I just got the new Consumer Reports and there's an article about LED backlit sets Samsung LN55A950 ($4200) and Sony KDL-46XBR8 ($5000).
They loved them and at first said the downside at this time is cost.
It isn't until near the end that they reveal another downside:
For all of their merits, the Samsung LN55A950 and Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR8 still fall short in viewing angle, an Achilles' heel for LCDs. They had noticeable degradations in picture quality when viewed from even a slight angle. But viewing angle isn't an insurmountable problem. Other LCD TVs have successfully addressed it, notably the Panasonic TC-37LZ800, TC-37LZ85, and TC-32LZ800. All three have virtually unlimited viewing angles that equal those of any plasma TV.
All that "technology" and $5k with viewing angle still an issue?? Boy I'm glad I bought a Panasonic TC-37LZ85 as my first flat panel for $749.
They loved them and at first said the downside at this time is cost.
It isn't until near the end that they reveal another downside:
For all of their merits, the Samsung LN55A950 and Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR8 still fall short in viewing angle, an Achilles' heel for LCDs. They had noticeable degradations in picture quality when viewed from even a slight angle. But viewing angle isn't an insurmountable problem. Other LCD TVs have successfully addressed it, notably the Panasonic TC-37LZ800, TC-37LZ85, and TC-32LZ800. All three have virtually unlimited viewing angles that equal those of any plasma TV.
All that "technology" and $5k with viewing angle still an issue?? Boy I'm glad I bought a Panasonic TC-37LZ85 as my first flat panel for $749.