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[sasliquid]

Someone earlier in the thread suggested this to me:

http://m.richersounds.com/#!/product/SONY-KD43XD8088BU

That still a good buy? It at the upper limit of my budget

 

[Somnia]

Was debating ordering the samsung or Sony tv everyone suggests as they're in my budget range, but thinking of waiting next year and just living with my 1080p w/ my Pro till next year and getting PSVR instead. Ugh such a hard decision.

 

[Lady Gaia]

The drop to sub-$1000 finally pushed me over the edge. 55" KS8000 ordered, scheduled for delivery the day before the PS4 Pro arrives. Crazy, but I couldn't sit out the initial experience at launch.

 

[Anarion07]

Ok so I asked clevelandplasma for shipping to Germany.
2650 for the B6 plus 1000-1500 $ for freight.
Damnit.

 

[Aztechnology]

The drop to sub-$1000 finally pushed me over the edge. 55" KS8000 ordered, scheduled for delivery the day before the PS4 Pro arrives. Crazy, but I couldn't sit out the initial experience at launch.

You get the perksatwork deal?

 

[Original Famous Ray]

The drop to sub-$1000 finally pushed me over the edge. 55" KS8000 ordered, scheduled for delivery the day before the PS4 Pro arrives. Crazy, but I couldn't sit out the initial experience at launch.

oooohhh man...So tempted to pick up that 55" KS8000 for $997. My 6 year old 40in Toshiba has done its job admirably but maybe its finally time to pull that trigger.

 

[Cmerrill]

Anyone have the Samsung KU6300? Impressions? I'm not overly concerned about HDR yet, so this one should be good enough until I get another tv in a couple years.

I bought the 65 inch version for a good deal online.

 

[mrklaw]

Someone earlier in the thread suggested this to me:

http://m.richersounds.com/#!/product/SONY-KD43XD8088BU

That still a good buy? It at the upper limit of my budget

Yes

 

[Aztechnology]

oooohhh man...So tempted to pick up that 55" KS8000 for $997. My 6 year old 40in Toshiba has done its job admirably but maybe its finally time to pull that trigger.

Good news for you. You can get the 55" for $729 base price.

Just have to do the perks at work sign-up and order through Samsung directly.

Shoot me a PM if you want an invite. I believe the deal is down after today though.

 

[Original Famous Ray]

Good news for you. You can get the 55" for $729 base price.

Just have to do the perks at work sign-up and order through Samsung directly.

Shoot me a PM if you want an invite. I believe the deal is down after today though.

Never heard of Perks at Work before but if its an easy thing to do then by all means send the invite!

 

[AngelOFDeath]

Just bought the 65" ks8000. Someone hold me

 

[Aztechnology]

Never heard of Perks at Work before but if its an easy thing to do then by all means send the invite!

Sure you send me a PM with your first and last name (or make something up) and email you want to use.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Am I to assume that this TV is a pile of bollocks compared to the others on the market? Finding very few details about whether its capable of HDR, and its at clearance price as opposed to a normal sale

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5339178

Can't really go bigger than 43", and would prefer to buy from Argos since I've got a discount there. They don't seem to stock the Sony that I was recommended

 

[Aztechnology]

Never heard of Perks at Work before but if its an easy thing to do then by all means send the invite!

Sent. Once you create the account you just need to search Samsung or scroll down until you see the message about TV's being 65% off or whatever. It will redirect you to the employee pricing page, log in or create a Samsung account (I think you need to) should show a badge on the top right of the page saying Corporate Perks. Then you just find the KS8000 choose 55" and it should be $729.

 

[Original Famous Ray]

Sent. Once you create the account you just need to search Samsung or scroll down until you see the message about TV's being 65% off or whatever. It will redirect you to the employee pricing page, log in or create a Samsung account (I think you need to) should show a badge on the top right of the page saying Corporate Perks. Then you just find the KS8000 choose 55" and it should be $729.

Ordered! Sweet deal! Thanks very much!

 

[KodaRuss]

Does anyone else have invites to that EPP program?

I was about to run to Best Buy to see what they are selling the ks8000 for this morning supposedly instore specials today

 

[Aztechnology]

Does anyone else have invites to that EPP program?

I was about to run to Best Buy to see what they are selling the ks8000 for this morning supposedly instore specials today

Shoot me a PM. Name and email.

Also anyone I invite gets their own invites, so on and so forth. We multiply like rabbits.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Shoot me a PM. Name and email.

Also anyone I invite gets their own invites, so on and so forth. We multiply like rabbits.

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I take it it doesn't work in the UK?

 

[Aztechnology]

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I take it it doesn't work in the UK?

You know... I don't know. I don't see a UK mirror but let me look.

Edit:

At this time The Shoppes@LabCorp only has merchants based in the US. However, you are free to invite your family members so they can access the program when they visit.

For mine at least it seems the answer is no.

 

[wolfhunter777]

what the best Sony 4k TV?

 

[III-V]

Am I to assume that this TV is a pile of bollocks compared to the others on the market? Finding very few details about whether its capable of HDR, and its at clearance price as opposed to a normal sale

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5339178

Can't really go bigger than 43", and would prefer to buy from Argos since I've got a discount there. They don't seem to stock the Sony that I was recommended

are you in UK? The TV may have a different name there.

Search around this thread for more info.

 

[Futurevoid]

what the best Sony 4k TV?

The best is the Z9D. It's gonna cost you a lot.

Take a look at the X930D though. It's a really nice set.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

You know... I don't know. I don't see a UK mirror but let me look.

Edit:


For mine at least it seems the answer is no.

Cheers. Guess I'll just have to wait for the right truck to use the wrong locks

 

[The_Hitcher89]

are you in UK? The TV may have a different name there.

Search around this thread for more info.

Thanks, its £639 on Amazon

Not bad at all, basically the same price I'd be getting from Argos anyway assuming they sold it for what seems to have become RRP

 

[aeroslash]

I was not convinced to jump into 4k already, but i found a pretty good deal for an LG and i deceided to go for it.

And then i thought i would need something to use it properly and i bought an xbox one S alongside with it for the UHD BR.

The good thing is it has both HDR standards. Hdr10 and Dolby Vision.

I hope everything arrives on monday!

 

[KodaRuss]

Shoot me a PM. Name and email.

Also anyone I invite gets their own invites, so on and so forth. We multiply like rabbits.

I sent you a PM. Ill definitely spread my codes around as well.

 

[Aztechnology]

I sent you a PM. Ill definitely spread my codes around as well.

Wierd I don't see a PM from you. I'll hold onto the last code I have, any of the others I invited should also be able to help you out if for some reason the pm just won't go through.

 

[Soulfang]

Could anyone else spare an EPP invite for this deal? Thanks so much!

EDIT: Thanks, KodaRuss!

 

[KodaRuss]

Wierd I don't see a PM from you. I'll hold onto the last code I have, any of the others I invited should also be able to help you out if for some reason the pm just won't go through.

I guess it never went through. Just tried to send it again.

 

[Aztechnology]

I guess it never went through. Just tried to send it again.

Sent it. I'm out of codes. Up to you guys to pass it on now.

 

[Bloodsent]

Anyone know if there is a minimum acceptable length of HDMI cable for 4K@60Hz 4:4:4? I have some 3ft cables, but have heard I shouldn't go lower than 6ft. Trying to avoid cabling nightmares basically.

 

[Audible Phonetics]

Anyone have the Samsung KU6300? Impressions? I'm not overly concerned about HDR yet, so this one should be good enough until I get another tv in a couple years.

I bought the 65 inch version for a good deal online.

I just bought this TV and I love it.
4k is amazing. It will show HDR but not as well as a 10bit panel.

But it does still have HDR features.

 

[EmiPrime]

Did anyone figure out a solution to the PSVR HDMI passthrough HDR problem?

 

[Aztechnology]

Anyone know if there is a minimum acceptable length of HDMI cable for 4K@60Hz 4:4:4? I have some 3ft cables, but have heard I shouldn't go lower than 6ft. Trying to avoid cabling nightmares basically.

Avoid 3 feet just because you don't have any slack, but no generally the really long ones is where you start getting into trouble because of signal loss.

Plus your old cables likely aren't high speed if more than a few years old. You need 18Gbps "premium" cables. Should be less than 10 though. Monoprice has some good cables.

 

[doctordoak]

Would love a Samsung employee code if anyone has one.

 

[Bloodsent]

Avoid 3 feet just because you don't have any slack, but no generally the really long ones is where you start getting into trouble because of signal loss.

Plus your old cables likely aren't high speed if more than a few years old. You need 18Gbps "premium" cables. Should be less than 10 though. Monoprice has some good cables.

Bought some of the Amazon Basics. There are a few runs that are very short between my Receiver and devices, for example, my Shield TV is right on top of the receiver. Assuming slack isn't an issue, is there any issue with shorter cables?

 

[The Teachinator]

Can I get an epp code?

 

[Darklor01]

The drop to sub-$1000 finally pushed me over the edge. 55" KS8000 ordered, scheduled for delivery the day before the PS4 Pro arrives. Crazy, but I couldn't sit out the initial experience at launch.

Lol. I bought the 49" KS8000 (US) which I LOVE. It is still $1,099.99 on Best Buy site and everywhere else.

Same company, same site, 55" at $999.99. SMH.

 

[KodaRuss]

I have 5 codes to give out. Send me PMs with f
First Name
Last Name
Email Address

 

[Soulfang]

I have 5 codes to give out. Send me PMs with f
First Name
Last Name
Email Address

PM sent a couple of minutes ago begging, assuming you'd get some from Aztechnology to share, haha.

Thanks!

 

[Blackpanther25]

PM sent a couple of minutes ago begging, assuming you'd get some from Aztechnology to share, haha.

Thanks!

I got invites as well. Sharing is caring. PM me.

 

[Aztechnology]

To think people were buying, trading or haggling for these codes on Slickdeals.

 

[KodaRuss]

PM sent a couple of minutes ago begging, assuming you'd get some from Aztechnology to share, haha.

Thanks!

I have one left if anyone is interested still

 

[Soulfang]

5 invites here as well -- PM with first and last name and email. I'd be glad to share!

EDIT: All gone!

 

[samueljustice00]

I forked out for a LG B6 55", I'm not a competitive gamer so the input lag isn't a huge issue for me. It comes in on average at under 50ms it seems, which isn't terrible. I prefer the higher IQ

 

[Aztechnology]

Bought some of the Amazon Basics. There are a few runs that are very short between my Receiver and devices, for example, my Shield TV is right on top of the receiver. Assuming slack isn't an issue, is there any issue with shorter cables?

I don't believe so.

 

[Lady Gaia]

You get the perksatwork deal?

No, my employer isn't part of the program. Even at $999 it's still a pretty solid deal, presuming we get a good panel without overt edge lighting leakage. I like have Best Buy available locally for return or exchange (same reason we got our 65" KS8000 at Costco at our island home where there are limited retail outlets.)

 

[K1ng P3n]

5 invites here as well -- PM with first and last name and email. I'd be glad to share!

Just sent my info your way hoping you still have a few left

 

[Soulfang]

Just sent my info your way hoping you still have a few left

Sent! 1 more invite left.

EDIT: Cleaned out! Everyone I sent codes to, please spread the love!

 

[peetfeet]

Thanks, its £639 on Amazon

Not bad at all, basically the same price I'd be getting from Argos anyway assuming they sold it for what seems to have become RRP

This is the uk version as far as I remember from the other thread.

I found this "Sony KD43XD8088BU 43 Inch 4K HDR Ultra HD Smart TV – Black.", while browsing the Argos Mobile app:

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5287402.htm