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Re: HD TV's - Sony vs Mitsubishi

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Are these the Sony sets using their SXRD chip (Sony's implementation of LCOS)?

I have the Qualia version. It does have a terrific picture in most respects except that it, like most non CRT sets these days, does suffer from false contouring. Check out how the set looks in dark scenes, particularly where someone's face is lit, but their neck or clothing is in the shadows. If the dark areas look blotchy or the changes in going from lit to dark appear to be in bands rather than a smooth transition, that is the effect of false contouring.

Most sets have a much harder time looking good with dark scenes. You should do a lot of reviewing with dark material. Those sets using a color wheel will also show rainbow effects most readily in dark scenes with a bright are in the scene (e.g., a street light).


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