The most important feature was not mentioned! These sets use ACTIVE LED backlighting! This means that the light source behind the LCD panel can be selectively turned off IN PORTIONS of the screen. This enables the deepest blacks of any LCD I have seen to date, and is what enables the ridiculous 50,000:1 contrast ratio. These models are the direct replacement for last years "81" series sets and if last year's models are any indication, these should be the BEST looking LCDs on the market when they ship!
"Ah, HD DVD, our old friend - we thought we'd never see you again. But there was no mistaking it, here's the logo tucked away in Chinese manufacturer TCL's booth on a China Blue HD deck next to a similar Blu-ray player."
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The most important feature was not mentioned! These sets use ACTIVE LED backlighting! This means that the light source behind the LCD panel can be selectively turned off IN PORTIONS of the screen. This enables the deepest blacks of any LCD I have seen to date, and is what enables the ridiculous 50,000:1 contrast ratio. These models are the direct replacement for last years "81" series sets and if last year's models are any indication, these should be the BEST looking LCDs on the market when they ship!