I was about to buy a HLS5087W and I read in the forums that Samsung is coming out with new models in April. The HLS5087W is going to cost me $1540. Should I wait for the new models? Will there be that much of a difference?

Yeah that is what I am wondering also. I have been look looking at the hls 5688 or the hls 6188. Anyone know what the difference will be.. and if it will be worth the new price. thanks

some info.. a good place to start

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=779782

I personally like buying the newest technology rather than getting a discount on older technology. They usually make at least small improvements year-to-year.

brinet dont buy a November build 50", I have that one and its junk...Samsung is sending me a new TV.......not only is there pincushioning but the screen itself is curved at bottom.

I'm waiting for the HL-T5076S, which is the replacement for the HL-S5087W. Which as an MSRP of $2,099.

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/1687/hlt5076sfm0.gif

Get a LED or laser driven RPTV, not a bulb unit. Bulbs are dinosaurs just waiting to become extinct. By the end of 2007 you should have long lasting, non-bulb options available from Mitsubishi, Sony, Panasonic, and Samsung. Don't buy the last horse and buggy when motorcars are just around the corner.

IB

Allright so when do we expect the other model from the other companies. thanks

I was about to buy a HLS5087W and I read in the forums that Samsung is coming out with new models in April. The HLS5087W is going to cost me $1540. Should I wait for the new models? Will there be that much of a difference?

I would wait until the April models come out. I don't think the prices will be all that different from what these models were last year..

I have an HLR5087W which was the last of the pedestal models. It still works and looks great, so if you do decide on the HLS5087W, it still is going to be a great unit..