LN32A450 vs. LN32B460

siober828

Hello,

I plan to purchase a small (~32") LCD HDTV at the beginning of summer. After thorough research, it appears Samsung's LN32A450 has garnered the most praise. I was settled on this TV until I discovered Samsung recently launched a new version of the product, the LN32B460. The latter sports a 50,000:1 contrast ratio, ascending well above the former's offering of 10,000:1, but this seems to be the only difference. In fact, the LN32A450 seems to offer more in the way of connectivity and accoutrements than its successor. My questions are as follows:

1) Does 50,000:1 vs 10,000:1 really make a difference on a 720p TV? I plan to watch blu-ray movies and play games via my PS3 on this TV at a distance of about 8 feet.

2) Does anyone have any further information on the differences between the two models?

3) Ultimately, which should I go with? Both are equally priced at around $600.

4) Recommendations for other TVs in the same price and performance range?

Thanks for your help.

Halo360Fan

I have the LN32A450 and I'm happy with it for a 32' TV wish I got a bigger TV but oh well It has a good picture and all but I'm wondering the same thing will the 50,000 contrast ratio make a huge difference?

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