Why is the Playstation 3DTV only have 5000 for contrast ratio? Shouldn't LED be in the "millions" contrast ratio?
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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.
359311
Maybe ' the best in class' report was taken from a compt reporter. Or maybe, he speakee no engrish.
508175
I own the panasonic 54 inch vt25 but just from looking at the store's display models, the sony is a superior tv. It displays less cross-talk, deeper blacks, and there is (to me) by far more pop in the 3d. what bothered me most about the samsung led 3dtvs is how the image feels very "wet" or extremely glossy when viewing 3d content. I didnt get that effect when viewing the sony led. Thats my two cents. cnet reviewed the tv and compares it to the sammy and panny in a brief article herehttp://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20009377-1.html?tag=hotTopicsBody.1
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Based on the projectors you stated, All three have a high amount of lumens and with the other information given, I highly recommend the gray screen because of the high contrast and better depth that Joseph talked about. Make sure your screen is not touching the wall and there is a small space in between or you will have too much contrast. We game on both the xbox and ps3 and there is a big difference when using gray screen. I have experimented with both and gray is way better.
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It was my understanding that PS3 produced 720p or 1080i images. The Pana BD85 is 1080p. As far as accuracy of color, the BD85K is much better than my brother's PS3. We both have 720p sets, but to be fair, he's on a 40" Samsung 60hz LCD, whereas I have a Pana Viera 600hz plasma. No comparison there, so that could be the difference.
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Good question. One thing you might want to consider is what I just found out yesterday... a salesman showed me what happens when you watch a standard def. digital broadcast on a top-of-the-line Sony LCD with 120hz compared with the Samsung 40A650. Wow, what a difference! Nobody ever mentions what standard def. looks like on these 1080p LCD sets. The Sony was terrible, the Samsung was fine. It's the pixelation of edges during movement problem. I guess the 120hz motion control only works in HD mode on most sets (that's what the saleman said), while Samsung's works in standard mode, too. So, go to a store that will show you what the picture looks like on the 46A550 in standard def mode. I would also want to compare the contrast ratio between the 2 sets, as the 40A650's is pretty hard to beat.
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I got them through Amazon but returned them as the picture was rendered too dark when using the glasses. According to tech blogs very few movies are made to accommodate the drop in brightness, something to do with polarization. Don't know if the same can be said for TV 3D II am going to wait until the glasses have developed more for projectors
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I have this TV and the TOC is there; it's just very subtle on the 630. I compared it to the 850 and the difference is that the frame of the 630 blocks most of the light that passes through from the back, keeping the red tinting faint. The 850's frame has a lip where the plastic is much thinner (and clear) so the light passes through from the back much easier and the red shows up more vividly. Take a flashlight and shine it through the sides of the 630 frame around the screen and you'll see the red tint.
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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 static contrast ratio is 3,000:1 instead of 2,000:1 as well. That's one of the best I've seen for LCD.
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Whoops I forgot 1 thing. The newer Epson 85HD is a nice projector, it has a 3000:1 Contrast Ration (the MM72 only has 1000:1) and the 85HD has 2500 Lumens, compared to the MM72 1200, BUT the 85HD has zero vertical or horizontal Lens Shift. Meaning that it has to be placed pretty much right in front and at the right height of the screen. This may be a non issue with some, but for me it was the deciding factor in my getting the MM72 over the newer 85HD. Also, the 85HD only has 2 built in speakers, where the MM72 has 4! Just somethings to consider when looking at these.
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My picture quality is fine. My contrast is pnly 10000:1 and the3d is good well.
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As Vena said they are really different techs but here are a few things to notice that may help you decide. First DLP uses a bulb to produce the image, so of course it will need to be replaced at some point. Depending on the average time you leave your tv on for will determine how long it lasts. Normally these bulbs are rated for 5000 hours so if you leave it on for 4 hours a day, you are looking at about every 3 1/2 years to replace it(which is not that bad). I use my tv much more than this because of my 360 and other devices so I average around 7-8 hours a day, meaing I would have to get a new bulb under every 2 years. They are between 200-300 dollars, and you can put them in yourself. It does pay to get a plan that will include replacing bulbs, but the plan does not last forever. The next aspect to consider is the viewing angle. The LCD wins in this case as its viewing angle is 178(H)/178(V) while the DLP is 140(H) x 60(V). This may not be a big deal for some people but may be an issue for others. It really depends where you are going to be watching tv from. The DLP is not able to swivel as this LCD is. In my opinion this makes a difference because it is very easy to change cables or get behind the tv if needed. Specifically for this model, it is does not have PIP while the LCD does. Another thing to consider is the distance you are from the tv. You can be a few extra feet away from a 50 inch tv over a 40 inch one. I tested this by seeing how far from the tv I would sit and then going to the store and seeing the differences between tvs at this distance. I do think that the DLP will produce a better picture in some circumstances because of the 10,000 to 1 contrast ratio and that the image will not look pixelated from any distance. As for your PS3, both tvs have 1080p over hdmi and that is all your really need to get the best performance out of it.
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This is the hardest TV I have ever had problems with settings. Lot of this is preference but this this is what I have with dishnetwork 2D (tv service will make a difference). Picture Mode standard user, Blacklight 100, Contrast 80, Brightness 30, Sharpness 15, Color 50, Tint G21, Color Temp C50, Advance Control- Dyanamic Contrast high, Dyanamic color High, Super Resolution Medium, Gamma Low. I have not messed with 3D which is different. at least this will give you a start. Hope it helps.
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maybe double check the settings menu, I saw a "dynamic contrast" in there somewhere. Don't know if it would help any, or if it's default on or off, I was clicking all over the place! It could also be using more power to light up the screen? Is your video card good for the resolution? Just guesses....
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I cannot compare as I do not own both. But I do have the View Sonic and the LG, and both displays have excellent color accuracy when delivered and used on the DVI port using native resolution. The big rub is that the as delivered brightness is so high as to cause significant eye strain if used more than 1 1/2 hours. If you reduce the brightness, you will not get the advertised Dynamic Contrast Ratio. In addition the as delivered brightness causes a non acceptable light bleed around 1 or more edges. All of the above are to be expected on these LED backlit, IPS, WQHD displays, and getting one acceptable to you is a matter of luck and original engineering design tradeoffs. These displays are at least 2 or 3 times better than the old 1920 x 1080 displays. Good Luck.
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I'd like to know how much power this display will draw in 3d. I have active 3d on a plasma and passive 3d on an lcd and the perceived difference is negligable . You can quote specs all you want but in the end your eye makes the call. The one thing both of my 3d sets have in common is they draw alot of wattage to display 3d content. If Sony fixes that they have given me a strong reason to purchase.
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Not to be rude but Hank really doesn't know what he is talking about. First point: " Both LED and LCD televisions can have 120 hz, 240hz, and even 480 hz and in this case both tv's are 120 hz. Refresh rates are the same so "clarity" from refresh rates will be identical. Second: He says he will never buy a "straight up lcd tv." that's ok but he says he will buy one with LED or LED/LCD. Unless he is looking at a 4inch screen, they will all be LCD backlit withe LEDs. oLED technology in TV's is years away. My thoughts: Both these TV's have their ups and downs. The 630 is thicker and more power hungry but will have a more uniform picture (which if you are in low light situations is better). The 6300 LED/LCD is slim, "cool", better contrast ratio, green, (more expensive) BUT (and a big but) will be brighter around the edges than the center. This is the problem with "budget" LED/LCDs. Most edge lit LED/LCD TVs have this problem. To avoid it and get the best of both worlds one would need to buy one with Local Dimming. This is where the LEDs are placed behind the entire screen, not just the edges. It is a true difference maker. Not that the prices for TV's with Local Dimming are substantially higher (unless you buy the new outstanding Vizio models). Either way, if you don't mind spending a little more and getting a little less with picture uniformity, go with the 6300.