Samsung clarified details of its $120,000 curved 105-inch Ultra HD...

Samsung clarified details of its $120,000 curved 105-inch Ultra HD TV (CED July 23 p1) this week. Samsung Elite Service, included with the purchase of the TV, will include an in-home visit from Samsung field engineers who will explain to consumers the features of the TV and optimize it for viewing, the company said. The visit to a customer’s home will take place “a period of time after delivery and installation and is not necessarily coordinated with the retailer,” it said. Samsung has not prescribed installation parameters to dealers for securely mounting the six-figure TV to a wall. Samsung said the TV has a “solid structure” that supports the large size, “and to maintain the high aesthetic, it’s designed to hide any screws on its exterior.” The company said that “great care has been taken to ensure the best picture quality while maintaining an even curve on such a large screen.” While a dealer had told us dealer cost was “about $90,000,” Samsung disputed that figure. It didn’t provide dealer cost, citing company policy. The aspect of the widescreen TV is 2.37:1, Samsung said, adding that the 105-inch offers “different options for the consumer to view content of the various aspect ratios available.” Samsung also noted that the price of the 2014 One Connect box, which the Samsung website said will ship in two to four weeks, is $399, versus $299 for the 2013 model. Samsung has not provided a lead time for the TVs but said they will be “built to order.”