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User Submitted Samsung HLN617W 61-Inch Widescreen Projection HDTV with DLP Technology Reviews Date: 2010-02-28 Repairs Kill you! Do NOT buy a DLP from Samsung!! I purchased the Samsung DLP TV with the 61" screen. I've had so many repairs it makes me sick. I am getting a different TV this time. Three bulbs, a color wheel, a fan and now supposedly the "Ballast" whatever, I don't care. If I had not spent so much I should have thrown it out after the first repair. Really, I've spent 960 dollars on repairs! Call me stupid!! No More Samsung... Never! The picture was good, but it ain't worth it and they don't extend the warranty either... boy if your a few months past the year its curtains for you! I was an early adopter. I like to buy the best - no more Samsung, I don't care if they invent something new... I am not buying! Date: 2007-07-08 Dont buy a Samsung DLP TV Note: I had previously posted this review to a 70 inch Samsung. My review really applied to all Samsung DLP TVs, but Amazon wasn't letting me rate the 61 inch TV at the time. This is a reposting of the original review, but the review is now associated with the correct product. I bought a $4500 61 inch TV about 18 months ago. I didn't buy the warranty, because the price seemed ridiculous at the time. Now I realize that was a poor decision. A little more than a year after I bought the TV, I noticed a solid black vertical line that cut off about 5 or 10% of the picture. I had a service person from the store of original purchase come see the TV. He brought a $1200 "engine" with him, because he predicted that he would need to replace this part. In fact, he never bothered turning on the TV...he knew from just my description that he would need to replace this engine, as the dark line problem is very common with Samsung DLPs. He installed this $1200 part and I called Samsung to let them know how disappointed I was in the product. They said that they are not able to help because the TV is out of warranty. I explained that this must be a manufacturing defect if the problem is so common that the technician doesn't need to turn on the TV. They just kept repeating that they can't help a consumer that has equipment that is out of warranty. I performed a google search on Samsung DLP problems and I was very disappointed to see so many messages from people with Samsung DLP problems. The "buzz" on most of the electronics forums is that plasma screens are much more reliable. If you insist on buying a DLP from Samsung, you should definitely purchase the warranty. BTW, as you consider my opinion, check out my other reviews. I'm usually a very satisfied customer and not someone likely to complain about a product. Date: 2006-05-02 Good picture, but too many problems over time The main reason I am posting this comment is because I am looking for a copy of the original manufacturer's warrant for the HLN617W TV. I have had repeated problems with my TV and am trying to get reimbursed on a claim but I cannot find my original warranty card from Samsung. I have called Samsung and they claim to not be able to send out a copy (makes no sense to me.) If there are any owners out there that can send me a copy I would be greatful. John Burkert 4012 Dover Rd Durham NC 27707. Date: 2005-12-10 Samsung Blows I'm on my 2nd Engine, and it is beginning to show signs of a pending failure (it takes 3 or 4 minutes to warm up and turn on). The Samsung Service dept stinks. I've been passed to different service "managers" too many times to count. They assure me that I will be getting a call from someone of authority. I've been waiting 2 months now. DON'T BUY SAMSUNG! 'nuff said. Date: 2005-03-26 Samsung Is Not The Best HDTV!!!!! I recently bought the HLN617W 61" Samsung HDTV at Circuit City and the picture quality is good. At least most of the Samsung HDTV's have better picture quality than of Sony and Panasonic HDTVs. I don't think Samsung has the best HDTV. But, their mobile phones are definity the best. If there is a problem with the Samsung HLN617W 61" HDTV, I would think it will be the lamp problem. Also, if you turn on the Samsung HDTV for at least 1.5 or 2 hours, the lamp can easily burn out. Another problem with this HDTV is that if turn on for a prolong time, the HDTV will get overheated and the temp. light will go on if the next time you turn on this HDTV. Another problem would be the remote control of this HDTV. If you have other remote controls for your DVD player and your VCR player, it can really mess up the computer connection of your Samsung HDTV. If you are thinking of buying a really good quality picture, I would recommend buying a Samsung HLN617W 61" HDTV. But if you want your HDTV to last long and it doesn't break easily, then I would recommend other HDTV brands like Sony and Panasonic. * Price is subject to change. |
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