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OK.I'm a 100% audiophile with absolutely no training or common sense for Video. My significant other has been asking me to replce our much worn out 25" table-top TV, so, like an audiophile, I figure if I'm gonna do this, I must at least try to do it halfway right. My obsevations have been that a picture tube is STILL the best view, but highe quality tube TVs are getting expensive, I decided to make a comprimise and investigate the projection TV thing. For the most part, I am generally unimpressed with projection as it looks grainy and undefined, but does offer a big screen which I think could become acceptable over time ( and perhaps a line-doubler thrown in somewhere down the road for good measure )
I naturally flocked to the Toshiba brand as I have had many a Toshiba in the past and they always get good reviews in terms of value. I checked out the 42H82 which is a 42" screen for $2,399.00 Canadian and though hmmmmmmmmm, not bad, but not great either. I then was drawn to the other side of the room for a look at the Samsung HCM4216 which I thought had a much better picture overall, closer to that of a tube design and a nice cabinet, better overall features and was a few hundred bucks less. Now I must admit, I have a prejudice against off-shore brands, a mentality that goes back many years, but dammit, I couldn't argue with the picture quality and a better warranty to boot.
My question?
Has anyone had any experience with this TV as I can find no consumer advice on it whatsoever.
Should I stay clear?
Is there something I am overlooking?
Your comments for this green video searcher are welcomed !
Audioman
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I have been interested in this set also for the past few weeks. I finally found 6 consumer reviews on the Samsung 4216 at bizrate.com. All six reviews gave the set five stars.
I compared this set agains the hitachi 43", toshiba 42", and a sony. This set appears to have the best picture hands down. My only gripe would be that it only has 1 rear s-video input and 1 s-video input on the side of the set. I figure this won't be an issue once I upgrade to the HDTV satellite receiver.
Please let me know if you have found any other reviews on this set. I'm about two months away from the purchase, but I am extremely impressed with this set. I currently have a 32" Samsung, and it's been one of the best purchases I have ever made.
thanks.
To accurately judge picture quality, both monitors need to be calibrated. Showroom monitors aren't calibrated and most will be misadjusted. Any choice made base on showroom viewing is a crapshoot.
I've been looking into those models as well. The biggest problem that I see is that the tops of both sets are very narrow *approx 3"* This is tough if you plan to mount a center speaker on them.
Greg
I'm in the institutional asset management biz and my company has made some good cash by investing in Samsung. It's a player on the come.Don't forget, 20 years ago -- perhaps even less -- companies such as Toshiba were considered "off-shore brands" with a reputation for producing cheap, unreliable junk.
South Korean companies are rising quickly to meet worldwide quality standards. I have a 1997 Kia Sportage and for just about $4K more than I paid 5-1/2 years ago (probably less than $3K when inflation is factored in) I can buy a 2003 Kia Sorenta that's 20% larger, has more standard features and a powerful 6-banger versus my anemic little 4. And I've had very few quality control problems with my Kia, so I would be inclined to stick with the brand.
15 years ago, Hyundais fell apart like their 1960s and 1970s Japanese predecessors. Today, they are the Toyota of the 2010s.
Next come the Chinese -- in today's Wall Street Journal, there's an article stating that their goal is to produce consumer goods with 95% of the quality of Japanese/American/European manufacturers at half to two-thirds the price. The scary thing is that they just might succeed.
As always, of course, YMMV . . .
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