What is a good contrast ratio with regards to buying a new TV.

I see numbers ranging from 1000:1 all the way up to ridiculously large numbers. I have read what contrast ratio is, but I am still having a hard time determining what a generally "good" number would be.  

If more info is needed for an educated guess, please let me know.

Wayne

You talking HD there Herb?

Try this to start with, Ike:

http://tv.about.com/od/glossary/g/contrastratio.htm

Or check here Pablo:

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/29651

Soooo......from what I see they dont mean a lot?

Once the house finalizes, you can have some input into the "Man Cave" television......I'll drag you and Zangrilli along....

I take it your bid was accepted?

YEAH BOY, TWO WEEKS TIL CLOSING!!!

Nice Work!  

You gonna move in quick or do a bunch of work first?

Move in first. I'll get at ya about the housewarming.

Congrats Pete!!