LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

I assume this would be the matching Costco version?

Samsung 65" Class (64.5" Diag.) 4K Ultra HD LED LCD TV

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This is the 2017 version of the KS Series from Samsung

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[ODogg]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

This is the 2017 version of the KS Series from Samsung

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Oh so it's no longer KS, it's MU now eh?

[bigfnjoe96]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

Oh so it's no longer KS, it's MU now eh?

Actually the Q series is the equivalent of the KS Series. So the Q 8C is the ks8000 for 2017.

Sorry bout that [emoji33]

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[JayhawkerStL]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

The problem is, Samsung jacked the price up of the Q. $2500 for the 55" is ridiculous. The MU is the cheap version, but jacked up to be at the same price point as the KS8000 was last year.

What's insane is that the KS8000 was a great TV, although it really needed some revision work. I expected a 2017 model that just nailed all the little bugs. Instead, Samsung tried to rip off consumers by using QLED in a way that made casual consumers think they were getting an OLED TV, and priced it that way.

Since I knew I was going to get a 4K TV this year, I've been following all of the new releases and comparing all of the reviews on rtings.com and other sites. When the process started, I figured a Samsung was going to be my purchase. But Sony's x900e comes off like the KS8000 with the revision work it needed.

I'll also say, that I use a TV stand instead of hanging it on the wall. The legs Samsung uses for a stand are really problematic. My stand is almost 45 inches wide. While the 49" is a close call, the 55" inch wouldn't fit.

Yet, with the x900e, I could go with a 65" if I chose to. While I will probably still stick with a 49" TV, at least the legs of the stand won't be at the very edge where it could be knocked off.

The center stand for Sony is also kind of cool in the way it acts as a channel for the wires. I'm not a fan of Samsung's solution which is to provide a separate box to plug everything into, so you have just one wire going to the TV. That is just like having a power brick, but worse since needs its own power source in addition to the TV.

If I had a KS8000 from last year, I would be happy and not even caring what came out this year. But as it is, waiting a year feels pretty good. That said, next year might be even better. But I'm not waiting another year.

[ODogg]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

I'll also say, that I use a TV stand instead of hanging it on the wall. The legs Samsung uses for a stand are really problematic. My stand is almost 45 inches wide. While the 49" is a close call, the 55" inch wouldn't fit.

There are two places for the bracket stands on the television so that shouldn't be an issue. There's are two interior bracket stand slots and two exterior bracket stand slots.

[JayhawkerStL]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

Not on the 55" and 49" models. How wide is the interior legs on the 65"?

[ODogg]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

TThe ones on the interior are about 2 foot in going by memory but I can check and measure mine if you need exact


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[PhiPsi1]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

*Drum roll please.....

Price drop on LG OLED 55":

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-55-class-54-6-diag--oled-curved-2160p-smart-3d-4k-ultra-hd-tv-with-high-dynamic-range-silver/5252708.p?skuId=5252708

@Scott

Our 'Best Buy', OS forum insider....Is this most likely the lowest price we will see for the LG OLED?

[Scott]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

*Drum roll please.....

Price drop on LG OLED 55":

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-55-class-54-6-diag--oled-curved-2160p-smart-3d-4k-ultra-hd-tv-with-high-dynamic-range-silver/5252708.p?skuId=5252708

@Scott

Our 'Best Buy', OS forum insider....Is this most likely the lowest price we will see for the LG OLED?

The lowest.

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[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

Was at the local flea market. Guy had a still in the box Samsung 65" 9000 series set for $1100.

[Artman22]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

*Drum roll please.....



Price drop on LG OLED 55":

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-55-class-54-6-diag--oled-curved-2160p-smart-3d-4k-ultra-hd-tv-with-high-dynamic-range-silver/5252708.p?skuId=5252708

@Scott



Our 'Best Buy', OS forum insider....Is this most likely the lowest price we will see for the LG OLED?

You can get it cheaper from online retailers. At one point I was able to get the 65 inch B6 for $2400 with free shipping, but I never pulled the trigger.


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[PhiPsi1]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

You can get it cheaper from online retailers. At one point I was able to get the 65 inch B6 for $2400 with free shipping, but I never pulled the trigger.


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Thanks for the info! Yeah, if you can point me to those retailers, that would be awesome! My only concern is that I prefer to deal with a store that has a physical location that I can go to if ever I need a return....But I guess nowadays, that isn't an issue for most....But yeah, would be interested if I can get even a better deal than that....

[Scott]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

Thanks for the info! Yeah, if you can point me to those retailers, that would be awesome! My only concern is that I prefer to deal with a store that has a physical location that I can go to if ever I need a return....But I guess nowadays, that isn't an issue for most....But yeah, would be interested if I can get even a better deal than that....

All i'll say is be weary of some of those retailers...

[authentic]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

Thanks for the info! Yeah, if you can point me to those retailers, that would be awesome! My only concern is that I prefer to deal with a store that has a physical location that I can go to if ever I need a return....But I guess nowadays, that isn't an issue for most....But yeah, would be interested if I can get even a better deal than that....

Find some of the prices and check the companies policies on returns/exchanges and make sure they are an authorized retailer. If everything looks good, go into a Best Buy and see if they'll price match. It's a little hit or miss because most of the sites that are being referred to aren't authorized dealers but some stores, like the one I manage, will make exceptions if the dealer is legit and everything lines up. You might not get the price listed on the shady sites, but sometimes we meet customers in the middle just because we want them to get a better deal than we offer and get the support you're looking for from a store.

[Americas Team]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

Since the XOX doesn't come out until 11/7 I've decided to wait until Black Friday to upgrade my TV. I don't really need a 4K TV right now. I'm hoping by that time I can score a good price on the KS8000, KS9000, or the 55B6p for around $999-$1500.

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