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Still, the statistic can be useful in comparing models from the same manufacturer, or as a general reference between manufacturers. Decent manufacturers can usually be expected to use more realistic tests (i.e. not modifying settings between the dark and light pixel tests).

So yes, contrast ratio shouldn't be taken as gospel, and it is used as a marketing tactic, but it is not only a marketing tactic. If you understand the types of testing that is done on them and know how different brands usually test, then it can be plenty useful.]]>Jul 2nd 2007 8:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/Jul 2nd 2007 11:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/
So really, your original comment is actually backwards...true geeks would be about the only ones who would actually be able to get anything useful at all from a contrast ratio. Average Joe Consumer sitting in a Best Buy would be better off ignoring them. But in general, there are more important specs to consider.]]>Jul 2nd 2007 12:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/Jul 2nd 2007 8:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/
Not everyone has a 360 Elite....]]>Jul 2nd 2007 8:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/
This bothers me a lot. Are we entering an era where all top-tier displays are going to drop Component inputs completely?]]>Jul 2nd 2007 6:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/Jul 2nd 2007 1:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/02/japans-awash-in-slim-120hz-sharp-aquos-g-lcds/
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