samsung vs sony

[sk8er4lifeke]

i was wondering which one i should get between these 2 hdtv's;

32" Class Sony Bravia LCD HDTV with Digital Tuner, KDL-32L4000
Samsung 32" Class LCD HDTV w/ Digital Tuner, LN32A330

also, what is the contrast ratio. the samsung has a 8000:1 and the sony has a 2000:1. do u want a higher a lower contrast ratio, please help!!

[sk8er4lifeke]

i need your opinion

[Ratman]

Typically, most suggest a higher contrast ratio. But, I'd be more concerned with choosing the set that has the "features" to meet your needs (# of inputs, type of tuners, etc.) and budget.

[Knicks4973]

I have the Sony 32" KDL-32S3000, not the model you listed. It has 2 HDMI inputs, 2 Component Inputs, 2 Video Inputs, a PC Input and has a contrast ratio of 8000:1. I absolutely love it.

I had a 32" Samsung, not the model you listed, before I got the Sony. It was a very nice TV. It had 3 HDMI inputs and I believe card readers, but the HDMI input had an issue where the audio would cut out at times. I don't know if Samsung fully remedied the problem in the model you listed, but the issue I had with my model was documented online.

Simply put, Contrast Ratio is the difference between white and black levels. In other words, a TV that has a contrast ratio of 8000:1 has it's black level 8000 times darker then white. If it's 2000:1, then the black level is 2000 times darker then white. So usually the higher the contrast ratio, the better the picture.

[Ratman]

So usually the higher the contrast ratio, the better the picture.

"Better picture" is probably not the best choice of words. Contast ratio is a term used to differentiate between the whitest white and blackest black.

Although it may be a consideration, I would not make any rash purchasing descision based on "contrast ratio" numbers alone. IMO, it's more a marketing "tool" than a technically useful spec for most individuals.