Posts by budd99

Don't get an XBR2 until the cloud issue has been resolved.

I'm really hoping this set will finally be a problem-free top of the line LCD. The Sony XBR line has clouds, and the D62 has banding.

Quote: Originally Posted by Carls Sr Well, it's night here. And I seriously cannot tell if I'm just convincing myself there will be clouds because I have hovered over this thread since Thanksgiving. (Seriously, I check in a few times a...

I'd like to know too, are there any rumors for CES?

We need more people with December builds! I've waited long enough for this issue to be resolved, I might just go ahead and purchase a Pio and say goodbye to gray backgrounds (but hello to burn-in)!

Thanks for the replies guys. I have another question, if burn in ever does happen, how do I proceed. Can it be fixed or do I have to replace the whole panel?

Quote: Originally Posted by Irunnoft Congratulations! I hope this is the beginning of good news, for a change! It's about time we got some hope and I was just wondering today what the December made sets might hold in store for us. ...

I am considering the Pio 5070 as well as the Sony 46XBR2. I heard that plasmas have better overall PQ but I have to admit that the lack of 1080p is bothering me. Has anyone ever compared side by side a 1080p LCD with a high quality 768p...

Quote: Originally Posted by mark_1080p PROS: 3,000:1 CR 120 hz CONS: Boxy design - d62 is nice, d92 looks like crap from the pics, anyway. NO CABLECARD - looks like Sharp is done with...

Quote: Originally Posted by SmartNewbie On the abt electronics site, these two models just became available to pre-order and the specs/prices are listed. The 46" will sell for $4k and the 52" will sell for $5k at the start. The product...