Yes that is correct. The Smart TV service was, during the review period, being 'switched on' with a few updates while I had the set in for review adding more apps all the time. I understand that 2015 TV models should all be up to date by the end of May, some quicker than others. We will have a full in-depth review of the Tizen Smart System soon. Hope that helps.Hi Phil - thanks for the review! A number of the online reviews (most about 3-4 weeks old) mention a lack of BBC iPlayer- has this been resolved in the version you reviewed?
29ms in game mode.Hi Phil, great review. Just one request: please, could you be more specific about the input lag. How many ms is it in Game Mode?
We are still waiting on word regarding availability for review, it might be a while yet.Can't wait for AVForums reviewers to get one in.
I had one of these in my house for a week. I can confirm that the only main apps that worked were Amazon and Netflix, there were no iPlayer, ITV Player, 4oD, 5Demand at all. Worse than that, there were iPlayer apps, that simply brought up a screen saying not available. I emailed Samsung asking when these would be available and was told there was no date available for any of these.
One of my main chairs also sits off-axis and I can agree on the screen. Once off axis, the picture quality is terrible (I'm comparing vs. my 6/7 year old Panasonic plasma).
I returned it and got the 2014 model instead. Much better picture and all the apps work.
The 6400 series model was one of the most read reviews last year. 40-inches is still the sweet spot for most TV purchases in this country. The fact that this section of the market is now offering 4K is worth checking out to see what you get, not just in terms of resolution as that is just one part of the package. So I disagree with you on this occasion, I think it is worth covering, but thanks for your comments.QUESTION - most would agree that 40" is too small for 4k, and your review even leads with that comment.
So why spend your valuable review time and resources on a 40" 4k model - why not put your efforts into reviewing a sensible size that your members are more likely to buy?
Cheers,
Nigel
The 6400 series model was one of the most read reviews last year. 40-inches is still the sweet spot for most TV purchases in this country. The fact that this section of the market is now offering 4K is worth checking out to see what you get, not just in terms of resolution as that is just one part of the package. So I disagree with you on this occasion, I think it is worth covering, but thanks for your comments.
In truth you have to sit at the very most 5ft back from the JU6400 to still be able to see the extra detail on offer with native 4K material. Any further back it becomes more difficult to tell the difference in resolution alone. And as this panel is not a wider gamut or HDR capable one, then resolution is the only comparison to be made.
Don't worry there is a 55-inch JU6400 review on the way, so we have thought about covering all the bases as much as we can, and obviously you quoting my review is only possible, because we answered the question, by reviewing the 40-inch.And is 40" really the sweet spot for AVF Members.
Hi yes I have the game mode on and the tv remembers for the channel. I find the blacks alright but I'm coming from a kuro 5090h so it's not going to be as good as the kuro and sorry I don't use the smart stuffI'm about to pull the trigger on the 48" version. Just a few things, if someone would mind answering:
1) With black levels of around 0.06cm (according to the review) are blacks completely black when viewing from head on? In other words if watching a letterboxed picture are the blacks top and bottom virtually invisible?
2) Can the game mode be activated (and can the tv remember the setting) on a per input basis?
3) Is anyone seeing useful apps like Spotify or Plex for Tizen OS yet? I believe these are all available on the 2014 or older smart system. Is there an online resource to check what apps are available or coming soon?
Thanks for any answers! These things are hard to find out in store, especially from a trained Samsung representative