Samsung's F8500 PDP owners thread with reviews - Blu-ray Forum

cooknl · 05-05-2013, 09:04 AM

I have a curiosity, I would like to know how firmware updates are implemented.
Is it that the whole electrically eraseable ReadOnlyMemory is erased and then rewritten with the new update?? Or are only certain sections in the ROM erased and rewritten.
If anyone know how this works for the firmware in the samsung ??xxF8500 series displays I sure would appreciate an answer.

Thx

Rob

Mr Kite · 05-05-2013, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooknl

I have a curiosity, I would like to know how firmware updates are implemented.
Is it that the whole electrically eraseable ReadOnlyMemory is erased and then rewritten with the new update?? Or are only certain sections in the ROM erased and rewritten.
If anyone know how this works for the firmware in the samsung ??xxF8500 series displays I sure would appreciate an answer.

Thx

Rob

I think and this is only a guess, that certain parts of the EPROM are rewritten.

cooknl · 05-05-2013, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tele1962

I think and this is only a guess, that certain parts of the EPROM are rewritten.

It would almost have to be that way if there are different types of firmware that can be updated, but I am not sure, thats why I posted the question.

Thanx for youre attempt to answer tele1962
Rob

Mr Kite · 05-05-2013, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooknl

It would almost have to be that way if there are different types of firmware that can be updated, but I am not sure, thats why I posted the question.

Thanx for youre attempt to answer tele1962
Rob

Is there a reason you need to know how it's done mate?

cooknl · 05-05-2013, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tele1962

Is there a reason you need to know how it's done mate?

Nahh just curious

Rob

Robert Zohn · 05-07-2013, 07:03 PM

Okay boys, download ver. 1103, which has just become available and your fluctuating brightness with be nothing but history.

Enjoy!

-Robert

HeavyHitter · 05-10-2013, 06:42 PM

Hey Robert, it appears Sammy has released yet another update today. It mentions fixing pops which we know was done on the previous version...any idea what this update does? Thanks.

GuyIncognito · 01-19-2015, 11:38 PM

Am I pretty much out of luck in hoping to find the 60" model new for $1500 still from a store? I have been checking typical places like Best Buy and Amazon to see if they happen to restock a couple here or there but so far no luck. Are there any small shops that might ship it? It seems the 51" is the only one that comes back into stock on Amazon randomly. I even called Value Electronics which is a small shop based in New York because their website said they had some in stock, but when I called the guy said that no longer do and need to update the website. Not sure what other options are out there.

If not, what is the next best option as far as picture quality for a 60" TV?

GuyIncognito · 01-25-2015, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GuyIncognito

Am I pretty much out of luck in hoping to find the 60" model new for $1500 still from a store? I have been checking typical places like Best Buy and Amazon to see if they happen to restock a couple here or there but so far no luck. Are there any small shops that might ship it? It seems the 51" is the only one that comes back into stock on Amazon randomly. I even called Value Electronics which is a small shop based in New York because their website said they had some in stock, but when I called the guy said that no longer do and need to update the website. Not sure what other options are out there.

If not, what is the next best option as far as picture quality for a 60" TV?

Anyone? Also, I am wanting 3D since I have a lot of 3D blu-rays.

05-05-2013, 09:04 AM	#1
cooknl Junior Member Member since:May 2013	I have a curiosity, I would like to know how firmware updates are implemented. Is it that the whole electrically eraseable ReadOnlyMemory is erased and then rewritten with the new update?? Or are only certain sections in the ROM erased and rewritten. If anyone know how this works for the firmware in the samsung ??xxF8500 series displays I sure would appreciate an answer. Thx Rob

05-07-2013, 07:03 PM	#6
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Okay boys, download ver. 1103, which has just become available and your fluctuating brightness with be nothing but history. Enjoy! -Robert

05-10-2013, 06:42 PM	#7
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	Hey Robert, it appears Sammy has released yet another update today. It mentions fixing pops which we know was done on the previous version...any idea what this update does? Thanks.

01-19-2015, 11:38 PM	#8
GuyIncognito Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:102 MA collection:770 Digital collection:1082 iTunes collection:149 Prime collection:10 Trading Score:94	Am I pretty much out of luck in hoping to find the 60" model new for $1500 still from a store? I have been checking typical places like Best Buy and Amazon to see if they happen to restock a couple here or there but so far no luck. Are there any small shops that might ship it? It seems the 51" is the only one that comes back into stock on Amazon randomly. I even called Value Electronics which is a small shop based in New York because their website said they had some in stock, but when I called the guy said that no longer do and need to update the website. Not sure what other options are out there. If not, what is the next best option as far as picture quality for a 60" TV?

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