Sammy UN55B8000 Display issues - Blu-ray Forum

signal12 · 08-18-2009, 11:26 PM

I picked up this TV at Sears during the VIP Event. Anyway, once I had turned the settings to a more pleasing setting, I could plainly see that the corners were dark. Not completely black, but noticeably darker when the scenes were bright, i.e. outdoor scenes. It was so obvious to me that I ended up taking the set back for a refund. I was able to reproduce this effect on the floor model in front of the sales person.

Anybody else notice this on their sets? A google search shows it may be an inherent problem with the edge-lit LED's.

I am asking because I am now considering going with a Plasma because I currently have a 61" Sammy DLP and don't want to go down too much in size. After all, when talking TV's, size DOES matter.

mmunro2003 · 08-19-2009, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by signal12

I picked up this TV at Sears during the VIP Event. Anyway, once I had turned the settings to a more pleasing setting, I could plainly see that the corners were dark. Not completely black, but noticeably darker when the scenes were bright, i.e. outdoor scenes. It was so obvious to me that I ended up taking the set back for a refund. I was able to reproduce this effect on the floor model in front of the sales person.

Anybody else notice this on their sets? A google search shows it may be an inherent problem with the edge-lit LED's.

I am asking because I am now considering going with a Plasma because I currently have a 61" Sammy DLP and don't want to go down too much in size. After all, when talking TV's, size DOES matter.

This is why i am not a fan of edge lit and more a fan of Sony's tri luminous local dimming led technology. I think there is too much hype over thinness not quality. IMHO, no offense

signal12 · 08-19-2009, 10:31 AM

No offense taken, like I said I took it back. In all fairness though, it had a beautiful picture otherwise.

xneox · 08-19-2009, 03:43 PM

Sucks to get something that expensive and important home only to be disappointed.

Now that you've had that negative experience, it's time for a positive one. You should buy the Panasonic TC-P58V10 from abt electronics for $2700 shipped and be done with it. Larger, better, and cheaper. A legitimate no-brainer.

Or, if you've got money to spend and you want to go UP in size from your DLP, there's always the TC-P65V10 for $4000 shipped.

signal12 · 08-19-2009, 06:30 PM

Funny you should suggest that tv. My research just pointed me to that one. Looks like the one for me. I can't go to a 65" due to space constraints in my built-in center, my 61" has about 1/2" on sides.

xneox · 08-19-2009, 07:00 PM

You're going to LOVE it. Be sure to post pix when it's running.

08-18-2009, 11:26 PM	#1
signal12 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:812 DVD collection:341 Trading Score:32	Sammy UN55B8000 Display issues I picked up this TV at Sears during the VIP Event. Anyway, once I had turned the settings to a more pleasing setting, I could plainly see that the corners were dark. Not completely black, but noticeably darker when the scenes were bright, i.e. outdoor scenes. It was so obvious to me that I ended up taking the set back for a refund. I was able to reproduce this effect on the floor model in front of the sales person. Anybody else notice this on their sets? A google search shows it may be an inherent problem with the edge-lit LED's. I am asking because I am now considering going with a Plasma because I currently have a 61" Sammy DLP and don't want to go down too much in size. After all, when talking TV's, size DOES matter.

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08-19-2009, 10:31 AM	#3
signal12 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:812 DVD collection:341 Trading Score:32	No offense taken, like I said I took it back. In all fairness though, it had a beautiful picture otherwise.

08-19-2009, 03:43 PM	#4
xneox Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Hartford, CT	Sucks to get something that expensive and important home only to be disappointed. Now that you've had that negative experience, it's time for a positive one. You should buy the Panasonic TC-P58V10 from abt electronics for $2700 shipped and be done with it. Larger, better, and cheaper. A legitimate no-brainer. Or, if you've got money to spend and you want to go UP in size from your DLP, there's always the TC-P65V10 for $4000 shipped.

08-19-2009, 06:30 PM	#5
signal12 Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:812 DVD collection:341 Trading Score:32	Funny you should suggest that tv. My research just pointed me to that one. Looks like the one for me. I can't go to a 65" due to space constraints in my built-in center, my 61" has about 1/2" on sides.

08-19-2009, 07:00 PM	#6
xneox Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Hartford, CT	You're going to LOVE it. Be sure to post pix when it's running.

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