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Originally Posted by spops /forum/post/15485319
What is the difference between Static Contrast and Dynamic Contrast?
On a side note, I am just curious to know how the Sony 26m rated in the consumer reports article. Was it even mentioned?
After learning about this Panasonic, now I have to decide between the Sony and the Panasonic. The Panasonic seems to get great all around reviews. The one thing I do see people complain about is a "Red Push". How drastic is it? Can it be fixed by just calibrating the TV with a DVE calibration disc? The Sony 26m has the advantage of being sold in stores so I have seen what it looks like. It also has a PC input something that I may or may not use. But the fact that it is there is nice.
I think I should probably make a Versus thread to gather more information. I am not trying to be a "Pain". I just want to make sure that I do all of my research before I drop $600.
I can't answer your question about static contrast and dynamic contract. However, as for the Consumer Reports' rankings, the Sony Bravia KDL-26M400 finished third behind the Panasonic and the Insignia NS-LCD26-09.
The Panasonic earned a score of 75 and was rated above average in 6 of 7 categories and average in the 7th.
The Insignia earned a score of 69 and was rated above average in 5 of 7 categories, average in 1, and below average in 1.
The Sony earned a score of 67 and was rated above average in 3 of 7 categories and average in the other 4.
Also, the Panasonic has 3 HDMI inputs while the Insignia and the Sony have 2.
As for the red push that some have seen, it must not affect all sets and can be calibrated out if you check the various Panasonic threads. I certainly wouldn't consider it a deal breaker. But that's easy for me to say since I own a Samsung 46A650. Again, good luck. I hope you make the right choice for you, not for the members of this forum.
I do know, however, that when and if I am in the market for a 26" TV for the bedroom, it will more than likely be a Panasonic.