Samsung TVs

Clarkvcr · 27-08-2007, 19:42

Am I correct in saying that Samsungs do not have an on-off switch and are usually left on stand-by. Just switch off with remote and that's it. Does anyone have any thoughts on this.
Cheers.

Tezcatlipoca · 27-08-2007, 19:57

Yep.

No actual off button. Just stand-by.

I just put mine on stand-by with the remote, & leave it on at the wall socket.

Uncle Peter · 27-08-2007, 21:54

Aren't a lot of LCD TVs like this though? the JVC I've got in the lounge also only goes to standby when you press the I/0 switch

SB_07 · 29-08-2007, 06:06

I have to turn my TV off at the plug because i refuse to use so much power using standby (it's not Samsung but is HD)

Shaun · 29-08-2007, 10:39

My other half's Samsung has no off switch but the cheap(ish) Wharfedale in the bed room does. Just wish we could combine the features both to make a great telly.

Graham M · 29-08-2007, 11:11

Yes, I suppose those LEDs and Infra Red receivers do use a lot of energy

bob_a_builder · 29-08-2007, 12:19

Maybe not, but when multiplied by the number of TV sets in his town/county/country/planet its going to come to quite a significant number

"TV standby buttons will be outlawed"
bit old now and still not much happend

Aragorn · 29-08-2007, 12:21

Have a look on the Samsung pages and you will find that they don't use much in standby. eg my S86 26" uses <1W in standby

Not quite the same as old CRT standby power.

SB_07 · 30-08-2007, 02:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeph

Yes, I suppose those LEDs and Infra Red receivers do use a lot of energy

So standby on an HDTV uses F all energy?

Graham M · 30-08-2007, 02:22

Having never hooked one up to a meter I really don't have a clue but my guess would be that they would draw very little current in standby mode unless they are very badly designed!

Clarkvcr · 31-08-2007, 00:23

Checked Samsungs own website and they inform us that switching the power off with the remote only puts the tv on stand by. Think we knew that!
They then state " do not leave your television on stand by for long periods of time".
Why dont they just put an on-off switch in them. Strange.
Dont think it will put me off considering one though.

Tezcatlipoca · 31-08-2007, 21:00

Shouldn't put you off.

Samsungs are excellent.

I got my R7 at Christmas (present to myself!), & it's bloody brilliant.

Clarkvcr · 04-09-2007, 00:03

Is there any difference between a Samsung LE32R88BDX and a LE32R87BDX

Cheers.

danielf · 04-09-2007, 00:13

For anyone concerned about power consumption in standby, I just came across these

Basically, they're remote-controlled plugs. Assign the plugs to a code on the remote, and switch either (or all) of the plugs off with your remote. They simply cut all electrity. Sounds like an interesting idea. Obviously, another option would be to simply switch the socket off, but with these devices you can switch off multiple sockets, and you don't have to crawl behind the telly.

Tezcatlipoca · 04-09-2007, 00:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clarkvcr

Is there any difference between a Samsung LE32R88BDX and a LE32R87BDX

Cheers.

Only cosmetic AFAIK.

Quick search... Dixons/Currys/PCWorld sell the R88 (& R86), while everyone else sell the R87.

If it's the same as it was with the R7s, then one will have a different colour "flash" (plastic strip thing) on the bottom edge, & the location of the power button will be slightly different.

My LE26R73BDX (from Currys) has a blue strip, with the power button above it, just under the Samsung logo.

The R74s have (I think) a white (or maybe grey/silver) strip, with the power button on the strip.

The actual specs are exactly the same. One is just a Dixons Group "exclusive" that has a slight cosmetic difference.

---------- Post added at 23:37 ---------- Previous post was at 23:22 ----------

Just had a look...

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=27

Quote:

Originally Posted by allazey_uk @ AVForums

There is a difference between the R87 and the R88 as well:

1) The R87 has a its power button on the front/bottom of the TV, just below where it says "Samsung".

2) The R88 has a touch sensitive power button on the side with the other buttons.

3) The R88 has a blue neon glow at the bottom of the TV. This can be set to be on when TV is in standby or when watching.

I think they are the only differences.

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=516485

May find this handy (settings advice) -

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=513376

And from Samsung...

http://www.samsung.com/uk/products/t...Specifications

http://www.samsung.com/uk/products/t...Specifications

Courtesy of:

http://www.hotukdeals.com/forums/sho...&postcount=108