Guest JamesT1503564425 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Have you tried contacting the retailer to see whether you can downgrade to something smaller (I presume you still need a TV right?) then taking the price difference as a refund or store credit? That's the problem, they will swap it for a PS59D8000 but a straight swap, no refund. And yes as the days go by it is getting smaller A bit of a shock going from 42" to 64 I'm 3m from the screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I cant remember anyone saying the TV they purchased was too big. A 64" is definitely not big at 3 metres, I lived with a 70" at 2.8 metres for 4 years and have now gone to 100" at the same distance no problem at all. Keep the 64" for a while and you should get used to it, everyone else seems to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brake Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I cant remember anyone saying the TV they purchased was too big.A 64" is definitely not big at 3 metres, I lived with a 70" at 2.8 metres for 4 years and have now gone to 100" at the same distance no problem at all. Keep the 64" for a while and you should get used to it, everyone else seems to. This is the truth, if you do get the 59" I can bet you within a month you will be thinking that you should have kept the 64" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andys Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 That's the problem, they will swap it for a PS59D8000 but a straight swap, no refund. No refund??? Who is the retailer that is trying to rip you off? They should be named & shamed if that is the case. Did they even offer you a store credit for the $800 odd price difference? Just keep the 64" and let them know you'll never deal with them ever again. You will get use to the 64" in no time. Andys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamesT1503564425 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) No refund??? Who is the retailer that is trying to rip you off? They should be named & shamed if that is the case. Did they even offer you a store credit for the $800 odd price difference?Just keep the 64" and let them know you'll never deal with them ever again. You will get use to the 64" in no time. Andys. I agree 100% what you are all saying, I just need to convince myself. I was watching the US Open golf on channel 10 last night and the picture was awesome It's just a pity that the rest of the FTA channels are mostly SD. And I can't believe how bad the std settings are on this TV, Samsung should be shot. I dialled in Zoyds settings from HDJ forum and it was like I was looking at another TV, amazing. Thanks guys for your input, hopefully in a few weeks I'll post that I'm happily sitting in front of my 64 Also as a side note, no peeling, no buzz, just a really really big beautiful picture. Edited June 19, 2011 by JamesT1503564425 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brake Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I agree 100% what you are all saying, I just need to convince myself. I was watching the US Open golf on channel 10 last night and the picture was awesome It's just a pity that the rest of the FTA channels are mostly SD. And I can't believe how bad the std settings are on this TV, Samsung should be shot. I dialled in Zoyds settings from HDJ forum and it was like I was looking at another TV, amazing. Thanks guys for your input, hopefully in a few weeks I'll post that I'm happily sitting in front of my 64 Also as a side note, no peeling, no buzz, just a really really big beautiful picture. I bet you'll post before 3 weeks! After 2 weeks go and check out a 55 - 60" in store.... it will be small i'll bet Where did you get it from? I'm guessing Harvey Norman or WOW? Also, care to share those settings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JamesT1503564425 Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I bet you'll post before 3 weeks! After 2 weeks go and check out a 55 - 60" in store.... it will be small i'll betWhere did you get it from? I'm guessing Harvey Norman or WOW? Also, care to share those settings? I really hope you're right, I love this TV Here's the settings Brake Movie mode Cell light 15 contrast 80 brightness 54 sharpness 0 color 50 tint 50/50 black tone off dynamic off gamma -1 flesh tone 0 edge enhance off motion lighting off xvYcc off color tone warm2 digital noise off mpeg noise off color space Red_r 39 Red_g 6 Red_b 5 Green_r 20 Green_g 50 Green_b 6 Blue_r 1 Blue_g 3 Blue_b 41 Yellow_r 51 Yellow_g 51 Yellow_b 7 Cyan_r 18 Cyan_g 48 Cyan_b 48 Magenta_r 41 Magenta_g 6 Magenta_b 48 White Balance r-off 22 g-off 26 b-off 25 r-gain 30 g-gain 25 b-gain 27 10-pt r1 -1 g1 -1 b1 0 r2 2 g2 1 b2 2 r3 0 g3 0 b3 -2 r4 1 g4 0 b4 -1 r5 0 g5 1 b5 -3 r6 0 g6 0 b6 1 r7 1 g7 1 b7 2 r8 -1 g8 0 b8 1 r9 -1 g9 -1 b9 1 r10 1 g10 0 b10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigg Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 How is everyone finding the Guide on the Sammy? When you scroll through, are you having issues where it takes a while to upload? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikrad Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) Gday guys, back on the pricing topic quickly, whats the go with this ad? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/55-Inch-SAMSUNG...=item2564d59265 He is selling the UA55D8000YJ model. If you google that, its the Hong Kong version. Ours in Aus is the D8000YV (and YM). They have a different digital TV standards in Hong Kong so that means you cant use the tuner here is that right? Edited June 19, 2011 by mikrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brake Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 I really hope you're right, I love this TV Here's the settings Brake Thanks James. I was at a friends place last night who sits about 3 - 3.5m from his TV and I'll tell ya what, I actually think that a 64" might even be too small TBH... He's got a 42" sittin there and I could hardly see the damn thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix.. Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Yes I'm planning on getting either the 64D8000 or 65VT30 and sit about 2.8m from the display. Been watching a 60" Pioneer for the past 4 years at this distance without issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikrad Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 (edited) http://www.digitalcentre.com.au/p/4274423/...mart-tv-reality. UA55D7000LM = $2998 UA55D8000YM = $3779 Anyone seen better? Edited June 21, 2011 by mikrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbaker_023 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 http://www.digitalcentre.com.au/p/4274423/...mart-tv-reality.UA55D7000LM = $2998 UA55D8000YM = $3779 Anyone seen better? I managed to get the UA55D8000YV (not sure of the difference between the YM and the YV is - anybody?) from JB HiFi for $3750, which included same day delivery. That was price matched from Harvey Norman - I imagine if you walk into on of those shops they should be able to beat / match that by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taycon Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Plasma PS51D8000 $1967 Del $55 Warranty extra 4 yrs $289 WA Nat. Seniors Buying Group Please tell me it will take headphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davep Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 No. It has no headphone jack. You might be able to use the audio outs, and an adaptor, with some headphones with volume control - or use a headphone preamp. There is one for sale on the forums, but there goes your cheap price if you plan to use it with an existing pair of headphones :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brake Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 They don't come with a headphone jack?? ...... Hey man where-where-where's your cup holder? I don't have one. What the f- w'you mean you don't have one? Eighty thousand dollars for this car and you ain't got no damn cup holder? It's $105,000 and this happens to be one of the fastest production cars on the planet. Zero to sixty in four seconds, sweetie. It's a limited edition. You damn right it's limited. No cup holder, no back seat. Just a shiny dick with two chairs in it. I guess we the balls just draggin' the f*** along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanriopurin Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I've been shopping around for the 59" D8000, haven't pulled the trigger yet but anyway here are my prices so far: JB HiFi Pitt St Mall = $3400 before haggling, boo!!! Harvey Norman Auburn = $2900 after much haggling, won't go lower Bing Lee Alexandria = $2900 before haggling Good Guys Alexandria = $2850 after haggling All inclusive of delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikrad Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 So picked up the UA55D7000LM today for $2985 from Good Guys today in Highpoint after some discussion... Was marked at $3499 with a HOT PRICE label with flames on it..... ha ha yeah sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Plasma PS51D8000$1967 Del $55 Warranty extra 4 yrs $289 WA Nat. Seniors Buying Group Please tell me it will take headphones. The PS50D7000 predecessor of the 51D8000 was selling for $1150 so I would be reluctant to pay $800 more for a 1" bigger TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I've been shopping around for the 59" D8000, haven't pulled the trigger yet but anyway here are my prices so far:JB HiFi Pitt St Mall = $3400 before haggling, boo!!! Harvey Norman Auburn = $2900 after much haggling, won't go lower Bing Lee Alexandria = $2900 before haggling Good Guys Alexandria = $2850 after haggling All inclusive of delivery. The 58D7000 was selling for $1500, how is the the 59D8000 worth almost double? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster1503561091 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 The 58D7000 was selling for $1500, how is the the 59D8000 worth almost double? Hold on to your hats!, Where was that owen?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) Plenty of places mate look through this thread, $1650 was obtainable with very little effort in Sydney as I know someone not on this forum who paid that. You can be sure that $1500 is not selling at a loss. Edited June 24, 2011 by Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andys Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 The 58D7000 was selling for $1500, how is the the 59D8000 worth almost double? That sort of price has been achieved at the very end of the cycle though. You'll see the same sort of price on the D8000 around March/April next year, should you wish to wait that long. The 59D8000 can had now for around $2600 quite easily, if not $2500. It's the same old story, the longer you wait the cheaper they'll become. Andys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taycon Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Plasma PS51D8000$1967 Del $55 Warranty extra 4 yrs $289 WA Nat. Seniors Buying Group Please tell me it will take headphones. Headphones work fine on my new PS51D8000, use Audio out port, powered Senheiser wireless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T800 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) Got the 59" Samsung 6900 Plasma today. Was going to get the $64" 550 for $2200 but to be honest the screen reflection gave me the sh!ts plus it diddn't really look that much bigger in the shops. For some reason the old Panasonic 65" looks massive, but the 59" next to the 64" didn't look massively different. Its bigger obviously, but not hugely noticeable. Model no: PS59D6900 Price: $1999 !!! :D Place: Good Guys - Highpoint, Vic Got a Bargain I reckon !! Also got the Crest Slim Wall mount for $50 (RRP $119) and plus delivery for $49. Can't wait until Monday !! Edited June 25, 2011 by dazbug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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