After spending a while in both the high end samsung lcd owner threads and the sony z4100/xbr thread, I am still undecided on which one I should choose. I thought it would be better to post my dilemna in one of those threads, but they are so large and cluttered I can't get any definative answers or analysis on what I should do.
So, as far as I understand, the PQ on the 650 and 750 sammy's (the 40 inchers, it's the size I want) are pretty much exactly the same. I don't have a need for any of the 750's features, so I figure that saving the few hundred bucks on the 650 is a good idea.
My main problem with the 650, primarily, lies with its glossy screen and at times unnatural colors (I know calibration can fix this but objectivly many people agree that sony has more realistic colors and darker blacks). I live in florida, and my living room (where the TV is going) has two fairly large glass windows on both sides of the wall where my couch is facing. I can close the blinds of course, however there is still light that penetrates because all around the house has a lot of windows and is generally "bright".
Now, to note I have to say that samsung's pricing is what is really pushing me closer to it. Atm it's going for 14xx at amazon, and the z4100 is going for like 21xx!! This is obviously significant for me, as I am concerned if I am truly getting "bang for my buck" with what I buy (I don't care about buying z4100/xbr4 just because its name is sony).
Aesthetically, the silver/slim sony frame is far more appealing than the ToC of the Samsung. I know that may sound somewhat irrelevant, but it is kind of important for me as I want the TV to look nice as well.(I'm so shallow
). Really though, this I suppose is the last factor I am considering, but I just wanted to mention it, in case it would help you guys help me out.
As for the sony's, I am leaning to the z4100 as it is the 2008 model, so it is improved all around (or so i think). I know that many regard the xbr line as truly unique, and even right now the xbr4 is going for like 200 bucks less than the Z, but I do not have much good first hand experience with either at any of my local electronics store (they all have **** source, no hdmi, etc.). Can anyone help out with making any noticeable differences between the Z and the xbr4? (Primarily with the older motion technology of the xbr and the newer Z motionflow).
So, after all that, my last few questions: Should I wait for the Z4100/XBR4 to drop a few hundred more bucks or not? Ideally I wouldn't want to spend more than 1700 bucks, but if I had to, I could. For the 650, can calibration of it reduce the potential problem of glare because of my house's lighting? Is the PQ really better on the Sony's or is it mostly placebo effect from buyer's bias?
Please guys, I really need help with these answers, I am really confused as to what to do
. Thanks everyone.
So, as far as I understand, the PQ on the 650 and 750 sammy's (the 40 inchers, it's the size I want) are pretty much exactly the same. I don't have a need for any of the 750's features, so I figure that saving the few hundred bucks on the 650 is a good idea.
My main problem with the 650, primarily, lies with its glossy screen and at times unnatural colors (I know calibration can fix this but objectivly many people agree that sony has more realistic colors and darker blacks). I live in florida, and my living room (where the TV is going) has two fairly large glass windows on both sides of the wall where my couch is facing. I can close the blinds of course, however there is still light that penetrates because all around the house has a lot of windows and is generally "bright".
Now, to note I have to say that samsung's pricing is what is really pushing me closer to it. Atm it's going for 14xx at amazon, and the z4100 is going for like 21xx!! This is obviously significant for me, as I am concerned if I am truly getting "bang for my buck" with what I buy (I don't care about buying z4100/xbr4 just because its name is sony).
Aesthetically, the silver/slim sony frame is far more appealing than the ToC of the Samsung. I know that may sound somewhat irrelevant, but it is kind of important for me as I want the TV to look nice as well.(I'm so shallow

As for the sony's, I am leaning to the z4100 as it is the 2008 model, so it is improved all around (or so i think). I know that many regard the xbr line as truly unique, and even right now the xbr4 is going for like 200 bucks less than the Z, but I do not have much good first hand experience with either at any of my local electronics store (they all have **** source, no hdmi, etc.). Can anyone help out with making any noticeable differences between the Z and the xbr4? (Primarily with the older motion technology of the xbr and the newer Z motionflow).
So, after all that, my last few questions: Should I wait for the Z4100/XBR4 to drop a few hundred more bucks or not? Ideally I wouldn't want to spend more than 1700 bucks, but if I had to, I could. For the 650, can calibration of it reduce the potential problem of glare because of my house's lighting? Is the PQ really better on the Sony's or is it mostly placebo effect from buyer's bias?
Please guys, I really need help with these answers, I am really confused as to what to do
