix is one big reason to do it, but another reason is to receive system updates to fix bugs in the player. Oh, wait a minute, this is a Samsung product! Samsung doesn't believe in fixing their software problems! Never mind!
1119509
I pre-ordered this model as opposed to the LG combo. The reason is because the Samsung upscales DVDs to 1080p, while the LG upscales them to only 1080i. While this certainly is not a deal breaker to most, it is to me. Also the LG is $200 more.
1719596
I went with Samsung at the time because I had just purchased a Samsung TV and I thought, like everyone, that if a company's TV is good, the same thing can be said about the DVD. Well it's not like the Samsung was bad or anything, but it just wasn't as solidly built as the TV, so I sent it back and bought a Yamaha. Very sturdy, tough....and heavy!
1803215
Actually I need to amend h my first answer as I currently own a Sony BDP S-590. I can only suggest you read the samsung manual and or call Samsung for an answer as I got the Sony over 1 year ago. But if you do see Amazon videos and log in to an established Amazon prime customer (I believe it is $79.00 per year) then that would likely work. But do read your manual always a great starting place.....good luck.
1553757
However, unless you have already bought it, I woul look for something more upto date. This one is not a smartpgone. Try at least Samsung Ace or similar, in close price range.
442091
Consumer Reports says that the Samsung LN46A550 is the best LCD out there. Beating the Sony by a large margin. I too thought the the Sony would have been best until I looked at Consumer Reports. Hope this helps!!
1716510
I have the Samsung and I love it. The picture even without 3d is fantastic. Did a lot of research and ended up with the samsung. Purchased the panasonic 3d for my daughter and as far as I am concerned the picture doesn't even come close. Hope this helps. Wandat
392657
Agree w/ comments below. Buy a current model. I picked up a Sony after my Samsung crashed for about $105
760462
Did you have a terrible experience with Samsung 30 years ago? For the past 10 years, I have owned Samsung TVs (4) in three different countries and I haven't found a reason to make a switch. (I've also owned a Shard and Toshibha in the interim). You might have received a bad unit, am not sure I would generalize the problem to the entire brand.