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SAMSUNG 740D 65 INCH TV at Costco 549 dollars $549

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https://www.costco.com/samsung-65...98843.html

Lowest price of the year. Has a PQ of 2000 versus 1400 for the 710 series. Also has enchanced color processing engine and bixby remote. Sort of like 7000 and 8000 series mix together with some features on both. Not as good as 8000 but better than 7000. Way cheaper than 8000 and actually cheaper than 710

Not the best for HDR but its only 549.

Vizio E series at 399 at Costco was a great deal but for 150 more your getting a better panel with better remote and no scaling issues.

Review by Darko.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9dImchFzQY
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Pkrisp
01-01-2020 at 11:45 AM.
01-01-2020 at 11:45 AM.
It is basically ru8000 minus - 1 hdmi and VRR for gaming. Its also 60hz vs 120 in 8000. Apart from that i dont know whats the difference. I got ru8000 55inch but this one is tempting.
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adamjamess
01-01-2020 at 12:11 PM.
01-01-2020 at 12:11 PM.
*edited*

Nothing to see here. Move along.
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meccanikal
01-01-2020 at 12:22 PM.
01-01-2020 at 12:22 PM.
How does this compare to the tcl 6 series? (R617)?
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Pkrisp
01-01-2020 at 12:26 PM.
01-01-2020 at 12:26 PM.
Quote from meccanikal :
How does this compare to the tcl 6 series? (R617)?
I dont think it's comparable to tcl 6. Tcl 6 is full array. It gets much deeper blacks due to LD. This set is edge lit. The comparison should be ru8000 and 7100 and other edge lit sets.
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01-01-2020 at 12:27 PM.
01-01-2020 at 12:27 PM.
Quote from Pkrisp :
It is basically ru8000 minus - 1 hdmi and VRR for gaming. Its also 60hz vs 120 in 8000. Apart from that i dont know whats the difference. I got ru8000 55inch but this one is tempting.
I had the 8000. return it due to DSE and the 120hz motion is awful. Other than that...the 8000 had spectacular color and contrast. But could not watch a hockey game with the center being yellow like. failed the cloud DSE test.

Have to see what I get. Samsung is a panel lottery like most Tv. You may get a good or bad panel depending if it was made on a monday or friday.
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youra6
01-01-2020 at 12:27 PM.
01-01-2020 at 12:27 PM.
Quote from adamjamess :
Rtings gives this unit a 7.9 mixed usage rating.


PROS
Excellent motion handling.
Low input lag, great for gaming.
CONS
Image loses accuracy when viewed at an angle.
Can't get bright in HDR.
This is false. That description is for the 8000, not the 740D
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meccanikal
01-01-2020 at 12:28 PM.
01-01-2020 at 12:28 PM.
Quote from Pkrisp :
I dont think it's comparable to tcl 6. Tcl 6 is full array. It gets much deeper blacks due to LD. This set is edge lit. The comparison should be ru8000 and 7100 and other edge lit sets.

Thank you for the quick response. I got in on the Best Buy 65" 6-series and waiting to see if a better option comes around. Would prefer to get a 75" but to get full array it's gonna cost a lot more
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01-01-2020 at 12:31 PM.
01-01-2020 at 12:31 PM.
Quote from backforwardback :
I had the 8000. return it due to DSE and the 120hz motion is awful. Other than that...the 8000 had spectacular color and contrast. But could not watch a hockey game with the center being yellow like. failed the cloud DSE test.

Have to see what I get. Samsung is a panel lottery like most Tv. You may get a good or bad panel depending if it was made on a monday or friday.
I dint know Samsung also panel lottery. My set looks good. I compared with tcl 6 and returned the 6. My issue is with letter box movies with grey borders in dark room. The grey is distracting compared with black in FALD tvs. Other than that its fantastic.
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Pkrisp
01-01-2020 at 12:33 PM.
01-01-2020 at 12:33 PM.
Quote from youra6 :
This is false. That description is for the 8000, not the 740D
I agree
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HairlessApe
01-01-2020 at 12:39 PM.
01-01-2020 at 12:39 PM.
Quote from Pkrisp :
I dont think it's comparable to tcl 6. Tcl 6 is full array. It gets much deeper blacks due to LD. This set is edge lit. The comparison should be ru8000 and 7100 and other edge lit sets.
In that case how would it compare to a TCL 4 of 5 series? Im coming from a TCL 4 series that I had to return because of panel lottery.
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01-01-2020 at 12:45 PM.
01-01-2020 at 12:45 PM.
Quote from HairlessApe :
In that case how would it compare to a TCL 4 of 5 series? Im coming from a TCL 4 series that I had to return because of panel lottery.
The problem with the TCL 4 is the glossy screen. Nice picture....but the reflection seem more glossy than semi glossy.
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01-01-2020 at 12:51 PM.
01-01-2020 at 12:51 PM.
Price 3 months ago based on costco reviews....it has dropped from that price to 699...then to 649...then 599...now 549. I figure it probably wont go lower to 500...its is below the price point of 710 and not that much more than the 6950 series.

From a Costco buyer...prices change like airline tickets.
The TV itself is excellent. However, I take issue with the purchase price. At time of purchase the sign said "Sale price $799.00". I go into the store one week later and the same TV is displayed with a regular price of $749.00.

not going to be as good as this tv at costco....but for the price below I would buy a bigger TV. who pays 3250 for a 65 inch tv. Hell, the tax on the TV alone is almost 60% of the price of this TV.

https://www.costco.com/lg-65%22-c...08455.html
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01-01-2020 at 12:57 PM.
01-01-2020 at 12:57 PM.
Quote from backforwardback :
The problem with the TCL 4 is the glossy screen. Nice picture....but the reflection seem more glossy than semi glossy.

I'm torn I bought the new 65" s425 at target for $377 OTD and the TCL R615 Best Buy deal $548 OTD I don't know why but straight out of the box with factory settings on low power looks beautiful with lovely skin tones. The TCL has more yellow warm tones. I'm not much for messing with calibration settings. I mainly use for casting movies and tv shows and OTA channels occasional gaming and movie rental. I'm not sure which one to return or even consider this one.
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Pkrisp
01-01-2020 at 01:05 PM.
01-01-2020 at 01:05 PM.
I would keep 615 if the panel is good. Worth it.
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