CES 2009 HDTV mega-guide
By Darren Murph 
posted January 20th 2009 2:00PM
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What's wrong with the screen of this JVC HDTV? Photoshopped?
It could possibly be that the JVC screen is one of those damned reflective glass screens, and what you're seeing is the reflection of other TV's in it... I have no clue, but I'm guessing that's what it could be.
@jbuers
This TV does not have a reflecting screen:
http://www.engadgethd.com/photos/jvcs-ces-2009-hdtvs/1299782/
Looks like it is a photoshop job.
@Electromodo
Ahh, then I really don't understand the point of 'shopping in other TV's. Especially since you can't really see them.
Photoshopped on a screen with poor contrast ratio so they didn't see the different depths of black where they chopped a logo out.
Any hope of someone at Engadget hiring a real graphics guy ? or at least doing an Adobe training course ?
Maybe this JVC is the champion, and has thus devoured all other TVs?
if you look closely you can see other tv 'silhouettes' within the jvc screen.. looks like a panasonic top right, and a samsung bottom right!
Nice! This is an awesome guide for potential buyers.
I've got my eyes on the new Samsungs as well as the LG LCD HDTVs. Those look very good.
i'm still amazed by the cost benefit/picture quality of DLP. and they aren't really that big. the foot prints are just at one foot in depth. for my money, if i were getting a set right now, i'd still be very interested in that technology and saving $1k on a 55" set. anyone else agree or am i just way out of my mind?
Yes, I think you may be out of your mind.
While DLP has improved on this front, viewing angles are far more accute than LCD or even Plasma. Even the contrast ratio and color depth aren't quite on par. For me, I'd rather spend the money and keep the set for years than get the best "value" now and upgrade again in a couple years. Case and point: 15 years ago my siblings and I bought my parents a 32" Magnavox television that they still use today. They're about three years overdue for a new set, as it started fading noticeably about 2006, but it has preformed well for over ten years.
*case [in] point
@brian
I still rock a 50" Sammy DLP from early 2006. It's fed video via a nice, new BDP and HDDVR over HDMI. Sitting 10' back, straight away, It looks fantastic. I have very little reason to upgrade at this time - any beneficial effects would not justify the price. Unless my "living quarters" change dramatically (i.e. viewing angle issues) or the engine fails, I'll probably use this set well into 2010/11.
All that said, if I were in the market today (i.e. I didn't yet own an HDTV), I'd definitely take the new Series 6 LCD (or something similar) for about $1800 over a bargain priced DLP. It's just more versatile with the swivel base and extreme viewing angles. And the picture does "pop" off the screen better when compared to my DLP (probably something to do with color and contrast).
sweet. Y'all need to do this for DSLR's.
I still don't see why they can't sell a good (LCD or plasma) panel without all the fancy bells and whistles like the tuner, wireless, built-in netflix player, memory card readers, speakers, USB sockets, iPod integration, integrated [BD|DVD] player, etc, etc, etc. I just want a good panel for a good display. I don't want to pay for all those extras. My receiver is more than capable to deliver the audio, and to provide access to all the other components that can already provide the content that I want (BD player, HTPC, Dish DVR, Tivo, etc).