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Title: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: theolodian on 13 February 2008, 12:52:52
Considering buying last year's models of 1080p LCD's at 15,000:1 contrast ratio.  However, this year's models are 25,000:1.  Old 40" is 750 quid, new one is 1,000.  Is it worth the difference?  Didn't see any other big change.

It looks more tempting on the 46" LCD's, 1,400 vs 1,100 quid, but then I look at the new 46" being almost twice the cost of the old 40"!  :o  And then I'm right back where I started, looking at more reasonable price 40's.
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Admin on 13 February 2008, 13:54:27
It is about more than just the contrast ratio and 15,000:1 will be more than enough. :)

Seeing the reduction in the prices of last years stock I would go for one of them.
Panasonic are winning awards all over the place for their lcd's.

Also Marks tv (he will advise the model) is highly recommended and will probably now come in at that sort of money.

I have a 40" tv and it is a good size. Ylou need a damn big room to justify a 46" model.
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Martin_1962 on 13 February 2008, 14:13:02
I don't know about the big room, I find 32" is too small now and I sit around 5-6 foot from the TV
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Bacon Butty Man on 13 February 2008, 15:58:04
i got an lcd with contrast ratio of 1500-1 and its spot on, its a DMTECH, dont laff, it had a better pic than the sharp next to it
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: theolodian on 13 February 2008, 16:29:48
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It is about more than just the contrast ratio and 15,000:1 will be more than enough. :)

Seeing the reduction in the prices of last years stock I would go for one of them.
Panasonic are winning awards all over the place for their lcd's.

Also Marks tv (he will advise the model) is highly recommended and will probably now come in at that sort of money.

I have a 40" tv and it is a good size. You need a damn big room to justify a 46" model.
Thanks, the other features seem to be the same so I was just comparing the contrast ratios.  I think that Mark has one of the main ones that I am looking at.

Funnily enough, the issue is being able to play Xbox with 2 people without having to pull the sofa closer to the TV.  ::) ;D
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2008, 16:52:30
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It is about more than just the contrast ratio and 15,000:1 will be more than enough. :)

Seeing the reduction in the prices of last years stock I would go for one of them.
Panasonic are winning awards all over the place for their lcd's.

Also Marks tv (he will advise the model) is highly recommended and will probably now come in at that sort of money.

I have a 40" tv and it is a good size. You need a damn big room to justify a 46" model.
Thanks, the other features seem to be the same so I was just comparing the contrast ratios.  I think that Mark has one of the main ones that I am looking at.

Funnily enough, the issue is being able to play Xbox with 2 people without having to pull the sofa closer to the TV.  ::) ;D


XBOX owner.....yet another software developer trait..... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: theolodian on 13 February 2008, 17:03:20
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It is about more than just the contrast ratio and 15,000:1 will be more than enough. :)

Seeing the reduction in the prices of last years stock I would go for one of them.
Panasonic are winning awards all over the place for their lcd's.

Also Marks tv (he will advise the model) is highly recommended and will probably now come in at that sort of money.

I have a 40" tv and it is a good size. You need a damn big room to justify a 46" model.
Thanks, the other features seem to be the same so I was just comparing the contrast ratios.  I think that Mark has one of the main ones that I am looking at.

Funnily enough, the issue is being able to play Xbox with 2 people without having to pull the sofa closer to the TV.  ::) ;D


XBOX owner.....yet another software developer trait..... ;D ;D ;D
Are you saying that I missed my calling?  :-/  Actually, I started Uni in computer science or some such, can't remember now.  Main thing I hate about writing software is being stuck at a desk all day.  >:(
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2008, 18:45:33
At work we have identified that softies (as they are referred to) have chipped Xboxes (but rarely play games unless its on a Wii) and appear to be the only people who buy Apple products including iphones  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Martin_1962 on 13 February 2008, 18:59:19
I develop software - I have NO Apple products, and no XBox, but do have a couple of Playstations, and I don't like the Wiii
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 13 February 2008, 19:41:57
have none of them.. ;D
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: theolodian on 13 February 2008, 22:01:13
Getting closer to deciding on this;

http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=4HSD&CategorySelectedId=11038&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11038&InMerch=1

Will reconsider at the end of April when ready to buy.  If prices have dropped then may go for one of the others.
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2008, 22:07:25
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Getting closer to deciding on this;

http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=4HSD&CategorySelectedId=11038&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11038&InMerch=1

Will reconsider at the end of April when ready to buy.  If prices have dropped then may go for one of the others.

Thats the one I have and I am very pleased with it.

Takes a bit of buggering around with the colours to get it to your liking.
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Elite Pete on 13 February 2008, 22:11:49
Ive got that one as well, couple of quid cheaper here
 :y
http://www.be-direct.co.uk/productlist.php?feature=LCD&cda=productlist&manufacturer=SAM&pricerangemin=&pricerangemax=&search=&cmdSubmit_x=14&cmdSubmit_y=8&&pg=2
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Vamps on 13 February 2008, 22:23:52
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have none of them.. ;D

Neither do I, I could never find or justify the time. Kids have them, my 7 year old thinks it's great cos I am useless at 'Lego Star Wars'
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2008, 22:25:25
I liked the Samsung so much I bought a 19 inch version for the kitchen!
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Ken T on 13 February 2008, 22:42:41
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At work we have identified that softies (as they are referred to) have chipped Xboxes (but rarely play games unless its on a Wii) and appear to be the only people who buy Apple products including iphones  ;D ;D ;D

I have an Apple, its a Lisa 2. Anyone remember them?

Ken
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2008, 22:43:20
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At work we have identified that softies (as they are referred to) have chipped Xboxes (but rarely play games unless its on a Wii) and appear to be the only people who buy Apple products including iphones  ;D ;D ;D

I have an Apple, its a Lisa 2. Anyone remember them?

Ken

Is that like a granny smith  ::)
Title: Re: Contrast ratio on 1080p
Post by: Ken T on 13 February 2008, 22:51:23
No, its the first WIMP machine Apple produced after visiting to Xerox. Well actually its the second, the first Lisa had a floppy slot, mine has a hard drive.

Ken