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Samsung LE32R41B 32" Help

  • 30-12-2005 1:22pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭


    Hi I am looking at getting a new tv and this is the one
    I am looking at Samsung LE32R41B 32".
    What do you's think of it or could you tell me if you have one?
    Is it wort getting?
    I am also looking for a good swing arm wall bracket.

    Thanks

    www.shopireland.ie/electronics/detail/B000A0D8FO/Samsung-LE32R41B-32'-Rome-II/


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    Hi I am looking at getting a new tv and this is the one
    I am looking at Samsung LE32R41B 32".
    What do you's think of it or could you tell me if you have one?
    Is it wort getting?
    I am also looking for a good swing arm wall bracket.

    Thanks

    www.shopireland.ie/electronics/detail/B000A0D8FO/Samsung-LE32R41B-32'-Rome-II/

    Aye, i have one of them myself.
    Brilliant tv, ive nothing but great opinions on this tv.

    The picture is excellent from all the lcds ive seen, but if you do buy it and get it home you do have to tweak the picture and colour settings because they are too high from default (for the showrooms)
    I mainly use it for Sky via the RGB scart and the picture is top notch on good quality channels like sky movies and sky sports.
    Colour is nice and vibrant and doesnt look slightly washed out like the crt.
    Blacks on the tv are good for me, but some may say they are too bright, but thats where the dynamic contrast helps.
    HDTV on it, well what can i say, it blew me away, i actually became addicted to viewing hdtv on it because its what the tv does best.

    Sound, its good and powerfull for my needs, but for movies i do use my surround sound.

    I have a few pictures of when i got the tv, the sea shots of the tv are in HD, but the camera that took them dont do it justice, the rest are all of SD broadcasts.
    http://www.images.sparky-s.com/sp_index.php?dir=./Samsung32

    I will recommend the Samsung HD850 HDMI dvd player as it upscales dvd films and i must say the films look nice and crisp and clear when its upscaled to 720p.

    Im using the supplied stand that came with the tv, but plan to wall mount it in the near future, i havnt checked on wall mounts yet but they are expensive last time i checked.

    Anyways hope this helps.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭davidmdickens


    Thanks for the help.
    Could you tell me the setting's for the best picture
    and where you got your tv and how much?
    I am waiting on DID to get them back in.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 524 ✭✭✭MickH503


    Hi I am looking at getting a new tv and this is the one
    I am looking at Samsung LE32R41B 32".
    What do you's think of it or could you tell me if you have one?
    Is it wort getting?
    I am also looking for a good swing arm wall bracket.

    Thanks

    www.shopireland.ie/electronics/detail/B000A0D8FO/Samsung-LE32R41B-32'-Rome-II/
    I know it's probably been asked before, but what's the difference between the R41 and the R51 models?
    Also, I dunno if you were thinking of buying from the shopireland link you mentioned, but I don't believe they will ship large (?) TVs to Ireland ... not positive though.
    Thanks ....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 524 ✭✭✭MickH503


    Thanks for the help.
    Could you tell me the setting's for the best picture
    and where you got your tv and how much?
    I am waiting on DID to get them back in.
    What sort of price are DID looking for? Currys had them on sale for €1449 last week, but, unfortunately I can't afford it quite yet ... almost ......!;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    MickH503 wrote:
    I know it's probably been asked before, but what's the difference between the R41 and the R51 models?

    The R41 model has a square black frame on the screen with a silver V speakers and the R51 has a V black frame and silver V speakers.

    The number after the LE (26/32/37/40 etc) is the screen size. The B model is "normal" and the BD or BDX model have the Digital freeview tuner built in. Note this is for the English market so will not get you any extra channels....

    L.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 524 ✭✭✭MickH503


    nereid wrote:
    The R41 model has a square black frame on the screen with a silver V speakers and the R51 has a V black frame and silver V speakers.

    The number after the LE (26/32/37/40 etc) is the screen size. The B model is "normal" and the BD or BDX model have the Digital freeview tuner built in. Note this is for the English market so will not get you any extra channels....

    L.

    So there are no technical differences between the two? Do you know what the refresh rate is? www.samsung.co.uk don't say in the tech specs. Thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    MickH503 wrote:
    So there are no technical differences between the two? Do you know what the refresh rate is? www.samsung.co.uk don't say in the tech specs. Thanks.


    Both the 41 and 51 will be the exact same the only difference is the V at the bottom of the screen

    I have been reading up on avforums.com about these and the consensus there seems to be that the refresh rate is 12ms or 8ms depending on which model you get - ie the newer or older one.

    The next difference is if you start to look at the M model (LEXXMX1XXX) which looks different (it is all square - no V). This definitely has an 8ms response time.


    L.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭Davexirl


    nereid wrote:
    The R41 model has a square black frame on the screen with a silver V speakers and the R51 has a V black frame and silver V speakers.

    The number after the LE (26/32/37/40 etc) is the screen size. The B model is "normal" and the BD or BDX model have the Digital freeview tuner built in. Note this is for the English market so will not get you any extra channels....

    L.

    Will the freeview built in not work over here???

    I went up to Dixons to get the Samsung LE3251BD but the Salesperson said they have been recalled due to them catching fire or sparks flying out of the set. I was really dissapointed cos I had made my decision to get the Samsung TV. The salesperson said they should have them back in stock in a few weeks. I am willing to wait a few more weeks unless I see a nice new model that catches my eye!!!!

    So there is no real difference between the LE3241B and the LE3251BD? I see that Komplett have the LE3251B which doesnt have the freeview built in for €1399, I cant make up my mind now!!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 524 ✭✭✭MickH503


    nereid wrote:
    Both the 41 and 51 will be the exact same the only difference is the V at the bottom of the screen

    I have been reading up on avforums.com about these and the consensus there seems to be that the refresh rate is 12ms or 8ms depending on which model you get - ie the newer or older one.

    The next difference is if you start to look at the M model (LEXXMX1XXX) which looks different (it is all square - no V). This definitely has an 8ms response time.


    L.
    Thanks for the info. Is that M model available in Ireland yet and what price? Cheers ...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    Davexirl wrote:
    Will the freeview built in not work over here???

    I went up to Dixons to get the Samsung LE3251BD but the Salesperson said they have been recalled due to them catching fire or sparks flying out of the set. I was really dissapointed cos I had made my decision to get the Samsung TV. The salesperson said they should have them back in stock in a few weeks. I am willing to wait a few more weeks unless I see a nice new model that catches my eye!!!!

    So there is no real difference between the LE3241B and the LE3251BD? I see that Komplett have the LE3251B which doesnt have the freeview built in for €1399, I cant make up my mind now!!!!



    There is no Freeview Digital TV in this country yet as far as I know so this is of no use to you. It might come out at some stage but you can always get a set top box in that eventuality.

    I heard about that recall too. Not sure what to make of it because I only "heard" about it on avforums - nothing on samsung website. Also it seems to be just the currys/dixons group that are recalling and that coincedentally is the only shops that are selling the D models (ie with the freeview tuner) so maybe that is what is breaking!!!


    Personally I am going for a 26" (small house....) and have pretty much narrowed the choice down to the Samsung LE26M41B or the JVC LT26S60B equivalent spec, both on Komplett for the same price. The JVC is supposedly 7ms response time and I saw the 32" version of it instore today and it is pretty damn good too.
    MickH503 wrote:
    Thanks for the info. Is that M model available in Ireland yet and what price? Cheers ...

    I have seen the M model nowhere and none of the erm, knowledgeable, sales people seem to have heard of it. It is on the internet though. Komplett.ie have it and the price seems reasonable - €1260 to your door for the 26".
    I just have a mental reluctance to buy something like this off the Internet... The savings are there to be made though - I guesstimate somewhere in the region of €100 - €200 on the 26" size.

    L.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,856 ✭✭✭Clover


    Davexirl wrote:

    I went up to Dixons to get the Samsung LE3251BD but the Salesperson said they have been recalled due to them catching fire or sparks flying out of the set. I was really dissapointed cos I had made my decision to get the Samsung TV. The salesperson said they should have them back in stock in a few weeks. €1399,


    which dixons was that dave ?

    i bought a Samsung LE32R51BD in dixons blanch in november and it lasted for 13 days then blew and got it replaced with the same model.

    i have my new set about 6 weeks with no problems but if they would not sell you the set i'll have to ring them and check mine out just to be sure .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    Jesus christ lads, you dont inspire confidence in the tv i got. :eek: :eek:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,122 ✭✭✭Davexirl


    Clover wrote:
    which dixons was that dave ?

    i bought a Samsung LE32R51BD in dixons blanch in november and it lasted for 13 days then blew and got it replaced with the same model.

    i have my new set about 6 weeks with no problems but if they would not sell you the set i'll have to ring them and check mine out just to be sure .


    It was Dixons in Liffey Valley on Saturday, I was in Currys in Blanchardstown and they said they had none in stock so I asked yer man to check the other Currys/Dixons shops he tells me that Dixons in Liffey Valley had 5 in stock so I go over there to buy it and they said they cant sell me any due to being re-called.

    I would ring to make sure clover that your tele isnt from the same batch.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    I got mine on December 14th from Dixons in Tallaght. They obviously told me nothing about this spontanious combustion issue. Can someone show me some hard proof that they are officially recalled.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    me waits for recall info in newspaper :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    Sparky-s wrote:
    me waits for recall info in newspaper :D

    Sparky you could be lucky... link.

    Seems to just be the current batch, but maybe you could send an email to Samsung to see if they have a batch number that you could check against.

    L.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    nereid wrote:
    Sparky you could be lucky... link.

    Seems to just be the current batch, but maybe you could send an email to Samsung to see if they have a batch number that you could check against.

    L.

    yeah, seems to look like its currys that are getting a bad batch, i got mine mid november in DID, and i did notice mine has the flat black trim, rather than the v trim on what currys had.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 799 ✭✭✭MR DAZ


    @ Sparky-S

    Just looked @ your pics of the telly the picutre is sweet!

    I have the LE32R51BD model ..

    Could you tell me what way you have your set up wired/cabled ... as i'd like to get the best possible picture out of it.

    thanks in advance

    Darren


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    MR DAZ wrote:
    @ Sparky-S

    Just looked @ your pics of the telly the picutre is sweet!

    I have the LE32R51BD model ..

    Could you tell me what way you have your set up wired/cabled ... as i'd like to get the best possible picture out of it.

    thanks in advance

    Darren

    ok where to begin :D

    Sky plus via RGB scart, (Ext1)

    Mode standard (modified) (i use this mainly for all tv watching)
    • Contrast 100
    • Brightness 58
    • Sharpness 45
    • Colour 52
    • Colour tone Warm2
    Digital NR off
    Dynamic Contrast off
    Brightness sensor on

    DVD via HDMI
    I use Standard again for this

    You may need to adjust the settings yourself for personal preference, but the rule i use is
    • Set the colour down to 0 (black and white)
    • adjust contrast and brightness till the picture is acceptable
    • bring the colour back up to your desired level


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 799 ✭✭✭MR DAZ


    Cheers Lad.;)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    MR DAZ wrote:
    Cheers Lad.;)

    No problem, sure ya must be surrounded by them if you live in Samsungville :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 116 ✭✭spooner_src


    Hi Folks

    Since we are on this subject of this tv, I bought the LE32R51BD in Curries Blanch day after st. stephens. No one said a word to me about the recall. Have had no issues since *fingers crossed*.

    Anyway, I have a little question.

    Is it possible to connect my Chorus Settop box to my Sony DAV550 DVD player (via scart from chorus and into the 'video in' of the sony using the bog std red, white (for audio) and yellow (for video) cables then 'video out' from my sony using my component cables to the TV. I tried but I just get audio and no picture.

    Cheers

    B


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 799 ✭✭✭MR DAZ


    I wish... i just work for them - PC division;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,236 ✭✭✭Idleater


    Is it possible to connect my Chorus Settop box to my Sony DAV550 DVD player (via scart from chorus and into the 'video in' of the sony using the bog std red, white (for audio) and yellow (for video) cables then 'video out' from my sony using my component cables to the TV. I tried but I just get audio and no picture.


    I suspect the DVD player does not upconvert a composite signal to component. To chain devices together you will probably have to buy a upconverting av amp or some other external device that does support upconversion.

    Note: The signal will still be of the same quality as the source, it will merely be output through the component cables. You won't suddenly be getting HD 720p pictures from the chorus box. (Composite video is one of the poorest quality for transmitting video, a better bet would be to try to upconvert svideo or even RGB Scart.)

    L.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭CivilServant


    Sparky-s wrote:
    Aye, i have one of them myself.
    Brilliant tv, ive nothing but great opinions on this tv.

    The picture is excellent from all the lcds ive seen, but if you do buy it and get it home you do have to tweak the picture and colour settings because they are too high from default (for the showrooms)
    I mainly use it for Sky via the RGB scart and the picture is top notch on good quality channels like sky movies and sky sports.
    Colour is nice and vibrant and doesnt look slightly washed out like the crt.
    Blacks on the tv are good for me, but some may say they are too bright, but thats where the dynamic contrast helps.
    HDTV on it, well what can i say, it blew me away, i actually became addicted to viewing hdtv on it because its what the tv does best.

    Sound, its good and powerfull for my needs, but for movies i do use my surround sound.

    I have a few pictures of when i got the tv, the sea shots of the tv are in HD, but the camera that took them dont do it justice, the rest are all of SD broadcasts.
    http://www.images.sparky-s.com/sp_index.php?dir=./Samsung32

    I will recommend the Samsung HD850 HDMI dvd player as it upscales dvd films and i must say the films look nice and crisp and clear when its upscaled to 720p.

    Im using the supplied stand that came with the tv, but plan to wall mount it in the near future, i havnt checked on wall mounts yet but they are expensive last time i checked.

    Anyways hope this helps.

    Major vertical banding in the hidef wmv screenshots. Still think plasma is superior to lcds. :p


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭aaf


    Still think plasma is superior to lcds. :p
    Can you back up your statement? Am torn between Plasma and LCD myself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭CivilServant


    aaf wrote:
    Can you back up your statement? Am torn between Plasma and LCD myself.
    Sure. Inherent contrast, plasma starts at 3000:1 whereas lcd can start as low as 500:1. For movie watching plasma wins because the provides the CRT like image lcd can't. Lcd has bluey grey blacks, plasma is superior in this aspect but not perfect. Later on this year another tech will come along with better blacks, it's called SED. Anyways my reasoning as to why lcds are flying of the shelves are because, they are lightweight (in comparison) and hidef capable at a smaller size, hidef on really beings at 50" for plasma. Plasma isn't without it's own problems such as image retention, ie sky news logo, or skysports logo. Overall the cinema quality package is with plasma. Lcds excel at gaming and pc usage.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭davidmdickens


    The people who have this LCD could you tell me if the wall
    bracket will work on this tv.

    Wall Mounting LCD/ TFT Mount ( Articulated , Tilt & Swivel ) BT7515

    or this one

    Wall Mounting Articulated LCD / Plasma Mount BT8003

    They are on this web page
    http://www.ricamstore.co.uk/erol.html#376x0&&

    let me know what you think.

    Cheer's


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,465 ✭✭✭MOH


    Hi I am looking at getting a new tv and this is the one
    I am looking at Samsung LE32R41B 32".
    What do you's think of it or could you tell me if you have one?
    Is it wort getting?
    I am also looking for a good swing arm wall bracket.

    Thanks

    www.shopireland.ie/electronics/detail/B000A0D8FO/Samsung-LE32R41B-32'-Rome-II/

    ShopIreland won't deliver large TVs here, but don't tell you that until after you've filled in all your details, which is bloody annoying.

    I got a 41BD in early November, very happy with it so far. Got mine from www.savastore.com in the UK, took about 4 days from order until delivery here, only cost GBP 20 delivery. Just checked it, their current price is GBP 840, so about EUR 1290 including delivery. The interesting thing was the model advertised is the 41B, but when I got it it was actually the LE32R41BD one with the digital tuner - for the same price!

    On the refresh rate - I've one mail from Samsung telling me there's no difference at all between the 41B and the 41BD apart from the digital tuner, and that the corresponding 51 models are the same as the 41s apart from the colour. But then I've another mail saying the refresh rate on the 41 is 16ms. And I think I've a third mail saying something else. And I've seen posts from other people who have been told 12ms.
    Now that I have it, I've watched a bit of football on it on RTE and Setanta, and it looks fine, no trails, so that's good enough for me.

    I think the recall issue only affects certain 51s - the 41s seem to be OK, from what I've read. (I hope!)

    Haven't used the wall bracket, so can't help you there.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,315 ✭✭✭quazzy


    Sure. Inherent contrast, plasma starts at 3000:1 whereas lcd can start as low as 500:1. For movie watching plasma wins because the provides the CRT like image lcd can't. Lcd has bluey grey blacks, plasma is superior in this aspect but not perfect. Later on this year another tech will come along with better blacks, it's called SED. Anyways my reasoning as to why lcds are flying of the shelves are because, they are lightweight (in comparison) and hidef capable at a smaller size, hidef on really beings at 50" for plasma. Plasma isn't without it's own problems such as image retention, ie sky news logo, or skysports logo. Overall the cinema quality package is with plasma. Lcds excel at gaming and pc usage.


    Just wanted to add that in some cases Plasma tvs are not always an option because of the shear size of them. I may be mistaken but is 42" the entry level size. I could be wrong however. LCDs have a greater range of sizes and prices.

    I just bought house and if I put a 42" plasma into the gaff I wouldn't have room for much else....

    So, I'm gonna get the Sammy 32" mentioned by the OP.

    Just wanted to add that Power city also stock this model. Its 1449 in the sale but I asked nicely and they said they'd do it for 1370 - not as cheap as the interweb but it ain't too bad.
    Better get saving :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,229 ✭✭✭ffocused


    currys only sold one of the faulty tv's in Ireland, and it was recalled. I got one there too and asked my friend who works in their Mastercare warranty dept. to find out about the recall after reading about the sparky tv here. (I got a pc from them on Stevens' day and it blew up on me!)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,229 ✭✭✭ffocused


    my 32r51bd blew up on me this morning:mad:

    Watching a dvd and smoke started seeping out from the top and bottom of the unit along with a high pitched whistling!!!!!

    Going into Currys tomorrow with my angry head on:mad: :mad: :mad:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 524 ✭✭✭MickH503


    ffocused wrote:
    my 32r51bd blew up on me this morning:mad:

    Watching a dvd and smoke started seeping out from the top and bottom of the unit along with a high pitched whistling!!!!!

    Going into Currys tomorrow with my angry head on:mad: :mad: :mad:
    :eek: Holy Sh1t!!! This doesn't inspire confidence in Samsung ... this was the telly that I planned on buying in the next few weeks. Have Samsung made any sort of public statement on this? Is it just r51's that are spontaneously combusting? Let us know how you get on with Currys ... I had to return a LCD monitor to them last year and got a new replacement straight away no probs ....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 691 ✭✭✭gs39t


    MickH503 wrote:
    :eek: Holy Sh1t!!! This doesn't inspire confidence in Samsung ... this was the telly that I planned on buying in the next few weeks. Have Samsung made any sort of public statement on this? Is it just r51's that are spontaneously combusting? Let us know how you get on with Currys ... I had to return a LCD monitor to them last year and got a new replacement straight away no probs ....

    There was a 40 page thread on the AVforums about this TV, i also own an LE32R41b (same tv, cosmetic difference) and this is the first case i have heard of about this. Mines running 2 months daily without a problem


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    gs39t wrote:
    There was a 40 page thread on the AVforums about this TV, i also own an LE32R41b (same tv, cosmetic difference) and this is the first case i have heard of about this. Mines running 2 months daily without a problem

    ive the 41 model also since 19th november, and no bother.....so far.
    on average 5 hrs on a weekday, 13-15 on weekends.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 524 ✭✭✭MickH503


    Sparky-s wrote:
    ive the 41 model also since 19th november, and no bother.....so far.
    on average 5 hrs on a weekday, 13-15 on weekends.

    Thanks lads. I thought I read someone else on boards that had to bring their r41 or r51 back within a few weeks too, but I can't remember for sure!!;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,856 ✭✭✭Clover


    ffocused wrote:
    my 32r51bd blew up on me this morning:mad:

    Watching a dvd and smoke started seeping out from the top and bottom of the unit along with a high pitched whistling!!!!!

    Going into Currys tomorrow with my angry head on:mad: :mad: :mad:


    that happened to mine after 13 days :mad: LE32R51BD , i bought it in dixons and they sourced a new set from pc world .

    no problems with it so far but i take no chances and plug it out when leaving the house or going to bed.

    was ment to ring dixons about the serial number on my replacment set but never got round to it , i noticed in the paper yesterday that they where not advertising the samsung 32 inch lcd so i'll ring today .

    the first set was bought at the start of november .



    Edit 1 / just back from dixons blanch and they have said that people who have the faulty set's have been contacted by samsung about it , i asked for the serial number range of the batch but they did not have it .

    they took my info and said they will check it out but i think i'll just get onto samsung direct for an answer.


    Edit 2 / rang samsung on 0818717100 and after a chat of about 10 min;s they say that there is not a recall and there was not a bad batch and me giving them the serial number of my replacment set would be of no use.

    they also said that they have not been contacting people about replacing sets and dixons should have not said that as it was not true .


    so now after trying dixons and samsung today i'm even more in the dark about the set .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,229 ✭✭✭ffocused


    I returned it yesterday and am getting an LG RZ37LZ55 instead for an extra EUR500:D . Should be collecting it on Saturday. (It has to be delivered from Currys in Limerick)

    the 37" LCD's were over a grand more expensive when i got the Sammy.

    Happy days are on the way.:p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 867 ✭✭✭Maxwell


    quazzy wrote:
    Just wanted to add that in some cases Plasma tvs are not always an option because of the shear size of them. I may be mistaken but is 42" the entry level size. I could be wrong however. LCDs have a greater range of sizes and prices.QUOTE]

    Plasma starts at 37" and take up less much room as an older 32" Tube TV


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 90 ✭✭familyguy


    Are those the TV's they have in shops for trying out the Xbox 360 on?
    They are beautiful to look at.

    What I want to know is, when those 360 kiosks disappear from shops, will there be a load of second hand Samsung TV's going for cheap?

    I've got dibs on the one in my local Xtra-Vision:D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    familyguy wrote:
    Are those the TV's they have in shops for trying out the Xbox 360 on?
    They are beautiful to look at.

    What I want to know is, when those 360 kiosks disappear from shops, will there be a load of second hand Samsung TV's going for cheap?

    I've got dibs on the one in my local Xtra-Vision:D

    yes the tvs microsoft are using are the samsung 26" LCD's

    the LE26R41B


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭davidmdickens


    The 360 kiosks things come from Euro-route in Blanch.
    They are a big warhouse company.
    They do not sell them or give them away.
    I know this because i work in the same building
    and the still have loads of the old xbox with tv's
    sitting around.

    I am still waiting on DID to get the 32 inch Sam in stock
    but they will give me no date. A friend of my brothers
    works there so i get 10% off the sale price.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    The Samsung LE32R51B is on sale at http://www.komplett.ie for €1299 and in stock FYI


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    The Samsung LE32R51B is on sale at http://www.komplett.ie for €1299 and in stock FYI

    not a bad price at all considering i paid €1600 for my 41B model.

    And a good bit of info from the reviewer
    Reviewer: Nortonp
    I have this product for a week now. Spent a lot of time adjusting the picture to get a great picture. The samsung presets do not give an optium picture. The contrast on this screen is too much. For the best picture turn the Contrast down to 60, brighness up to 52, Sharpness on 50, Color 50 and normal. These setting work for me on standard NTL tv in dublin.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 524 ✭✭✭MickH503


    Sparky-s wrote:
    not a bad price at all considering i paid €1600 for my 41B model.

    And a good bit of info from the reviewer
    I don't think I'd want to buy something this big/expensive on the web. The 32R41 was €1455 in Power City today ... hmmm tempting ...!;) But is it worth paying more for the 8ms refresh rate?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,989 ✭✭✭✭Giblet


    these stats seem very reliable, so i'm pretty sure they are both have the 8ms response time ;)

    http://www.samsung.com/fr/products/tv/lcdtv/lcd169/le32r41bxxec.asp

    http://www.samsung.com/fr/products/tv/lcdtv/lcd169/le32r51bhxxec.asp


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,029 ✭✭✭um7y1h83ge06nx


    Woo hoo! I'm getting my Samsung today! Courier just rang. As for people saying they wouldn't buy something that big/expensive from the web, Komplett are a very reputable company. Between all my friends an I, we have spent a few grand on Komplett. I bought all the parts for a PC from them last year and no problems. If there is a problem, they're usually very helpful.

    I know it sounds like I work for Komplett but I honestly don't, it's just a shame for people to miss out on good prices. They are doing some deals on LG LCDs at the moment and plenty of others.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    i would of bought from komplett, but i was a bit uneasy because at such big money i didnt want to chance it, plus it may be hastle if something went wrong with the tv, now not saying komplett will make things difficult, but i felt a bit rest assured that if anything went wrong with mine, DID was only 10minutes away.
    Of course i have purchased a good bit off komplett over the past 13months and have never had a problem with them.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 524 ✭✭✭MickH503


    Giblet wrote:
    these stats seem very reliable, so i'm pretty sure they are both have the 8ms response time ;)

    http://www.samsung.com/fr/products/tv/lcdtv/lcd169/le32r41bxxec.asp

    http://www.samsung.com/fr/products/tv/lcdtv/lcd169/le32r51bhxxec.asp
    Thanks Giblet, that's good info. The specs on Samsung's UK website doesn't mention refresh rate at all.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭davidmdickens


    Woo hoo! I'm getting my Samsung today! Courier just rang. As for people saying they wouldn't buy something that big/expensive from the web, Komplett are a very reputable company. Between all my friends an I, we have spent a few grand on Komplett. I bought all the parts for a PC from them last year and no problems. If there is a problem, they're usually very helpful.

    I know it sounds like I work for Komplett but I honestly don't, it's just a shame for people to miss out on good prices. They are doing some deals on LG LCDs at the moment and plenty of others.


    Hi
    Can you tell us what the tv is like?
    Are you happy with it?

    I odered mine today from DID with an arm wall bracket but will not
    get it for 2 weeks.


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