Samsung Series 7 LED DLP Televisions: Models HL61A750 and HL67A750 - Page 3 - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

rossandmarita · 2008-08-13, 08:09 PM

At 11 feet as u move down from centre you can see the top getting darker . Its almost un noticable unless your looking for it, but it is there. It starts to get very noticable at about 9 feet. At 11 feet if your eyse are about 5" above the bottom of the screen its not there at all that I can see.

Smorrow · 2008-08-13, 08:50 PM

Hi RossandMarita;

I was wondering if you have tried the USB port this model has for displaying pictures or playing music? If so what's your opinion of this feature?

Thanks

Huffer · 2008-08-13, 10:18 PM

Thanks RossandMarita,

I think if I was at around 11 feet and tilted the set down it probably would be ok.

Thanks for your help.

das75 · 2008-08-28, 06:32 PM

Went to check out at Costco today but the only on they had was still in the box.

This would be a replacement for the 10 yr old Sony RPTV the the kid uses on the Wii. Concern I have is as since a lot of the games are played standing up, is the viewing angle. When using the current I'm about 7' away and eyes about 1 foot above the top of the screen. Wondering how the Samsung would perform?

Tom.F.1 · 2008-09-02, 12:42 AM

I bought the 61 from costco saturday. The stand that came with it wasn't deep enough for my AVR, plus i didn't like the expandable thingy anyway. Costco wouldn't give me a credit for not taking the stand, it comes with it.
I bought a Z-Line stand, Leon's, black/chrome, works good and put the TV a little higher so my feet aren't in the way when I recline. Need bigger speakers.

HD picture is good! Quality varies greatly between different broadcastors, and varies greatly between different programs. Generally, the OTA tuner is slightly better than EVu, but thats what i expected. It's obvious (and looks bad) when broadcasters upconvert and try to pass off SD as HD. That was hard to notice on my 37". When picture quality is bad, its more noticeable on the big screen. Glad my wife talked me out of the 72.

SD picture varies greatly as well depening on the source. At best, its fairly watchable. At worst, it really, really unwatchable. CNN is fuzzy, all hard to read and hard on the eyes, CP24 looks pretty good.

Veiwing angle is ok for me. I'm not tall enogh to look down on the screen and i don't sit on the floor.

Going to rent some BD's tomorrow.

Lou Sytsma · 2008-09-04, 05:46 PM

Hey Tom! Great to see a fellow Ajaxian here! I'm aiming to get the 67A750 myself shortly.

Tom.F.1 · 2008-09-07, 12:55 AM

Hi Lou, NTMU

On the big TV's, a lot of SD don't look so good.

Some channels are much worse than others. I'm watching the NASCAR Craftsman Truck race on Speed channel and it really sucks. EVu doesn't have speed HD.

I'm 11 feet from the TV so pretty much perfect for HD, BD movies are excellent, but SD is too pixallated.

bellxvue · 2008-09-07, 12:49 PM

Evu did have speed in hd but have pull it and had put other boring chanel

KillaB · 2008-09-11, 07:36 PM

Does anyone know if BestBuy stopped selling these?

I don't think they ever carried the 67", but I don't even see the 61" on their website anymore. If both FS and BB have stopped carrying RPTV because of what Sony did or just because of slower sales, then shame on them. I guess if I want a 67" at an affordable price I'm going to have to head south of the border. I have a 6187S right now, but I'd like to upsize

Gimli · 2008-09-11, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillaB

Does anyone know if BestBuy stopped selling these?

I saw a 67" at BestBuy in Albany, NY about a month ago.

KillaB · 2008-09-12, 03:19 AM

Quote:

I saw a 67" at BestBuy in Albany, NY about a month ago.

Sorry, I meant Best Buy Canada.

Lou Sytsma · 2008-09-12, 07:47 PM

Never seen one at Best Buy myself but Leon's does for sure.

chillonhill · 2008-10-05, 07:41 PM

I see they are clearing them out of Costco also,

They are selling the 61" Demo one,
I want one but prefer the 67"
where can I get one.
maybe I'll just settle for the 61" if its still there!!!

chillonhill · 2008-10-05, 07:43 PM

Does this mean they will stop making these,
or maybe the new thin ones will be coming out.
(Organic led ones they had at CES08)

chillonhill · 2008-10-06, 03:38 PM

I bought it for a real good price.
61" 750 series
last one there, but they still had some new ones at the other costco,
but I saved 500 and still have the 2 year guarantee,
screen is impecable, no scratchs so I hope it is a good tv overall.

2008-08-13, 08:50 PM	#32
Smorrow Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 5	USB port for Pictures and Music Hi RossandMarita; I was wondering if you have tried the USB port this model has for displaying pictures or playing music? If so what's your opinion of this feature? Thanks

2008-09-02, 12:42 AM	#35
Tom.F.1 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 1,928	I bought the 61 from costco saturday. The stand that came with it wasn't deep enough for my AVR, plus i didn't like the expandable thingy anyway. Costco wouldn't give me a credit for not taking the stand, it comes with it. I bought a Z-Line stand, Leon's, black/chrome, works good and put the TV a little higher so my feet aren't in the way when I recline. Need bigger speakers. HD picture is good! Quality varies greatly between different broadcastors, and varies greatly between different programs. Generally, the OTA tuner is slightly better than EVu, but thats what i expected. It's obvious (and looks bad) when broadcasters upconvert and try to pass off SD as HD. That was hard to notice on my 37". When picture quality is bad, its more noticeable on the big screen. Glad my wife talked me out of the 72. SD picture varies greatly as well depening on the source. At best, its fairly watchable. At worst, it really, really unwatchable. CNN is fuzzy, all hard to read and hard on the eyes, CP24 looks pretty good. Veiwing angle is ok for me. I'm not tall enogh to look down on the screen and i don't sit on the floor. Going to rent some BD's tomorrow. __________________ Samsung TV, Pio-Elite AVR, OppoBD, Wharfedale Speakers, Kicker Subs. Bell EVu, DB-4e OTA:)

2008-09-04, 05:46 PM	#36
Lou Sytsma Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St. Albert, Alberta, Canada Posts: 283	Hey Tom! Great to see a fellow Ajaxian here! I'm aiming to get the 67A750 myself shortly. __________________ Every man is my superior, in that, I may learn from him.

2008-09-07, 12:55 AM	#37
Tom.F.1 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 1,928	Hi Lou, NTMU On the big TV's, a lot of SD don't look so good. Some channels are much worse than others. I'm watching the NASCAR Craftsman Truck race on Speed channel and it really sucks. EVu doesn't have speed HD. I'm 11 feet from the TV so pretty much perfect for HD, BD movies are excellent, but SD is too pixallated. __________________ Samsung TV, Pio-Elite AVR, OppoBD, Wharfedale Speakers, Kicker Subs. Bell EVu, DB-4e OTA:)

2008-09-12, 07:47 PM	#42
Lou Sytsma Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St. Albert, Alberta, Canada Posts: 283	Never seen one at Best Buy myself but Leon's does for sure. __________________ Every man is my superior, in that, I may learn from him.

2008-08-13, 08:09 PM	#31
rossandmarita Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13	At 11 feet as u move down from centre you can see the top getting darker . Its almost un noticable unless your looking for it, but it is there. It starts to get very noticable at about 9 feet. At 11 feet if your eyse are about 5" above the bottom of the screen its not there at all that I can see.

2008-08-13, 10:18 PM	#33
Huffer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 52	Thanks RossandMarita, I think if I was at around 11 feet and tilted the set down it probably would be ok. Thanks for your help.

2008-08-28, 06:32 PM	#34
das75 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Edmonton Posts: 459	Went to check out at Costco today but the only on they had was still in the box. This would be a replacement for the 10 yr old Sony RPTV the the kid uses on the Wii. Concern I have is as since a lot of the games are played standing up, is the viewing angle. When using the current I'm about 7' away and eyes about 1 foot above the top of the screen. Wondering how the Samsung would perform?

2008-09-07, 12:49 PM	#38
bellxvue Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: st-hyacinthe Posts: 37	Evu did have speed in hd but have pull it and had put other boring chanel

2008-09-11, 07:36 PM	#39
KillaB Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6	Does anyone know if BestBuy stopped selling these? I don't think they ever carried the 67", but I don't even see the 61" on their website anymore. If both FS and BB have stopped carrying RPTV because of what Sony did or just because of slower sales, then shame on them. I guess if I want a 67" at an affordable price I'm going to have to head south of the border. I have a 6187S right now, but I'd like to upsize

2008-10-05, 07:41 PM	#43
chillonhill Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 305	I see they are clearing them out of Costco also, They are selling the 61" Demo one, I want one but prefer the 67" where can I get one. maybe I'll just settle for the 61" if its still there!!!

2008-10-05, 07:43 PM	#44
chillonhill Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 305	Does this mean they will stop making these, or maybe the new thin ones will be coming out. (Organic led ones they had at CES08)

2008-10-06, 03:38 PM	#45
chillonhill Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 305	I bought it for a real good price. 61" 750 series last one there, but they still had some new ones at the other costco, but I saved 500 and still have the 2 year guarantee, screen is impecable, no scratchs so I hope it is a good tv overall.

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