LED Light Vs. Bulb I was going to order a 56" Samsung DLP w/LED light source and I put if off too long. Now it is not even being made and I wonder if anyone knows why. If they were so good why discontinue them. LED Light Vs. Bulb I was going to order a 56" Samsung DLP w/LED light source and I put if off too long. Now it is not even being made and I wonder if anyone knows why. If they were so good why... » Read More LED Light Vs. Bulb I was going to order a 56" Samsung DLP w/LED light source and I put if off too long. Now it is not even being made and I wonder if anyone knows why. If they were so good why discontinue them. « Show Less
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Don't know why Samsung dropped the 56" LED. If you're limited to 56" so can't go up to the LED HL61A750 take a careful look at the lamp models. They have a better display than the LED models and cost less. Even if you have to buy a lamp after a few years, they're only $100-150 online.
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I own a Samsung HTL56 DLP model and I'm having problems with noises coming from the TV. It sounds like cracking and poping and it happens when it's on but it's really bad when it's turned off. It sounds like its going to explode. Anyone else have this problem? Can anyone tell me what may cause this? It's only 2 years old. Thanks
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I agree. in the store the LED versions were not as crisp/bright and the colors were goofy. This was the same in 2 Best Buy stores and Circuit City stores. I currently have the bulb model but am experiencing noise from the color wheel. This would not happen with the LED version. I called Samsung to see if they planned on releasing a new 56 in LED and the girl was clueless, yawned on the phone and was of no help. I emailed Samsung and no response. I am not very impressed with that co so far.
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I have a 56" Samsung LED. It failed after 2 years and I was told by 2 repairmen that the part I needed was no longer available from Samsung. One repairman told me that the cost of the repair would be prohibitive even if the part was available.Ed Brister
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The answer is YES.....LED lamps differ from almost every other source of electric lighting, in that they give off as much light (lumens) as higher-wattage incandescent bulbs - but with virtually NO heat. That part alone makes them especially efficient, and very well suited for indoor applications. That, plus the fact that you probably won't have to replace it for the next ten years or so, makes LED lamps a particularly good investment.... However, 'Natural' light is too 'unnatural' for me - I prefer something in a 'warm' color range (2700K to 3000K max.) and this bulb didn't do it for me. Warm-light LED bulbs have just recently shown up on the market, and I'm currently searching for a replacement for this all-too-bluish Samsung bulb on my front porch. So much for that...now I am reminded of a favorite joke: Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but it takes a long time - and the bulb really has to want to change.
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13 Ma 2009 I bought a 67 inch Samsung DLP with LED engine and the red burned out on 16 Nov 2009. The tech came out today (19 Nov 2009) and replaced the burned out LED. The LEDs are modular and the tech told me that they were about $180 with a service charge of $180 for labor.He pulled the back off the unit, undid the screws and pulled the entire assembly out on the floor and then took off the cooling fans and heat sink for the red LED and then re-assembled. The entire process took about 20 minutes or so.
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I guess what I meant was, how do they compare based on specs? Specifically, what is the wattage, lumens, coverage by SQFT, & penetration of the JD lighting system? I'm just about ready to hit "Add to Cart" and the only thing stopping me is the price difference.
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LED should technically last longer but usually in mirrors like this, LED ones don't have replaceable lights. I ruled out LED because of a lot of complaints about them going out very quickly and not being replaceable. It's also tough to get even light with LED unless there are a TON of LED lights in the mirror. I tried a few out in stores that weren't very bright.
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Follow my instructions above. I gave you the url. Go there, find the samsung dlp link, then the bulb replacement link. Under that a few people have listed where they bought their bulbs.
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As an LED uses alot less energy you can put a much much bigger led light in it without exceeding the 60W rating. If you could find one a true 60W led would probably be something like a 500W equivalent. So feel free to find the largest CFL or LED light you can find just make sure that it's actual energy usage is less than 60W. Also it will need to be "dimmable" which alot of the cheaper led and CFL are not.
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The plasma is better is every aspect. The only reason you would go with LED would be to save a couple bucks on energy costs.
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Sorry, I don't know. In researching microscopes recently I first learned that LED's are not necessarily standardized and may be proprietary. Thus, it would probably be wise (for both of us) to request the specification for the LED's used in the fixture. In fact, I'm going examine mine to see if the lights are even replaceable. It might be one of those disposable objects.
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We just used a CFL bulb. Not sure about LED. Our experience with LED has been mixed. No savings if it poops out a little after purchase.
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Kevin, I am not answering your question but I am confirming that I have the same problem with Samsung I just purchased 3 days ago. It is a complete mirror in my family room. People say plasma or lcd/led has better picture quality, but if all you can see is the reflection of the room or trees and clouds in the sky reflecting from your window, then I would say that would be a very very poor quality picture. And shouldn't you be able to enjoy your TV and look outside your window at the same time? You shouldn't have to make your room like a cave to see your TV. We love our big windows and well-lit room. Never had this problem with our previous DLP. Sorry, just venting. I'm going in the store today to look at the Mitsubishi DLP's.
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When I contacted Samsung they told me the 6000 LED series uses just a little more power than a 100 watt light bulb, so I guess that would be the 107 watt mentioned above.
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I have a light kit that has the bulbs pointed upward with glass-surrounds, bulb is open toward the center. Because of this 'flexibility' the much longer LED bulbs do work, SELS was the shortest I could find, the anyray easily the longest. Most LED bulbs have length/diameter in the description, but put simply, you need room for a full inch of 'height' beyond the non-candletip bulb to replace with LED.
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Go with the LED version. I did and LOVE IT!! the picture is absolutely AMAZING
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Hello Dawn! The reason why I bought this bulb is because of the warranty;but the bulb is still working for me and it is as good as the original. I guess is just a matter of luck with the bulb. I have to ask you though. How hard are you using your tv? Did you install it properly? and also the room temperature makes a big difference. If the bulb did not sit right in your tv then surely is going to burn because it might be making a false contact. If you did everything right! Then try on your tv settings. My samsung is set to COOL on the image or display settings. Hope this helps! I know its hard dealing with bulbs but i love my tv and LEDs are expensive! Hello Dawn! The reason why I bought this bulb is because of the warranty;but the bulb is still working for me and it is as good as the original. I guess is just a matter of luck with the bulb. I have to ask you though. How hard are you using your tv? Did you install it properly? and also the room temperature makes a big difference. If the bulb did not sit right in your tv then surely is going to burn because it might be making a false contact. If you did everything right! Then try on your tv settings. My samsung is set to COOL on the image or display settings. Hope this helps! I know its... » Read More Hello Dawn! The reason why I bought this bulb is because of the warranty;but the bulb is still working for me and it is as good as the original. I guess is just a matter of luck with the bulb. I have to ask you though. How hard are you using your tv? Did you install it properly? and also the room temperature makes a big difference. If the bulb did not sit right in your tv then surely is going to burn because it might be making a false contact. If you did everything right! Then try on your tv settings. My samsung is set to COOL on the image or display settings. Hope this helps! I know its hard dealing with bulbs but i love my tv and LEDs are expensive! « Show Less
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I now see on my Android device a app called 'LED Magic Color Controller'....I personally do not have the bulb to test out if this is legit, but I'm only posting the name in case someone can test this out and reply back to see if I am right or wrong (let's hope I'm right...lol)
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Hi, Wanted to let you know like all new LED lights its hit and miss I think we've only had one bad but it happened almost immediately I cant give you an hour length because with all LED lights it just depends on how well the bulb was done.That being said they last a long time for the price.