I've narrowed my choice down to 3 sets:
Samsung UN46B6000 - Edge lit - $1299
Vizio XVT47SV - Backlit - local dimming - $1349 (gotta pay for the Costco membership)
LG 47LH90 - Backlit, local dimming - $1499
My analysis:
Samsung has "panel roulette" - you can get the excellent one, the good one, or the not so good one. You won't know until you open the box.
LG has HIGH marks, but a distracting thick bezel.
Vizio XVT - People seem to be fond of this set, but leery.
The LG and the Vizio use the same panel, with different technologies driving it.
Opinions are welcomed - would like to pull the trigger on this tonight.
Samsung UN46B6000 - Edge lit - $1299
Vizio XVT47SV - Backlit - local dimming - $1349 (gotta pay for the Costco membership)
LG 47LH90 - Backlit, local dimming - $1499
My analysis:
Samsung has "panel roulette" - you can get the excellent one, the good one, or the not so good one. You won't know until you open the box.
LG has HIGH marks, but a distracting thick bezel.
Vizio XVT - People seem to be fond of this set, but leery.
The LG and the Vizio use the same panel, with different technologies driving it.
Opinions are welcomed - would like to pull the trigger on this tonight.