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| Review Date: September 22, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Traveler, Del Mar, CA |
I highly recommend the HLTXX87 series for the following reasons:
1) LED engine eliminates the need for the 'lamp' bulb which you will find in other DLP, LCDs, SXRD/LCoS, etc projection TVs. Those with lamps will need to be replaced about every other year and cost about $300. And no 'spinning color wheel' which you can hear in some units.
2) LED engine are rated to last some twenty years...which is a lifetime...lowering total ownership cost and avoiding the difficulty of waiting for a service technician to replace a bulb days later...and left stranded without a TV.
3) Samsung LED HLT sets take only about 4 seconds for an image to appear when turned on. Others can take over 30 seconds...an eternity.
4) Deeper blacks. More vibrant colors compared to other projection TVs.
5) The cabinet style is more eternal and sleek with the small surrounding frame (less than one inch border). Style remains the same from product to product...so when Samsung releases the next generation of TVs...yours won't look dated.
6) The audio/sound isn't the greatest...however surely a home theatre system will be hooked up for a fine experience.
7) Samsung is smart in how they placed their connections (including 3 hdmi ports). Others will place them dead center in the back...which does not allow for easy access to the plugs during installation and later modifications. Samsung places it on the right side of the rear...which can be accessed easily yet are totally concealed from viewing. Even the power cord is to the back-right (and removable) so that when installing the larger tv in a cabinet...it is actually easier to place into the cabinet unit.
8) When changing/flipping channels on some TVs....it may take a few seconds before the next channel comes up. With the Samsung...right on demand.
9) No 'screen door effect' and/or 'image trailer blurs' of a LCD. No burn-ins and high use of electricity of a Plasma. No slow start-up times of a LCoS system. And the screen isn't glossy to where you can see reflections from windows and he surrounding environment. Wide viewing angle.
10) LED set has contrast ratio of 10,000 to 1. Very bright picture which you can customize to your particular tastes.
I really have enjoyed my HLT6187. Not only for the amazing picture image, but for the concept that LED is the way of the future. Just think of car tail lights and other lighting applications...LEDs is the evolutionary step forward. |
Finally got my perfect TV
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| Review Date: May 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: James Wedewer, |
| With Amazon's GREAT price on this TV, had to pick one up. I find that the Sony A2000 & A2020 has a lot of motion blur, and while the Mitsubishi was good in my opinion, too many reviews put the Samsungs higher for color accuracy (Mitsu's 6-color light system isn't any good if the colors are all off) among a host of other things. And yes, this thing does 1080p over component video on an Xbox 360! Next step...have to test my HD-DVD player on my Xbox 360 to see if I'm getting true 1080p out of that too...all with component cables and not VGA too! On screen menus are good, colors are vivid and amazingly bright. The cabinet seems a little flimsy. You can easily shift the cabinet and "bend" the screen. It seems to settle pretty well when moving it, and that is probably the only thing I question about this TV. The picture and inputs are rock solid. I chose this over spending several hundred more on the 6189S because the upper model only has HDMI 1.3 spec that I would care about, and the more I have read the more it appears that HDMI 1.3 is probably 5 years away from ANYthing being produced in it, and perhaps 10 years from HD television using it. By then, we'll probably have leapfrogged over HDMI anyway and it will be a moot technology. |
Premium Product, Bargain Price
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| Review Date: August 27, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Amozarte, Saint Louis, MO - United States |
I've owned this TV for about three months now and I am extremely happy with my purchase. I spent a lot of time researching different HD options, including LCD, Plasma, and DLP and this unit was the winner. There are plenty of websites to help you decide which HD option is right for you in terms of LCD, Plasma, and DLP so I'll just stick to DLP comparison.
One of the first things you should know about this model is that it *DOES NOT REQUIRE BULB REPLACEMENT* It has a special LED instead of a bulb- this is really important because a regular complaint against "normal" DLP TVs is that a bulb would need to be changed every couple of years. At a couple hundred bucks per bulb, there's some cost savings, not to mention the hassle.
Second, since another knock against DLP is the amount of space they take up, you should know that this is the "slim" version, which means it takes up less space front to back. It will fit easily into most cabinets or cubby holes. It's also pretty lightweight for it's size (about 100lbs) so getting it where you want it is not difficult. You'll need two people, but that's only because it is just too large for one person to get his/her arms around it.
Third, this unit has a pretty extensive input panel. I had no problem getting my Satellite receiver, DVD player, and several video game systems hooked into the TV without the need for switch boxes. It has a digital TOSLINK output for surround sound systems.
Last but not least, Amazon has a great price on this unit. Believe me, I shopped around, but couldn't find a better deal. Sure, some places offered a lower base price, but they also charged shipping. One important note regarding shipping: the shipper had to call to schedule an appointment before they would deliver. This was great security as far as making sure a 61" TV wasn't just tossed on my doorstep for the whole neighbourhood to see, potentially hours before anyone would be home. You'll just want to be sure that your phone number is up to date so that the shipper is able to reach you.
Add these perks to the fact that this unit has superb picture quality and you've got yourself a really great product at a really great price. if you're looking for the right HD TV, just click "Add to Cart", check out, and enjoy. |
Amazing TV, Great Shipping Service and Great Customer Service
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| Review Date: September 3, 2007 |
| Reviewer: C. White, California |
| I have to concur with all the other reviewers. I got this TV in May and have loved it ever since. The delivery was on time as scheduled and Eagle was extremely friendly. I suppose like any company you have good people and bad people who do the delivery. These people were great. People come over and rave about the picture quality. The fact that you don't have to replace the bulb, makes the fact that this TV is more expensive than last year's model a no brainer to purchase. Also, all the settings you create for each input are saved after a power outage and are also set per output instead of for the entire TV. They really seem to have gotten it right with this TV. It also seems just as bright as the old model, so it doesn't seem the LED technology that is used has lessened the quality of this TV. Infact it only increased the value. It also has 3 HDMI inputs, which is really nice if you don't have a receiver that does HDMI switching. I already have a really good one that I purchased before HDMI switching was available and I don't want to get rid of it. Finally, I did have a problem with the first TV. There was a dead set of pixels in the lower left portion. You could barely notice it but for this kind of money I wanted a replacement. I figured it would be a nightmare as I have read some horor stories. To my surprise, as long as you notice a flaw in the first 30 days, they immediately ship the replacement TV and Eagle then picks up the defective one when they drop off the new one. They do not wait for the defective one to be received. So that meant I wasn't without a TV at all. They also don't charge your card for a second TV. It had to be the easiest exchange I ever did. I have to say that I am amazed at the quality of the TV and at the quality of customer service I got when the first set was defective. Kudos to Amazon and to Eagle. |
Market Research Pays Off
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| Review Date: October 16, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. Read, Oregon |
I have been contemplating purchasing a new, large screen TV for a couple years but was unsure of the best choice of technology, brand and retailer. It seems each technology has unique advantages and disadvantages however, it became very clear that DLP had a huge price advantage. The drawbacks were limited side viewing angle, depth of the box itself, Bulb Life and the 'Rainbow Effect' of the color wheel.
I found the side viewing angles to be more than adequate for my application, and Samsung's new LED light did away with the color wheel and replacement bulb costs. And the depth of this new model is very reasonable at roughly 14".
I spent quite a few hours in stores viewing different models but it is hard to tell much in stores because they usually run high definition video loops that are designed to compliment the TV and do not give you any idea what you will get when you hook it up at home. With that said, the new HLT6187s (all the 87s models) seemed to be excellent and the best bargain for the cost conscious consumer like me.
The next step was finding the best price from a reputable retailer. Being an avid E-commerce advocate I began researching best price opportunities with comparison shopping engines on the internet. I found Amazon consistently had the best deal and I knew I could trust them for customer service. And as I checked into the product warranty I also noticed Amazon's Best Price Guarantee. I have been watching the price fluctuate on this product so I just check it every day and I have already received a $45 credit because the price dropped for a couple days last week.
Another tip, Use a Visa Card to pay for the purchase and your warranty is automatically extended a full year through Visa. And Visa offers a 4 year extended warranty that you can purchase for much less than any I have seen. But it doesn't make sense to get the extra warranty until your other one is almost expired as they would run concurrently and you would only get an extra 2 years over the manuf. and Visa warranty.
Now for the actual TV... I love it! The picture is excellent, especially when viewing DVDs from the Samsung 1080p upconverting DVD player I picked up at the same time but even satellite looks great. I should say though that I have a Harman Kardon AVR745 which upconverts all video to 720p or 1080i.
I have a pretty small living room and was worried whether a 61" screen might be too much. Seating is about 8 feet from the TV and it is okay. I think any closer and I would want to step back to a 56".
I have been using the preset color and contrast balance as I want to get used to the TV before I start making these adjustments.
Delivery was excellent, earlier than expected and it arrived in perfect condition.
I highly recommend the TV and Amazon as the place to buy it. I shopped all the local stores and saved around $400 over Sears and Circuit City and they would not match Amazon's price. It's a big purchase so I needed the confidence in the seller and Amazon is tops. |
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