Yeah there's a pretty big difference between the two. The 62U is a normal 60Hz refresh LCD, where the 82U is a 120Hz panel. That means two things. Images look smoother on the 120Hz panel (less wipe when fast movements happen).
The big thing for movie freaks is while 60Hz can't evenly be divided by 24, 120 can be. Movies are filmed in 24fps. So while a normal DVD has to go through a conversion (3:2 pulldown I think it's called) to convert the number of frames per second from the original source, the new high def movies can be displayed properly on 120Hz LCDs.
So for Starchoice viewing, there probably won't be a huge difference (though I think it would be noticable), while with movies I think it'd be a pretty significant difference. I've never seen a 120Hz panel live myself though, and everyone is different (some people would see a huge difference, some would see none).
Do what I did, just buy both and try them out!
Annoying to return a 46" TV, but then you can be sure you like it.
For prices, Best Buy/Future Shop are usually pretty good, sometimes other places like Visions, Sounsurround, etc have sales on and they're cheaper. Costco has a 52" Aquos on for $3600 on their site, they may ones in store as well.
www.redflagdeals.com is a good site to go to to check out deals for TVs and stuff.
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Originally Posted by Sample00
I need the help of the CP faithful.
wifey has given the go ahead to purchase a new TV for our new home.
I am just a little bit confused as to what the difference is between these two seemingly similar TV's
Sharp Aquos 1080p 46" LCD HDTV** (LC46D82U) $2799.98 at Best Buy
Sharp Aquos 1080p 46" LCD HDTV** (LC46D62U) $2499.98 at Best Buy
besides about a $300.00 difference in price. Will I actually notice the difference? I own a StarChoice Dish and will of course upgrade to the HD receiver.
And can these TV;s be purchased anywhere cheaper???
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