Samsung LE40B650 or Sony KDL40W550

Gadfly · 19-05-2009 08:23PM #1

I am torn between these two TV's and was wondering could anyone advise.

I'm leaning towards the Sony but hear the Samsung has an excellent after-sales service.

Thanks.

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byte · 19-05-2009 09:41PM

Sony have a 3 year warranty now on their TV's which might be worth thinking about.

Samsung have OK after-sales service, as long as the product is within 12 months old, in my experience.

It's a tough choice though, to be fair. Personally, I preferred the aesthetic look of the W4500 compared to its successor the W5500. But it's the picture it displays that's more important!

I guess, go with whichever you think looks better, picture wise.

If it were me, I'd go for the Sony.

Gadfly · 20-05-2009 07:39AM

I'm inclined to get get the Sony. I can buy it for 1,107 euro including free delivery within Ireland. The website will match any price and will offer free delivery which I don't think can be beaten!

I noticed that Samsung will play MKV files which is handy for me.

Decisions!

byte · 20-05-2009 10:07PM

Have you seen either of these TV's in action?

Also, check connectivity - Scarts, HDMI ports, Component if you wish to use it, etc. (eg, the new Samsung 4series plasma has only one meagre Scart socket)

Static M.e. · 24-05-2009 06:46PM

Both Tvs look great, where do you plan on buying it from? if you dont mind me asking.

Is it worth going up the north to get one?

Jev/N · 26-05-2009 02:46AM

Think that Sammy plays avi and other video files from a memory key

silverside · 26-05-2009 03:12AM

Am open to correction on this, but AFAIK

Sony has MPEG4 tuner ready for DTT, Bravia engine, pic is amazing, occasionnal backlight issues

Samsung plays AVI's, Stylish, pic is almost as good as the Sony, stylish frame

both are well-reviewed tv's

Currys in Blanchardstown have the 656 for 899 ex-demo (I think), they also have the Samsung LED TV for 1400 odd which is another option

ask on avforums.com ?

Marko_Man · 26-05-2009 08:56AM

You pay extra for just the name "Sony"

byte · 26-05-2009 08:54PM

Jev/N wrote: »

Think that Sammy plays avi and other video files from a memory key

I'm open to correction, but I believe it'll play MKV's via USB pendrive or HDD too

zAbbo · 26-05-2009 08:58PM

byte wrote: »

I'm open to correction, but I believe it'll play MKV's via USB pendrive or HDD too

My B550 does, after enabling it via the service menu. I think the 650 might do it out of the box.

Gadfly · 30-05-2009 12:21PM

After all that, I went with a 46 inch Panasonic (plasma) for 899 euro. It has full high definition and 100Hz double scan and will play back movies at 24fps. I think I did OK.

Thanks for all comments.

byte · 31-05-2009 12:52AM

So, after that, you went with neither! Well, best of luck with your purchase, I'm sure it's a good one. Panasonic are a good brand.

YeGods · 01-07-2009 06:36PM

Gadfly wrote: »

I'm inclined to get get the Sony. I can buy it for 1,107 euro including free delivery within Ireland. The website will match any price and will offer free delivery which I don't think can be beaten!

I noticed that Samsung will play MKV files which is handy for me.

Decisions!

hi, i'm looking at this TV too. Where can you buy it for that price

thanks,
Yegods

rushbrook · 03-07-2009 07:57PM

YeGods wrote: »

hi, i'm looking at this TV too. Where can you buy it for that price

thanks,
Yegods

Hi, u can buy it on did.ie for 968 euro though they are calling it the LE40BA650 - not sure why (rebranded to accept irish digital ??)

went to one of their stores and the model is definetly the samsung LE40B650

Samsung LE40B650 or Sony KDL40W550

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