60000:1 OR 20000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio for LN40B530 Amazon advertises that this Samsung is a 60000:1 dynamic contrast ration, but samsung website advertises that is 20000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. How can they do that that is false advertising or am I wrong? 60000:1 OR 20000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio for LN40B530 Amazon advertises that this Samsung is a 60000:1 dynamic contrast ration, but samsung website advertises that is 20000:1 dynamic contrast... » Read More 60000:1 OR 20000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio for LN40B530 Amazon advertises that this Samsung is a 60000:1 dynamic contrast ration, but samsung website advertises that is 20000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. How can they do that that is false advertising or am I wrong? « Show Less
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There is an interesting article on this topic at http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/contrast-ratio.html . It covers where these numbers come from, what they mean, and whether/when they are important.
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I just went on Walmart website, and on the product list page, with the brief product description the contrast ratio is listed as 20000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. However, when you click on the product LN40B530 it lists the product as 60000:1. So I went back to samsung website, and the same thing happened. At the samsung website, when u place the cursor on the product and the window pops up, the short product description shows 20000:1, but once again, when you click on the product and the full product description is displayed it shows 60000:1. Same product description conflict on both websites. I am guessing that the TV is 60000:1. I just went on Walmart website, and on the product list page, with the brief product description the contrast ratio is listed as 20000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. However, when you click on the product LN40B530 it lists the product as 60000:1. So I went back to samsung website, and the same thing happened. At the samsung website, when u place the cursor on the product and the window pops up, the short product description shows 20000:1, but once again, when you click on the product and the full product description is displayed it shows 60000:1. Same product description conflict on both... » Read More I just went on Walmart website, and on the product list page, with the brief product description the contrast ratio is listed as 20000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. However, when you click on the product LN40B530 it lists the product as 60000:1. So I went back to samsung website, and the same thing happened. At the samsung website, when u place the cursor on the product and the window pops up, the short product description shows 20000:1, but once again, when you click on the product and the full product description is displayed it shows 60000:1. Same product description conflict on both websites. I am guessing that the TV is 60000:1. « Show Less
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The reason is small... There is a 20000:1 Contrast Ratio but a 60000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, aye, there's the rub as they must have something to do with settings as you'll notice when you pick a picture mode on a Samsung: There is a Dynamic setting as opposed to Cinema or Standard. That must allow for those differences. Thank you for making me realize the answer to my own question to someone else recently!!!
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actually it is very nice...deep blacks and white whites....Samsung responded by giving the new LED based sets all 10,000:1 contrast ratio, LED DLPs are the way to go as its better technology all around with faster startup times, more natural colors, and excellent bulb life!
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Never listen to the contrast ratio provided by manufacturers unless they're talking about static contrast. Anyone can throw out a ridiculous number out there like 1000000000:1, there isn't a standardized way of measuring contrast.
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Why does Amazon list the same TV at two different prices? (1019.00 AND 899.98) http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN32B650-32-Inch-1080p-120Hz/dp/B001U3Y8NG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1251530033&sr=1-2 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001U3Y8NG/ref=asc_df_B001U3Y8NG894259?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=asn&creative=380341&creativeASIN=B001U3Y8NG&tag=cnet-3337-20
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Toshiba doesn't reveal it. I believe the reason is because there is no universal standard inwhich to properly measure/ascertain the contrast ratio. However REGZA is Toshiba's top of the line LCD TV series, so estimates put it very high around 8500:1. I've seen this TV in person, looks gorgeous and the reviews are solid.
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The one Amazon sold me was a Samsung panel going by the code used in the serial number. Samsung for some reason uses more than one manufacturer to build their panels. Perhaps it is to produce less expensive versions of this model for people who live in poorer countries. From what I understand from reading the official HU8550 forum on AVSForum, there are other dealers who are undercutting retailers like Amazon and Best Buy selling the cheaper non-Samsung panel versions, but Amazon was not one of them. This is likely why Amazon does not price match some electronics stores as what they sell is not a direct match in quality to Amazon's products despite using the same model name to describe the TV.
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It's important to note that there are two elements to the contrast ratio. There's the contrast provided by the 3 LCD screens, and then there is they "dynamic contrast" added by the auto iris that adjusts overall picture brightness. The 5030 is an advanced iris that boosts apparent contrast -- and I have to say it works pretty darn well. Even dark scenes have solid blacks and contrast.That said, it's almost impossible to set up a direct comparison (same lighting conditions, same materials). I'm very pleased with the 5030UB, but it's whatever you like/want to pay.
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4661 Vs 4665: These two models are siblings. The 4661 has a matte finish whereas the 4665 has a "super clear panel" or gloss screen and a higher contrast ratio. The gloss finish is intended to bridge the gap in picture quality between LCDs and plasmas. Therefore, like plasmas, the 4665 will have some reflections but to me it is quite trivial compared to the richer colors you obtain from the 4665 compared to the 4661. Also, I think cnet, in its review, overstated the effect of the gloss coating and thereby needlessly scares those who are considering choosing between the 4661 and 4665. To further my point on why the gloss coat is better, note that the high end Samsung models, namely the 4671 and 4681, both have a gloss coat, and have obtained excellent reviews at cnet and amazon. If Samsung chooses to put a gloss coat on its best models, it surely means that Samsung and its customers know that the coating is better than one without it! I purchased the 4665 from Amazon for $1,549 on 12/23/2007. the price fluctuates all the time but Amazon will refund the difference if the price changes on its web site in 30 days
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Toshiba does not want to tell the consumer about the contrast ratio of their TV. I searched on their official website and even called their customer service for this particular product. They told us that Toshiba does not release this information to the consumer.... I guess because they are not that good, so they rather not to tell.Buy another brand who dare to show their information for comparison purpose.
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does contrast ratio make a lot of difference? I'm also debating btwn 4061 and 4065.
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The specs say that the 6100 has a slightly better dynamic contrast ratio. That's the only difference. (Actually, I believe they are identical. My thinking is that the 6150 is for Costco only and allows their model to be differentiated from other stores.)
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Hope this helps http://www.nextag.com/serv/main/buyer/ProductCompare.jsp?nxtg=192d60a1c052d-90C39DFC00F073B9&search=samsung+ln&page=0&_aScreen_Size=50%22+-+60%22&node=500021&cptitle=540393856&cptitle=596521745
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I see it as 1799 on Samsung's site. Are you sure you're looking at the correct model? There is one with an i5/4gb RAM/128gb SSD - this one is an i7/8gb RAM/256gb SSD
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As Brian M. states, contrast ratio is extremely important for picture quality. But the difference between the two sets that I listed above is in the _dynamic_ contrast ratio. Most people turn off the features that pump up the dynamic contrast ratio in order to get a better picture. What you want to compare is the _native_ contrast ratio for both sets, and I don't know what those values are. You may want to try avsforum.com or a similar site; I doubt native contrast ratio is available on Samsung's website.
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The LG line is last year's model of the LH line. There are a few differences in specs depending on exactly which model. For an example, the 42LH40 (2009 model) has 80,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 4 HDMI inputs and a 120hz refresh rate. The 42LG50 (2008 model) has a 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 3 HDMI inputs and a 60hz refresh rate. Note that these are just a few of the many differences. The LBX is the 2007 model. There are also a few benefits of the LH55 series over the LH40, most notably that the LH55 has a 240hz refresh rate.
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I found this posting that appears to be accurate: Differences D62U 2000:1 Native / 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio HDMI vers 1.2a x 2 Frame rate conversion = 60Hz Four-wavelength backlight system D82U 2000:1 Native / 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio HDMI vers 1.2a x 3 Frame rate conversion = 120Hz Four-wavelength backlight system D92U 3000:1 Native / 15,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio HDMI vers 1.2a x 3 Frame rate conversion = 120Hz Five-wavelength backlight system
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Here is from one of the reviews for Sony SXRD.I tried the Samsung HLT-6187S that was LED driven. I guess the technology is toooo new and Samsung needs to iron out a few problems with those sets. I had two sets that I went through and so I had to buy my backup set, which was this KDS-60A3000 model. I noticed that in vivid mode, the Samsung HLT-6187S had a very strong blue push during dark scenes, but the colors really popped out. By the way, I used vivid mode to watch animated films. In Sony's vivid mode the colors are natural. No biased color push. The Sony KDS-60A3000 has a very solid build. The Samsung I owned felt cheap, felt like the plastic moved around. Sony's cabinet build felt strong. Here is from one of the reviews for Sony SXRD.I tried the Samsung HLT-6187S that was LED driven. I guess the technology is toooo new and Samsung needs to iron out a few problems with those sets. I had two sets that I went through and so I had to buy my backup set, which was this KDS-60A3000 model. I noticed that in vivid mode, the Samsung HLT-6187S had a very strong blue push during dark scenes, but the colors really popped out. By the way, I used vivid mode to watch animated films. In Sony's vivid mode the colors are natural. No biased color push. The Sony... » Read More Here is from one of the reviews for Sony SXRD.I tried the Samsung HLT-6187S that was LED driven. I guess the technology is toooo new and Samsung needs to iron out a few problems with those sets. I had two sets that I went through and so I had to buy my backup set, which was this KDS-60A3000 model. I noticed that in vivid mode, the Samsung HLT-6187S had a very strong blue push during dark scenes, but the colors really popped out. By the way, I used vivid mode to watch animated films. In Sony's vivid mode the colors are natural. No biased color push. The Sony KDS-60A3000 has a very solid build. The Samsung I owned felt cheap, felt like the plastic moved around. Sony's cabinet build felt strong. « Show Less