Samsung DLP Issue

Mike Kozak
Mike Kozak Posts: 931
edited November 2009 in Electronics
I have had a Samsung 50" dlp tv for almost 2 years now and have loved it. This past August I had to have the red led replaced 300.00. Last night I noticed tity white dots appearing on the screen, multiplying at an alarming rate. I called Samsung this morning and the rep told me there would be a tech out to fix it at no charge. I am amazed, sounds like a known issue to me.
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,826
    edited November 2009
    I'm glad i never got a DLP screen... don't get me wrong they look great and right now their prices are actuall lower than plasma and LCD, but they require so much maintenance, i don't think its worth it.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited November 2009
    Hopefully this will be the last thing that goes wrong with it. If something else happens, I am looking for a new LCD TV!
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  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited November 2009
    looks like it will be fixed this friday, 1 more week of waiting...... ugh!!
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  • hockeyboy
    hockeyboy Posts: 1,428
    edited November 2009
    I have had my DLP for five years and never needed any maintenance. I haven't even ever changed the bulb! Love my Samsung DLP. The picture is still better than all my other TV's except my projector.
    My Main Gear
    Mitsu HC5000 (Proj.)
    Marantz SR8001 (AVR)
    Sunfire TGA7200 (AMP)
    Marantz DV7001 (SACD)
    Samsung BD-P1500 Blu-Ray
    LSi 15's (Front)
    LSiC (Center)
    LSiFx (Surrounds)
    DUAL SVS 20-39 CS Plus     (Passive Subs)
    Marantz IS201 I-Pod Dock[/SIZE]
    Panamax M5300EX
    Carada Criterion 106" Brightwhite Screen
    Sunfire TGA 5200 & (4) B&W 605's in the party room
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited November 2009
    My Samsung HL-S5086 50" DLP is almost 4yrs old, although I have a spare lamp, I haven't needed to replace it yet. I have been very happy with it.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • miner
    miner Posts: 1,305
    edited November 2009
    No problems with my Mitsu 57" DLP - have had for 3 yrs now. Have not had to replace bulb yet, but have one on hand in case.
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  • Mike Kozak
    Mike Kozak Posts: 931
    edited November 2009
    I must have a lemon, it will be fine after this friday I am sure!!
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