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TVs for the PS4 Pro - 4K HDR

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  • Registered Users Posts: 509 ✭✭✭HairySalmon


    Sonys x93e and Samsungs qled tvs for 2017 look stunning. Prices haven't been announced yet but will no doubt be astronomical.

    For price I was going for a high end LED, but if prices come down on last years B6 LG OLED I think I'll go for that.

    Only thing that's keeping me back (bar the €2k cost atm) is that it's nowhere near as bright as LED for really exceptional HDR.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,398 Mod ✭✭✭✭F1ngers


    Anyone got any opinions on this LG: http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/lg/43uh661v/lg-43uh661v


    It's the cheapest 10 bit(8 bits + FRC) that I've found.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    F1ngers wrote: »
    Anyone got any opinions on this LG: http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/lg/43uh661v/lg-43uh661v


    It's the cheapest 10 bit(8 bits + FRC) that I've found.

    According to this thread, ( https://www.avforums.com/threads/thoughts-on-lg-43uh661v.2030978/ ) ... Currys have the exact same TV , but it comes with the magic remote . Here it is in the Irish stores,
    http://www.currys.ie/product/lg-43uh668v-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-43-led-tv/336940/397.0.3

    There's loads a good reading in that thread.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,136 ✭✭✭✭KCross


    F1ngers wrote: »
    Anyone got any opinions on this LG: http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/lg/43uh661v/lg-43uh661v


    It's the cheapest 10 bit(8 bits + FRC) that I've found.

    I have the 49" version (49UH661V) which, AFAIK, is the exact same TV except for the size, obviously.

    I have it connected to a PS4 Pro. Looks brilliant to me but I have to be honest and say I have nothing to compare it against as its our first PS4.

    The Smart elements of the TV are fine (Netflix, YouTube etc). I've played plenty 4k and HDR stuff from those apps and from the PS4 Pro as well and all look great.

    For the price and the fact it is 10bit(8bit+FRC) it is a good compromise.

    Anyone know where to find the lag times for it with HDR on and off?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,580 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    I've had two 3 year old samsungs kick the bucket not so long ago. As far as reliability is concerned they are very middle of the road, certainly not up there with panasonic and sony but a good bit better than the bargain basement vestel sets all the same.

    They are cheaper to buy than the two big japanese brands for a reason.

    What model Samsung TVs did kick the bucket on you?

    Interested to see are they close to any of the one's I have... :)

    I've never had an issue with any Samsung panel and have bought 4 in the last as of now, 12 years....

    I think certain people can be lucky with certain things, I bought a crap couch from Harvey Norman years ago that went to **** after a year or so, I just won't buy from them again...

    Never had any TV go kaput on me touch wood, except bar an inherited CRT my parents gave me about 30 years ago for my C64...

    That doesn't count, and it wasn't a Samsung... :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,694 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    Fieldog wrote: »
    What model Samsung TVs did kick the bucket on you?

    Interested to see are they close to any of the one's I have... :)

    I've never had an issue with any Samsung panel and have bought 4 in the last as of now, 12 years....

    I think certain people can be lucky with certain things, I bought a crap couch from Harvey Norman years ago that went to **** after a year or so, I just won't buy from them again...

    Never had any TV go kaput on me touch wood, except bar an inherited CRT my parents gave me about 30 years ago for my C64...

    That doesn't count, and it wasn't a Samsung... :)

    Had two tvs go kaput myself, both plasmas. The first one was a pre-hdmi 720p LG that ended up with a big purple band on the screen after 3 years. Switched it for a 720p Samsung and the main capacitors blew after another 3 years, which would have cost €450 to replace. Switched it for a 1080p 3D Panasonic for €800 as Powercity were clearing their plasmas at the time, has been running since 2011 without a problem.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,678 ✭✭✭lawlolawl


    Nearly bought a Pro and a 55" 4K TV today to replace my old 40" 1080p Samsung and launch PS4.

    Reserved them in Argos and then measured the boot/back seat of my car and realised the 55" TV wouldn't actually fit in there.

    Lol, i'm dumb.

    Debating whether to get a 49" or 43" set instead but Sony seem to recommend getting a large-ish size TV for the Pro :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,580 ✭✭✭✭Riesen_Meal


    Had two tvs go kaput myself, both plasmas. The first one was a pre-hdmi 720p LG that ended up with a big purple band on the screen after 3 years. Switched it for a 720p Samsung and the main capacitors blew after another 3 years, which would have cost €450 to replace. Switched it for a 1080p 3D Panasonic for €800 as Powercity were clearing their plasmas at the time, has been running since 2011 without a problem.

    Seems to be common with certain brands, my friend had an LG that died a month out of warranty, put me off them at the time...

    Hopefully I won't suffer any grief with our new 4K one in the kitchen... :)

    I always liked Sony TV's though, even though I never owned one...

    I went from an old Phillips 21" CRT to Samsung 32 inch HD, was some jump back in the day... :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Savage Tyrant


    lawlolawl wrote: »
    Nearly bought a Pro and a 55" 4K TV today to replace my old 40" 1080p Samsung and launch PS4.

    Reserved them in Argos and then measured the boot/back seat of my car and realised the 55" TV wouldn't actually fit in there.

    Lol, i'm dumb.

    Debating whether to get a 49" or 43" set instead but Sony seem to recommend getting a large-ish size TV for the Pro :confused:

    Neither.... get the 55 delivered. The difference of 6" screen size is huge. Well worth the extra hassle.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,168 ✭✭✭Grahamer666


    Neither.... get the 55 delivered. The difference of 6" screen size is huge. Well worth the extra hassle.

    Depends where the tv is going. I got the Bravia 43xd8099 for my room and it's plenty big. No way a 55" would fit in the space.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 576 ✭✭✭R.F.


    So I dithered and didn't take the plunge on the ue55ks7000

    Now when I am finally ready, it's gone!

    I can only see Currys with it listed, and their price has gone up by €70 and also zero in stock. It's no longer on the powercity or Harvey website


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    R.F. wrote: »
    So I dithered and didn't take the plunge on the ue55ks7000

    Now when I am finally ready, it's gone!

    I can only see Currys with it listed, and their price has gone up by €70 and also zero in stock. It's no longer on the powercity or Harvey website

    I warned my cousin about this as well . He was dithering about buying one as well ,and now the prices are starting to climb again . Samsung did the same with the H6400 a few years ago . It was as low as €575 and a few months later was as high as €850 . As soon as Samsung decide to clear out a model , you need to be on it for the best deal as the price seems to climb back up as soon as they clear the bulk of their stock.

    Soundstore will knock a few quid off normally . I was offered a 55" for €1100 cash in Soundstore ,but I would have to wait a few days for delivery ,I went with Curry's for €1200 with an extended warranty as I got it on the day .

    Try Soundstore over the phone or instore if it's close to you,
    http://www.soundstore.ie/samsungue55ks7000uxxu-55-superior-ultra-hd-4k-2100-pqi-led-tv.html

    The 49" is still 1k in most stores ,
    http://www.soundstore.ie/samsungue49ks7000uxxu-49-superior-ultra-hd-4k-2100-pqi-led-tv.html

    It's a cracking set .


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 803 ✭✭✭BelovedAunt


    Lads does anyone know when the new range of tv's typically are released? I'm thinking of getting the 49ks7000 but considering waiting to see if there is a better choice in 2017.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    Lads does anyone know when the new range of tv's typically are released? I'm thinking of getting the 49ks7000 but considering waiting to see if there is a better choice in 2017.

    And the new one will cost a lot more to boot :P

    The KS7 has a 10bit panel , that's all that's really important at the moment as it's the latest tech .


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,678 ✭✭✭TrustedApple


    http://www.soundstore.ie/panasonic-tx58dx802-58-4k-pro-2000hz-led-tv.html

    Thats my bad boy paid 1200 for it on Stevens day i rate this a lot higher then the samsung KS7000 see both side by side you will see a huge difference.

    Have watched 4K HDR blu rays, PS4 pro gaming, Netflix 4K HDR and how cow batman the picture is nuts from it.

    I was watching a series of unfortunate events last night on Netlfix on it and the coulors and everything just pops from the screen its fantastic and no Back light issues like the Samsung KS7000.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    http://www.soundstore.ie/panasonic-tx58dx802-58-4k-pro-2000hz-led-tv.html

    Thats my bad boy paid 1200 for it on Stevens day i rate this a lot higher then the samsung KS7000 see both side by side you will see a huge difference.

    Have watched 4K HDR blu rays, PS4 pro gaming, Netflix 4K HDR and how cow batman the picture is nuts from it.

    I was watching a series of unfortunate events last night on Netlfix on it and the coulors and everything just pops from the screen its fantastic and no Back light issues like the Samsung KS7000.

    I'll take the 10bit panel any day as it does real HDR ;)

    The Panny also suffers from the problems you mention for the Sammy,
    http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/televisions/panasonic-tx-58dx802b-1325809/review

    " One potential issue is that while the 58DX802's panel can take in 10-bit UHD/HDR signals, the panel itself is only an 8-bit affair. This could have an impact on its colour resolution – although I'm hopeful, at least, that the 3D look-up table system will be working hard to counter this limitation.

    Also noteworthy is the failure of the 58DX802 to meet the specifications recommended by the Ultra HD Alliance's Ultra HD Premium certification scheme. This is a little alarming, although I personally believe there's a place for non-Ultra HD Premium HDR TVs that still give a pretty strong sense of what HDR is about without costing the earth "

    The Sammy is SUHD approved.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,842 ✭✭✭s8n


    Why do you call them Sammy and Panny ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    s8n wrote: »
    Why do you call them Sammy and Panny ?

    commonly called that on the forums worldwide :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    I'll take the 10bit panel any day as it does real HDR ;)

    The Panny also suffers from the problems you mention for the Sammy,
    http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/televisions/panasonic-tx-58dx802b-1325809/review

    " One potential issue is that while the 58DX802's panel can take in 10-bit UHD/HDR signals, the panel itself is only an 8-bit affair. This could have an impact on its colour resolution – although I'm hopeful, at least, that the 3D look-up table system will be working hard to counter this limitation.

    Also noteworthy is the failure of the 58DX802 to meet the specifications recommended by the Ultra HD Alliance's Ultra HD Premium certification scheme. This is a little alarming, although I personally believe there's a place for non-Ultra HD Premium HDR TVs that still give a pretty strong sense of what HDR is about without costing the earth "

    The Sammy is SUHD approved.

    It's shortsighted imo to just look at the panel bit depth and rate a tv on that alone. The Panasonic has 8 bit+frc which can create the wide range of colors that a 10 bit panel can. It mightn't meet the uhd hdr premium but I don't know why you find alarming, reviews say it's not far off the 902 which is hdr premium certified.

    The samsung has good specs on paper for the money but it definitely isn't as well made as the panasonic, nor is it as good in terms of picture quality in the real world and the sound is also far poorer.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,842 ✭✭✭s8n


    commonly called that on the forums worldwide :P
    Not from what I've read !!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,678 ✭✭✭TrustedApple


    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    It's shortsighted imo to just look at the panel bit depth and rate a tv on that alone. The Panasonic has 8 bit+frc which can create the wide range of colors that a 10 bit panel can. It mightn't meet the uhd hdr premium but I don't know why you find alarming, reviews say it's not far off the 902 which is hdr premium certified.

    The samsung has good specs on paper for the money but it definitely isn't as well made as the panasonic, nor is it as good in terms of picture quality in the real world and the sound is also far poorer.

    I know thats why i went for it as its not far off at all and sadly the Panasonic is way better picture wise i had Panasonic Plasma for years and it had fantastic picture on it only think that let it down it used to eat the ESB to power on.

    There is a reason why the Panasonic costs more then the samsung ;). When i had the Agent who fixes Samsung, LG and Panasonic we told me go for the Panasonic as you wont be sorry its costly for a reason as its better made in his own words.

    Panasonic also comes with a sound bar and has a fantastic sound to top it off. And if you look at in person as well its a way better looking TV.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    s8n wrote: »
    Not from what I've read !!

    Maybe you need to spread yourself around a bit more.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    I do not trust Panasonic as a brand anymore . I have provided my reasons for this on this thread before. I have good experiences with Samsung .

    I have an external amp ,so sound is not a priority for me , and , I think the panny is fugly :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    I do not trust Panasonic as a brand anymore . I have provided my reasons for this on this thread before. I have good experiences with Samsung .

    I have an external amp ,so sound is not a priority for me , and , I think the panny is fugly :)

    Many people don't. Their tv's aren't all that reliable and use cheaper components compared to the big two japanese companies. Just look all the problems they had with those cheap cr@ppy capacitors they used in their tvs.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    Many people don't. Their tv's aren't all that reliable and use cheaper components compared to the big two japanese companies. Just look all the problems they had with those cheap cr@ppy capacitors they used in their tvs.

    You keep coming out with this vague crap argument about Samsung using cheap capacitors in their TV's as a basis to bash the TV's that the largest manufacturer of TV's in the world produces . Samsung produce many models of TV from the basic , cheapo models to the top end , premium models . Panasonic will sell their name to any company that spits out any old crap as long as they make a profit off their brand,

    Here's a company that mass produces tat that Panasonic is happy to lend it's name to,
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestel

    Do you notice that Samsung is not on that page ?

    As for the 10bit panel vs 8bit thing... you obviously do not understand what it is . here is a video that is a little over 5mins long explaining the difference , here take a look,


    I can tell you that having the 1000nit brightness that comes with SUHD certification makes an amazingly , stunning difference , but you have to take my word for that as you obviously haven't seen the light yet . The Revenent in 10bit 4k is stunning . You feel like you should be wearing sunglasses to stop yourself going snowblind while watching it ...and I have always hated bright TV's , but it looks natural . It's very hard to describe , you would have to see it to understand .

    On a side note ... Panasonic send a technician to stores to set up their top end tv's for that stores particular lighting so that , when a customer arrives , the Panny's always stand out so that they get sales ... but when you get them home , they are just normal tv's that you will have to adjust like every other to suit the conditions .

    ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    You keep coming out with this vague crap argument about Samsung using cheap capacitors in their TV's as a basis to bash the TV's that the largest manufacturer of TV's in the world produces . Samsung produce many models of TV from the basic , cheapo models to the top end , premium models . Panasonic will sell their name to any company that spits out any old crap as long as they make a profit off their brand,

    Here's a company that mass produces tat that Panasonic is happy to lend it's name to,
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestel

    Do you notice that Samsung is not on that page ?

    As for the 10bit panel vs 8bit thing... you obviously do not understand what it is . here is a video that is a little over 5mins long explaining the difference , here take a look,


    I can tell you that having the 1000nit brightness that comes with SUHD certification makes an amazingly , stunning difference , but you have to take my word for that as you obviously haven't seen the light yet . The Revenent in 10bit 4k is stunning . You feel like you should be wearing sunglasses to stop yourself going snowblind while watching it ...and I have always hated bright TV's , but it looks natural . It's very hard to describe , you would have to see it to understand .

    On a side note ... Panasonic send a technician to stores to set up their top end tv's for that stores particular lighting so that , when a customer arrives , the Panny's always stand out so that they get sales ... but when you get them home , they are just normal tv's that you will have to adjust like every other to suit the conditions .

    ;)
    I understand perfectly well about 8 bit and 10 bit panels and nits. The panasonic 802 is 500 nits and isn't going to be as bright as the samsung but it's the better all around package when it comes the pq and build and sound quality imo. The difference in hdr isn't as big as you make out.

    Samsungs capacitor problems is far from me spouting "vague crap" as a basis to bash their tvs, it's a massive problem that plagued their tvs, an issue that many, many people have experienced. A google search will tell you that.

    It's one of the reasons why they are the no 1 tv maker in terms of marketshare as they are able to undercut the competition by making cheaper tv's, using cheaper components.

    Vestel only make entry level panasonic tv's, namely the 300 and some of the 400 series. These are best avoided ,it's easy enough to tell the difference between these and the real panasonics.

    The 500 series and up are all real panasonics.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,678 ✭✭✭TrustedApple


    And I will add to it the guy who done the report on my broke old LG 4k TV told me In his own words that the main boards fail in the samsungs for no reason what do ever as they use cheaper parts then the Panasonic.

    He also said that the specs on the Samsung are mostly lies and never to belive them as they re word the normal term name for the product under there own standard and give it a crazy big number but really it's the same if not lower then other makers.

    The Panasonic I have holy cow batman it fells and looks like it cost 1200 euros as there is very little plastic in the TV only the back off it while the front and stand is all. Metal one of the main reasons I went for the Panasonic as my old LG was made of plastic and the plastic cracked twice on the unit from just sitting there on the TV unit.

    As I said there is a reason my the high end Sony and panasonic TV cost more then a Samsung....


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,168 ✭✭✭Grahamer666


    So, it would seem a good few have 4K tv's now. What are your thoughts on HDR? It is being pushed as the big thing now but i'm not really that blown away by it myself. I know if you are willing to shell out a couple of grand for the top specs then maybe it would be more noticeable but for me that price was just not going to happen. When i play a HDR enabled game i can see a bit of an improvement in colours but it's not wowed me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    J.D. Power Crowns Samsung & Sony Winners In 2016 TV Satisfaction Report ,

    http://www.twice.com/news/tv/jd-power-crowns-samsung-sony-winners-2016-tv-satisfaction-report/62325

    Says it all really.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    J.D. Power Crowns Samsung & Sony Winners In 2016 TV Satisfaction Report ,

    http://www.twice.com/news/tv/jd-power-crowns-samsung-sony-winners-2016-tv-satisfaction-report/62325

    Says it all really.

    Those surveys are meaningless tbh. Talk to anyone that repairs tvs, or even do a google search for samsungs capacitor problems.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    Those surveys are meaningless tbh. Talk to anyone that repairs tvs, or even do a google search for samsungs capacitor problems.

    Google search " samsungs capacitor problems " , first page results " https://www.google.ie/search?q=samsungs+capacitor+problems&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b&gws_rd=cr&ei=F698WNfcKceYgAbE65DIDw "

    If you are unfortunate enough to encounter the problem on the older Sammy models that you keep harping on and on about , it will cost you about €10 to sort out , at home on your own :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    Google search " samsungs capacitor problems " , first page results " https://www.google.ie/search?q=samsungs+capacitor+problems&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b&gws_rd=cr&ei=F698WNfcKceYgAbE65DIDw "

    If you are unfortunate enough to encounter the problem on the older Sammy models that you keep harping on and on about , it will cost you about €10 to sort out , at home on your own :rolleyes:
    We don't know how the latest sets are yet, the capacitors fail at 2+ years.

    As for costing €10 at home to repair :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    thought there was nothing worse than console fan boys, guess I was wrong :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,678 ✭✭✭TrustedApple


    Google search " samsungs capacitor problems " , first page results " https://www.google.ie/search?q=samsungs+capacitor+problems&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b&gws_rd=cr&ei=F698WNfcKceYgAbE65DIDw "

    If you are unfortunate enough to encounter the problem on the older Sammy models that you keep harping on and on about , it will cost you about €10 to sort out , at home on your own :rolleyes:

    While I would not open my own 1200 euro TV if you pay me as I rather have someone proper look at the TV as no way I do it myself and the fact I have 5 years cover now on the Panasonic I am delighted that if something goes wrong I am covered

    Also it won't be 10 euros you need a new main board that over 100 euros....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,206 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Google search " samsungs capacitor problems " , first page results " https://www.google.ie/search?q=samsungs+capacitor+problems&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b&gws_rd=cr&ei=F698WNfcKceYgAbE65DIDw "

    If you are unfortunate enough to encounter the problem on the older Sammy models that you keep harping on and on about , it will cost you about €10 to sort out , at home on your own :rolleyes:

    Google Panasonic 7 blinks of death.

    All manufacturers tend to have some issues. Neither Samsung nor Panasonic are immune to this. But I think the likelihood of these situations occurring is being overstated.

    I had a Panasonic for about 4 years and no issues. Had a Samsung for about 6 and also no issues. Have had a Philips for one year and loads of problems. Now I'm getting a new Samsung next week.

    All manufacturers will go for a cheaper or less reliable part if they can, and sometimes, they cause issues. Happens to pretty much every manufacturer.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    Penn wrote: »
    Google Panasonic 7 blinks of death.

    All manufacturers tend to have some issues. Neither Samsung nor Panasonic are immune to this. But I think the likelihood of these situations occurring is being overstated.

    I had a Panasonic for about 4 years and no issues. Had a Samsung for about 6 and also no issues. Have had a Philips for one year and loads of problems. Now I'm getting a new Samsung next week.

    All manufacturers will go for a cheaper or less reliable part if they can, and sometimes, they cause issues. Happens to pretty much every manufacturer.

    The 7 blinks of death reffers to plasmas only and was a problem with the screws securing the psu being loose afaik.

    Im not saying panasonic or sony are perfect but they are in general far more reliable than the 2 korean brands.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    The 7 blinks of death reffers to plasmas only and was a problem with the screws securing the psu being loose afaik.

    Im not saying panasonic or sony are perfect but they are in general far more reliable than the 2 korean brands.

    You keep harping on about Sony and Panasonic being superior products compared to Samsung. Please provide any evidence you have of this. I have backed up all my statements about all brands with links to verify my statements . You just seem to have an opinion about your statements , and that's it .
    You remind me of this,


    I know that the top end TV's from the Japs are better than the Korean brands , but when comparing on a price for price basis , this test fails as the Koreans have it in the bag.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭Savage Tyrant


    It baffles me how people can argue so easily about the brand of things like consoles, mobile phones and now TV's.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    It baffles me how people can argue so easily about the brand of things like consoles, mobile phones and now TV's.

    I was not arguing about a brand . Johnboy26 keeps singling out Samsung TV's and saying that they are inferior and badly made TV's . This is not a true statement imo . The evidence when gathered from available sources does not support his assumption .
    The name of this thread is " TVs for the PS4 Pro - 4K HDR " Some ppl are genuinely coming in here for advice on a tv for the PS4 . It is not fair to keep harping on about a brand being unreliable and being cheaply manufactured when the evidence just does not back up this .

    Many of us in here have or have had Samsung TV's , and I'm sure many of us have not had any problems with our Samsung TV's . If you listen to what Johnboy26 keeps saying , you would expect every Sammy tv to burst into flames or just dissolve on your wall after 2yrs . This is just not true .


  • Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭mcgooch


    Many of us in here have or have had Samsung TV's , and I'm sure many of us have not had any problems with our Samsung TV's .

    To add to this...

    I've had Samsung TV's since the PS3 days - going from a TV with 720p support, then 1080p support, then 3D support right up to my current model the Samsung KS7000 which offers 4K/HDR10 support for under a grand.
    I've never had a days trouble with any of these TV's or experienced issues with build quality, but realise that might not be the case for all, which is the same for every other brand out there.

    The reason I tend to choose Samsung TV's usually follows months of research on review sites (techradar, AV Forums, Rtings etc.) and consumer reviews on Amazon and the like, to find out which TV will give me the most bang-for-my-buck and more often than not Samsung TV's come out on top, as was the case with the KS7000. So far this TV has been a revelation in terms of performance and I'm more than happy with my purchase as I expect anyone else that decides to buy one will be.

    I find it intriguing reading through this thread to see someone advising people here against buying a Samsung KS7000 because (in their opinion) the TV they've decided to purchase instead of a KS7000 is the better TV despite countless review sites stating the opposite to be true. It smacks of choice-supportive bias to me.

    The best advice I can give to anyone looking to buy a new 4K TV for gaming is to do your research, gathering as much info/opinions as possible, so when you do decide to buy the TV you'll know it's going to meet or possibly even exceed your expectations as the KS7000 has mine.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,155 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Downsides? It runs Android TV, which is a heap of ****e.


    One of the big selling points for me was that Sony now use Android. I've tried Samsung and hated the software. I have my Sony since June. It came loaded with Netflix and I've seen added kodi and Amazon video.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭Flaccus


    Has anyone has an issue with the back plastic cover coming away on their Samsung KS7000.  Looks like it's only glued on and seems to be a fairly widespread issue.  Very annoying.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    Flaccus wrote: »
    Has anyone has an issue with the back plastic cover coming away on their Samsung KS7000.  Looks like it's only glued on and seems to be a fairly widespread issue.  Very annoying.

    What cover exactly ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,168 ✭✭✭Grahamer666


    I presume he means the back of the tv where it meets the edges of the screen.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    I presume he means the back of the tv where it meets the edges of the screen.

    I've just check mine and it seems fine.

    I just found this,


    I thought I read that this issue was sorted later in the manufacturing process.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭Flaccus


    The back covering of the tv has started to peel away on one corner.  It's gradually got worse.  The cover is held on with glue. Very annoyed.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWbtNdI2xuw
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZUiZrSyPOM


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,678 ✭✭✭TrustedApple


    Had the same kind of issue with my old LG TV.

    It cracked twice in the same stop ended up haveing to fight power city in small claims court..... To get my refund as a TV should not crack ha


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    Flaccus wrote: »
    Has anyone has an issue with the back plastic cover coming away on their Samsung KS7000.  Looks like it's only glued on and seems to be a fairly widespread issue.  Very annoying.

    I went to 3 stores today to see if any of the display models had this problem . I didn't find any with the issue . The one that's on display in my local Harvey Normans and PC World are on all the time and where without the problem . I kinda remember reading somewhere that it was an issue in the early production models , maybe you have one . Definitely contact Samsung about the issue . I think the later models had a stiffer back panel fitted .

    Look at this video of a replacement back being fitted,



    I hope you get it sorted .

    Ps , if you want to compare serial numbers , giz a pm.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,552 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Anyone who got one of the Samsung 2016 Samsung tv the time to get your 10 year screen burn warranty is up either at the end of the month or the end of next month.

    Only remembered I didn't do this yet yesterday.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭Flaccus


    I went to 3 stores today to see if any of the display models had this problem . I didn't find any with the issue . The one that's on display in my local Harvey Normans and PC World are on all the time and where without the problem . I kinda remember reading somewhere that it was an issue in the early production models , maybe you have one . Definitely contact Samsung about the issue . I think the later models had a stiffer back panel fitted .

    Look at this video of a replacement back being fitted,



    I hope you get it sorted .

    Ps , if you want to compare serial numbers , giz a pm.

    Thanks. It's gone back to Curry's. I fully expect to be waiting 3 months for a repair going by the horror stories I have heard. Incidentally they have an 8000 and a 7000 in the shop on display. Both had the issue. The back edges were literally hanging off. The 8000 series was the worst, once corner was protruding half and inch!! In fact I looked at all their TV's, and the 7000, 7500 and 8000 of which they must of had at least half a dozen between them, did not have flush backs. It shows how poor the fit and finish is on these yokes, even if it's only out by a few mm. Hopefully newer models have this issue resolved.


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