[njx3]

Well, I'm now thoroughly confused. I have read about the new Samsung HLP6197 and I have also read about other models (XX77?) with the +HD3 chip.


What is the reality here??


Does anyone have good information on these new models? Like...will there be any other XX97 sizes (46", 56"??). Is this the set that's worth waiting for?


Dimensions?


Thanks.

 

[Craig Clemens]

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Originally posted by njx3 Is this the set that's worth waiting for?

Anytime you buy technology (computers, displays, etc.) you are going to get screwed, plain and simple. Sounds pretty negative, but if you are trying to buy the best for your money, rest assured it will only be that for a very short time. There will always be something better out there around the corner. Shop as best you can with what info is available (like you seem to be trying to do!). Pull the trigger when you can't wait any longer and don't look back. I know this is not the basis of our question, but I couldn't resist.


BTW. I own an Samsung HLP6163W and I am very happy with it. I know there will be better down the line, but I am happy RIGHT NOW!

 

[jwv651]

Samsung HLP6163W and HLN567 Happy with both sets.

 

[htwaits]

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Originally posted by njx3 ... and I have also read about other models (XX77?) with the +HD3 chip. It must have been a misprint. There is no such model. At one time there was a table top HD2+ HLPxx77 series (46" & 56") that also contained a HD tuner. If Samsung sticks to their latest "suggestions" there will be a 56" set with a xHD3 chip in a pedestal first. It's far enough into the future that there is plenty time for Samsung to make several changes in their plans.

 

[M3 Pete]

you could be waiting a long time for an xHD3 set. Sammy announced the HD2+ tabletop sets at CES in January, with a projected May delivery time, and they still have not arrived in stores. xHD3 is the next generation, and even though they had a prototype at CES, nobody really knows when they will arrive, or what the box will look like.

 

[c1courtney]

The HLPXX77 sets are the HLPXX74 sets w/ cable card added. It'll uses the HD2+ Chipset. The HLPXX74 sets should be in stores in about 2 weeks according to latest info.


Here is a link to Samsungs latest DLP brochure http://www.samsungusa.com/pdf/DLP_Brochure.pdf


I assume you mean xHD3 when you say +HD3. I have never heard of a model number being associated with it nor have I heard of an HLPXX97 models. It would be a logical progression in the numbering scheme though.


For info on HD2+ and xHD3 I suggest you read http://www.digiupdate.com/105_DLP_RPTV.html


CCourtney

 

[njx3]

Thanks to everyone for the help. Yes CCourtney, I did mean xHD3 when referring to the chip. So it seems to come down to the Samsung 5674, or the Mits 52725. Or wait for the Samsung xHD3.


Decisions, decisions. I'll just keep reading the threads.


Will BB or CC stock the Samsung 5674? I think the 30 day return policy is going to be important.

 

[htwaits]

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Originally posted by njx3 Will BB or CC stock the Samsung 5674? I think the 30 day return policy is going to be important. Not likely. I would look for them in higher end chains like Tweeter, Tweeter owned, or Magnolia.