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Samsung: Samsung LCD TV's 530 vs. 550 series????
More 530 vs. 550 ???
by nannaqueens - 6/25/08 1:41 PM In reply to: This guy is good... by Mr_Samsung
Mr. Samsung,
Just as JJRS14 said, I've been researching LCD TV's for some time now. Even with all the reading I've done I still feel pretty ignorant. I was just about sold on the LN46A530 until I read this forum. My questions are; Is the 'step down' you're talking about the dynamic contrast ratio difference? Does 30,000 make that much of a visual difference from the 20,000? I read somewhere that the human eye can't see above 15,000. Also, while reading the reviews from buyers of the 530, they've said they love the glossy look? However it's a matte screen? They also say the 530 is as good as the 550 and not to waste your money on the 550. The difference is $200 to $300. Since I also want to buy a Wii that 2 to 3 hundred isn't insignificant to be. But if the 550 is noticeably better, I may go with it. Please explain why you feel the 550 is better. Can you tell a difference with the sets side by side? Thanks in advance.
Same Dilemma
by covertcracker - 7/30/08 7:15 AM In reply to: More 530 vs. 550 ??? by nannaqueensAs far as I can see, the only difference between the two sets is the contrast ratio. As that number can be jiggered with endlessly (see this Gizmodo article: http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/feature/contrast-ratio-shoot+out-everyone-loses-259495.php), I'm not sure it means a $300 difference. I was psyched about the 550, but I don't need the Wiselink stuff (going to use a PS3 to stream media from a computer, including photos and music) and I'm just not sure that a (dubious) extra 10,000 in contrast ratio justifies the extra $$$.
Any other commenters? What's the drop-off from the 550 to the 530?
Price Difference Betwen 530 and 550
by covertcracker - 7/30/08 7:22 AM In reply to: Same Dilemma by covertcrackerRight now, it's only about $100 on Amazon.
46A530: $1369.99
46A550: $1458.93
Is peace of mind (i.e. "it's gotta be better somehow") worth $100?
550 vs 530
by masonaries - 9/11/08 12:07 PM In reply to: More 530 vs. 550 ??? by nannaqueensAt Amazon the 530 is $1,199 and the 550 is $1,088 so it's a no brainer.
Forget about the 530 and 550, 580 is the best!
by ice82 - 8/8/08 9:11 AM In reply to: Samsung LCD TV's 530 vs. 550 series???? by JJRS14I saw a 46A580 in a local store last week, and I see it's being sold at BestBuy as well.
It has the external design of the last year's 71 series plus:
- no 120hz refresh rate
- glossy screen to improve contrast ratio (same as the series 6 and 7)
- 3 hdmi
- NO ToC!
It's selling for $1900 at BestBuy
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8802824&st=a580&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1206141604950
If you compare this one side by side to the 550 or 530, you'll see how much difference the glossy screen makes.
That being said, if you can't control the lighting in your room, the matte finish of the 550 or 530 would be better.
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