Samsung LE-A78x SERIES LED *Part 2*

[Hargen]

Originally Posted by yesteryeargames

hi i have an Samsung LE-40M87BD 40
is the samsung LE1780 the most up to date version of what i currecntly have?


whats the main differences please?

does it have 100hz? is it better than what i currently have for gaming?

thanks

The LE40/LE46A786 are the current range, the 7 series and 9 series LED backlit models are the top spec tv's. The tvs comparable to yours in the upto date range are probably the LE40A5..... series.

The comparable tv for the 786 would be the old LE52F96BD as this was the only LED available when yours was being sold. The 9 series is the same panel/screen but with additional internet functionality.

Difference's to list, these are only a few and are not exhaustive.

Higher Contrast Ratio
LED Backlight
Not sure if yours is 1080p
100hz
The Bezel
More HDMI connections
Better colour reproduction.

It is difficult to list differences without spouting specs at you, I would say that I had an LE46F86 which was a higher spec that yours and this TV casts a very large and dark shadow over that one. So if you are looking to change to it, do not hold back.

[IrYoKu]

This model drop frames in 1080p/24 like his big brother LE55A956?

Source: Samsung LE55A956 Review

[Hargen]

Originally Posted by IrYoKu

This model drop frames in 1080p/24 like his big brother LE55A956?

Source: Samsung LE55A956 Review

Not that I have seen

[IrYoKu]

I am also concerned about the glossy finish... Doesn't ruin the blacks during daylight? In darker scenes I assume I will end seeing me reflected in the tv...

Also, someone that uses this TV to game, can tell me if there is any hints of ghosting while playing?

[Hargen]

Originally Posted by IrYoKu

I am also concerned about the glossy finish... Doesn't ruin the blacks during daylight? In darker scenes I assume I will end seeing me reflected in the tv...

Also, someone that uses this TV to game, can tell me if there is any hints of ghosting while playing?

You only get a reflection when the room is bright and if you have a light source in the reflection area that you can see on the tv. With regard ghosting when gaming, so long as you have the 100hz off you can be assured to have no problems at all.

[rchinn]

Does anyone have a problem getting BBC1 / BBC2 and BBC3 in Freeview?

I did an auto-tune which gave me just about all channels, with the exception of the ones listed above. I tried to manually tune it - but it wont let me manually tune channel 1.

Six nations on BBC1 tomorrow. Help!

[rchinn]

Some more info. Tuned to ITV1 or Channel 4 and most others.

Network: London (ID 3005)
Bit error level: 2
Signal strength: 42

And when in the Manual Store menu, I can change the channel - but I cant search manually - only an auto check on that specific channel.

[Waser]

I'm cosidering a LE40A786. Can anyone tell me if the current 7 series is due an upgrade from Samsung soon? Cause this has been out since Sep 08 right?

[ChrisGgr]

there are new LED series by samsung yes,however they will NOT feature local dmming an important aspect of a led model and neither the prices will be cheaper than the current A780 series.As a result I d grab an A780 before stock ends

[Harry84]

Originally Posted by CHRISGEO

there are new LED series by samsung yes,however they will NOT feature local dmming an important aspect of a led model and neither the prices will be cheaper than the current A780 series.As a result I d grab an A780 before stock ends

Whens that likely to happen?

[ChrisGgr]

many places already have no stock in europe,the replacement comes in april

[lewmac]

I have a query, can anyone else who has this set put the set into mute and see if the mute graphic moves up and down about 2 inches on the screen. Is this a problem.

[helpma]

Originally Posted by rchinn

One question for set owners - it's about controlling the sound output. I've hooked the set up to amp and am the sound is great. Only problem, the old Cambridge Audio A5 amp, doesnt have a remote control - so changing volume is a pain (read getting out of chair). Is there anyway to use the TV remote to control how much volume it puts out to the amp? Is there another option to control the sound without buying a new amp?

I have the same amp and get some lip sync problems as the amp has no delay. Have you overcome this? and how?

[Suave]

Originally Posted by CHRISGEO

many places already have no stock in europe,the replacement comes in april

Hi Chris,

When you say the replacement comes in April, do you mean the edge-lit ones? Are there no direct replacements for the current 7 & 9 series with local dimming LED's due?

Suave!

[ChrisGgr]

no unfortunately no.the only possibility for a local dimming one is IFA(the new 9 series,if it comes).The edge lit series prices have been leaked already and the B6000 is around the A780 level