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Samsung LN52A630 TV

$1,910.00 Est. at Amazon

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sure it's got one less hdmi and slightly less contrast ratio because of the screen but there are more than enough settings to compensate for this.
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physically, it is missing the fourth hdmi input and some 10,000:1 contrast.
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beyond physical dimensions, i had initially decided on the 550 due to price and middle-of-the-road contrast ratios and features.
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lights elsewhere in the store, and the difference between the a630 and the a650 was striking: i knew i would forever be bugged by the a650's reflections, despite its slightly higher contrast ratio.
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after seeing them side by side, i realized that the higher contrast ratio of the 650 doesn't make that huge of a difference.

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Positives: Good Picture Quality, Great Connectivity Options, Clear Sound Quality, Screen Size: 52 inch

2 RECOMMENDED by 15 people for CONTRAST RATIO

Toshiba 40RV525U TV

$820.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
the black levels are excellent, even though the contrast ratio isn't published, i don't believe it matters.
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what's great about it:?very sharp & well-contrasted picture what's not so great:?remote isn't backlit "purchased this set recently and so far we are very pleased.
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a lot of people make a big deal over higher refresh ratios, but my eyes could not tell enough difference to warrant the extra money.
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this tv however had deeper black levels than say the samsung and lg, so those who don't like the strain on your eyes that brighter contrasts give, pick up something like this.
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not to mention that the company does not list in their specs the contrast ratio.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Good Picture Quality, Nice Connectivity Options, Screen Size: 40 inch

3 RECOMMENDED by 11 people for CONTRAST RATIO

Samsung LN46B650 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV TV

$1,650.00 Est. at Amazon

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the color, contrast, and detail on the samsung ln46b650 are simply the best that i have ever seen!
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the "dynamic" contrast ratio makes the colors look fantastic, but it is dynamic so the colors change about once every half second.
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this tv has all the bells & whistles as the 46a850 model with the upgrade to 100,000 : 1 contrast ratio.
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blacks, colors/ contrast, etc.
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the contrast is amazing and the colors are accurate and vivid.

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Positives: Great Picture Quality, Great Connectivity Options, Easy To Set Up, Screen Size: 49.5 inch

4 RECOMMENDED by 6 people for CONTRAST RATIO

Samsung LN52B630 52 in. HDTV LCD TV

$1,839.00 Est. at Amazon

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only con to this tv thus far: it's a small point, but the front console buttons are labeled in a paint that does not contrast well with the touch of color bezel.
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so i had to wait for it with 120hz of refresh and an upgrade from a dynamic contrast ratio of 40,000:1 to 80,000:1.
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looks like the wait was worth as samsung upgraded their models with contrast ratio and some new goodies.
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i honestly was trying everything i could to steer my girlfriend away from the matte screen and explain how the contrast ratio was lower.
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the matte screen on the 630 was its highlight for me, but there was a sacrifice in the contrast ratio and other miscellaneous little "bells and whistles".

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Positives: Easy To Set Up, Great Picture Quality, Nice Connectivity Options, Screen Size: 52 inch

5 RECOMMENDED by 7 people for CONTRAST RATIO

Samsung LN46B630 TV

$1,390.00 Est. at Amazon

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it was a bit cheaper than the 650 (but it had a little lower contrast ratio)...
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the 630's matte screen is perfect for my needs, yet i'm still getting a very clear picture with great contrast ratio.
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everything about this tv is simply amazing, the touch of red looks good, the contrast ratio looks amazing, everything.
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yes, 630 has 80000:1 vs 100000:1 for 650 and i did notice the slight difference in contrast.
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sure, the contrast and colors aren't as great as a glossy screen, but they are still very good and i don't think most people can tell a difference.

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Positives: Good Connectivity Options, Attractive Design, Excellent Picture Quality, Screen Size: 45.9 inch

Panasonic TC-P50X1 TV

$928.00 Est. at Amazon

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what's great about it:?incredible price, 3-d like qualities, contrast ratio what's not so great:?sound a little weak at times, set up takes a little time "this is an exceptional tv for the price,
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the colors were eye popping and the contrast ratio was really strong..
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i also am planning to have the tv calibrated which i believe will allow my tv to last longer and provide me with much finer clarity with better detail, color, and black to white contrast.
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it took me about a week or so to finally customize my own picture setting, i did not like the preset ones that much, either to dark or the vivid is to bright and contrasty.
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if you had to set the color, contrast, etc., you generally only had to do it once and you were good to go.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Nice Picture Quality, Good Connectivity Options, Screen Size: 50 inch

Samsung PN42B450 42.3 in. HDTV Plasma TV

$771.00 Est. at Amazon

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what's great about it:?amazing clarity, sharpness and dynamic contrast what's not so great:?nothing that i can think oh "i've had the same 27 inch crt since i was in college.
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what's great about it:?picture quality, ease of use, color contrast what's not so great:?only one hdmi port "i just bought this tv and am amazed at the quality.
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this tv has a brilliant picture with a 2,000,000 dynamic contrast ratio.
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this tv has added alot of features more inouts, larger contrast ration, sub-field technology creating 600hz, usb input, and all wrapped in the toc (touch of color.) shell.
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the tv has excellent contrast and the colors are very accurate.

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Positives: Nice Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Attractive Design, Screen Size: 42.3 inch

Samsung LN46A950 TV

$1,940.00 Est. at Amazon

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what's great about it:?contrast ratio of 1,000,000 to 1 & 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution what's not so great:?so far no negatives "i own a total of 5 samsung hd lcd's.
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what's great about it:?picture, black levels, contrast, feature set what's not so great:?little pricey "i have been a die hard sony products user in the past and believe them to be superior and
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what's great about it:?breath-taking picture, amazing contrast, ridiculous amount of features/options what's not so great:?a tad expensive (for a tv) "i have been looking to "trade-up" from my 32"
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i held out to buy until the technology approached plasma/crt color and contrast, and it was worth the wait.
from www.amazon.com
in regards to the ln-a950 the new technology ( a contrast ratio of 1,000,000 to one) elevates viewing of hd to a whole new level.

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Positives: Great Picture Quality, Excellent Connectivity Options, Wide Viewing Angles, Screen Size: 45.9 inch

Samsung LN52B750 52 in. LCD TV

$2,319.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
here's a tip - contrast ratios above 100,000 are very hard to tell the difference.
from www.bestbuy.com
the contrast is amazing especially in full 1080p with blu-ray movies.
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the contrast is great.
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the picture is extremly sharp and smooth with nice contrast and color.
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the dynamic contrast settings are perfect and the modes are excellent.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Nice Picture Quality, Easy To Set Up, Screen Size: 52 inch

Samsung LN32B460 LCD TV

$550.00 Est. at Amazon

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the picture is outstanding with a very nice deep contrast.
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compare to old 450 model, you can get more contrast ratio and the price even cheaper.
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the contrast ratio is 50,000:1, and really makes the difference.
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50:000 contrast ratio is something you won't come across a lot in similar competitors.
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the picture quality and contrast ratios can't be beat for the price.

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Positives: Nice Picture Quality, Clear Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Screen Size: 32 inch

Samsung LN55A950 TV

$3,712.00 Est. at Amazon

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i have been very impreseed with the black levels (50k to 1 contrast) as well as the most important feature, non high def picture.
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i tried to lower the backlight and contrast for dynamic, but still didn't feel right.
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because you can not change the brightness/contrast or backlight with "e-mode game", i used hdmi2 input for the xbox 360 and changed the label on hdmi2 to "pc".
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amazing 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.
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to me, this set has the contrast of a plasma and the "pop" of an lcd.

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Positives: Wide Viewing Angles, Good Picture Quality, Excellent Performance, Screen Size: 55 inch

47LG90 TV

$1,500.00 Est. at Amazon

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picture definitely with more contrast and brighter than a regular lcd.
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you can view the image from any angle and the tru-motion/local dimming features make for a significantly sharp/contrasted image.
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the led backlighting definitely increases the visible contrast; you'll see blacks that you just won't see on a non-led lcd.
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the 47lg90 has led technoligy (saves on power), has 120hz speed, 2.7ms response time, a million to one contrast ratio and lg is a dependible company, the picture is supper, the tv itself, with the

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Positives: Wide Viewing Angles, Excellent Mountability, Nice Connectivity Options, Screen Size: 47 inch

LG 47LH40 LCD TV

$1,317.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?good price, low reflection what's not so great:?the online specs are wrong "the tv is great and i'm happy but...the best buy online specs say 80,000:1 contrast, lg says
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80,000 contrast is awesom to say the least.
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the 2.7 ms response time + 120hz + 80,000:1 contrast ratio + blue ray = an amazing picture.
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beautiful, crystal clear, bright, high-contrast image.
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i think its the 80,000:1 contrast ratio and 120hz.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Great Picture Quality, Screen Size: 47 inch

Samsung UN55B7100 TV

$2,675.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?picture quality what's not so great:?menus, built in limitations "pros:1- amazing size to performance ratio.
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what's great about it:?picture - colors, contrast.
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tv is in is fairly bright, but i was still able to turn down the brightness and contrast so that reception pops out at you and the heat coming off the back of the unit is hardly more than ambient.
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i love the contrast ratio and the deep blacks.
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with the store advertised 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 120hz refresh rate the movies jump off the screen.

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Positives: Compact, Clear Sound Quality, Good Picture Quality, Screen Size: 55 inch

Panasonic TC-P42X1 41.6 in. HDTV Plasma TV

$791.00 Est. at Amazon

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the 1080p sets do look better if properly set-up and 1080p content is being displayed (most of the time it isn't), but plasmas have always had the edge with motion, deeper contrast (so i'm told, even
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i have to admit i spent 45 mins to 1 hour adjusting the color/brightness/contrast for the 4 settings on the tv (cinema, standard, game and custom) and i will repeat what i said above: there is no
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the blacks are black, wonderful contrast, and the picture is perfect.
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there is no motion blur, the color, contrast, and clarity are outstanding.
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use: straightforward to set up and use, plenty of adjustments for personal taste in tint, contrast, etc.

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Good Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Screen Size: 41.6 inch

Samsung LN46A630 TV

$935.00 Est. at Amazon

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while this bumps up the contrast ratio, it reportedly increases the effects of glare.
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it reduces screen reflection tremendously in a bright room and we do not notice the reduction in contrast ratio compared to the 650.
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after many weeks of research, i chose samsung based on user/internet reviews, price-value ratio, and belief they will not go out of business (my plasma broke and the company that made it is no longer
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the only differences i saw is it has one less hdmi and a little less contrast.
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ln46a650 (released march 2008): offering auto motion plus 120hz and 50,000:1 contrast ratio, i initially thought this was an excellent choice.

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Positives: Great Connectivity Options, Clear Sound Quality, Attractive Design, Screen Size: 46 inch

Samsung LN55B650 55 in. HDTV LCD TV

$2,375.00 Est. at Amazon

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way too bright out the box, but a few adjustments to contrast and backlighting brought it to an awe inspiring level.
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the 100,000-1 contrast ratio really makes a difference and gives animated films a 3d like appearance.
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you will see the tvs contrast change dramatically even moving your head 2 feet from the center of the tv sitting 10' away.
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some shows seem too bright, but when i adjust down the contrast and brightness, other shows are too dark.
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but, out of the box, the tv performs beautifully, the color and contrast are excellent.

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Positives: Nice Picture Quality, Attractive Design, Excellent Connectivity Options, Screen Size: 55 inch

LG 32LH40 LCD TV

$749.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
lcd's are better than plasma's (no burn in) and a 80,000 to 1 contrast ratio knocks out the other brands.
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the 80,000 contrast ratio really brings out the shows.
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* good contrast ratio and brightness for an lcd tv.
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the color is better on this lg (its 80,000:1 contrast is better than sony's) and the lg has less artifacts with fast action scenes; both the lg and sony are 120hz but lg's application seems to work
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makes even the regular cable channels look great, and at a 80,000 to 1 ratio my movies and games are life like.setup was quick and easy, plus with a full function picture wizard feature it took care

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Positives: Clear Sound Quality, Great Versatility, Nice Picture Quality, Screen Size: 31.5 inch

Sharp LC-52E77U 52 in. LCD TV

$1,835.00 Est. at Amazon

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i was able to minimize some of it by tweaking the backlight level and contrast/brightness.
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i was concerned innitially because the contrast ratio was not listed and i could not find any reviews because the set was new, but i am very happy with the features and the number of inputs the set
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there is a noticeable picture contrast and sharpness if you turn of the auto adjustment, and pick a different video mode.
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contrast is, forgive me, sharp.

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Positives: Good Picture Quality, Good Connectivity Options, Attractive Design, Screen Size: 52 inch

Samsung LN32B550 32 in. HDTV LCD TV

$738.00 Est. at Amazon

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it has great picture, the full 1080p and it has an awesome contrast ratio at 70,000:1.
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with 70,000 to 1 contrast ratio, the picture is life like.
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the 70:000 x 1 contract ratio really gives incrediable detail for anything in high def.
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the ln32b650 gives you 100,000:1 contrast ratio compared to the 70,000:1 of this model and some other features, but costs about $200 more.
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i'm especially impressed with the contrast ratio.

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Positives: Excellent Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Easy To Set Up, Screen Size: 32 inch

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