LCD TV's

[Tenacious]

Looking for a new LCD TV for the house and wanted to see what ya'll thought. Sony vs. Samsung? The two models I'm looking at is the Sony 52 XBR9 and the Samsung LN52A950? Any others I should look at? Thanks guys!!!

[Robja]

What DPI are they Steve?

[Tenacious]

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Features of Sony KDL52XBR9 / KDL-52XBR9:

Powerful performance and superior design come together with the stunning 52" BRAVIA® XBR9 HDTV. This flat panel TV features Motionflow™ 240Hz refresh rate technology for maximum motion detail and clarity. There's also broadband internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA internet video capabilities that let you view select on-demand movies, TV shows, music and more. You can even personalize your entertainment experience by selecting and positioning widgets containing the latest news, weather, sports and more directly on your TV screen. In addition to BRAVIA Engine™ 3 digital video processor, the 52" XBR9 incorporates advanced power saving features and comes with 7 HD inputs (4 HDMI™, 2 component and 1 PC).

16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080) accepts any high definition video signal and renders it with optimum resolution, so you can take full advantage of Blu-ray Disc™ players and Sony® PLAYSTATION®3 entertainment systems that can deliver 1080p content
Motionflow™ 240Hz technology is Sony’s highest level of motion detail and clarity so you enjoy exceptional motion detail in sports, movies and games. Motionflow 240Hz technology quadruples the frame rate, resulting in a crisp fluid motion and a natural, realistic viewing experience.
BRAVIA™ Internet Video so you can enjoy one of the largest collections of premium and free on-demand entertainment directly to your HDTV. Use your in-home broadband connection and the BRAVIA HDTV remote control to access online video, music, and more content from over 20 providers including Amazon Video On Demand, YouTube™, Sports Illustrated, Sony Pictures, Sony Music,Slacker, and Epicurious.com.
Personalize your viewing experience by selecting, positioning, and resizing widgets on your BRAVIA HDTV display. BRAVIA Internet Widgets are small applications that can be accessed with the touch of one button providing you with the latest in news, weather, stock info, and much more right on your BRAVIA XBR9-Series.
BRAVIA Engine 3 is the newest fully digital video processor from Sony®. It uses a collection of enhanced algorithms to significantly reduce noise, enhance overall image detail, and optimize contrast so every scene produces sharp, vibrant, life-like images.
Live Color Creation™ technology w/ WCG-CCFL backlight technology works with the BRAVIA XBR9-Series' WCG-CCFL (Wide Color Gamut - Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) backlight to achieve wide color reproduction for more natural and vibrant colors. The technology combines advanced chroma signal processing with enhanced filters and purer light to reproduce 105 percent of the NTSC (National Television System Committee) color standard. This means deeper reds and greens with overall color that's truer and more life-like.
Connect your camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to the HDTV's USB input to view photos on the big screen or control your latest music playlist. BRAVIA® XBR9-Series HDTVs also include MPEG2 video file support, so you can go straight from shooting video to screening it over USB.
Compliance with DLNA® (Digital Living Network Alliance) allows BRAVIA® XBR9-Series HDTVs to access digital photos, music, and video from DLNA-enabled PCs and other devices, so you can enjoy your memories with friends and family in the comfort of your living room instead of crowding around a PC.
Sony® has integrated the TV Guide® Interactive Program Guide into the exclusive Xross Media Bar™ (XMB™) user interface to deliver regularly updated program listings via your existing Internet connection -- with no subscription fees or phone connection required.
Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs. Four HDMI™ inputs (up to 1080/60p capable) let you connect a Sony® PlayStation®3 entertainment system, Blu-ray Disc™ player, or any other HDMI-capable equipment and get uncompressed digital video and multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. An HD combo input, which includes HD component (1080/60p capable) and composite inputs, provide added HD-capable connectivity, and a PC input4 (HD-15 pin) offers the added versatility of using your HDTV as a computer monitor.
The award-winning Sony® Xross Media Bar™ (XMB™) user interface allows you easily navigate through your favorite photos, music, channels, and connected devices.
The Favorites Menu function makes it easy to quickly access your favorite channels and frequently used video inputs.
BRAVIA Link compatibility expands your HDTV’s capabilities by letting you connect optional BRAVIA Link modules, including the BRAVIA DVD Link, BRAVIA Wireless Link, and BRAVIA Input Link (all sold separately).
BRAVIA Sync capability combines the one-touch access and control functionality of BRAVIA Theatre Sync™ with the ability to control HDMI CEC-enabled Sony® Handycam® camcorders and Cybershot® digital still cameras using the TV's remote and an on-screen display.
Scene Select makes choosing the appropriate settings for the best HDTV experience easier than ever. Scene Select packages different picture and audio settings based on the type of content you want to view. For example, the "Sports" package configures the perfect picture and audio settings to make you feel like you're right in the stadium. Other packages include "Cinema," "Photo," "Game," and "Music."
Built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner with QAM delivers over-the-air digital TV and unencrypted HDTV broadcast signals, as well as traditional analog TV broadcasts.
x.v.Color technology takes HDTV color expression to new levels. When connected to x.v.Color capable video sources, such as select Sony® camcorders, BRAVIA® XBR9-Series HDTVs can display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors as the existing RGB color standard, resulting in more natural, life-like images.
Sony® XBR-series HDTVs exceed Energy Star 3.0 requirements by incorporating advanced power saving features such as Light Sensor® technology that adjusts backlight intensity based on ambient room lighting conditions.
Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 52"
Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178 (89/89)
Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178 (89/89)
AC Power Input : 1 (Rear)
Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 3 (1 Side/2 Rear)
Analog Audio Input(s) for HDMI™ : 1 (Rear)
Audio Out : 1 (Rear)
Audio Out (Variable/Fixed) : 1 (Rear)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 2 (Rear) (1 fixed/1 selectable)
Composite Video Input(s) : 2 (1 Side/1 Rear - selectable)
Digital Audio Output(s) : Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear)
Ethernet Connection(s) : 1 (Rear)
HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (3 Side/1 Rear)
HDMI™ PC Input (see owner's manual for supported timings)
PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : 1 (Side) see owner's manual for supported timings
RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
S-Video Detection
S-Video Input(s) : 1 (Side)
USB 1.1 : 1 (Rear) for Service only
USB 2.0 : 1 (Side)
BRAVIA® Link Module support : DMX-SW1, DMX-DVD, DMX-WL1
Closed Captions (CC) : Analog, Digital
Finish (Surface Color) : Blue Gray Metallic
Illuminated Sony Logo
On-Screen Display : 3D XMB
Supports Rear Mounting of DMeX™ Module
24p True Cinema™ Technology
3D Comb Filter
4:3 Default
Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)
Auto Wide
CineMotion® Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology
Deep Color
Game Mode
Live Color Creation™ Technology
MPEG Noise Reduction
Motionflow™ Technology : 240 Hz
PhotoTV HD (HDMI™ / Component)
Picture Mode : Vivid, Standard, Custom, Cinema, Sports, Game, Graphics, Photo-Vivid, Photo-Stardard, Photo-Original, Photo-Custom
Video Processing : BRAVIA Engine 3™ Technology
Wide Mode : Wide Zoom, Normal, Full (Full1-2 for PC), H Stretch, Zoom
x.v.Color™ Technology
Channel Coverage : VHF: 2-13 UHF: 14-69 CATV (analog): 1-135 CATV (digital) : 1-135
Color System : NTSC 3.58
Number of Tuners (Analog) : 1
Number of Tuners (Digital) : 1(Hybrid)
TV System (Analog) : M
TV System (Digital) : ATSC
Tuner (Cable) : Clear QAM
Tuner (Terrestrial) : ATSC Tuner, NTSC Tuner
Aspect Ratio : 16:9
Color Range (u'v') : 102% of NTSC
Color Range (xy) : 91% of NTSC
Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080p (Full HD)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio : 100,000:1 (typ)
Native Resolution : 1920 x 1080
On-Screen Contrast Ratio : 3,800:1 (typ)
Panel Bit : 10-bit
Sony KDL52XBR9 :: Features
Screen Type LCD
Screen Size (In.) 52"
Dimensions (WHD) 49 x 29 3/8 x 3 3/8 In.
Dimensions w/Stand (WHD) 49 x 32 3/8 x 14 1/8 In.
Aspect Ratio 16:9 Widescreen
Resolution 1920 x 1080P
HDMI (In/Out) 4/0
Component Video (In/Out) 2/0
Composite RCA (In/Out) 2/0
S-Video In/Out 1/0
Contrast Ratio 100,000:1 (Dynamic)
PC (VGA/SVGA) Interface
Viewing Angle 178/178
Weight (lbs.) 65.9
Remote
USB Interface 2.0 / 1.1

[sportfishingusa]

I got a friend with the sony bravia and i have the samsung 42" and they are pretty much the same!

I like my samsung because of the look but the color/picture i dont think is any different at all!

you will be happy either way steve/

[DropinBack]

Samsung....

[saltwaterbucks]

Olevia,,,,,,,,,,absolutely the best for the money. LCD screen is made by LG......look into them.........stunningly amazing picture. Easy to use.

Just my opinion but I look at a lot before I bought.

[RWW]

I have a samsung and like it alot but I was looking close at the sony, just got a better deal on the samsung.
One piece of advice is to do a google search LCD settings, there are so many adjustments that having some input from "experts" to make the picture look incredible. I think any LCD available today will look great once the settings are adjusted. Mine was good out of the box but after making some recommended adjustments the picture is even better. Worth looking into.
Best of luck

[AquaholicFishing]

Don't overlook the Vizio or the Sharp's. Couple people I know have the Vizio's and they are really nice tv's with great pictures. Brother-in-law just upgraded from a 43" Vizio to a 50" Sharp, both are amazing and I got the 43" Vizio for free outta the deal

[Proheat]

Don't overlook the Vizio or the Sharp's. Couple people I know have the Vizio's and they are really nice tv's with great pictures. Brother-in-law just upgraded from a 43" Vizio to a 50" Sharp, both are amazing and I got the 43" Vizio for free outta the deal

I agree- I have a smaller vizio and the picture is incredible!!

[Tenacious]

Just bought the Sony 52 XBR9, I will try to get a pic when mounted this Friday!!