The eve of my purchase? Need advice - Blu-ray Forum

wozman · 01-22-2009, 02:00 PM

Well, I have been reviewing searching the Net for over 3 months now, (really its been over a yearm but who is counting

) Really looking hard for over 3 months now. (especially this forum, great stuff here) I am looking at upgrading my 5 year old 52" Toshiba Rear Projection DLP. 720p/1080i With my Blu-Ray collection reaching 30, I am getting the itch to upgrade to a 1080p screen. I debated back and forth between the LCD's and Plasma (never ending battle)

I chose to look at LCD's due to there less (glare-affect) and non-image burn. Since I have a PS3 and play several games I think an LCD is ideal for my situation, Behind my seating area is a huge bay window, which will cast reflection on any Plasma I go with and to some extent some LCD's with the new reflective screens. (The Samsung line)

That's why I have narrowed my search to the Samsung 52LNA630 they have it for $2199 @ Best Buy (Canadian) and I also found it for $1999 @ Leons (Canadian) and Best Buy will match that price. Is that a good deal for this set? Remember its Canadian Dollars I am dealing with here, LOL

I have heard great reviews for the 630 and its brother the 650. Main question is am I going to notice a great deal in quality over my old DLP? I found that the DLP's give great colours and blacks, big draw back is the depth/bulkness of these units, and the "bulb" that has to be replaced every so many hours. Or am I better off waiting (AGAIN) hate playing the waiting game, you could wait tell your blue in the face, with the never ending technological cycle out there, but thats another story in its own right. Waiting for the Samsung 950 and its LED lighting which appears to be the future, I saw this set, and its jaw dropping, but I can't justify the $4000+ price tag.

Could really use some advice here, on the night of my purchase. Am I making the right move going with an LCD, (coming from a DLP) and is the Samsung A630 a quality set.

Please advise
thank you kindly......great forum.

jasontkelley1746 · 01-22-2009, 02:07 PM

Warning! This site is overwhelmed with LCD haters. I personally like both and they each have there better qualities. At the moment I have a 52 inch sharp lcd and love it but my next tv will either be a projector or a kuro

callas01 · 01-22-2009, 02:26 PM

I don't know how canadian dollars relate to usd, but if 1999 cad is like 1799 usd, then I would say yes you are getting a good deal. You cannot go wrong with a samsung, and the 630 I think has the matted screen so you wont need to worry about the glare. My brother just got a sony 52" V series for that price and your getting more with that tv then he did at the same price.

Go for it you will be happy you did.

HD 335 · 01-22-2009, 06:09 PM

I don't have the 630, but the panels between my 750 and the 630 should be same other than the matte vs glossy finish. I'd highly recommend the Samsung.

FIDDYPOP · 01-22-2009, 06:14 PM

I personally have an LCD and it is a great tv. If you wait there will always be something cooler. The tv you are considering is a great tv. In my opinion

s0nIc · 01-22-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIDDYPOP

I personally have an LCD and it is a great tv. If you wait there will always be something cooler. The tv you are considering is a great tv. In my opinion

get the 650 at best buy only 150.00 more trust me there is a diffrence in the contrast ratio...better pic u will not be mad at this.just got this tv 2 weeks ago heres a vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb7Diu_s5RY video kind of sucks guess thats what i need to buy next

Germtop · 01-24-2009, 02:54 AM

hey, thanks for posting a response and sorry to reply so late. I'm not familiar with the differences between the 630 and the 650 but I'll tell you that the 650 toc is an amazing tv.

Contrast and color are astounding, sharpness is also amazing and then there's the 120 hz, which is a love it of hate it kind of deal.

I had been looking to replace my Samsung CRT 1080i that I bought about ten years ago from Best Buy but I didn't feel that flat screen were on par with it as far as image quality (especially contrast) until I saw the 650.

I swear by it and I can tell you that it's so amazing that it has persuaded 4 of my friends to upgrade their sets.

Denise-OHIO · 01-24-2009, 02:19 PM

If you have a bright room with lots of windows (like we do) we were advised to get LCD because it's brighter...for a darker room plasma.

We ended up getting the Samsung LN40A650

good luck...with all the options it's an agonizing decision unless you have an unlimited budget....

and..I ordered the Samsung BD-P1500 blue ray to go with it. Profile 1.1. fine with us (we don't intend to hook anything up to internet ,cept for firmware updates via a usb flash)

good luck..

p.s. we picked the A650 because it had the highest contrast ratio over the other 6 series Samsung LCD's. All the 6's have 120hz (saw a demo on this and it's AMAZING) and 1080P.

01-22-2009, 02:00 PM	#1
wozman Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada 4K collection:425 Blu-ray collection:740 DVD collection:28 MA collection:44 Digital collection:149 iTunes collection:198 Trading Score:1	The eve of my purchase? Need advice Well, I have been reviewing searching the Net for over 3 months now, (really its been over a yearm but who is counting ) Really looking hard for over 3 months now. (especially this forum, great stuff here) I am looking at upgrading my 5 year old 52" Toshiba Rear Projection DLP. 720p/1080i With my Blu-Ray collection reaching 30, I am getting the itch to upgrade to a 1080p screen. I debated back and forth between the LCD's and Plasma (never ending battle) I chose to look at LCD's due to there less (glare-affect) and non-image burn. Since I have a PS3 and play several games I think an LCD is ideal for my situation, Behind my seating area is a huge bay window, which will cast reflection on any Plasma I go with and to some extent some LCD's with the new reflective screens. (The Samsung line) That's why I have narrowed my search to the Samsung 52LNA630 they have it for $2199 @ Best Buy (Canadian) and I also found it for $1999 @ Leons (Canadian) and Best Buy will match that price. Is that a good deal for this set? Remember its Canadian Dollars I am dealing with here, LOL I have heard great reviews for the 630 and its brother the 650. Main question is am I going to notice a great deal in quality over my old DLP? I found that the DLP's give great colours and blacks, big draw back is the depth/bulkness of these units, and the "bulb" that has to be replaced every so many hours. Or am I better off waiting (AGAIN) hate playing the waiting game, you could wait tell your blue in the face, with the never ending technological cycle out there, but thats another story in its own right. Waiting for the Samsung 950 and its LED lighting which appears to be the future, I saw this set, and its jaw dropping, but I can't justify the $4000+ price tag. Could really use some advice here, on the night of my purchase. Am I making the right move going with an LCD, (coming from a DLP) and is the Samsung A630 a quality set. Please advise thank you kindly......great forum.

01-24-2009, 02:19 PM	#8
Denise-OHIO New Member Member since:Jan 2009	Room light? If you have a bright room with lots of windows (like we do) we were advised to get LCD because it's brighter...for a darker room plasma. We ended up getting the Samsung LN40A650 good luck...with all the options it's an agonizing decision unless you have an unlimited budget.... and..I ordered the Samsung BD-P1500 blue ray to go with it. Profile 1.1. fine with us (we don't intend to hook anything up to internet ,cept for firmware updates via a usb flash) good luck.. p.s. we picked the A650 because it had the highest contrast ratio over the other 6 series Samsung LCD's. All the 6's have 120hz (saw a demo on this and it's AMAZING) and 1080P. Last edited by Denise-OHIO; 01-24-2009 at 02:25 PM.

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01-22-2009, 02:07 PM	#2
jasontkelley1746 Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:milwaukee Blu-ray collection:191	Warning! This site is overwhelmed with LCD haters. I personally like both and they each have there better qualities. At the moment I have a 52 inch sharp lcd and love it but my next tv will either be a projector or a kuro

01-22-2009, 02:26 PM	#3
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	I don't know how canadian dollars relate to usd, but if 1999 cad is like 1799 usd, then I would say yes you are getting a good deal. You cannot go wrong with a samsung, and the 630 I think has the matted screen so you wont need to worry about the glare. My brother just got a sony 52" V series for that price and your getting more with that tv then he did at the same price. Go for it you will be happy you did.

01-22-2009, 06:09 PM	#4
HD 335 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:33 4K collection:408 Blu-ray collection:1269 DVD collection:16 iTunes collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:121	I don't have the 630, but the panels between my 750 and the 630 should be same other than the matte vs glossy finish. I'd highly recommend the Samsung.

01-22-2009, 06:14 PM	#5
FIDDYPOP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chi-Town Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews:1	I personally have an LCD and it is a great tv. If you wait there will always be something cooler. The tv you are considering is a great tv. In my opinion

01-24-2009, 02:54 AM	#7
Germtop Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:121 Blu-ray collection:720 DVD collection:10 Trading Score:1	hey, thanks for posting a response and sorry to reply so late. I'm not familiar with the differences between the 630 and the 650 but I'll tell you that the 650 toc is an amazing tv. Contrast and color are astounding, sharpness is also amazing and then there's the 120 hz, which is a love it of hate it kind of deal. I had been looking to replace my Samsung CRT 1080i that I bought about ten years ago from Best Buy but I didn't feel that flat screen were on par with it as far as image quality (especially contrast) until I saw the 650. I swear by it and I can tell you that it's so amazing that it has persuaded 4 of my friends to upgrade their sets.

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