Very good review, I will go with Samsung

by Mihai
(Bucharest)

Thanks, very helpful

This t.v. decision is so difficult. Thank you for the helpful information about LED off center viewing.

Samsung LED TVs - any time better

by sanatan shukla
(delhi)

I got a Samsung 55" 6 Series LED TV and before purchasing experienced all the brands.

Even after keeping the Sony 52" on its side there, there is a clear difference. Samsung offers you more sharper pictures and natural color.

Go for it; it is worth the money!

MR. LCD - Sony XBR8 is Better but Expensive

by Chip Pidgeon
((Long island, NY, USA))

I am the owner of 2 Samsung LCD TVs. I own the Led 46 inch 950 and I also own the 46 inch 750.

If I did not have to fork over any hard earned $$ for my LCD TV, then yes; I would go with the Sony XBR8. As a Samsung man it kills me to admit that Sony really stepped up to the plate with the XBR8. I will say that the XBR8 is possibly a nose hair ahead of the Samsung 950. However when it comes $$ all bets are off, especially with the way the economy is...

You could almost buy 2 Samsung 950 for the price of one XBR8. And the difference in performance between these two TVs amounts to probably less then $200 dollars in my opinion. When you really cut the fat away all of my audiophile friends are stuck for answer to find a difference between my Samsung 950 and my Samsung 750. And I got 750 for 50% less then the 950 LED with back lighting. All in all, LED back lighting is still in it's infancy stages and is way over priced at this stage. Maybe by the end of 2009 or 2010 will LED finally give you dollar for dollar value. "A great picture is a great picture" and I have 20/10 vision. Most people can not tell the difference except for what they hear from TV or magazines. Use your eyes and not your ears when buying a TV.

Samsung B6000 LED TV

by J.R.
(Southern California)

I just purchased a Samsung 46: LED. 6000 series. It is by all means the most awesome picture I have ever seen on TV. The first TV with the "latest technology" that I have ever purchased that absolutely electrified me when I got it home. A fantastic picture is an understatement.

I probably should mention that my Internet provided TV is on Verizon FIOS. I think the fibre optics probably help, too.

The only issue I have experienced, is the screen is very reflective. Any lights at screen level will reflect in the picture. Hasn't been a major issue so far. During the day, the drapes need to be drawn to reduce the reflection.

I would highly recommend this TV.

Samsung LED TVs

by SAMIDRA
(INDIA)

Samsung LED 40" is good all ways except the movie effect is missing. The movie frame rate is 24 frames/sec, but in Samsung or others, the movie doesn't feel like movie,instead look like a camcorder shoot video.

LED SHOPPING - SONY vs. SAMSUNG Panel Thickness

by BULL DOG FAN
(ATLANTA, GA)

I think the thickness of the set is an issue - plus one for Samsung.

I don't like the side mounted speakers on the Sony - plus two for Samsung.

That said, the picture quality and life like colors of the Sony are far better in my view. Everyone on the Samsung picture looks like they have a sunburn to me. A side by side comparison makes this clear. I am wating for Sony to annouce their next LED, without the speakers on the side and thinner.

Unless the new plasma coming from Panasonic this summer changes my mind, or Sony disappoints me with their new version of the LED's, I have made my choice.

Money is always a consideration but not when I'm making a purchase I expect to keep for 10 years.

Overall value - Sony LED TVs can't compete

by jm99
(ss, md)

Sony has simply missed the price point on their LED/LCD tech. Maybe they invested more trying to invent or enhance their own technology for LED displays; but at the end of the day their product is going to market against too stiff a list of competitors to ask for this kind of price.

Most consumers will view these units as just another option amongst many other highly capable LCD displays and very few people will look at side by side comparisons and choose to pay an extra $2k to get practically the same product.

Oh, and that viewing angle issue...BIG! deal when you're talking about comparing this tech against traditional LCD/Plasma displays with near 180 degree viewing angles that have next to no distortion. LED/LCD tech is just not quite ready for prime-time and premium pricing ...but at least Samsung didn't completely miss the price-point.

If Sony is relying on blind brand loyalty, that's just foolish.

Good Article

by Joe Girdusky
(Rego Park, New York)

Thanks for posting this article. I was just in the process of researching a purchase of a HDTV and was confused when the sales rep told me that LED was the latest advancement. He could not explain what it was and I wasn't sure if paying more for a TV would be worth it. Your article clearly and accurately lays out the issues, both pros and cons, and let's the consumer decide. Although I've always been a Sony-fan, I think I will opt for the Samsung.
Thanks again.
Joe

Sony Is A Ripoff

by Samsung Convert
(Honolulu, Hawaii)

You're paying for a name is what Sony is doing because they have a great reputation.

Samsung No. 1

by jeff
(iloilo city)

Samsung WILL ALWAYS be the No. 1

I think Samsung is better.

by romy pascua
(corona,ca USA)

Maybe they almost have the same good picture but life expectancy of the panel, Sony is in the bottom in terms in quality.

I have a Sony xbr4 I bought 2 years ago now it has dark shadow in the middle of the panel and vertical white lines on the right side and ghost shadow which is going to cost me $2380.00 thats include labor.

Wow! Samsung all the way

by mark
(Travis AFB, CA. USA)

So what your telling me is there is no difference but price and of course where your loyalty lies.

Well I was a big Sony fan but with the way the economy is now, cash is what counts and all the other are raving about Samsung, so its a no brainier Samsung all the way.