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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
Different letters in the serial code often indicate entirely different panels or revisions. This is often called the "panel lottery" by AV and computer buffs because many times you have to open the box to know what you are going to get LOL.
IE: Some LG and Panasonic LCD TVs you can end up with either an IPS or VA or TFT panel. On my own HP monitor, depending on the serial number, while the same model on the outside, internally it could have either been a Samsung or an LG Phillips LCD panel. I went through 5 boxes before getting the one with a Samsung panel that I wanted.
I don't know what the deal is with your specific TV, I'd google it. I think it's either an IPS or a VA panel you can get despite the LE5300 series being the same on the outside.
http://72.9.159.100/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1268529
You want IPS, VA is not as good. |
Thanks for the info! Although ignorance may have been bliss in this case.
Scanning through that thread, however, it sounds like McG and I needn't not worry as the 'lottery' is only for screens under 42". Almost all of the discussion in that thread is for 32 and 37 inch sets.