What do you buy these days Worried
Oh it doesn't matter. Fair call. I knew what I was getting into really. I knew it was a lottery and I lost. But I hope this brings more attention to people who view Neogaf. Beware of Samsung in particular.But lesson learned here for me is that next time i don't order on the internet and don't put all my thrust in reviews
But I hope this brings more attention to people who view Neogaf. Beware of Samsung in particular.
I just learned today about this whole "panel lottery" fiasco. What the fuck, seriously? It is unbelievable how these manufacturers can get away with things like that. It should be completely illegal.
You now have to hunt for the proper version if you really want to get your money's worth.
Ridiculous.
Just as annoying is how companies are labeling 60hz panels as '120hz.' That should be illegal.
If you got a Samsung/LG entry-mid level tv. Its probably only 60hz.Hadn't heard of that. Which companies are these?
Hadn't heard of that. Which companies are these?
I think zomgs post above yours pretty much explains why things are this way. No reason why this should be illegal so long as the products are functional and meet the companies minimum QA requirements
The problem here is not QA per se, but performance. The Samsung Switcheroo has resulted in some of its HDTVs having terrible viewing angles, blurring and black levels. So you go and purchase a new TV because reviews are good and it looks great at your friend's house, only to discover after the fact that your set has some C tier bullshit of a LCD panel.
Congrats, now you are stuck with an overpriced, low grade TV you'll probably hate for the next few years.
Help guys,
My version number isn't in the article.
It says HH02.
TSO1 over here
Cool. I'll sell you the Empire State Building for $50. Cure for cancer for only $300.It's true, but I fail to see what is wrong with it. They can sell whatever they want.
An H = Sharp Panel. 2nd. best but still a long way from being top quality.
Check this post in order to decode everything.
I'm surprised that people are surprised. This is a very common practice in pretty much all industries. Lots of brands just buy whatever the factory is offering, slap it in their own box and sell it as their product. Goes for everything from, like, toothpaste to clothing to electronics. Never blindly trust brands under any circumstance.
By this logic when you buy an apple product you're essentially buying a samsung product for a lot more money. You're paying aventador money for a jetta.Cheap in as the price tag of the products. Always was. When you buy a Samsung you get a decent product for little money but don't ever think you bought the Rolls Royce of TV screens. It's more comparable to a Volkswagon (to stay with the car comparisons).
Not an issue on plasmas though. A Samsung PDP is a Samsung, same with Panasonic and LG.
Yes.By this logic when you buy an apple product you're essentially buying a samsung product for a lot more money. You're paying aventador money for a jetta.
I don't have a problem with the fact that companies use panels and components from different manufacturers.
All industries work like that.
But it's not acceptable that there are drastic differences in quality. That's just bullshit.
I think zomgs post above yours pretty much explains why things are this way. No reason why this should be illegal so long as the products are functional and meet the companies minimum QA requirements
Wait, so TVs that are the same exact model can have completely different panels?
It's true. Had to check mine. If it's says TS01 on the box it's a samsung screen.
EDIT: Posted the same damn thing in this thread earlier. One day i will learn to check the post dates.