LCD TV question?

[Beaver]

Buying a TV for the bedroom and have narrowed it down to a Samsung LCD. Can anyone explain the difference between these two. Both 40". Both 1080.

$2159
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8454763&type=product&id=1183767793346

$1200
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LNT40...8?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1203618202&sr=8-8

 

[Linderbee]

well, the dynamic contrast ratios are different. The pricier one is 25,000:1, and the cheaper one is 10,000:1, but I really don't know what that means.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

well, the dynamic contrast ratios are different. The pricier one is 25,000:1, and the cheaper one is 10,000:1, but I really don't know what that means.

That is the major difference between the two, and it is pretty major. The pricer one is also this year's model, from vs. years.

 

[Linderbee]

That is the major difference between the two, and it is pretty major. The pricer one is also this year's model, from last years.

but what does it MEAN?

 

[dreamcastrocks]

from wiki.

A notable recent development in the LCD technology is the so called "dynamic contrast" (DC). When there is a need to display a dark image, the display would underpower the backlight lamp (or decrease the aperture of the projector's lens using an iris), but will proportionately amplify the transmission through the LCD panel. This gives the benefit of realizing the potential static contrast ratio of the LCD panel in dark scenes, when the image is watched in a dark room. The drawback is that if a dark scene does contain small areas of superbright light, they may be sacrificed and blown out.

 

[abomb]

well, the dynamic contrast ratios are different. The pricier one is 25,000:1, and the cheaper one is 10,000:1, but I really don't know what that means.

That is the major difference between the two, and it is pretty major. The pricer one is also this year's model, from vs. years.

Damn Linder, DCR is REALLY rubbing off on you!

 

[Pariah]

Damn Linder, DCR is REALLY rubbing off on you!

Ewww.

 

[Linderbee]

Damn Linder, DCR is REALLY rubbing off on you!

I was hoping he'd be proud of me, but I never get any props from him 'round here, dammit!

Ewww.

Ummm. No. Not Ewww.

 

[devilalum]

from wiki.

A notable recent development in the LCD technology is the so called "dynamic contrast" (DC). When there is a need to display a dark image, the display would underpower the backlight lamp (or decrease the aperture of the projector's lens using an iris), but will proportionately amplify the transmission through the LCD panel. This gives the benefit of realizing the potential static contrast ratio of the LCD panel in dark scenes, when the image is watched in a dark room. The drawback is that if a dark scene does contain small areas of superbright light, they may be sacrificed and blown out.

And there is a distracting brightening and dimming during these dark scenes.

 

[AZZenny]

I have the LN-T4061 and it is simply amazing quality. I compared it with a 4071 and did not see a difference worth the price, which was a bit higher when it very first came out.

My computer guy has been very skeptical of HD TVs in terms of angle of viewing, etc., and he spent twenty minutes just oohing and ahhing when he saw mine, and is now probably going to get the 46 inch for his home at around $1550. I got mine about the same time some friends got a 42" Mitsubishi and the superiority of my Samsung startled them (bummed them out, actually.)

Btw, I watched and waited and picked up the 4061 at $600 off the then-$2200 standard price.

 

[Pariah]

Ummm. No. Not Ewww.

Double eww.

 

[GreenCard]

One has Picture in Picture. Rare in LCD.

 

[Shane]

Thats not the only big difference. The more expensive one is the newer 120HZ as compared to 60HZ in the other one. Much better for fast moving images, However still doesnt justify the huge price difference.

 

[Pariah]

So, is it the boards' opinion that the less expensive one is a screaming deal, or the higher priced one a rip-off?

 

[AZZenny]

Screaming deal, I'd say, unless you value picture-in-picture. I watch extreme skiing and there is no trace of artifact with fast movement.

 

[Shane]

Screaming deal, I'd say, unless you value picture-in-picture. I watch extreme skiing and there is no trace of artifact with fast movement.

I agree with Zenny. if you watch a TV with the 120 right beside the 60 you can see a diffeence. But other than that its not an issue IMO and I would buy the cheaper one.

 

[vince56]

10000:1 is still a pretty damn good contrast ratio. You'd be very happy with that screen I'd think.

 

[Beaver]

Well, thanks for the comments everyone. I'm going with the cheaper one.