55" Samsung UN55ES6003 240 CMR 1080p LED HDTV $879 + Free Shipping

Plus $61.53 in Tax (@ 7% sales tax).

2013 models (F-line) are about to be released. They are clearing out 2012 inventory, hence the price drop. You'll see a lot more of the same with other 2012 models in coming weeks.

Quote from Mooper : 2013 models (F-line) are about to be released. They are clearing out 2012 inventory, hence the price drop. You'll see a lot more of the same with other 2012 models in coming weeks.

When are the 9000 smart tv series being announced/coming out?

Quote from guyver2077 : When are the 9000 smart tv series being announced/coming out?

Not sure. Last year, some of the higher-end models came out months after the bulk of the 2012 (E-line) was released.

Note that I'm not suggesting that buying a 2012 model that is about to become obsolete is a bad thing. After all, the prices are lower and the technology from one year to the next isn't progressing at a breakneck speed. But anyone buying a 2012 model should be aware they are getting it at the end of its sales cycle and could potentially hold out a few weeks and get an improved/updated model for a bit more.

if you already have roku or bluray or other streaming device you dont need a smart tv, so nice price!

Quote from magicka : if you already have roku or bluray or other streaming device you dont need a smart tv, so nice price!

Or a $50 Android Stick is even nicer. I could care less about 3D and the built-in crappy "smart tv" platforms. I just want thin, great display, and use Android to turn it into a giant tablet, browser, media hub. This is perfect for that. Only hesitation, as described in my earlier post, is that it's a 2012 model being cleared out.

Apply code DIG5 to cart to take another $5 off.

Also, 2% CB is available a few places.

Combine this and you're down to $855-ish.

i wanted 55 inch, led, thin, no 3D, no smart--seems perfect for me
just purchased

After buying my smart pana viera... i don't think i can go to a "dumb" tv ever again. seriously. SERIOUSLY.

I jumped on the 55" ES7100 from yesterday's FP deal for $1349@tigerdirect. I'm feeling a bit of buyer's remorse as this is significantly less but without all the extras of the 7100. What ya'll think?

read some reviews. a lot of people say samsungs "smart" features are very buggy so this non "smart" tv is better. no need to pay $200 extra when you can buy a roku that will do all those features 10x better a fraction of the price.

the ES model do have a lot of issues with the edge lit led. flashlighting and all sorts of other problems. read reviews before you make a decision. not sure what buydigs return policy is.

Good set, good price. Only complaint is the black levels on the 6003 aren't as deep as the 5 series. This also can show as slight flashlighting effect on the screen in a pitch black screen. But for the price, it's a very very small complaint for a higher quality set. I personally never use the "Smart" functions on my Panasonic Plasma. It's far easier to reach for my cell phone to check weather, facebook, etc etc. Netflix, Amazon or Hulu maybe, but you can pick up a Roku for less than 50 bucks.

Josh

I bought this TV from BuyDig for a similar price a few weeks back. Beautiful-looking TV and when the screen is filled with a bright scene (like sports), it really is a beautiful sight. HOWEVER, my unit has very bad flashlighting/light bleeding not only in the corners, but also some splotchy areas in other parts of the screen. Watching a dark scene in a movie in a dark room makes this very apparent. Off-angle viewing isn't that great either. The edge-lighting really washes out the colors and makes things look gray.

I'm not sure if I got a defective unit or if other people have experienced similar issues. BuyDig has a 45 day return policy (though I will have to pay return shipping and processing). I'm probably going to send it back.

Use Coupon Code "Dig5" for an extra $5 off. making it $874