Local dimming or not...

[zigzag03]

I have searched this topic without result and so if redundant pls accept apologies...

I'm looking at Vizio 65" panels. The Vizio site is selling these two models for the same price:

D650i-C3
E650i-B2

Both are offered for $799. I've been reading about local dimming, and it seems the more "zones" the better. The D offers none, the E, 6. I'm wondering if the small number of zones might cause more issues than improvement, and that I should just go with the D, which btw uses less electricity. That said, it appears the D is out of production and the E is current product. And if local dimming could be turned off would that essentially make the E and D perform more or less the same, energy factor not withstanding?

All opinions appreciated! zz03

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Local dimming is a improvement to image contrast and given d series no longer in production i think this one is no brainer. I would think that energy savings are minimal in either case. But then again i am proud owner of second plasma TV

 

[zigzag03]

103W vs 144W percentage wise seems like a lot but not sure how to translate into $ on electric bill. But I've read (don't ask me where now i've been all over this morning) that a minimal LD solution may be worse than none at all. Any thoughts on that?

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

as for power - both numbers are probably max number, 41W is 3-4 CFL bulbs
As to benefits of limited LD sources, I think that even minimal is better than none.
Without LD there is only one source of backlight which is typically CCFL

 

[corey]

I bought an E650i-A2 a year ago (my Samsung died 3 days before Superbowl). I'm happy with the PQ, and all-in-all think it's a lot of bang for the buck. A year ago I paid $1170 at CostCo, so that's a pretty good price.

 

[zigzag03]

thank you all, I believe my mind is made up and it's time to act!

 

[Cos]

If not too late, check out the M Series. 6 Zones of Local Dimming is not a lot at all. Local Dimming will give you more inky blacks, but it doesn't translate to better color or overall picture quality. To put things in perspective, the P series has 64 zones. Local dimming if not done well can lead to picture blooming.

I have not tested either of the TVs you suggested, so I couldn't tell you which one was better.

 

[3db]

If not too late, check out the M Series. 6 Zones of Local Dimming is not a lot at all. Local Dimming will give you more inky blacks, but it doesn't translate to better color or overall picture quality. To put things in perspective, the P series has 64 zones. Local dimming if not done well can lead to picture blooming.

I have not tested either of the TVs you suggested, so I couldn't tell you which one was better.

I would snap up an E or M series from Vizio. They have both received great reviews. I would give the P series a wide birth as reviews of it have been far from stellar.

 

[Cos]

I would snap up an E or M series from Vizio. They have both received great reviews. I would give the P series a wide birth as reviews of it have been far from stellar.

/agree, I was using local dimming and zones as an example. P Series does do Local Dimming well according to reviews, but only 6 zones of local dimming on the M sounds a little concerning.

 

[3db]

/agree, I was using local dimming and zones as an example. P Series does do Local Dimming well according to reviews, but only 6 zones of local dimming on the M sounds a little concerning.

Here's the info from their web site; M and E series respectively.

http://www.vizio.com/en-ca/m-series#compare

http://www.vizio.com/en-ca/e-series#compare

 

[Cos]

Here's the info from their web site; M and E series respectively.

http://www.vizio.com/en-ca/m-series#compare

http://www.vizio.com/en-ca/e-series#compare

Confusion resolved: 36 zones, not 6

Here is a nice comparison between the two

http://www.bestbigscreentvreviews.com/vizio-e700i-b3-vs-vizio-m702i-b3-review-which-is-better-choice/

 

[zigzag03]

thanks all, I did end up going with the E, $ playing the biggest part in the decision. I'll post my result here when i see it in my living room.

 

[3db]

thanks all, I did end up going with the E, $ playing the biggest part in the decision. I'll post my result here when i see it in my living room.

Congrats... Even the E series will give you a very nice picture judging from its reviews.