Samsung 65" curved 4K

[PurpleMoonlight]

I'm after the UE65HU7200. Where would be the best place to buy one?

Not Richer Sounds, they don't have any to sell even though it's advertised on their website!

[Magic919]

I'd try John Lewis.

[mcflurry]

Our local CurryDixonCPW emporium (or whatever it's called this week) had one on the shelf last week. Much loveliness IMHO.

[PurpleMoonlight]

Currys have reduced the price by £400 over night, so I will likely visit my local store tomorrow morning.

I like the matching curved soundbar too.

[anonymous-user]

Costco had a 65 inch curved 4K samsung when I was in there earlier, not sure on the model number but I think it was around £2200 including VAT. 5 year warranty as well

[Troubleatmill]

Dumb questions.

1/ What are you going to watch in 4K?

2/ Are you aware that the HMDI standards for 4K aren't fully cast in stone. ( IIRC )

[OldSkoolRS]

Troubleatmill said:

Dumb questions.

1/ What are you going to watch in 4K?

2/ Are you aware that the HMDI standards for 4K aren't fully cast in stone. ( IIRC )

I think they've definitely decided to call it HDMI though.

AIUI it is the colour (bit) depth that is still under debate, so it's not as if you won't be able to use some future 4K BluRay player with a current 4K TV, it might just mean that you'd have to stick with 8 bit colour depth (like current BluRays have).

However, I agree that lack of content is a stumbling block, but I'd also add that even a 65" TV is pretty small in terms of being able to see the benefits of 4K unless you sit very close. I've seen 4K projectors on larger screens such as 5 metre width, but I really question if it's going to be of benefit on TVs. After all I sit too far back from my current TV to fully benefit from 1080p (50" viewed from 12'). Though I would benefit from 4K on my projector (128" viewed from the same 12').

[PurpleMoonlight]

Bought one from Currys, the deal including the soundbar and £250 back from Samsung.

Being delivered and installed on Friday.

Can't wait.

[Magic919]

Enjoy. I presume you can try some Netflix 4k.

[OldSkoolRS]

Enjoy...but make sure you move your seat to about 5 feet from the screen for the full benefit:

http://carltonbale.com/does-4k-resolution-matter/

[russ_a]

Would love to see a picture of it setup!

[PurpleMoonlight]

Yep, I'll put up a pic in due course.

[CoolHands]

over 2 grand for a telly ??? Unbelievable.

[OldSkoolRS]

CoolHands said:

over 2 grand for a telly ??? Unbelievable.

Why not? If it gives you enjoyment and doesn't leave you starving/homeless because you can't pay the bills. Some people spend 10x that on their AV equipment and it gives them a lot of pleasure. You could easily spend 2k on a holiday and have nothing but the photos left once you come home (not that I don't like holidays and AV gear, but you get the point surely?).

[PurpleMoonlight]

CoolHands said:

over 2 grand for a telly ??? Unbelievable.

Actually, I think TV's are better value for money now than they used to be.

My Sony Bravia 55" LED cost £4000 back in 2008. My TV before that was a Sony 50" rear projection bought in 2002 for £5000.

[CoolHands]

wow. My max budget's about 800 quid. Would like a bigger telly for that price. Currntly have 32" sony but seems a little small now. Can't stand slow EPG or tv response though so need to read jp some reviews. I like sony generally.

[PurpleMoonlight]

CoolHands said:

I like sony generally.

Both mine broke after 6 years.

Coincidental?

[Mojooo]

They have some on demo at my local John Lewis.

I think what they are showing is demo footage specially recorded in 4k.

IMO sometimes with this ultra realistic footage it looks so real it looks fake - its difficult to describe but its almost like the picture is so detailed it does't look like what you normally see with your eyes. The extra lighting provided by the screen may have something to do with it.

[NewNameNeeded]

CoolHands said:

over 2 grand for a telly ??? Unbelievable.

Agree it's a lot of money but was totally justifiable in our house as we watch a lot of TV and films. When I compare the viewing pleasure of our 65" VT60 vs. the cheaper sets we have in our other rooms just don't cut it. There's a lot of Home Cinema / Hifi expense I just don't get, but this one makes sense to me.

[juice]

Too good to pass up. Went for the 55/8500 as I wanted the built in camera and the curved sound bar.
So I paid 2549 in store then logged onto samsung rewards to get the 250 back for the soundbar, making it free.

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dvd-blu-ray/televi...


Wanted the 65 but it was 3499, versus 2299 for the 55...didn't seem worth it to me.