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I think I've gotten very lucky with my Samsung 55KS7000. The back panel is firmly in place, no dead pixels and very well controlled light bleed in extremely dark scenes - nearly non existent.

Funny, as I had already mentally prepared myself for at least 2 trips back to the store. :)

Software come with v1132 and upgraded to v1142.

Netflix 4K looks incredible, especially the HDR shows. Very happy, bring on the PS4 Pro tomorrow!

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2StepSteve said:
I think I've gotten very lucky with my Samsung 55KS7000. The back panel is firmly in place, no dead pixels and very well controlled light bleed in extremely dark scenes - nearly non existent.

Funny, as I had already mentally prepared myself for at least 2 trips back to the store. :)

Software come with v1132 and upgraded to v1142.

Netflix 4K looks incredible, especially the HDR shows. Very happy, bring on the PS4 Pro tomorrow!

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Nice! Mines arriving in 30mins back home :D

Does it upscale standard ps4 or is all that tied to the pro?

These problems you were maybe expecting, how do i notice them as a nok tv enthusiast?

Dont want to take delivery of a broken unit and not realise until down the road sometime!
 
kinger8938 said:
Nice! Mines arriving in 30mins back home :D

Does it upscale standard ps4 or is all that tied to the pro?

These problems you were maybe expecting, how do i notice them as a nok tv enthusiast?

Dont want to take delivery of a broken unit and not realise until down the road sometime!
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When you get it out the box check the black back panel, the build quality on these isn't fantastic and the panel is held on by glue. Make sure it's not coming away from the back of the TV. It'll be pretty obvious if it is.

Pause the video/game on a bright scene and carefully look all over the screen closely. Look for any spots where the pixels are dead, will look like a very small dark flecks.

Pause the video/game on a dark scene and look for areas/patches of light, these are normally found on the sides. Most edge back-lit LED TVs will have light bleed to some extent, but some are better than others. It's luck of the draw with how yours is. If it's really bad such as bleeding across a big portion of the screen or particularly bright, send it back. Also worth looking for any stuck pixels at the same time.
 
2StepSteve said:
When you get it out the box check the black back panel, the build quality on these isn't fantastic and the panel is held on by glue. Make sure it's not coming away from the back of the TV. It'll be pretty obvious if it is.

Pause the video/game on a bright scene and carefully look all over the screen closely. Look for any spots where the pixels are dead, will look like a very small dark flecks.

Pause the video/game on a dark scene and look for areas/patches of light, these are normally found on the sides. Most edge back-lit LED TVs will have light bleed to some extent, but some are better than others. It's luck of the draw with how yours is. If it's really bad such as bleeding across a big portion of the screen or particularly bright, send it back. Also worth looking for any stuck pixels at the same time.
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Thanks for the advice, its just showed up so looking forward to having a look this evening!

Just listening to videogamer podcast and they have the same tv now! They mentioned hdr has to be turned on in the tv settings, hidden away somewhere
 
2StepSteve said:
I think I've gotten very lucky with my Samsung 55KS7000. The back panel is firmly in place, no dead pixels and very well controlled light bleed in extremely dark scenes - nearly non existent.

Funny, as I had already mentally prepared myself for at least 2 trips back to the store. :)

Software come with v1132 and upgraded to v1142.

Netflix 4K looks incredible, especially the HDR shows. Very happy, bring on the PS4 Pro tomorrow!

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That looks absolutely amazing! Next TV will be a Samsung.
 
I just purchased a 49 inch ks7000 really impressed with it. Amazing picture quality after I spent a short while playing with it. I was tempted to buy the 8000 but in all honesty struggled to really tell the difference in real life.
 
Not a fan of Samsung generally and have always bought Sony TVs and loved them. What is the nearest Sony equivalent to the Samsung s7000 in terms of 4K, HDR, and input lag?
 
wunkley said:
Not a fan of Samsung generally and have always bought Sony TVs and loved them. What is the nearest Sony equivalent to the Samsung s7000 in terms of 4K, HDR, and input lag?
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Any 4K Sony TV with HDR. Input lag is low on my Sony TV, but it ain't HDR. You want to find this out before buying one, my guess is that it will be very good.
 
I got a 49" Ks7000. The reasoning behind this was I don't really need a 4k tv and a pro so getting a good value one was a way of justifying a luxury upgrade.
 
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Is the ks7000 the best bang for buck TV out at the minute then?
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Yes, definitely. In fact, there really isn't anything else can touch it in terms of fast response with HDR. Samsung have really pulled ahead here.

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Not a fan of Samsung generally and have always bought Sony TVs and loved them. What is the nearest Sony equivalent to the Samsung s7000 in terms of 4K, HDR, and input lag?
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There is the Sony 9305, but it has 50ms response time which was tested on a non HDR source, so it'll likely be even higher than that with a HDR source. Compared to the KS7000 response time of 20.8ms with a HDR source.
 
Are there any 40/43 inch 4K screens that would not only be good for console, but PC usage - such as photo editing, gaming?

Currently on my Philips 40 inch, and it's nicely calibrated, and is very good, but no idea if HDR is going to offer anything above and beyond - I'm a little out of touch..
 
Hoping to get the ks7000 soon, my 51" samsung plasma has just got the infamous 2 coloured lines so I've been in contact with Currys and even though it's just over 3 & half years old and no extended warranty I argued the sales of goods act etc and they have agreed to collect and repair (£95 but refunded when found faulty) so I'm hoping it's uneconomical for repair and I get a contribution towards new TV
 
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