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Yankee6 /forum/post/19563259
Thanks, but what if its a model that I cant find locally to look at? I know it might sound crazy to buy a tv without looking at it, but I think alot of people do just that with all the internet sales. In that case do I judge solely on people reviews? This article here says to pretty much ignore ALL the specs.
http://reviews.cnet.com/tv-buying-gu...ecs-to-ignore/
I buy lots of stuff (including TVs and other electronics) on-line, but I wouldn't THINK of buying something that I haven't seen in a store no matter where I choose to purchase. I don't know where you live, but unless it's in the absolute middle of nowhere, I'd sure want to see what I was buying before I bought it.
As for "ignoring" contrast ratios and other specifications, I'm not sure I'd go so far as omeletpants and say TOTALLY ignore them, but his advice to do an in-store comparison is certainly valid. I've seen some panels with low contrast ratios that look like s&!t and others that look pretty darn good.
You came to those of us who have been around awhile for advice, so my suggestion stands: GO LOOK AT THE TELEVISIONS IN PERSON. If you buy sight unseen and it doesn't work out, then you have no one to blame but yourself. A TV may have great ratings, but if you don't like it that's on you.
Good luck in your search.