I saw an ad in the papers last week i think. on SAMSUNG's new LED TV.

Anyone seen it already? Any idea how much it cost?

Found a review here:
http://www.slashgear.com/ces-2009-samsung-...led-tv-0729265/

Below is from the Star.
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KUALA LUMPUR: Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn Bhd aims to increase its flat-panel TV market share to 35% with the launch of its new range of LED flat-panel TVs – the LED TV Series 8, Series 7 7000 and Series 6 6000.

According to managing director Yoon Ki-Heung, the company is confident of achieving the target as its range of LED TVs incorporated cutting-edge display technologies, innovative design and environmentally-friendly features.

“Consumers still want perfect picture quality and to enjoy high-quality pictures on large screen,” Yoon told reporters after launching its first full-line LED TVs yesterday.

Last year, the company had a 25% market share in the same category.

“Samsung has pioneered a new species in the TV market with our LED TVs that redefines the standards for viewing quality, home entertainment décor and energy efficiency,” Yoon said.

Since the LED TV had done well in countries like South Korea, where its demand had quadrupled when it was launched, “we are confident we can do something similar here,” he said.

Yoon said he expected the TV market to grow further this year despite the current market situation and that the immense market potential of the new category was expected to help drive towards its target of selling 26 million flat-screen TVs globally in 2009.

This post has been edited by Matrix: May 4 2009, 11:40 AM

I saw one displayed at ikano during the HN fair. It costs a silly 80K. Didn't go check the size of the screen.

RM80K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll rather buy a Honda City or a Proton Exora!!!

saw it in ikano
7 series 55 inch rm17000
at best denki for 7 series
46" rm9999
42" rm8000++

if i am right...

but u can always ask seller from lyn.net to get cheaper prices

anything that spells 'new' & 'innovation' = EXPENSIVE

That sounds more reasonable....but still very expensive...but has anyone actually sees it in Action? How is the image quality?

I think SONY's latest motionflow TV also around that price (9k to 10k)....saw the motionflow, seems like got good and bad...watched part of "Open Seasons" on Motionflow TV, seems like really improved smoothness and frame rates, then somewhere else some concert video or something, not sure what's the source but there seems to be extra smoothness in the frame rates, but however at the same time, introduced blurriness as well...don't really like it.

u shud see fast scenes on the Z, i pening...

The PQ 4 the 7 series is very gorgeous.....almost unreal
one utama best denki has a 46" on display playing hi def files

This post has been edited by andyz: May 4 2009, 12:08 PM

Ok, maybe will go there and have a peek this weekend.

btw, found a better review than the one i posted up there.

http://www.hardwarezone.com.my/articles/vi...11&id=2868&pg=1

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Added on May 4, 2009, 12:15 pmYou are referring to the MotionFlow TVs?

I wonder if it can create additional frame rates for video games...then you can have better frame rates in games even if your game lags?? LOL.

This post has been edited by Matrix: May 4 2009, 12:15 PM

here bro .. better review

Samsung 7 series

only advantage is its thin compare to non led .. picture quality depends on the source quality...

er... i was just reading the one in hardware zone, it comes with DVB-t
so for kl ppl u can only receive digital RTM only? the rest kenot?

Seriously...who watch RTM??? LOL.

I think local models here might not have DVB-T built in, like most cases with the similar models that reach our shore. But since this is new and high-end stuff, maybe it's included.

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Added on May 4, 2009, 3:25 pmIf picture quality only depends on source, we should all buy cheap made in China LCD brand....what for spend so much for Samsung, Sharp, Sony etc etc??

This post has been edited by Matrix: May 4 2009, 03:25 PM

matrix, are u sure thye got both models?

i remember spore used to have a certain samsung model, which isnt avaialbel in msia, it has only DVB, they call it IDTV

Nah, i'm just guessing. So far, most of the LCD TV here has been cascarated with the Digital TV tuner when it reach our shores...but since this is like RM10K TV, maybe they leave it there to justify the high price.

i saw this on the samsung website last week, it only available from 40" onward, it has the dynamic contrast of 1,000,000:1

Lor... My TV warranty haven't finish yet, new technology coming in already....

Wait for next 2 years, price sure drop....

This post has been edited by nordingh: May 5 2009, 12:52 AM

dont need to wait, as long as you feel that you want to change and have the budget then just go for it, there's no such things as wait...

but the time LED TV drop to the current price range of LCD TV a new one will come out....

Maybe 5 years?

Anyway, if FULLHD TV can drop to around RM1K (32"), I think LED will have a hard time penetrating the market...price factor is still the numero factor in our market.

LED TV no full hd?

but currently LCD TV only available for 40" onwards, so only those with budget to go for 40" will choose LED TV while 32" remains the lower range, maybe next time the LED TV will come out 32" onward then the current full HD will be kick out for sure, just like out non-flat CRT and flat CRT

Those dynamic contrast ratio are basically meaningless. Each manufacturer has their own standard of measurement.

Not like that bro, still need to wait. Maybe new technology after LEDTV will better or cheaper...

Plasma come out before LCDTV but LCDTV more cheaper and popular now.

I still cannot buy Plasma at current price.

No need to buy Plasma already. Plasma is now more or less tar pau-ed and closed shop. But LED is still cheaper than Plasma when it first comes out...i remember prices like RM40k and RM30k for Plasma....

Furthermore, plasma is not suitable for video games, which i suspect is one of the reason contributing it's demises. A lot of people buying an LCD for games and movies and even as secondary/primary display monitor for PCs.

This post has been edited by Matrix: May 5 2009, 10:02 AM

LED backlight TVs have their advantage compared to traditional CCFL backlight LCD TVs. They will have better contrast ratio due to deeper blacks. However, there are still some disadvantages that people should be aware of. Non local dimming LED backlighting has still has problems with inability to display total black. As such, the contrast ratios are not that great. Not important when viewing in brightly lit rooms, but if you like to watch your movies in the dark, then it becomes an irritation. Another source of uncertainty, is the lifetime of the LED backlight. This needs more studies and possibly improvement. There are 2 kinds of LED backlighting. Samsung & LG uses white LEDs and Sony uses tristimulus LED (individual R,G,B). Tristimulus should give better colour accuracy all around. However, the problem is that the half life of the respective RGB LEDs are not the same currently, so something to watch out for.

Local Dimming LEDs are the next best thing. They ability to turn off areas of LED depending of the screen content is what will give plasmas a run for the money. The problem here is that there will be more pixels than LED thus causing smearing/blooming/spillover of local dimming.

I honestly believe that all LCD manufacturers know that at the moment due to the tecnology nature, plasmas give a more accurate representation of how movies are viewed and they are making strides in matching or besting plasma as we go along. The main reason why LED backlighting TVs start lower than when Plasma 1st came out is due to the overall lower cost of manufacturing panels today. Those days the plasma panel yields were extremely low. Now, panel manufacturing costs have dropped tremendously.

Actually, plasma does work for gamers well, just care needs to be taken to reduce burn in.

I really hope that Samsung, Sony and LG continue to work on improving LED backlighting since I think it is a very good improvement in LCD technology. I also hope that the other manufacturers work on the other aspects that need improvement, response time, refresh rates, viewing angle and picture reproduction to enable the movie like feel.

On another note, don't write off plasma just yet. The cost of manufacturing panels are at an all time low now. They have 2 more tricks up their sleeve, namely 5lumens and 10lumens tech. This will allow plasma to catch up on LCD in terms of ultra bright picture content and lower power consumption.

End of the day, the consumer benefits from competition.

That is very infomative on all the LED that manufacture uses. Learn a lot from the post, bro anfieldude.

Can you explain a bit more on this? What does it means "more pixel than LEDs"? Thanks.

Ok. As u know, if u get a Full HD TV, there are 1920 X 1080 pixels (these are divided into sub pixels, Red Green Blue, together they make white). Then there is the backlight. The traditional backlights are horizontally placed behind tthe panel to drive the panel. Pixels are individual pixels that are arranged around the back of the panel. See picture below.



As you can see unless each pixel is backlit by a single LED there is no way there are equal amount of pixels to LED. I believe Sony or Samsung do not state the number of LEDs there are on the backlight. LG claims there are ~ 1500 LEDs in their LED backlighting LCDs. 1500 LEDs to light up an area that has 2 million odd pixels will have the blooming effect that I mentioned and I have seen it on the Samsung A950 series. I have attached link to Cnet's blog explaining this. Oh BTW, I made a mistake with the name of the 3 LED method that Sony uses, it is Triluminous and not Tristimulous. Nice read, check out if interested.

CNET explanation

I have been looking at the 55A950 and have read some good reviews - other than blooming & bad off-center viewing. But I saw it the other day at Best Denki, 1U and was disappointed ... it was displaying high motion Samsung High Def files, but it was very 'grainy' and not sharp at all. The 46A950 did not look so bad.
Wondering if it could have been due to poor calibration e.g. Auto Motion Plus was turned off ?

Also, i noticed that the A950 series is selling more expensive (in US) than the B7000 series (comparing 55" to 55"). But over here, i think the B7000 is more expensive. Anyone can help verify?

A950 shld be cheaper here.B7000 is new & shld retail for $10,900 after discount.B8000 already making it's way next mth.crazy influx of tv's this yr i predict

Sometimes watching in malls cannot justify the PQ of LCD TV's cos settings all not put into consideration.So cannot pass judgement that way..

This post has been edited by ^chalaza^: May 5 2009, 12:49 PM

Very possible, A950 series is local dimming, the new B7000 is not.

I have seen the 55A950 in action and have calibrated it. Looks pretty good to me if u can live with the blooming and the off centre issue.

All your answer can be found here. Click here.

This post has been edited by iTrance: May 5 2009, 07:27 PM

yeah..i looking for 32 in for my bed room...

Why need to open a new one... just post you answer here la....

What are you doing dude?? Start a new thread when one already exist and ask people to go over there? And then point to an EMPTY THREAD WITH ABSOLUTELY NO INFO???

Want to get famous or something??

Noobs.

From the CNET side, for Sony LED backlit, even thought they use RGB LEDs which are muc better than single(white) LED but the amount of LEDs used as seen from the photo are not that many therefore would not be able to perform good local dimming as well.
I have open up Samsung LED backlit LCD, the amount are quite a lot, but not sure got over 1500 LEDs used or not . but i believe they can perform much better local dimming than Sony. But until i get my hand on Sony LED back lit LCD, i cannot really confirm the amount of LEDs used as compared with Samsung. As of now, i don't think i will pay the overly priced Sony LED backlit LCD.
I too have check the blooming effect on Sumsung, my personal view not that visible and when compared to CCFL backlit LCD side by side. CCFL LCD no fight at all.
The life span of LEDs are much longer than CCFL and the production cost for LED back lit LCD is much cheaper than CCFL LCD. however they are sellling it at much higher price now as the performnce is way much better than CCFL, but i believe the price will drop drastically once all LCD maker switch to LED back lit. Therefore for plasma camp side, they are going to have their hand full if they want of resurrect plasma TV.

Cool! You actually pulled the panel apart! Kudos. LED backlight LCDs are a very important step for LCD technology. My only concerns would be the lifetime of the 3 different LEDs compared to each other. The uniformity of the backlight (since it is more individual) is also one of my concerns. The blooming becomes apparent when u pull up test patterns, hence that's why I saw it clearly. The uniformity issues were also seen on the A950 that I calibrated, but still, its performance was much better than any CCFL backlit LCD that I saw. I also noticed that the blooming was not so apparent on the Sony X450.

The actual 0 IRE calibration on the Samsung A950 was 0 (or my probe returned a zero because it was that low!). My probe is not capable of measuring that low. In fact, not many probes can measure that low. So I would put it at 0.001 ft/L. On content however (mixed content), it goes up to 0.1 ft/L or more. I am quoting this from memory since I do not have the numbers with me. If you went farther away from the mixed content the black levels dropped again to below measureable limits. I think they need to further improve the SMART LED algorthims. This is where the technology needs improvement compared to plasmas.

I believe this is the 1st serious step that the LCD camp has taken to improve picture quality and viewing capability to match or best plasma. Time will tell. I hope they continue competing until the the display technology is fully matured. The last thing we would want is that plasma dies before LCD technology is superior!

PS, that picture that was on the CNET site was not a Sony backlight picture.

tumpang tanye..if look NOOB..im sori

tv LED lagi latest dari tc LCD ???

peace

ye lor baru kuar...

wahHHHh..belum setahun pakai lcd,led dah kuar.
so far,dah usha2 led samsung.cam cantik je.
harga pun same cantekkKKK

theorically the LED TV will last longer and brighter than LCD TV, CCFL doesn't last as long as LED, that's confirmed, unless the LED is a faulty unit....

but the problem is, is some of the LED is bad or faulty unit, then will we see a tiny spot become dimmer, if got too much LCD rosak then it will disturb the viewing pleasure

Then go for 5 years warranty at least. You pay more but you will have peace in mind. Or buy all-risk insurance for the TV. Even after warranty period over, if the TV cannot be repair, you still can claim the insurance and get back at least the current price that time (for newer model price), or opt to get a replacements.

Actually, it is using LED backlight only and not whole panel is LED if I am not mistaken.

well if you all are curious with this Samsung LED TV, You all can visit the TVC at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnZa-Hi9NqY

I saw one at Best Denki today Samsung LED 52" playing BD Behind Enemy Line. Picture so grainy and motion judder very bad. Maybe bad source but too bad nobody around for me to ask change another movie. That's why I loved Harvey Norman more. Very easy to demo whatever u want. Best Denki nama je "Best" but crap

I call them Best DenGki... or Best Damnki...

I also happened to see the Samsung Series 7, 8 and 9 on display yesterday. There were several clips being played (maybe from some demo disc); I agree with you on the very grainy picture, but I didn't notice any motion judder.

Plasma techology is so much better than LCD, that is why LCD has gone through a lot of improvements to overcome its weakness, 50HZ...100HZ...and now 200HZ then its the response time reduction..now its the back lighting to LED type...go for plasma..

plasma image quality not as good as LCD, at least that's what i seen

not another plasma vc lcd debate...

u like u buy je no need to argue about it

how many hours for LED tv lifespan ? long then plasma?

not sure, at least longer than classic CCFL, LED can be very lasting.

hi guy,

wanted to asked can malaysia used all the feature on samsung led tv 7 series such as internet tv?

thanks

no comment about that.. Even thou can, I won't be able to use it...

how abt this series 4 plasma samsung...ok or not?

no.

it's best to get 650, A or B.
if wanna spend less, get at least 550, A or B.

The LED TVs u see now is properly called "LED-backlit LCD TV".

no sh!t, not worth the price. get a plasma and be happy with every PQ.
LCD changes so much just to match the PQ of plasma. plasma is mature tech, it won't change much in the future. so u are buying something worth.

This post has been edited by tennis_ball: Jun 25 2009, 05:17 PM

i went to 1 u and check damn expensive

The best price for samsung led in penang are as follow
Samsung 46'' LED TV UA46B6000-rm 7100
Samsung 46'' LED TV UA46B7000-8000
Samsung 46'' LED TV UA46B8000-9700

What is the current price for 55" LED Samsung Series 6 ?

u can see your face at plasma tv when open the curtain or light. Anyway i bought tv to watch the programme or movie inside there not as a miror to comb my hair

yes...plasma reflection is very bad

Hi,

today i saw two types of model for series 6 led tv.

it is the 55C6900 and the 55C6200. they both look identical, i really dunno what is the main different.

Anyone pls enlighten me?

thanks.

i'm looking for 32" led tv..possible to get below 1500?

Maybe possible for a display unit.. and not the latest model..

Better off with 32D550.. latest lcd with media capability (mkv, etc).. full hd and the 50hz clear motion is better than other 50hz lcd tv.. rm1299 only

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Added on July 6, 2011, 8:49 amI had good experience at Best Denki Subang Parade.. got one staff so excited coz i brought my own hdd to play movies he was also willing to test almost all tv available in the store

Saw sammy LED 46", but not sure which model.. i think it's the one with 400 clear motion rate. no judder the motion is soo good it made me and instantly

samseng's model line up this is year is very good.. their clear motion rate is one of the best in business.. so smooth without being blur

This post has been edited by overfloe: Jul 6 2011, 08:49 AM

just bought Samsung 40 inch LED tv series 5 5000 for MYR2400 @ puchong. Almost bought Samsung Plasma 40inch 3D tv for MYR2200.

congraz bro, i want 2 buy this model oso....wanna ask u, this model got 24p cinema mode?

wow. congrate..

why dun u go for plasma 3D.

i oso plan to buy a TV soon but still cnt decide which brand and model to go.

i mostly for gaming purpose.

Samsung 55C6900 has DTV Reception (DVB-T/T2/C/S2)

just to clarify.. this is malaysia..
so both tv doesnt have DTV reception

even the new 2011 model. no dtv reception

anyway, 6200 no internet TV.. 6900 internet tv

Just asking. How about UA40D5500 for RM2599, is that cheap?

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Added on July 14, 2011, 8:23 pmIf you stay in Shah Alam, i just saw RM1899 for 40inch LED TV samsung only for 20 units within 14~17 july.

This post has been edited by leong4san: Jul 14 2011, 08:23 PM

wow sam ua40d5500 for rm2599... retail rm3499

friend bought UA40D5003 at senheng for RM2199.. retail RM2499.. chinaman shop in nilai RM2999

Anyone know 40C6900 price? I saw one shop in Wangsa maju selling rm3499, i like the chrome stand, hehe. How to compare this model against rm2599 40D5000 or 40D5500?? Please help. Thanks.

40c6900 is last year model/2010, tats why it is so cheap now....

actually both 40d5000 and 40d5500 specs are the same, oni difference between 40d5500 and 40d5000 is 40d5500 is smart tv while 40d5000 is normal led tv...

40c6900 i believe is 3d led tv if i'm not wrong...

This post has been edited by Gaia34: Jul 16 2011, 09:47 PM

C6900 not 3D led. I just wondering why it is still more expensive than the D5000/D5500. Maybe it's just because it has internet tv? haha. Hard to choose lar.. sigh

D better , now 6 series very cheap liao ..... got wifi dongle in the package also

oops my mistakes....

btw C is last year model while D is 2011 model...

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Added on July 16, 2011, 10:15 pmwifi dongle oni for series 6 6400 right cuz 6600 wifi are built in...

This post has been edited by Gaia34: Jul 16 2011, 10:16 PM

Whats the different between D and C?

D series model motion is better than C series as well the 3d is better on D series.

just to let u guys know...
the 2010 C6900/C6200 has better motion flow compared to 2011 D5000 series

hi guys, using 7000 series here..anyone try using other brand wifi dongle?? if can use pls state brand.i need buy 1..thanks

my 7 series built in wifi .... urs 2010 model is it ?

Hi, could you please share with me where in puchong?

Try at Bandar Puteri.. opposite Giant.. lots of electrical shops.. I buy from TBC Elektrik.. Samsung Series 5 5000, 100Hz, Media player.. RM2599 price tag... but can get lots of discount..

I'am going to buy a Samsung 40 inch LED - TV.

I saw someone posted Samsung UA40D5003 - RM2499

How much is UA40D5000 - ?

is 5003 better than 5000?

Thanks!

for price 5003 better.. for extra component like HDMI,dvi better take 5000

ua40d5000 rm2500....

senq sacc mall were letting go uad5000 at RM1899 uad5500 at rm2698 (incl wifi dongle)

wow that means they(senq) really throw the price now....last time i ask for ua40d6600 3d led tv senq give me rm3800 retail rm4999....

SAMSUNG LED TV GOT DVI INPUT for PC ????
but sony dont have DVI INPUT but vga input only

hi sam, am considering a samsung ua55d6000 or us55d6400 and was quoted 6.8k and 7.5k. u know of a shop for better rates? any advice on choice?

I know one shop which sell
Samsung UA40D5003 @ RM1899

Anyone knows which shop around s'gor/kl offer best price for 40" 3d tv?

Frank, u wanna try TBM located at Old Klang Road, 4th mile? thay seems reasonable and cheapest so far.

so cheap for 5003 ... good backlight LED for tight budget person

~ Hellow guys.. since this topic is available just wanna ask.. for "RayaMerdeka" Sale.. How much they will drop price for LED D6400 46".. ? anybody accidentally saw the chipest price in town.. ~

ss2 , MG beside maxis

Thanks As I search everyday.com, TBM hv held a clearance sale before with quite attractive price. Hope they will do it again this yr hehe..

wow.. anyway its not true LED aite..