Samsung flat screen TV’s

I certainly watching either of two Panasonic plasma televisions over the 4K Samsung LED and I think about it sort of like the old tubes vs. SS discussion, with the plasma TVs being more believable/lifelike to watch even if giving up a little in resolution.  Some interesting information on why the plasma television is no more.  I believe weight was the final straw and they are correct, a 65-inch plasma is a heavy lift.

Just as another reader noted: Panasonic Viera Plasma still steals the show.  DVDs with OPPO 103D-  wonderful.

Stick with Sony....

....or if you are not hung up on higher resolutions than 1080p, get an older Pioneer Kuro. I had mine now since 2009 and it still works flawlessly.

If you sit more than about 8 feet away from the screen, you will not quite notice the difference anyway. Plus, you will get the speed of plasma as well.

I’ve a Samsung KS8000 bought in 2016 that’s used in my main room. It’s worked flawlessly for 6 years and still going strong. I’ve also got an OLED E6 that I bought in 2017 that’s rarely even used in the bedroom along with an Oppo 203. Great picture, but it’s not seen more than 10 4k blu rays the entire time I’ve owned it. How all of you have dead Samsung’s is beyond imagination.

Samsung 65" Plasma, failed twice, first time main board, second time power supply board.  Luckily I had square trade warranty.  It's just over 5 years old now and does work fine and has an amazing picture.

Now for their appliances, have the whole kitchen suite... 

Gas range is fine

Dishwasher has been repaired once under warranty (dryer fan LOUD!!!) and when the water brake (strange name for the water inlet canister) failed square trade determined that the dishwasher was unable to be repaired and refunded me the purchase price.  Now the price of dishwashers has just about doubled it seemed!  Ordered the water brake and fixed the problem (dishwasher would fill, then drain, then refill and work).  Then the dishwasher started leaking some out the door bottom.  Replaced the fan/evaporater dryer and its working perfectly again.

Refrigerator leaking in crisper tray and ice maker freezing up.  Actually repaired the leak with the water drain fix and replaced the icemaker and sealed up the enclosure and its working fine with an occasional ice jam.

Microwave is still working but does get quite loud after 5 minutes or so of use.

The problem is that all appliances seem to be junk these days... no matter what brand, people are always having problems if you look at reviews.  Best to buy what you like and get the extended warranty... some places have fairly good prices, square trade was good, but they are more expensive now.   

Dread having to buy any appliance... period!