Sony's 2017 premium UHD-TV's the X800E, X850E, X900E and X940E series (1 Viewer)

[Sam Posten]

I've officially committed to the 940e through VE. Hoping it ships tomorrow. I'm incredibly nervous to be spending this much on a TV, am cautious about moving to it from a plasma, and wish I could be spending this dough on a 4K & DV PJ for my basement. Oh well, there's always 2018.

Despite all that I'm incredibly excited. This will be the first time I ever buy 'new' tech flat panel. Bring on the battlezone!

 

[Robert Crawford]

I've officially committed to the 940e through VE. Hoping it ships tomorrow. I'm incredibly nervous to be spending this much on a TV, am cautious about moving to it from a plasma, and wish I could be spending this dough on a 4K & DV PJ for my basement. Oh well, there's always 2018.

Despite all that I'm incredibly excited. This will be the first time I ever buy 'new' tech flat panel. Bring on the battlezone!

Congrats, Sam! I'm sure you'll be happy with this purchase.

 

[donquixote]

I've officially committed to the 940e through VE. Hoping it ships tomorrow. I'm incredibly nervous to be spending this much on a TV, am cautious about moving to it from a plasma, and wish I could be spending this dough on a 4K & DV PJ for my basement. Oh well, there's always 2018.

Despite all that I'm incredibly excited. This will be the first time I ever buy 'new' tech flat panel. Bring on the battlezone!

Congrats, please keep us informed of your impressions and thoughts about your new TV

Thank you!

 

[Sam Posten]

Always found it weird to congratulate on / be congratulated on purchases, but I'll take it =)

It arrives tomorrow!

 

[Robert Crawford]

Always found it weird to congratulate on / be congratulated on purchases, but I'll take it =)

It arrives tomorrow!

Because we're happy for you Sam.

 

[Viper]

Did anyone else notice that 3 of the 4 x900E models got another $200 knocked off (see best buy site among others). Once again the people wanting the smaller model get screwed, since the 49" is the only one to not get discounted.

 

[Robert_Zohn]

Considering it's a VA, full array locally dimmed panel (expensive to manufacturer) at $1,998 UPP it just can't go any lower. I can also tell you at the $1,198 UPP the dealer m/u is very minimal. We threw in Sony's new BDP-6700 Blu-ray player as a nice courtesy gift with purchase.

 

[Sam Posten]

Hoping my delivery does NOT look like this!

http://www.sonyrumors.net/2017/03/29/part-1-sony-x940e-pre-order-experience/?platform=hootsuite

 

[donquixote]

Hello Robert

As you probably know in the past weeks there have been some initial reviews of Samsung QLED series a little bit disappointing. Those reviews made me to consider Sony X900E/X930E series as the only alternatives.

However recently new, more serene, positive reviews/reports about QLEDs TVs have emerged. As I deeply trust in your judgement I'd would like to know if you have had the opportunity of watching and comparing the new Samsung QLED (specially Q7F) versus Sony XE90/XE93. In that case , what's your opinión and preference?

Thank you very much!

 

[Sam Posten]

I'm not robert but I'll give my input on the 75" class Q9 vs the Sony 940e, purely on specs:

Spoiler

The Q does not have FALD or Dolby Vision. The Sony's motion chip is rated at the top of the industry. And the Q is thousands of dollars more than the Sony. The Q simply does not make sense for most people, especially as early reviews show that its showing it's edge lit heritage with blooming. AFAIK the 75" Q9 isn't actually shipping yet, all impressions have been from the 65

We'll see if it lives up to my expectations soon!

 

[Sam Posten]

Yippeeeeee!

940e by Sam Posten III, on Flickr

 

[Robert_Zohn]

@donquixote, I'll PM you later tonight. Just running out for dinner.

 

[Sam Posten]

First issue: different size bolts on the VESA mount than my Panasonic plasma. M6 for the record. Bought 20 and 25mm will let you know which I need after the 10mm spacer

 

[Sam Posten]

And it was the 30mm, 2 trips to Home Depot =(

But up and running! It looks awesome right out the box. Calibration this weekend.

940E Planet Earth by Sam Posten III, on Flickr

 

[Robert_Zohn]

@donquixote, here's a good article in CE PRO that speaks about Samsung's QLED vs. LG's OLED.

 

[Sam Posten]

Found em. They were in my living room! In 4K, and HDR.

Fantastic Beasts 940E by Sam Posten III, on Flickr

 

[Robert Crawford]

Sam,

Are you happy with your new display?

 

[Sam Posten]

Without even calibrating it yet: incredibly!

 

[Robert Crawford]

Without even calibrating it yet: incredibly!

That's great!

 

[Matt Hough]

Without even calibrating it yet: incredibly!

So happy to read about someone else's joy over a new acquisition. I know how over the moon I was with my OLED last year, and I love living vicariously through other people's excitement.