HDTVs

epp deal is back at samsung, $1079 for a 65" ks8000. must be signed in with an EPP account to get the deal. parents arrived after around 21 days, no problems and setup just fine but it does take a long time and if you get a damaged screen/bezel/panel it can be an absolute nightmare to return and re order
65" Class KS8000 8-Series 4K SUHD TV (2016 Model) TVs - UN65KS8000FXZA | Samsung US

spronk said:

epp deal is back at samsung, $1079 for a 65" ks8000. must be signed in with an EPP account to get the deal. parents arrived after around 21 days, no problems and setup just fine but it does take a long time and if you get a damaged screen/bezel/panel it can be an absolute nightmare to return and re order
65" Class KS8000 8-Series 4K SUHD TV (2016 Model) TVs - UN65KS8000FXZA | Samsung US

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I got a defective 65ks8500, and while I wouldn't say it was a nightmare per se, it was definitely a pain in the ass and the timeframe for everything is way longer than it should be.

And the shipping time is wildly inconsistent. Some reported getting it the next day after ordering, others like you (and me) had to wait 2-3 weeks

samsung epp prices are back today for superbowl
65" Class KS8000 8-Series 4K SUHD TV (2016 Model) TVs - UN65KS8000FXZA | Samsung US

$1079 for 65", $729 for 55" (60" is sharp panel, the rest are all samsung)

I have been holding out for the 2017 qled or improved lg oled, but this price keeps coming back. The struggle is real.

I don't get out of bed for anything under 65"

So the only difference between the 8000 and 8500 is that the former is flat and the latter is curved? If so, what's the verdict on curved, particularly for a wall mounted installation?

Personally, I think curved is another bullshit gimmick to sell new TVs. The only way it makes sense for a curved display is if you are close enough like a computer monitor where it curves in your peripheral vision. Most living rooms / HT rooms are so far away, it makes no sense. It is just sat on a wall 10ft away from you curved for no reason whatsoever.

Curved is a huge gimmick.

Not sure where to put this, but really?

What Vizio was doing behind the TV screen | Federal Trade Commission

Malinatar said:

Not sure where to put this, but really?

What Vizio was doing behind the TV screen | Federal Trade Commission

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I like how in the end the FTC makes a few million, New Jersey makes a few hundred thousand, Vizio keeps the multi millions it made from selling the data and the consumers just get fucked.

Although I wonder if we will see an increase in Vizio TV prices now that they don't have this advertising money to subsidize it.

vizio got bought by LeEco, which is apparently the biggest chinese tv maker and they are pushing hard to move into the USA. don't be surprised if future vizio TVs webcam you 100% of the time and upload that to Chinese-Putin

It's not just Vizio though. Almost all smart TVs do it behind the guise of added features. Vizio was just stupid enough to have it turned on by default and not opt-in.

Mist said:

LG Electronics OLED55B6P 55-Inch 2160p 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV - Black (2016 Model) - Newegg.com

$1,599.00

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All the people bashing the size have obviously never seen an OLED display.

I have the previous years model and $1600 is a ridiculous price, I paid probably double that for my 55" 2015 model