Samsung LCD or LED 55"?

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LCD:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+55%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9293613.p?id=1218076081277&skuId=9293613&st=LN55B650&cp=1&lp=1

LED:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+55%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LED-LCD+HDTV/9234303.p?id=1218068137461&skuId=9234303&st=samsung%20led&cp=1&lp=4

Which one should I get? I'm unsure right now. I can get the LCD for $1599 or the LED for $2099. 

Is LED really worth $500 more than LCD? All I know is that LED has a 3mil:1 contrast while LCD only has 100k:1. Other than that, I find them very similar towards each other in functions. Many people say the LED has a perfect picture quality. LCD is really good also, but not as good as LED. Will I really tell the difference?

Let me steer you · Accepted Answer

LED provides blacker blacks and therefore a much higher contrast ratio.  I would go to the store and look at the sets side by side and see if I thought the difference is noticeable enough to shell out the extra $500.

LED technology is "supposed" to approach the contrast of plasma sets, and supposedly does look better enough to pay the extra bucks, but that's according to the hype from the manufacturers.  My theory is that if you can't SEE the difference, why pay for it.  It's like asking advice on audio equipment from an audiophile!

Go look for yourself.

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