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[sharkablue]

I have not seen any threads for these new TV's yet. So here we go!

For any current users or future users of the Samsung D7000 and D8000 TV's, post up what you were able to get the TV for and where from so you can share the love around!

And if anyone actually knows what the difference between the 2 TV's actually is for Australian stock that would great!

[Spankeh]

Samsung PS59D6900
Bought yesterday from an IT supplier

$2020 Ex Tax

[memberx]

Anyone seen 64" PS64D8000 and prices?

[danielt]

memberx, on May 7 2011, 08:19 AM, said:

Anyone seen 64" PS64D8000 and prices?

they're available at JB Hi Fi


Plasmas :

PS64D8000 - 64" plasma - $4299

PS64D550 - 64" plasma - $2999

PS59D6900 - 59" plasma - $2896

PS59D550 - 59" plasma - $2299

LED :

UA55D8000 - 55" LED - $4699

UA55D7000 - 55" LED - $3891

UA55D6600 - 55" LED - $3499

Something for everyone

Edited by danielt, 08 May 2011 - 08:53 AM.

[troyww]

PS59D550 - 59" plasma - Was offered this at Myers Perth for $2000 with 2 glasses .
I was very impressed with the PQ next to half a dozen simirly priced sets .

[dazbug]

Am I correct in saying if I have a light controlled room, and I don't need any of the smart TV features, (I have a computer and PS3/PlayTv for all those other things) .then I wouldn't notice a huge difference between these 2 in terms of PQ, judging by the specs?

PS64D8000 - 64" plasma - $4299
PS64D550 - 64" plasma - $2999

[Owen]

With light control I expect the differences to be very small.

[Tiles]

dazbug, on May 9 2011, 05:52 PM, said:

Am I correct in saying if I have a light controlled room, and I don't need any of the smart TV features, (I have a computer and PS3/PlayTv for all those other things) .then I wouldn't notice a huge difference between these 2 in terms of PQ, judging by the specs?

PS64D8000 - 64" plasma - $4299
PS64D550 - 64" plasma - $2999

I saw the PS59D8000 next to the Ps59D550 in Harvey Norman playing avatar (2D) and there was a massive difference in PQ.
Unless they really went out of their way to calibrate the D550 s#@t house to make the D8000 look much superior (quite possible), under the overhead lights the D550 looked washed out (blacks and all colour wise) and looked a considerably less alive picture. Where as the D8000 kept great deep blacks and colours even from a side angle with the overhead lights but also had a lot crisper punchy image. Like having the light output of an LED only with the natural colours and great motion qualities of a plasma.
If you can't tell I was pretty impressed by the D8000. Am checking out the D6900 tomorrow to compare also.

From what I read in the states the 6, 7 and 8 series all have the same panel or processor can't remember.
But the 5 and 4 series are supposed to be inferior.
Check em out at JB Hi Fi or harvey norman for yourself.
Hope this helps  

[Slattery]

http://www.jbhifi.co...t-tv-sku-68057/

[brake]

Spankeh, on May 3 2011, 01:33 AM, said:

Samsung PS59D6900
Bought yesterday from an IT supplier

$2020 Ex Tax

Good price, Was there much haggling required?

Tiles, on May 9 2011, 10:21 PM, said:

I saw the PS59D8000 next to the Ps59D550 in Harvey Norman playing avatar (2D) and there was a massive difference in PQ.
Unless they really went out of their way to calibrate the D550 s#@t house to make the D8000 look much superior (quite possible), under the overhead lights the D550 looked washed out (blacks and all colour wise) and looked a considerably less alive picture. Where as the D8000 kept great deep blacks and colours even from a side angle with the overhead lights but also had a lot crisper punchy image. Like having the light output of an LED only with the natural colours and great motion qualities of a plasma.
If you can't tell I was pretty impressed by the D8000. Am checking out the D6900 tomorrow to compare also.

From what I read in the states the 6, 7 and 8 series all have the same panel or processor can't remember.
But the 5 and 4 series are supposed to be inferior.
Check em out at JB Hi Fi or harvey norman for yourself.
Hope this helps  

Hmm interesting, did you get to compare with the D6900 yet?

[Slattery]

The D8000 3D will be doing the rounds across Australia on the Samsung TV Tour beginning later this month. Details are on their website.

[Tiles]

brake, on May 12 2011, 01:10 PM, said:

Good price, Was there much haggling required?



Hmm interesting, did you get to compare with the D6900 yet?

yea compared the D6900 and D8000 at JB but not side by side. The D6900 was above eye level and the D8000 was sort of waist level. The D6900 to me under those lights looked the much inferior picture. Blacks were no where near as good and colours were abit funny, washed out a little but more of a real orangey yellow colour which even after messing with the pic settings and even trying standard colour I couldn't get a good colour tone (I have my samsung C7000 at home set to Warm2).

The D8000 on the other hand was probably the best plasma I saw in the store. The Real Black Filter really did it's job as you could really see the picture dimming as you stood over the tv and then when I crouched down to watch at eye level it was unreal. It really cuts down those overhead lights etc and keeps the picture and colours strong and bright. I have seen the D8000 playing avatar (2D) in harvey norman recently and the power of the light output reminded me of LED except with great natural colour tones, blacks and motion that comes with plasma's. I couldnt watch 3D on it, but I did demo the D550 (or whatver the lower end model is) samsung plasma in 3D and although it is difficult to judge crosstalk etc. in such a brightly lit environment, it looked much improved over last years models with no crosstalk I could see and the 3D pop was great. I would say atleast on par with Panasonics 3D from last year. So I'm expecting big things from the D8000.

Having my C7000 exchanged shortly with the D8000 so will post my opinions then  

[dazbug]

Looked at the 550 today, was't too bad but wasn't blown away like the new LED LCD UA55D6600.

One thing I hated on the 550 was the rear inputs, unlike the LED the power and aerial inputs will be sticking out (the power cord by at least 20mm) so you couldn't use a super slim wall mount

[Slattery]

New D8000 Samsung 59 inch Smart TV was $3277 today at Harvey Norman Knox City Melbourne

[rockston]

UA55D7000 Myer Adelaide City $3,250 + delivery $50.

[slims1179]

I have the Samsung D8000, just bought it a few weeks ago through Amazon.com it was pretty cheap there. Here is the list..........

    Samsung UN55D8000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver)
    $2,579.04 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock
    Condition: New
    Sold by: Video & Audio Center
    Samsung UN55D7000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver)
    $2,245.04 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock
    Condition: New
    Sold by: Video & Audio Center

Here is a good review site if interested....

http://SamsungD9500.com/samsung-8000

http://samsungd9500....msung-un55d7000

Hope this helps.

[brake]

slims1179, on May 16 2011, 11:50 PM, said:

I have the Samsung D8000, just bought it a few weeks ago through Amazon.com it was pretty cheap there. Here is the list..........

    Samsung UN55D8000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver)
    $2,579.04 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock
    Condition: New
    Sold by: Video & Audio Center
    Samsung UN55D7000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver)
    $2,245.04 - Quantity: 1 - In Stock
    Condition: New
    Sold by: Video & Audio Center

Here is a good review site if interested....

http://SamsungD9500.com/samsung-8000

http://samsungd9500....msung-un55d7000

Hope this helps.

Assume you live in America then?

[troyww]

rockston, on May 16 2011, 08:50 PM, said:

UA55D7000 Myer Adelaide City $3,250 + delivery $50.

Samsung UA55D7000 55" Full HD LED TV   $3,054.00 Delivery is $50 + depending on where in Australia you are .
http://cheapbargains.......e=2&sort=2a

Also have the PS59D550 Plasma for $1833 + Del which is a pretty sharp price as well .

Not American prices

Edited by troyww, 17 May 2011 - 03:39 PM.

[memberx]

troyww, on May 17 2011, 03:38 PM, said:

Samsung UA55D7000 55" Full HD LED TV   $3,054.00 Delivery is $50 + depending on where in Australia you are .
http://cheapbargains.......e=2&sort=2a

Also have the PS59D550 Plasma for $1833 + Del which is a pretty sharp price as well .

Not American prices

Quote from cheapbargains.com.au for 64D8000

"Stock ETA of that model is set to be end of this month/early next month."

Edited by memberx, 17 May 2011 - 07:25 PM.

[Spankeh]

brake, on May 12 2011, 01:10 PM, said:

Good price, Was there much haggling required?



Hmm interesting, did you get to compare with the D6900 yet?

Didnt/need/cant/not allowed to haggle, that was the price from the wholesaler.

[MrQuade]

I have ordered the UA55D8000 from Cheapbargains for $3501 as per their specials that run out tonight (am curious to see what the non-special price is now).

I was thinking of hanging around for the 60" model, but in the end thought perhaps getting the sensible bargain was a better option.

Rang to check on supply, and they said that none were available in WA, so I requested delivery from the NSW warehouse for $115 extra rather than wait and fuss about.

Fingers crossed all goes well.

[Slattery]

Is that the one that is listed as 4699 RRP at Harvey Norman

[MrQuade]

Slattery, on May 19 2011, 07:29 PM, said:

Is that the one that is listed as 4699 RRP at Harvey Norman

Yep!

[tter2]

Hmm, I want the U40D6600 for my bedroom, and their price is VERY enticing: $1,564..... but part of me would rather buy from a bricks and mortar store.... decisions, decisions.
RRP is $2099, I'd love to know what the cost price of this TV is.... I'm guessing around the $1500 mark.

... and does anyone know if these new Samsungs come with a pair of 3D glasses?? Or will I have to shell out extra for those?

Edited by tter2, 19 May 2011 - 10:04 PM.

[Slattery]

http://cheapbargains...HD 3D Plasma TV

UNBELIEVABLE PRICE. There's gotta be a catch surely.$1000 off.....