Why is this more expensive than the 3-d model
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It wasn't, when I purchased ours. I don't know what it's selling for now, but ours started at $2600, and we watched it slowly go down over several weeks. It hit $1900 for a day or so, then began to rise. I purchased it at $2350. Amazon lets the prices "float", for some marketing reason. Great TV, corner mounted...makes me smile just walking into the room!
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I am not aware that it is more expensive than a 3D model. I did not want 3D and was glad not to have it bundled.
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It's being sold by a 3rd party seller here not directly sold by Amazon - that's why it is more expensive
1041241
It's a Hot Toy brand 1/6 scale collectors figure import from japan. The figure is as close to movie accurate as you can get for it's scale. Also it's of a low release number to make it stay high priced. It would also be more expensive if it was diecast instead of just plastic. There is a diecast version of this figure coming out for about the same price as this so you may want to just save up for that figure.
343252
Thanks for the reply. If you're right, it's odd that it's the one with the facial recognition that is cheaper---maybe there's some other difference?
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To Wastedyrs: I suggest the older model is more-expensive simply because it IS older....each new generation of chips, digital TVs, etc, are significantly cheaper than prior ones. No exceptions I know of, unless you account for higher functionality or features.
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I'll be curious to learn more about what Samsung is calling "Precision Dimming" on the c8000 (but not on the c7000 or c9000). It could be they've come up with a unique technology to do local dimming in a thinner set, or it could be a gimmick to try to cover up that they've abandoned a better technology to achieve thinner sets. But to me the decider is how much you want 3D. Personally I wouldn't want to spend 3 grand on a TV and not have it include the latest future technology. Is 3D all it's going to be? No, certainly not yet. But is there anybody who bought an expensive large monitor right before HD came around happy? Or somebody who bought 720p just before 1080p came around? Unless you're in a position to comfortably buy another $3000 Tv in two or three years, I'd want to go with 3D now that it's an option.
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I cannot give you a definitive answer , because i am NOT SURE about the 3 D aspect and i do not want to give you information that i am not certain about . My TV is HD , but it is not 3 D. I love my recorder , i think it is a tremendously good buy for the money and i would not sell it for twice what i paid for it . You ( DO NOT ) have to pay a profane amount of money for merchandise just to get a good functioning unit .
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I have no idea since I didn't purchase that model. Generally paying substantially more for the new model of anything is not justified when only incremental changes have been made. It all comes down to research and a value decision.
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Check all sellers. Amazon right now is $1298 (60"), a great price for this set IMO. The non-3D version is cheaper, of course.
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From what I understand, models that only run a current between both hands or both feet are not as accurate as the models that incorporate BOTH hands and feet. Makes sense to me.
433462
I've not tried it but for 3D movies you need the next model above, more expensive one.
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The logical assumption is higher count should be less expensive, but as you have pointed out; not always the case. Do the math and always go with the less expensive option.
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It was not twice the cost of all others when I bought it or I would not have. Lets be real here. I cant see any advantage that would justify the cost. If I was shopping today I would buy the Black and white 5614 set. It has flashing lights and 2 figures.
350632
I have no idea why it's priced so high. I bought mine at Walmart at a much lower price. This is actually now an older version, too.
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Yes it is. The 3D has three heads that 'float' separately. The 2D has three heads but they are locked in place relative to each other. That is a big difference.
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Hi, I really don't know why apparently a newer model costs less than the older one. As I wrote in my review, this product turned out to be a useless device, it could be because of a defect, I'm not sure. Maybe I should have bought an "EDIMAX" model instead. Hope you have a better luck. Regards,Agron
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Wow...tough question. i am scott, account in my wife's name. was able to get this at a great price as the three d versions are everywhere and i wanted the cleaning base. go to the Phillips site and you can view all the models. Costco has a great price on a 3d model with no cleaner also. My face is more round than angular and i also read the 2d is better for my kind of face. Plus i can always replace the razor head with a 3d after a year. I was a wet shaver and used an old school saftey razor. That said, i couldnt be happier. sorry for the delayed response. scott