How do you like the Samsung? I'm considering Pioneer Kuro.
I love my Samsung. I’m using it as my computer monitor as I type this. I love sitting on the couch to use the computer. The picture is fantastic. When I bought it the only better pictures I saw cost $500 USD more. I’ve had no problems with it even though it was a floor display when I got it.
One thing you might consider is that some people have had problems with mirrors shifting inside the light engine on this model which causes part or all of the picture to brown/black out. There is a thread on the AVS forum about this. I haven’t kept up on it so I don’t know if Samsung had corrected this with newer models. From reading about this Samsung hasn’t done much to take care of their customers on this issue.
The only problem I’ve had was that the screen on the air vents was to large. A fruit fly got inside once and drove me crazy for about half an hour until it disappeared. A little tape and smaller mesh over the vent has stopped that from happening again.
The only other issue I have is that this model doesn’t have picture in picture. Which is a nice feature when playing video games and you want to look something up on the internet. The workaround is just to switch inputs from HDMI to PC but it doesn’t allow me to look at both at the same time.
Technology/features are changing so fast all I can recommend is that you shop around for the best deal you can find at the time. If I were to buy a new TV today there’s no reason I would prefer Samsung or avoid them, sometimes it’s best to be a mercenary.
