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Stig MK2
18-08-2009, 15:30
As title really. going to buy either the 6000 or 8000 on thursday. Will absolutely use the usb/ethernet divx capability. Yahoo widgets is nice but not if thats the only difference for the price increase between 6000 and 8000.

Any thoughts? Anyone want to make me cry and throw another TV into the mix?
:thumbs:

Edit: just found this summary - looks like its between the B7000/B7020 and the B8000....

B6000 Series: Entry-level edge-LED TV with 100Hz Motion Plus technology. Available now in 40-inch (UE40B6000/ UE40B6000VW) and 46-inch (UE46B6000/ UE46B6000VW) screen sizes.
B7000/B7020 Series: Mid-range edge-LED TV with 100Hz Motion Plus technology and enhanced interactive functionalities such as [Internet@TV], [Wireless DLNA] and [Content Library]. Available now in 40-inch (UE40B7000/ UE40B7000WW or UE40B7020/ UE40B7020WW), 46-inch (UE46B7000/ UE46B7000WW or UE46B7020/ UE46B7020WW) and 55-inch (UE55B7000/ UE55B7000WW or UE55B7020/ UE55B7020WW) screen sizes.
B8000 Series: High-end edge-LED TV with 200Hz motion technology. Expected to be available for sale from May 2009.
thescrounger
18-08-2009, 17:54
Are you planning to wall mount it? The only thing I might say was worth waiting for is wireless HDMI which is around the corner.
Stig MK2
18-08-2009, 18:08
Humm true. Had forgotten about that. I don't think I'll be wall mounting though, I don't trust my walls! I've just moved into my new apartment and looking to get a suitable tv asap.
thescrounger
18-08-2009, 19:24
I probably wouldn't wait then.
jroadley
19-08-2009, 07:24
I have the 46" 7020 model and love it.

Didn't take that long to calibrate and have:

SKY HD
Wii
XBOX 360
Popcorn Hour
Blu Ray Player

All hooked up and looking lovely!
Stig MK2
19-08-2009, 07:58
jroadley - I was looking at getting the popcorn hour too. Tempted to wait for the C200 but as there hasn't been any new news lately, I'll probably get the A110.

I was thinking of using the samsungs in built network/usb divx capabilities. have you tried this? It would be great to find out from someone who has one already.
jroadley
19-08-2009, 14:27
jroadley - I was looking at getting the popcorn hour too. Tempted to wait for the C200 but as there hasn't been any new news lately, I'll probably get the A110.

I was thinking of using the samsungs in built network/usb divx capabilities. have you tried this? It would be great to find out from someone who has one already.

I have the TV set connected to my network/internet - only really checked the Yahoo Widgets but don't really use any of the usb stuff either.

Only really play back MKV files and they all come off the Popcorn hour via the Drobo.

Definately recommend the Popcorn though - has changed how I watch TV shows/Movies etc.

Maybe not the best person to speak about it!
Stig MK2
19-08-2009, 14:56
What do you think of the speakers? they seem to have had a bad review? Do you use separates?

Thanks
jroadley
19-08-2009, 17:25
What do you think of the speakers? they seem to have had a bad review? Do you use separates?

Thanks

The in built speakers are OK - I just watched some Freeview on them when I first got it.

But everything goes through a AV amp to some B&W speakers. Sorry!

All I would say, if you are spending four figures on a TV - treat it with the respect it deserves and hook it up to a surround system.

Quick photo showing BBC1 6 o Clock News through SKY HD scaled up to 1080i

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5517/cimg2054s.jpg

Any more info needed, post here or drop me a mail/pm