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In Reply to: in the market for a 42" or 46" LCD w/matte-finish screen cover posted by BS64 on November 21, 2008 at 10:57:25:
It has their Ultra Clean Panel, which is glossy, but I do not find the reflections overly distracting. When the screen goes blank (during BB's demo video), the front windows of the store are easily visible on the screen. But once the video starts up again, the picture over powers the reflection.
I find I actually prefer the glossy over the matte, on the Samsung models. The matte still has a defined reflection, but with a white haze surrounding it. The gloss UCP reflects the light source, and nothing more. No haze around the reflected source of light. Also, there is only one reflection - no double-reflection as on models with 2 pieces of reflective material covering the screen.
Sharp and LG do a great job of absorbing/dispersing the reflected light w/their matte finish screens, but I find the picture to be slightly washed out. For pic quality, I think LG would win in extended comparisons.
As far as comparing picture quality on different makes/models, to my eyes, the Samsung 1080p/120hz models look as if you are looking through a window. Now, I might be a little biased towards Samsung. CNET's list of top LCD TV's in the 40-49" screen size category is dominated by Samsung models. Based on picture comparisons at BB yesterday morning, I liked the picture on the LN46A650 over the Sharp Aquos hanging directly underneath it. Deep, rich color with nice sharp edges around objects.
Yesterday, BB, CC and Sears all had the LN40A650 priced at $1499.99. This morning they all have it at $1799.99. Will they all mark it back down to $1500 tomorrow as part of a marketing scheme? Amazon has the same TV for $1250 with free shipping. A local seller has one on Craigslist for $800 w/out the original box or manual.
I'm going to wait and see what the online pricing does over the weekend, then make a decision. Thanks for the responses.
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Follow Ups
- I have narrowed my search down to the Samsung LN40A650 - BS64 07:03:58 11/27/08 (4)
- RE: I have narrowed my search down to the Samsung LN40A650 - Gmood1 08:02:32 11/27/08 (3)
- "very difficult to judge any of these TVs in store" - BS64 14:58:03 11/28/08 (2)
- RE: "very difficult to judge any of these TVs in store" - Gmood1 15:03:19 11/28/08 (1)
- "Some of these so so TVs..are really pretty good at home." - BS64 09:08:07 11/29/08 (0)
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