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Posted by Gary on 05/29/06 19:51
"guv" <guv69@msn.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 29 May 2006 15:46:52 GMT, "Matt" <nospam@blueyonder.co.uk>
> wrote:
>
>>Indeed it is. However, I like to watch most of my movies during the dark
>>hours with the lights off, replicating the cinema experience. Surely DVD
>>is
>>nothing if not trying to replicate that experience or even go several
>>steps
>>better. If that experience is not required then I suggest people stick
>>with
>>4:3 televisions, mono sound, and VHS quality picture.
>
> No one suggested you shouldn't improve the experience.
>
>>Philips ambilight television inhances the experience considerably and at
>>no
>>real extra charge as it is priced within the normal parameters for a TV of
>>this size and definition.
>
> Thats your opinion and one that isnt shared by other manufactures,
> else they would have introduced their own variation, but one that you
> are entitled to nonetheless.
>
>>What I take umbrage at is people (and I'm not necessarily meaning you
>>Gareth) who have never experienced the television in this way slagging it
>>off. Also the ambilight feature has an on/off button so if you don't want
>>it
>>on dont turn it on.
>
> You are taking it too personally. When I was looking to buy, the
> Philips was a candidate. Since I wasnt wall mounting, I thought of
> this as just stray light and unwanted. You (I think) have said it
> helps to improve contrast and deepen blacks. I prefer this to be done
> by the set and not something that is Psuedo. My Panny 42PX60 does this
> out of the box. That is preferable to me.
>
>>As I have stated the price is similar to plasma televisions that do not
>>have
>>this feature so I consider it an added extra.
>>I went to great pains to contact and arrange demonstrations of seven
>>plasma
>>televisions at my local retailer and the Philips ambilight stood out head
>>and shoulders above the rest. Even when sitting drinking tea and reading
>>the
>>newspaper :)
>
> Each to their own. Picture quality is the benchmark I look for. In
> your viewings, did it include the PX60? I would be very suprised if
> you think the Philips beats the Panny.
>
If you think about it there is no such thing as a black on a telly.
What colour is the tube when the set is switched off. (or panel display)
I think it is true to say dark grey. so where does the black come from?
The black look black compared to the white. so if you are in total darkness
the black will appear to drift to a dull mush.
Gary
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