Getting ready to purchase the HLR5087W.Seems to be the best of the Samsung 50"er's( I hope/think) Does anyone have any first hand experiance with this set? Seems I can get it online from a reputable co. for about $2400 plus $350 shipping (no tax)and about $300 for a three year bulb replacement.
Also, how important are the cables? Seems like the Monster cables are outasight outamind cost wise? Any other questions I should be asking? Thanks in advance AndyC
Target carries high quality Phillips gold plated component cables for much less.
Personally, I don't like the speakers on the sides or the pedestal design. Placement of receivers, amps, and cabling becomes problematic. The 77 series is a tabletop version of the same HD2+ chip and fourth gen light eng., but 6 inches larger.
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The 1080P's will be out any day now. They are model numbers ending in 68, 78, and 88. Sixth gen light engines. Super high contrast. Might be worth the wait.
I just checked out the HL-R 5078w. This has the XHD3 chip, 50inch non-pedistal. Ohh what a difference. This is a noticably different TV than the HL-R5087W. I was all for the pedistal tv until I saw this. Go and check it out.