Samsung 2006 DLP HDTV Discussion --- HLSxxxxW Models - Page 7

Originally Posted by schaffer970

UCSB, I don't know if you have this link to Samusng's CES06 press releases. http://hwhpr.com/pr/samsung/ces06/ HWH Public Relations is Samsung's press representative. The link above has all of the zipped pictures of the products announced at CES06.

I was looking at the HLS-6187 picture and don't know if anyone else has noticed that the button position has been moved to right front in the "indented" area. Items included in this area are timer, lamp and temp lights and source, menu, volume +/-, channel +/- and the last button that I don't know what is (possibly timer). Don't see any front inputs, but they could be on the front right where they are now. Finally, on the bottom left of the bezel are the usual trademark items one of which appears to me to be DCD - I don't know what this is.

Originally Posted by schaffer970

UCSB, I don't know if you have this link to Samusng's CES06 press releases. http://hwhpr.com/pr/samsung/ces06/ HWH Public Relations is Samsung's press representative. The link above has all of the zipped pictures of the products announced at CES06.

I was looking at the HLS-6187 picture and don't know if anyone else has noticed that the button position has been moved to right front in the "indented" area. Items included in this area are timer, lamp and temp lights and source, menu, volume +/-, channel +/- and the last button that I don't know what is (possibly timer). Don't see any front inputs, but they could be on the front right where they are now. Finally, on the bottom left of the bezel are the usual trademark items one of which appears to me to be DCD - I don't know what this is.

Originally Posted by dtilton

I, like some others here, are sweating out whether or not to buy a 2005 Panny DLP RPTV, or wait for the 2006 models. CC has a great sale with no interest/no financing for 24 mnths and that's very attractive, but everything I've read in the new 2006 press release says better TVs will be CHEAPER than current models in Mar/Apr. Better is relative and to decide if waiting is worth it, I tried to do a list of pros and cons. When I saw the contrast of the current 50" sets, they're all 2,500:1. The 2006 50" sets are 10,000:1. That's a huge jump and one worth waiting for if it's true. Is it possibly a typo? How can they increase it that much? From the PR:

The 50 HL-S5687W, 56 HL-S5687W, and the 61 HL-S6187W feature the latest Texas Instruments DLP chip for true HD 1920 x 1080p HDTV images. The 1080p DLPs offer the ultimate in picture performance with an ultra high contrast ratio of 10,000:1 with superb brightness.

Can this be true? Thanks! -Dan

Originally Posted by Brian81

I just have been reading that 'rainbows' are more noticeable during things like rolling credits (white text moving across black screen). Figured with a B&W movie this same contrast would possibly cause the whole film to be like this.

I have been to BB/CC obviously and have tried darting my eyes back and forth within the store - didn't see rainbows. Haven't tried slamming my whole head back and forth - would need to go during hours with less people in the store so I don't have a bunch of people staring LOL

I almost feel like looking into one of those Rent-A-Center type stores and seeing if I can rent a DLP for a few months just for testing to see if I will notice them. It's a goofy idea but I wonder how much those things cost per month.

Both of these stores are well-recognized authorized dealers. I'm not too concerned about problems with either. I'm just concerned that I'll buy a set and not be able to watch it (and be out $3K).

Originally Posted by HoustonPerson

UCSB,

You are doing great work in getting a lot of the facts together in one place...........regarding the new screen sizes and Wobulated vs non-wobulated.........I generally thought or assumed that the wobulated sets would be released around April 2006.........and the non-wob, would be later in the year or possible not till 2007? Did I miss projected release dates for the non-wob sets?

Generally, wobulated DLP has not bothered me too much..........I have seen a few defects, like a line running verticle down the middle of the picture (and slight wrapped or curved picture at that point).......and have assumed that the "double duty" can slow down processing of "fast" pictures.

Also, would you clarify this for me: I had assumed the 720p's for 2005 were non-wob's...........but I am now under the impression that the 720p's for 2006 will be wobulated? I guess as a cost saving measure? I also, assume that if they have improved the processors (speed), for fast pictures that this becomes a non-issue anyway?

Thanks