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  • ExtremeGamer
    Extra Life 11/3/18
    • Jul 2002
    • 35299

    #2731
    Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

    Originally posted by Gilateen
    I got a question....

    I was playing 2k6 360 on this tv in my room. At the bottom, I can see the score overlay but its sorta cut off. I have my 360 set on 1080i, why is it cuttin off the picture?
    Your TV is overscanning on 1080i. The only game I have that issue with is PDZ, and from reading forums, everyone has overscan issues on PDZ. All TV's are about 5-10% overscanned when they come from the factory.

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    • BezO
      MVP
      • Jul 2004
      • 4414

      #2732
      Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

      You all will have to pardon me. I tried reading through the thread, but 150 pages is too much. Hope I can still get some help.

      I'm looking for a 32"-34" widescreen/HD tv. I'm going with either LCD or tube. I'll be watching cable w/HD box, DVDs and playing video games(PS2 & eventually XBox 360 or PS3). What inputs and features should I be looking for? HDMI, DVI, ect.?

      Also, can someone tell me if the PS2 supports the widescreen format? And specifically, does NBA 2K6 and CHoops 2K6(I know it's not out yet on the PS2) support the widescreen format?


      Thanks!
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      • bigeastbumrush
        My Momma's Son
        • Feb 2003
        • 19245

        #2733
        Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

        Does anyone know if this Panny Plasma is decent.

        I can possibly get it for $750.



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        • Dealin Rams
          Pro
          • Nov 2002
          • 819

          #2734
          Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

          For $750 it sure as hell is. I wish I could afford it - what's your hookup?

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          • Dealin Rams
            Pro
            • Nov 2002
            • 819

            #2735
            Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

            Originally posted by BezO
            You all will have to pardon me. I tried reading through the thread, but 150 pages is too much. Hope I can still get some help.

            I'm looking for a 32"-34" widescreen/HD tv. I'm going with either LCD or tube. I'll be watching cable w/HD box, DVDs and playing video games(PS2 & eventually XBox 360 or PS3). What inputs and features should I be looking for? HDMI, DVI, ect.?

            Also, can someone tell me if the PS2 supports the widescreen format? And specifically, does NBA 2K6 and CHoops 2K6(I know it's not out yet on the PS2) support the widescreen format?


            Thanks!
            I've been looking for basically the same thing as you for about 2 months now. From your comments I assume gaming is important to you.

            Anyway, my budget is in the $1500 - $1900 range, and what I've learned so far has led me to narrow it down to the 32" lcd flat-panels from Sony, Sharp, Panasonic, and Samsung. They all seem to be pretty comparable in terms of pq and features - I suppose I should mention here that, while getting the most for my money is a very big deal for me, I am not one of those guys on avsforum who lives for having the best pq and notices the slightest difference from tv to tv.

            I would also mention that if the style and convenience of a flat-panel is not a huge deal for you, you would probably do just fine getting a CRT HDTV. You'd save a ton of money and, from everything I've heard, wouldn't lose much, if anything, in pq. The best CRT from what I've seen is the Sony 34" XBR. Of course, that model costs about $1899 at Best Buy. CNET.com, for instance, states that this model still remains the standard by which all other CRT HDTVs are measured. But other quality 30" - 34" inch CRT HDTVs come in under $1000.

            Hope some of that helps.

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            • bigeastbumrush
              My Momma's Son
              • Feb 2003
              • 19245

              #2736
              Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

              Originally posted by Dmanchild
              For $750 it sure as hell is. I wish I could afford it - what's your hookup?
              Looks like I missed out on it. As I got home from work tonight, I got an email from my credit card company saying that at certain hours of the day, they'd be selling certain products at tremendously dropped off prices. 50 of those Pannys (new) for $750 at 7PM. I tried but there was too much traffic on the site so I guess I missed it.

              I've heard bad things about Plasmas, but for $750? I said why not get it if I can. That's an incredible bargain. I was actually excited for a hot minute.

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              • Tha_Kid
                All Star
                • Oct 2002
                • 6550

                #2737
                Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                LCD TV

                I have a friend going out to get this for his 360 tomorrow... a good deal at 1290?

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                • jpup
                  MVP
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 4571

                  #2738
                  Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                  Originally posted by Tha_Kid
                  LCD TV

                  I have a friend going out to get this for his 360 tomorrow... a good deal at 1290?
                  From everything that I read, LCDs are not the way to go for gaming. LCD RPs are ok, but LCD in general tend to have a lot of problems.
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                  • Blzer
                    Resident film pundit
                    • Mar 2004
                    • 42535

                    #2739
                    Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                    Originally posted by jpup
                    From everything that I read, LCDs are not the way to go for gaming. LCD RPs are ok, but LCD in general tend to have a lot of problems.
                    CRT's are the way to go, correct?

                    If so, which would you prefer?


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                    I could get either for $400.
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                    • fishepa
                      I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 18989

                      #2740
                      Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                      LCD's are fine for gaming. They don't have the black levels of a CRT, but I haven't heard of any problems with them.

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                      • jpup
                        MVP
                        • Feb 2003
                        • 4571

                        #2741
                        Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                        Originally posted by Blzer
                        CRT's are the way to go, correct?

                        If so, which would you prefer?


                        http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ...UseBVCookie=No

                        or




                        I could get either for $400.
                        Your second link isn't working.
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                        • eXperiment63
                          MVP
                          • Mar 2004
                          • 3077

                          #2742
                          Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                          From best to worst for gaming:
                          DLP
                          CRT
                          LCD
                          PLASMA

                          I would suggest getting no smaller than a 30" though unless it is for a room that isn't too big. If you can spring for a $600-$700 TV, it will be worth it for those 4 extra inches.

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                          • bkrich83
                            Has Been
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 71582

                            #2743
                            Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                            Originally posted by jpup
                            From everything that I read, LCDs are not the way to go for gaming. LCD RPs are ok, but LCD in general tend to have a lot of problems.
                            I have one DLP (Samsung 50") and 1 LCD (32" Sharp Aquos), both look great. I can't tell a big difference in gaming between the two. The LCD TV looks great and I have had no problems with it.
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                            • bkrich83
                              Has Been
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 71582

                              #2744
                              Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                              Originally posted by BezO
                              You all will have to pardon me. I tried reading through the thread, but 150 pages is too much. Hope I can still get some help.

                              I'm looking for a 32"-34" widescreen/HD tv. I'm going with either LCD or tube. I'll be watching cable w/HD box, DVDs and playing video games(PS2 & eventually XBox 360 or PS3). What inputs and features should I be looking for? HDMI, DVI, ect.?

                              Also, can someone tell me if the PS2 supports the widescreen format? And specifically, does NBA 2K6 and CHoops 2K6(I know it's not out yet on the PS2) support the widescreen format?


                              Thanks!
                              Sharp Aquos 32"

                              I picked up this TV a little while ago. Been very happy with it.

                              2 component inputs, 1 S-Video input, 2 composite inputs, and an HDMI input.

                              Comes with a nice stand, and also came with wall mounting kit. When watching TV, HD pictures look outstanding, and SD transmissions look a lot better than I have seen on a lot of HDTV's.

                              Performance has been great on all my gaming systems also. I have been very happy with this TV.
                              Tracking my NCAA Coach Career

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                              • Blzer
                                Resident film pundit
                                • Mar 2004
                                • 42535

                                #2745
                                Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

                                Originally posted by jpup
                                Your second link isn't working.
                                Are you sure? It's working for me.

                                Try it again.

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