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Update iii/28/09 In Bold

Update 3/31/09 In Bold
Best Buy's weekly sale circular for Sunday 3/29-4/4 features the post-obit 2009 Samsung models LN32B530, LN46B550, UN40B600, UN46B7100, UN55B7100, PN42B450- All of these "auction" models are priced at full retail (MAP). The PN50B450 is $100 lower, however, this appears to be a MAP toll drop, non a discount. Will try to confirm this on Monday.

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(3/26/09) Though March 31st 2009 is the primeval engagement Samsung might officially denote its retail pricing, the company began shipping many of its latest flat panel HDTVs to dealers final week.  The HD Guru®’s goal is to give y'all the tools to help you brand informed ownership decisions, so we’ve compiled the post-obit information from industry sources.  We’ll be updating this article as more information comes in, so please bank check back oft.

The 3, four, v, half dozen, and 7 serial products provide corrective changes with new styling.  The 5 series and above utilize a colored external bezel edge Samsung calls â€Å"Touch of Color.”  The 3, 4, and five series products are all lx HZ and sport new anti-cogitating screen coatings with associated higher dynamic contrast ratios.  Changes include an boosted HDMI input and specification changes are detailed beneath.  All half-dozen series products 32” and above are 120 Hz, the 7 series models are  â€Å"true” 240 Hz refresh.  To appointment all other companies (except Sony) 240 Hz products are really 120 Hz refresh with a scanning backlights.

The 6000, 7000 and 8000 models apply top, bottom, left and right border mounted white LEDs with a new blazon of layered diffusers to achieve a depth of 1.2”. All are rated 3,000,000:1 dynamic dissimilarity ratio.  Unlike the 2008 950 models, where the LEDs were placed behind the panel, these panels cannot provide local dimming, which achieved very deep blacks when a section’s LEDs are â€Å"shut off”.

All 2009 series products accept a â€Å"B” in the models number i.e. LN46B650. Samsung 2008 HDTVs have an â€Å"A” in the model number.

CCFL lamp backlit B650 (32” and above) and B7 Series, too as LED edge lit series 7000 and 8000 models accept Ethernet connectivity featuring admission to content from Yahoo!, Flickr and YouTube.

Below is a list of latest models that will be arriving at dealers during the next 8 or so weeks, as well every bit a comparison of the 2008 serial the 09s are replacing.

3 Series

2009s are available in 19”, 22”, 26”, and 32” sizes, The three series models are all now truthful 16:9 (the smaller ones were 16:10 last year).  Resolution is at present 1365 x 768 (its normally chosen 720p) beyond the series.  Dynamic contrast ratio (an meaningless spec except perhaps comparing the same company’south products) is increased from 2008 three,000:1 to 15,000:ane.  2009s have one HDMI input for 19” and 22” models, while 26” and 32” have 2 HDMI inputs (equally well equally component video and blended video) and response fourth dimension is unchanged at 8 milliseconds.  All are threescore Hz refresh.

Verdict: Get with a 2009 for the right aspect ratio in the 19” and 22” sizes.  In the 26” and 32, at the right closeout price, you should opt for the 2008 leftover.

four Series

Available this twelvemonth in the 22”, 26”, and 32” screen sizes.  No specs are currently available for this series so a comparing cannot exist made.

5 Series

2009s are available in the 32”, 37” 40”, 46”, and 52” screen sizes.  All feature a 60 Hz refresh rate.  New specs are: threescore,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for 530 models and lxx,000:i for 550 models, (up from 15,000:ane in 2008), three HDMI inputs (except the 46” and 52” B550 models which accept four), 6ms response time (increased from 5 ms for the 2008s, lower is improve).

Verdict: If you may need 4 HDMI inputs (the 2008s have 2 or three depending on size/ model) and don’t plan to utilise an external switcher within a surround audio receiver, yous volition want a 2009 model.  If you’re a action or sports fan and don’t crave 4 HDMI inputs now or in the future (such as a external box like VUDU in addition to a cable/satellite box and a Blu-ray player) opt for a adept closeout toll on the 2008 models.

6 Serial

2009s are bachelor in the 19” 22”, 32”, 37” 40”, 46”, 52”, and 55” screen sizes.  Specs include 120 Hz and 1080p (except for 19” and  22” which is 720p and lx Hz with 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio), iv HDMI inputs, 4 ms response rate is the same as 2008).  Dynamic contrast ratio goes upward to 100,000:1, up from 50,000:ane for the 2008s.

Verdict: Go for a hot closeout deal on the 2008 A6 serial

seven Serial

The 2009 vii series HDTVs are available in the 40”, 46” and 52” screen sizes. Features include: 1080p (1920 10 1080) Total HD Resolution, 150,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio.  Auto Motion Plus 240Hz. Bear upon of Colour Design, 2ms Response Time, USB 2.0 Pic-In-Picture (PIP), 4 HDMI inputs, Crystal Neck Swivel Stand up.

The 2008 A7 serial has a 120 Hz refresh charge per unit and 4 ms response fourth dimension.

Verdict: The movement resolution improvement with 240 Hz can make a compelling case for the 2009 B7 series models for potential buyers that lookout man sports or action movies.

6000 Series

Available in the 32”, 40”, 46”, and 55” screen sizes features a thin 120 Hz, 1080p resolution, and a 1.2” depth using white LED mounted effectually the edge of the console.  Samsung has non released response time specs, dynamic contrast ratio is rated at 3,000,000:one. Samsung has begun shipping  these models to dealers.  All models have 4 HDMI inputs and a 2 USB jacks. There are no like 2008 models.

7000 Series

These 7000 serial models are available in the 40”, 46”, and 55” screen sizes with 1080p resolution.  Like the 6000s, this series is 120 Hz refresh and one.2” deep.  All have 4 HDMI inputs and two USB jacks.  No rated response time, dynamic contrast ratio is rated at iii,000,000:i ratio specifications are currently bachelor.  At that place are no like 2008 models.

8000 Serial

Available in the 46” and 55” screen sizes with 1080p resolution.  The main feature improvement from the 7000 series is a 240 Hz refresh rate.  Samsung to appointment has not released it concluding specifications for response fourth dimension, dynamic dissimilarity ratio is rated 3,000,000:1.  There are no similar 2008 models.

Availability:
8000 Series –May 2009

7000 Serial –March 2009 (46-inch course and larger)
April 2009 (40-inch class)

6000 Series –
March 2009 (40-inch class and larger)
June 2009 (32-inch grade) ÂÂ

Plasmas

Samsung to date has non released whatever specs on its new plasmas and only a limited number of model pricing is currently available.  The greatest improvement (if it delivers as promised) is the 600 Hz sub-fields for of its 1080p plasma HDTVs, which Samsung claims full 1080p motion resolution.  Hard disk Guru will update this department as more data becomes available.

Prices by Screen Size (All prices listed are â€Å"Minimum Advertised Price”

Model            MAP

LN19B360        $299.99
LN19B361        $299.99
LN19B650        $349.99
LN22B360        $349.99
LN22B460        $399.99
LN22B650        $469.99
LN26B360        $459.99
LN32B360        $549.99
LN32B460        $649.99
LN32B530        $799.99
LN32B550        $899.99
LN32B650        $1199.99
UN32B6000      $1599.99
LN37B530        $849.99
LN37B550        $999.99
LN37B650        $1299.99
LN40B530        $899.99
LN40B550        $1099.99
LN40B630        $1399.99
LN40B650        $1699.99
LN40B750        $1999.99
UN40B6000      $2299.99
UN40B7000      $2499.99
LN46B530        $1299.99
LN46B550        $1499.99
LN46B630        $1799.99
LN46B650        $2099.99
LN46B750        $2399.99
UN46B6000      $2799.99
UN46B7000      $2999.99
UN46B7100      $2999.99
UN46B8000      $3299.99
LN52B530        $1799.99
LN52B550        $1999.99
LN52B630        $2299.99
LN52B750        $2899.99
LN55B650        $2999.99
UN55B6000      $3599.99
UN55B7000      $3799.99
UN55B7100     $3799.99
UN55B8000      $3999.99

Plasma

PN42B450        $799.99
PN50B450        $1199.99
PN50B550        $1799.99
PN58B560        $2699.99
PN58B650        $2899.99
PN63B550        $3499.99

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