What's the actual contrast ratio and response time? This Canadian Samsung site puts the 32" 650 at 15,000:1 and 5ms. Amazon puts the same LN32A650 at 50,000:1 and 4ms. Who's right?Check out the Canadian site here:http://www.samsung.com/ca/consumer/detail/spec.do?group=tv&type=tv&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LN32A650A1FXZC&fullspec=F What's the actual contrast ratio and response time? This Canadian Samsung site puts the 32" 650 at 15,000:1 and 5ms. Amazon puts the same LN32A650 at 50,000:1 and 4ms. Who's... » Read More What's the actual contrast ratio and response time? This Canadian Samsung site puts the 32" 650 at 15,000:1 and 5ms. Amazon puts the same LN32A650 at 50,000:1 and 4ms. Who's right?Check out the Canadian site here:http://www.samsung.com/ca/consumer/detail/spec.do?group=tv&type=tv&subtype=lcd&model_cd=LN32A650A1FXZC&fullspec=F « Show Less
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contrast ratio differ from dynamic ratios. you need to be careful when purchasing an lcd... it can be tricky. the higher the ratios the better. for example, on a Sony tv i saw (the one with glass trim around it) the dynamic ratio was 18000:1, while the contrast ratio was 2200:1. this is not so good. by what i've seen contrast ratios only go up to 15000-25000. also, 4-5 ms is the lowest made so far. most lcd's are 8ms. so if this is correct this tv isn't as bad after all. i would buy it!
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hey guys the 32 650 is 15,000:1 and 5ms if you want the 50,000:1 and 4ms and the 120hz one of the same tv you have to buy the bigger size one of the same model
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BB is correct. Think of it in the same manner as the way they sell a digital camera- optical zoom vs digital zoom. The difference between contrast ratio and dynamic ratio can be equally as confusing to the consumer, but still, the higher, the better. Just make sure you're comparing apples to apples.
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Great question and also note that this TV has a 12 ms response time panel. That's what I read somewhere.
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You could look for the LN32b640. It has the Touch of Color Grey. You miss out on some features and gain others. The Samsung website has a nice compare feature to see the differences.http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/type/productcompare.do?&group;=televisions&type;=televisions&pageType;=S&acc;_ia_fl=N&prda;=LN32B640R3FXZA&prdb;=LN32B650T1FXZAI haven't been able to locate a retailer. Maybe a call to Samsung would clarify. It may be a new model that is not in the US pipeline yet.I personally have the TOC red and I hardly notice it at all. Nothing else in the room is red and it still doesn't stand out. You could buy the b650 and stop by home depot for a can of black Krylon too. You could look for the LN32b640. It has the Touch of Color Grey. You miss out on some features and gain others. The Samsung website has a nice compare feature to see the differences.http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/type/productcompare.do?&group;=televisions&type;=televisions&pageType;=S&acc;_ia_fl=N&prda;=LN32B640R3FXZA&prdb;=LN32B650T1FXZAI haven't been able to locate a retailer. Maybe a call to Samsung would clarify. It may be a new model that is not in the US pipeline yet.I personally have the TOC red and I hardly notice it at all. Nothing else in the... » Read More You could look for the LN32b640. It has the Touch of Color Grey. You miss out on some features and gain others. The Samsung website has a nice compare feature to see the differences.http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/type/productcompare.do?&group;=televisions&type;=televisions&pageType;=S&acc;_ia_fl=N&prda;=LN32B640R3FXZA&prdb;=LN32B650T1FXZAI haven't been able to locate a retailer. Maybe a call to Samsung would clarify. It may be a new model that is not in the US pipeline yet.I personally have the TOC red and I hardly notice it at all. Nothing else in the room is red and it still doesn't stand out. You could buy the b650 and stop by home depot for a can of black Krylon too. « Show Less
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yeah dont get this tv my friends has it. the problem with it is fuzzy picture. i did a comparison with my own 1080p Lns-4095d samsung tv. Even though my tv is relatively older it didnt have fuzzy pic. Also note that both were using hdmi cable. however the LN-T5265F did not want to swtich to a 1080p resolution. everytime we did it got static. also note that all tests were done using a ps3. I recommned a Samsung however not this one.
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Go for size and 120hz. I have a friend who has 60hz and her TV is 6 inches bigger then mine, but she likes mine WAY MORE (i have a ln46a650, she has a sharp). Go for 120hz and size, you will not be disapointed ;)
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I spoke online with an LG rep yesterday who told me that the native refresh rate is 60hz. The TV contains software and other features that mimic a refresh rate of 120hz, but this is not the same thing as a native refresh rate of 120hz. This is in keeping with the trend over the last several years of manufacturers artificially bulking up the refresh rate to try to convince you the picture is better.
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I have been doing lot of research on LCD TVs and my observation is LN52B750 is best with internet, 240Hz and 2ms response time for almost same price as the other models. Red TOC some times distract your view compared to the Gray TOC in B750.Fry's in sunnyvale,CA has the B750 model for just $1704 until July 16th.
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I have the 40" version. I bought this after doing a good amount of research in terms of input lag. This TV has no noticeable input lag. I came from a Toshiba 32" which had a very noticeable input lag, which is terrible when playing any game, especially FPS games- then moved to a Samsung 32" which was one of their top tier at the time. The quality is great, i put mine in "calibration" mode, and it looks a lot better than my 32" Samsung TV.
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I was wondering the same thing. Im gonna call sammy to find out. It seems like such a huge discrepancy to be in this many places. There is more than a small difference between 50,000:1 and 15:000:1. If you find out please let me know ***EDIT*** After calling Sammy's CS they informed me that it was infact a 15,000:1 ratio'd tv. Not bad, but nowhere near the 50,000:1 that has been advertised all over the net. Thanks **EDIT #2** This TV is great. I love it. I would go into detail about the performance and quality, but its one of those things that you really need to see in a display next to a lesser tv. I have this 32 incher right next to a Sharp Aquos 32gp1u and it out shines in almost every way except for the ease of adjusting the picture. Apart from the minor menu quibble this tv is as close to perfect as you are going to find in a 32 inch model. Hands down and without a doubt worth the money if you want a quality 32 flat panel tv with lots of inputs.
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I ask the same question at Best Buy on the 40" model; They responded, a slightly better contrast (dynamic contrast ratio)... Anyone can compare models at Samsungs website... The 40" model was unavailable in 240 hz & I never found hertz listed in specs on samsungs site to know if that is true about the 50" model, the CMR (clear motion rate) is listed at 240 on both models...
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That's good to know Bridger. I have this one (Samsung plasma PN50B450) as well and the manual states that brightness and contrast should be reduced to prevent burn in while play video games. Also appreciate the first hundred hour rule-mixing tv with games.Thanks. The only thing I'm worried about is my kids walking away from a video game and a screen just sitting there. But hey, for the price you could buy another one and not spend what you can for a 1080p lcd 52 inch. I know that defeats the purpose but isn't that why you would be interesed in this tv anyways? for the price?
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Q1: Do you watch sports once per week ??A: Yes, buy a 240 Hz TV.A: No, buy a 60 Hz TV.Q2: Do you sit closer than 8' from the TV ??A: Yes, buy a 52" TV.A: No, buy a 55" TV.I doubt the B-series panels can change the pixels in the 4 ms needed for 240 Hz. A 4 ms response time is EXTREMELY FAST for an LCD display. I am still trying to remember why I had to have a 120 Hz 42LNA850 TV. I certainly don't get any benefits from the 120 Hz. I know why I bought the 52" panel - half the programs only use 40-46" of this giant picture because of letterboxing !!! Q1: Do you watch sports once per week ??A: Yes, buy a 240 Hz TV.A: No, buy a 60 Hz TV.Q2: Do you sit closer than 8' from the TV ??A: Yes, buy a 52" TV.A: No, buy a 55" TV.I doubt the B-series panels can change the pixels in the 4 ms needed for 240 Hz. A 4 ms response time is EXTREMELY FAST for an LCD display. I am still trying to remember why I had to have a 120 Hz 42LNA850 TV. I certainly don't get any benefits from the 120 Hz. I know why I bought the 52" panel - half the programs only use 40-46" of this giant picture... » Read More Q1: Do you watch sports once per week ??A: Yes, buy a 240 Hz TV.A: No, buy a 60 Hz TV.Q2: Do you sit closer than 8' from the TV ??A: Yes, buy a 52" TV.A: No, buy a 55" TV.I doubt the B-series panels can change the pixels in the 4 ms needed for 240 Hz. A 4 ms response time is EXTREMELY FAST for an LCD display. I am still trying to remember why I had to have a 120 Hz 42LNA850 TV. I certainly don't get any benefits from the 120 Hz. I know why I bought the 52" panel - half the programs only use 40-46" of this giant picture because of letterboxing !!! « Show Less
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I'm not sure if I can post links on Amazon forums, but here is an in-depth review with some suggested settings from the Ultimateavmag.com site. http://www.ultimateavmag.com/rearprojectiontvs/807sam5687/index5.htmlBe sure to also check out the CNET reviews and rating.Hope to see my Samsung arrive by the end of the week. I hope that you enjoy yours.M
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I've had my 52" 650 since memorial dday weekend...and coming from the video industry, it's the best screen around. For thos of you comparing the 650 vs 750 vs 850; check the technical details even at a store. I walked into the CC & BB locally and yes they were all set up side by side; but since the local store wanted to sell more 850s, it was "tuned" better. The default settings have changed including the brightness level; so when you are comparing TV screens; make sure that the identical output; down to the connection is being used and that both units are identically tuned, i.e. brightness, contrast, presets...99% of the time you will find them not to be. The best tuned TV this week will not be the one next week!
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I believe its a 60 refresh rate. I have had this tv for over 2 years now and not one problem. I would recomend it. Itd better picture than a new samsung i recently bought.
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My subjective opinion is based on a pretty simple observation. I've looked at and compared both sets at Sears and at Best Buy and the Samsung had the best picture quality by far. In fact at as little as 5 feet away I had a difficult time seeing any difference between the model in question and several other 1080p models hanging next to it. I know a lot depends upon the quality of video feed the stores are using for the demo models on display. This is only my opinion and I know that can vary greatly for the person to person. So, take it for what its worth. Hopefully others can add their observations to the discussion. My subjective opinion is based on a pretty simple observation. I've looked at and compared both sets at Sears and at Best Buy and the Samsung had the best picture quality by far. In fact at as little as 5 feet away I had a difficult time seeing any difference between the model in question and several other 1080p models hanging next to it. I know a lot depends upon the quality of video feed the stores are using for the demo models on display. This is only my opinion and I know that can vary greatly for the person to person. So, take it for what its worth. Hopefully others can add their... » Read More My subjective opinion is based on a pretty simple observation. I've looked at and compared both sets at Sears and at Best Buy and the Samsung had the best picture quality by far. In fact at as little as 5 feet away I had a difficult time seeing any difference between the model in question and several other 1080p models hanging next to it. I know a lot depends upon the quality of video feed the stores are using for the demo models on display. This is only my opinion and I know that can vary greatly for the person to person. So, take it for what its worth. Hopefully others can add their observations to the discussion. « Show Less
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I'm not sure how credible the source is since I was only able to find one source: http://bigdeal.com/auction/televisions/sony-bravia-ex500-40--lcd-tv 8ms pretty slow for a gamer. I'm pretty shocked that it's embarrassingly hard to find this information. It's not even on the official site. Ugh.