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  • coogrfan
    In Fritz We Trust
    • Jul 2002
    • 15646

    #5446
    Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

    I bought the P50HD back in January, and I love it. Beautiful picture, works great with my 360 and DirecTV. The built-in tuner also allows me to get over the air HD with a standard antenna.

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    • the_riot
      Rookie
      • Aug 2007
      • 335

      #5447
      Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

      I was looking at the vizios as well because of the price, specifically the vu42lf. About to get a ps3, playing only sports games. My question would be is the 1080p worth the extra couple hundred.

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      • GAMEC0CK2002
        Stayin Alive
        • Aug 2002
        • 10384

        #5448
        Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

        Originally posted by the_riot
        I was looking at the vizios as well because of the price, specifically the vu42lf. About to get a ps3, playing only sports games. My question would be is the 1080p worth the extra couple hundred.
        IMO, not really worth it. But if you have the extra money lying around you may as well to "future proof" your investment. No tv shows are broadcast in 1080p yet....still just 720p and 1080i.

        I'm not really a videophile so I can't tell a noticeable difference between 720p and 1080i much less 1080p and 1080i.

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        • GAMEC0CK2002
          Stayin Alive
          • Aug 2002
          • 10384

          #5449
          Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

          Originally posted by the_riot
          I was looking at the vizios as well because of the price, specifically the vu42lf. About to get a ps3, playing only sports games. My question would be is the 1080p worth the extra couple hundred.
          FWIW: If you hadn't heard, Walmart will be selling Sanyo 50inch plasmas for around $999 tomorrow.

          Has gotten good reviews and has 3 HDMI inputs.

          However, I do LOVE the Vizio. I have the 32inch LCD and the picture and features are wonderful. PQ isn't as good as Sony or Samsung, but you're saving several hundred dollars too.
          Last edited by GAMEC0CK2002; 11-01-2007, 05:45 PM.

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          • the_riot
            Rookie
            • Aug 2007
            • 335

            #5450
            Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

            Originally posted by GAMEC0CK2002
            IMO, not really worth it. But if you have the extra money lying around you may as well to "future proof" your investment. No tv shows are broadcast in 1080p yet....still just 720p and 1080i.

            I'm not really a videophile so I can't tell a noticeable difference between 720p and 1080i much less 1080p and 1080i.
            Thanks for the response. I could afford it, it's just that I am a cheap sob. I am not a huge graphics are ultimate picture guy either. I do only buy about one tv a decade though and would like to make sure I'm not totally abandoned in a few years if i go with the lesser model.

            A couple more questions for anybody (I know nothing of these things). I noticed the Westinghouse models are affordably priced as well, any thoughts on these? Also, could I expect to find a better deal after the holidays, or do retailers not play this game with the higher end merchandise? Thanks.
            Last edited by the_riot; 11-02-2007, 08:32 AM.

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            • Chrono
              MVP
              • Jul 2002
              • 728

              #5451
              Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

              Hoping somebody here can answer a quick question... I just picked up a Toshiba HD-DVD player. I am hooking this bad boy up to my Mitsu DLP, which has an open HDMI port I wanted to use for this new player. My problem is that I have my sound running through a surround sound reciever, not directly into my TV. Unfortunately I just discovered my reciever does not have HDMI input/output.

              So my question... can I still run an HDMI cable to my TV for the picture, and then run an optical cable to my reciever for sound? I wasn't sure if the HDMI running to my TV would override any other sound outputs. Granted, i'm not even sure how much of a difference HDMI will make over component since i'm only displaying 720p... so if anyone thinks it's not worth the bother I would like to know as well.

              I am barely above an HDTV novice, and this is my first High Def DVD experiance... so please bear with me, and feel free to call me an idiot if any of this doesn't make sense!
              LET'S GO FLYERS, YANKEES, DOLPHINS!!!

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              • fishepa
                I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
                • Feb 2003
                • 18989

                #5452
                Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                So my question... can I still run an HDMI cable to my TV for the picture, and then run an optical cable to my reciever for sound?
                Of course you can.

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                • Chrono
                  MVP
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 728

                  #5453
                  Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                  Originally posted by fishepa
                  Of course you can.
                  Sweet thanks... that's what I figured. Some bozo I work with was telling me differently and had me doubting myself.
                  LET'S GO FLYERS, YANKEES, DOLPHINS!!!

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                  • KG
                    Welcome Back
                    • Sep 2005
                    • 17583

                    #5454
                    Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                    Originally posted by Chrono
                    Hoping somebody here can answer a quick question... I just picked up a Toshiba HD-DVD player. I am hooking this bad boy up to my Mitsu DLP, which has an open HDMI port I wanted to use for this new player. My problem is that I have my sound running through a surround sound reciever, not directly into my TV. Unfortunately I just discovered my reciever does not have HDMI input/output.

                    So my question... can I still run an HDMI cable to my TV for the picture, and then run an optical cable to my reciever for sound? I wasn't sure if the HDMI running to my TV would override any other sound outputs. Granted, i'm not even sure how much of a difference HDMI will make over component since i'm only displaying 720p... so if anyone thinks it's not worth the bother I would like to know as well.

                    I am barely above an HDTV novice, and this is my first High Def DVD experiance... so please bear with me, and feel free to call me an idiot if any of this doesn't make sense!
                    did you get that toshiba one that was on sale for $99...curious as to how it is?
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                    • GAMEC0CK2002
                      Stayin Alive
                      • Aug 2002
                      • 10384

                      #5455
                      Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                      Originally posted by the_riot
                      Thanks for the response. I could afford it, it's just that I am a cheap sob. I am not a huge graphics are ultimate picture guy either. I do only buy about one tv a decade though and would like to make sure I'm not totally abandoned in a few years if i go with the lesser model.

                      A couple more questions for anybody (I know nothing of these things). I noticed the Westinghouse models are affordably priced as well, any thoughts on these? Also, could I expect to find a better deal after the holidays, or do retailers not play this game with the higher end merchandise? Thanks.
                      I'm a big fan of black friday so my advice is to wait (just a few more weeks). There will be significantly better brands with very competitive prices.

                      Westys will be cheaper as well. Just depends on if you like waiting in line at night.

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                      • the_riot
                        Rookie
                        • Aug 2007
                        • 335

                        #5456
                        Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                        Originally posted by GAMEC0CK2002
                        I'm a big fan of black friday so my advice is to wait (just a few more weeks). There will be significantly better brands with very competitive prices.

                        Westys will be cheaper as well. Just depends on if you like waiting in line at night.
                        I get off of work in the early am so that wouldn't be a problem. I'll scout around and see what deals are out there. It would also coincide with the release of ch2k8 so that could be a real fun friday. Thanks for the advice.

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                        • Chrono
                          MVP
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 728

                          #5457
                          Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                          Originally posted by kgx2thez
                          did you get that toshiba one that was on sale for $99...curious as to how it is?
                          Yep, that's the one I grabbed... although as of now I don't have any HD DVD's to watch yet! Plus i'm waiting on my HDMI cable to arrive in the mail. For now it's hooked up with component cables, and I threw in some regular DVD's to test it out. They all looked good... not really any noticable difference compared to my old progressive scan DVD player, but still good.

                          Other then that, the remote seems good and it was an easy setup. I'm planning on getting a HD DVD or 2 this weekend so I will let you know what I think.
                          LET'S GO FLYERS, YANKEES, DOLPHINS!!!

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                          • GAMEC0CK2002
                            Stayin Alive
                            • Aug 2002
                            • 10384

                            #5458
                            Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                            Originally posted by Chrono
                            Yep, that's the one I grabbed... although as of now I don't have any HD DVD's to watch yet! Plus i'm waiting on my HDMI cable to arrive in the mail. For now it's hooked up with component cables, and I threw in some regular DVD's to test it out. They all looked good... not really any noticable difference compared to my old progressive scan DVD player, but still good.

                            Other then that, the remote seems good and it was an easy setup. I'm planning on getting a HD DVD or 2 this weekend so I will let you know what I think.
                            Check buy.com....you can get $10 off per item if you use a different credit card and email. I've saved at least $100 with google checkout.

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                            • WTF
                              MVP
                              • Aug 2002
                              • 20274

                              #5459
                              Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                              Looking for a new TV again. It's been a while since I owned a 1080p tv. Should I go back 1080p or just go w/ 720? Want something between 42"-56" probably. I know... pretty broad... but still.
                              Twitter - WTF_OS
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                              • CaptainZombie
                                Brains
                                • Jul 2003
                                • 37851

                                #5460
                                Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                                Originally posted by WTF
                                Looking for a new TV again. It's been a while since I owned a 1080p tv. Should I go back 1080p or just go w/ 720? Want something between 42"-56" probably. I know... pretty broad... but still.
                                LOL! What Football is to videogame system selling, you are to TV's and videogame systems.
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