http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/ Engadget Comments for BenQ debuts GL series of LCDs with 12,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 5:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 5:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 5:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 5:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/ONE BILLLLLION TO ONE contrast ratio *pinky to lip* ooooh!
da-da-daaaah!

[awkward silence]
erm. Dr Evil, they don't make monitors with a erm, one billion to one contrast ratio.

Dr Evil: ]]>Apr 16th 2010 5:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 5:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/
like you can tell a difference?? just a bs spec to sell more tv's]]>Apr 16th 2010 5:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 6:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 6:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/
Yup, I was hoping they'd at least state SOME useful information throughout a whole article (resolution of the 20"er doesn't count)...]]>Apr 16th 2010 7:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 6:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/
*spits coffee*]]>Apr 16th 2010 7:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/BenQ, so when will you delight me with 12, 000, 010 :1 ? ]]>Apr 16th 2010 8:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 9:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 9:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/
....and a static contrast ratio of 2:1.

lol]]>Apr 16th 2010 9:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/
I wonder how many people realize that the human eye can only detect a 750:1 contrast ratio. It doesn't matter if the ratio is 751:1 or 12billion:1, it is not possible to detect the difference! Sure, a panel with a ginormous ratio may look better than the "crappy" one, but it is because of the quality of the panel, such as color accuracy and speed--not because of the contrast ratio.

This is the technological equivalent of what happens when you buy mayonnaise. You want to eat healthy, right? After all, you spend a lot of time on your lazy but blogging at Engadget; but at the same time, you want to eat healthy so your butt doesn't get too big, too fast. Chicks don't like dudes with flabby butts. So you pick up the jar that says "40% less fat," thinking you're cheeks will thank you; however, look closely! There is fine print below this statement. It is 40% less fat than lard or something. Hmmm, what is this? You then decide to take a look at the nutrition label on the back then compare it to the non-lite mayo. The only difference is 5 calories or so. Sometimes, there is no difference, whatsoever.

Televisions are mayonnaise. They may boast better specifications with higher contrast ratios or response times, but these are often artificially inflated. You must ALWAYS take these specs with a grain of salt; but be careful. If you salt your mayo too much, you will retain water. Your doctor will force you to go on a low-sodium diet. Okay, that's enough. My metaphor expired roughly two sentences ago!!!]]>Apr 16th 2010 9:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/
My eyes can only detect something like 20 hz as well. Does that mean that I'll see no difference between 60 hz tvs and 120 hz tvs?]]>Apr 16th 2010 10:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/
Note: I actually have no clue what the human eye refreshes at. It was merely to make a point.]]>Apr 16th 2010 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/30 to 400 Hz. Depends on the color of light and if you are looking straight at the light source.]]>Apr 16th 2010 11:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/
Correct. For example, let's take into consideration the mechanics of 3D televisions that use LCD shutter glasses. When the image that is meant for the left eye comes on the screen, the LCD covering the right eye flashes black and vice-versa. Since each of these 3D televisions operate at 120hz, each eye gets its own 60hz image. And half of that is just a black image, but your human eyes do not perceive this; they only see the picture intended.

Televisions with high refresh rates simply offer better motion, but there is till a limit. I highly doubt that the human eye can detect a difference between a 120hz and 240hz panel. Now of course, there are other variabilities that you must take into consideration: size of the screen, for example. You won't see a difference between 30 and 60hz on your small, crappy TV; however, it would surely be a noticeable difference (this is speculation) on a much bigger TV (say 65"). But even then, it doesn't really matter that much because modern media won't pump out pictures as fast as the television could theoretically handle.

Stupid human eyes. When will Engadget cover advancement of robot eyes? Oh wait, they have! Implants for everyone!]]>Apr 16th 2010 2:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/
Forgot to mention this:

The hype about refresh rates is not that big of a deal--yet. Sure, if you walk into the best buy, they will likely tell you that the 240hz Toshiba is better than the 120hz Sammy because of the much bigger number. They will further make a case by saying that the Toshiba has a higher contrast ratio. These guys are morons. In the end, it's all about the clarity of the picture. Which one looks best to you? That, my friend, is the one to buy.

PS: I didn't feel like looking up specs, so the Toshiba and Sammy sets I mentioned are arbitrary; I'm not sure which one has "higher" specs at the moment.]]>Apr 16th 2010 2:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/
20hz?

If that's true, you should get your eyes checked, and perhaps never drive again, because you're probably legally blind.]]>Apr 16th 2010 5:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 10:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 12:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 11:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 11:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Display producers go crazy with that silly FullHD resolution.]]>Apr 16th 2010 11:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 16th 2010 4:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 17th 2010 6:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/16/benq-debuts-gl-series-of-lcds-with-12-000-000-1-dynamic-contrast/Apr 18th 2010 10:41PM