We can't answer that question yet, mainly because we haven't seen the latest models from Samsung, but for now, at least, Sony's XBR4 series is the best 1080p LCD we've reviewed. The KDL-46XBR4 gets the job done with 120Hz processing, great black levels and color, and more features than you can possibly imagine
In Australia, it's Sony's 52 Inch XBR Bravia. It's the new model....and it's absolutely crazy how good it looks. I just wish they'd bring the new Rear Projection 70 inch Bravia to Australia, not just America....it's so slim :( *silently cries*
I was NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL with last years Sony LCD XBR sets .... HOWEVER, I seen this bad azz at my local shop ... WOW !!!
I know it still has an 8ms response which MAY be a problem with fast past sports shows, but I would love to try it for my console.
I have a 61" Samsung 1080p DLP (I am still a HUGE FAN OF REAR PROJECTION .. I mean mine is only 18" thick), but if/when I add a 1080p LCD to my home, as of right now, the XBR4 (52" version of course)is at the top of my investigative search.
And as far as specs go it's right on par with those TVs. It has a 4ms response time and a 10,000/1 contrast ratio. I also love the dual HDMI ports. All in all, I love my tv. My wife has to leave the room sometimes to give the tv and me some private time.
The only thing that suck about it is the remote. It's not very responsive but I don't even use it. One other negative about it was that it didn't have a PC input which I really wanted. But when I got Linux on my PS3 that problem vanished.
sony's xbr series is the best LCD money can buy. the design is great, and the technology behind it is amazing as well..
but to be honest, there is a huge difference between 50 inches and 60 inches. i didn't even notice until my dad was like, "we'll buy the 60 inch sxrd" and i was like, i don't think its worth the extra 10 inches.. but when it came, i was like, "omg, wtf. its huge"
oh, mikey gee, 2.5ms response time ftw :-p
the samsung LN-T5281F?