Question for you true videophiles out there: Why do plasma TV manufacturers even bother listing the contrast ratio? Since they're based on CRT technology, which I understand to have an "infinite" contrast ratio, I've always thought the numbers game was only relevant for LCDs.
Any clarification would be helpful. I'm thinking of going back to plasma because I miss the picture I used to get with tube HDTVs.
The reason they talk about contrast ratios with plasmas is because each pixel has to be "pre-charged" before it can be lit because they do not have a fast enough refresh rate.
I'm going to have to go up to the local Club next month to check that one out! < 1700 for a 50inch 1080p, I'll need to really see it before I consider it, but that is a pretty good price!!
The 50" is over 1700.. $1899 I think.. but btw, B&H has the Samsung 50" 1080p for $1749... and I would think the high end Samsung model would be better than the Vizio, just based on reputation.
Take a look at the Press Release, the 47" LCD is the $1899, the 50" plasma is $1699. (I know, I read the post and was like...huh? but then read the release, and it's correct.)
ah, I got it... I didn't see the 50" was the plasma model, which are usually cheaper... that's what you get for commenting after only skimming an article =).
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Question for you true videophiles out there: Why do plasma TV manufacturers even bother listing the contrast ratio? Since they're based on CRT technology, which I understand to have an "infinite" contrast ratio, I've always thought the numbers game was only relevant for LCDs.
Any clarification would be helpful. I'm thinking of going back to plasma because I miss the picture I used to get with tube HDTVs.
The reason they talk about contrast ratios with plasmas is because each pixel has to be "pre-charged" before it can be lit because they do not have a fast enough refresh rate.
I'm going to have to go up to the local Club next month to check that one out! < 1700 for a 50inch 1080p, I'll need to really see it before I consider it, but that is a pretty good price!!
The 50" is over 1700.. $1899 I think.. but btw, B&H has the Samsung 50" 1080p for $1749... and I would think the high end Samsung model would be better than the Vizio, just based on reputation.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/544345-REG/Samsung_PN50A650T1FXZA_PN50A650_50_1080p_Plasma.html
YankeesRule,
Take a look at the Press Release, the 47" LCD is the $1899, the 50" plasma is $1699. (I know, I read the post and was like...huh? but then read the release, and it's correct.)
ah, I got it... I didn't see the 50" was the plasma model, which are usually cheaper... that's what you get for commenting after only skimming an article =).