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  • RobUofM
    Pro
    • Jul 2002
    • 690

    #1471
    Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

    Do you think it's worth the extra money to get an LCD High Def? I was lookin' at just the regular projection Sony's and Hitachi, but now I'm lookin at the LCD ones. Any comments?

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    • RobUofM
      Pro
      • Jul 2002
      • 690

      #1472
      Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

      Do you think it's worth the extra money to get an LCD High Def? I was lookin' at just the regular projection Sony's and Hitachi, but now I'm lookin at the LCD ones. Any comments?

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      • mgoblue
        Go Wings!
        • Jul 2002
        • 25477

        #1473
        Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

        good question...I wouldn't mind knowing just to know...I would think LCD's better than projection, as projection is older technology, but that's just my uneducated opinion. I'll be getting a kick *** tv in 3-4 years, once HD's really solidified...
        Nintendo Switch Friend Code: SW-7009-7102-8818

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        • mgoblue
          Go Wings!
          • Jul 2002
          • 25477

          #1474
          Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

          good question...I wouldn't mind knowing just to know...I would think LCD's better than projection, as projection is older technology, but that's just my uneducated opinion. I'll be getting a kick *** tv in 3-4 years, once HD's really solidified...
          Nintendo Switch Friend Code: SW-7009-7102-8818

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          • Dark_Lord_Vader
            Banned
            • Dec 2003
            • 1317

            #1475
            Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

            Originally posted by rheller
            To narrow your search, you should be thinking about whether you want a big screen or a 30 incher. Do you want a Rear Projection or a CRT? (I Don't think LCD or DLP is in your price range.)
            Just to clear things up, today's Rear Projection TVs ARE CRTs–just a little bit different application. Instead of one tube projecting the completed image, you have three channels which reflect and merge the image onto a bigger screen. This is what allows for a larger, Widescreen image, without a significant drop in picture quality. Trouble is, you are limited on your viewing area to get the most out of it.

            The clear advantage of the glass-front CRTs is that you can view the picture from several different angles without a loss in picture brightness and clarity. To really enjoy a rear projection CRT, you must be situated directly in front of it, at a specified angle and distance. The restrictions are there but if you have the best seat in the house every time you watch it, who cares?

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            • Dark_Lord_Vader
              Banned
              • Dec 2003
              • 1317

              #1476
              Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

              Originally posted by rheller
              To narrow your search, you should be thinking about whether you want a big screen or a 30 incher. Do you want a Rear Projection or a CRT? (I Don't think LCD or DLP is in your price range.)
              Just to clear things up, today's Rear Projection TVs ARE CRTs–just a little bit different application. Instead of one tube projecting the completed image, you have three channels which reflect and merge the image onto a bigger screen. This is what allows for a larger, Widescreen image, without a significant drop in picture quality. Trouble is, you are limited on your viewing area to get the most out of it.

              The clear advantage of the glass-front CRTs is that you can view the picture from several different angles without a loss in picture brightness and clarity. To really enjoy a rear projection CRT, you must be situated directly in front of it, at a specified angle and distance. The restrictions are there but if you have the best seat in the house every time you watch it, who cares?

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              • Dark_Lord_Vader
                Banned
                • Dec 2003
                • 1317

                #1477
                Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                Originally posted by fishepa
                Use the component cables.
                fish is right blue. Invest in good component cables and you will see a HUGE difference in your picture quality.

                A good analogy I use for people who ask if 'such and such is WORTH the extra money' when they have already invested in their TV watching (and game-playing) experience.


                If you pay $1,000 for a brand new suit, are you going to wonder if spending another $100 on dress shoes is worth the extra money, or are you going to just where your sneakers because you have already spent enough on the suit?


                As home theaters are becoming more and more the standard of home entertainment, I have noticed how relevant the old adage is–A chain is only as good as its weakest link. Well, a home theater is only as good as its weakest COMPONENT. This includes the cables connecting your peripheral to your TV.

                Make sense?

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                • Dark_Lord_Vader
                  Banned
                  • Dec 2003
                  • 1317

                  #1478
                  Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                  Originally posted by fishepa
                  Use the component cables.
                  fish is right blue. Invest in good component cables and you will see a HUGE difference in your picture quality.

                  A good analogy I use for people who ask if 'such and such is WORTH the extra money' when they have already invested in their TV watching (and game-playing) experience.


                  If you pay $1,000 for a brand new suit, are you going to wonder if spending another $100 on dress shoes is worth the extra money, or are you going to just where your sneakers because you have already spent enough on the suit?


                  As home theaters are becoming more and more the standard of home entertainment, I have noticed how relevant the old adage is–A chain is only as good as its weakest link. Well, a home theater is only as good as its weakest COMPONENT. This includes the cables connecting your peripheral to your TV.

                  Make sense?

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                  • Dark_Lord_Vader
                    Banned
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 1317

                    #1479
                    Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                    Originally posted by mgoblue
                    good question...I wouldn't mind knowing just to know...I would think LCD's better than projection, as projection is older technology, but that's just my uneducated opinion. I'll be getting a kick *** tv in 3-4 years, once HD's really solidified...

                    What's better, a Nissan Titan or a Porsche 911? Well, one is not necessarily 'better' than the other. If I am wanting to haul away some wood, I am going to use the Titan. If I am going to go for a drive around the track, I am taking the Porsche. It all depends on what is more important to you.

                    There are advantages to both over the other one. The two that stand out the most is SIZE and FLEXIBLE PICTURE QUALITY. There is a limit to how large an LCD can get. Mainly because of the abundant weight that must be added to the set the larger you go. However, you can sit five feet away from the LCD or 20 feet all the way to your left, all the way to your right, or even right in the middle at the perfect sight distance, and you will STILL get the same high-quality picture.

                    Now let's say you just rented Spiderman 2 and you remember how 'KICK-A$$' the movie was on the big screen in the theater when you sat right in the middle of the action. To simulate the experience you remembered, you gotta get a Widescreen Projection TV. Your limit here is now you MUST sit at the correct sight distance and angle to get the benefit of the best picture possible.

                    The one you are leaving out is Plasma Technology. Now this BAD-BOY is definitely the king of the high-tech home theater jungle. It too has HUGE advantages and DIS-advantages. The advantage is obvious—you not only get stunning visual quality from ANY viewing angle and distance, but you also get SIZE as widescreen plasmas are now as large as 70"! Not to mention the fact that the weight for such a set is light when compared to either a projection or LCD set. Unfortunately, as with all NEW technology, you will pay for it. Not just in dollars but in durability. Because of the nature of plasma technology, it is built as an 'ON' or 'OFF' functionality. Meaning that most of the time if a plasma screen breaks, too bad, so sad. You now have to fork over an additional 4 or 5 grand for another set. Not to mention the fact that the life of a plasma screen is VERY short-lived when compared to more durable and refined technologies like projection CRTs.

                    See what I mean? Different sets for different needs. The best thing to do is for the individual to REALLY think about what they want their TVs for. Do they want versatile viewing angles? Are they going to play a lot of games? Are they going to want to watch a lot of regular television programs, or are they wanting to watch DVDs most of the time. The answer always lies within the individual.

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                    • Dark_Lord_Vader
                      Banned
                      • Dec 2003
                      • 1317

                      #1480
                      Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                      Originally posted by mgoblue
                      good question...I wouldn't mind knowing just to know...I would think LCD's better than projection, as projection is older technology, but that's just my uneducated opinion. I'll be getting a kick *** tv in 3-4 years, once HD's really solidified...

                      What's better, a Nissan Titan or a Porsche 911? Well, one is not necessarily 'better' than the other. If I am wanting to haul away some wood, I am going to use the Titan. If I am going to go for a drive around the track, I am taking the Porsche. It all depends on what is more important to you.

                      There are advantages to both over the other one. The two that stand out the most is SIZE and FLEXIBLE PICTURE QUALITY. There is a limit to how large an LCD can get. Mainly because of the abundant weight that must be added to the set the larger you go. However, you can sit five feet away from the LCD or 20 feet all the way to your left, all the way to your right, or even right in the middle at the perfect sight distance, and you will STILL get the same high-quality picture.

                      Now let's say you just rented Spiderman 2 and you remember how 'KICK-A$$' the movie was on the big screen in the theater when you sat right in the middle of the action. To simulate the experience you remembered, you gotta get a Widescreen Projection TV. Your limit here is now you MUST sit at the correct sight distance and angle to get the benefit of the best picture possible.

                      The one you are leaving out is Plasma Technology. Now this BAD-BOY is definitely the king of the high-tech home theater jungle. It too has HUGE advantages and DIS-advantages. The advantage is obvious—you not only get stunning visual quality from ANY viewing angle and distance, but you also get SIZE as widescreen plasmas are now as large as 70"! Not to mention the fact that the weight for such a set is light when compared to either a projection or LCD set. Unfortunately, as with all NEW technology, you will pay for it. Not just in dollars but in durability. Because of the nature of plasma technology, it is built as an 'ON' or 'OFF' functionality. Meaning that most of the time if a plasma screen breaks, too bad, so sad. You now have to fork over an additional 4 or 5 grand for another set. Not to mention the fact that the life of a plasma screen is VERY short-lived when compared to more durable and refined technologies like projection CRTs.

                      See what I mean? Different sets for different needs. The best thing to do is for the individual to REALLY think about what they want their TVs for. Do they want versatile viewing angles? Are they going to play a lot of games? Are they going to want to watch a lot of regular television programs, or are they wanting to watch DVDs most of the time. The answer always lies within the individual.

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                      • tigerx82
                        Banned
                        • Sep 2002
                        • 711

                        #1481
                        Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                        Does anyone here have a PC hooked into their HDTVs via the DVI-Input?

                        Im thinking of building a desktop with a high-end video card and plugging it into my 53 inch Rear Projection HDTV. Any upside to this? I dont have a regular cpu monitor and i would really have any space to put it in my apartment since I already have two laptops around.

                        I would like to plug the CPU to the TV and use a wireless mouse and keyboard to play games and stuff.

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                        • tigerx82
                          Banned
                          • Sep 2002
                          • 711

                          #1482
                          Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                          Does anyone here have a PC hooked into their HDTVs via the DVI-Input?

                          Im thinking of building a desktop with a high-end video card and plugging it into my 53 inch Rear Projection HDTV. Any upside to this? I dont have a regular cpu monitor and i would really have any space to put it in my apartment since I already have two laptops around.

                          I would like to plug the CPU to the TV and use a wireless mouse and keyboard to play games and stuff.

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                          • Bakes
                            Rookie
                            • Dec 2002
                            • 157

                            #1483
                            Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                            I've recently been shopping for a new TV and I've really fallen in love with the sammy 46" DLP. However, I was just in Circuit City the other day and the sales guy is telling me that since I have Adelphia digital cable, which according to him is not a true digital signal, that most all regular cable channels will look like crap on the DLP and that I would be better off with an LCD rear projection or I should switch to DirectTv. Now I know that circuit city also sells DirectTv packages so I wasn't sure what to believe. Anyone with any advice on DLP vs. rear proj LCD? Or is there something else I should be looking at? I'm a n00b when it comes to some of this stuff.

                            Thanks!

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                            • Bakes
                              Rookie
                              • Dec 2002
                              • 157

                              #1484
                              Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                              I've recently been shopping for a new TV and I've really fallen in love with the sammy 46" DLP. However, I was just in Circuit City the other day and the sales guy is telling me that since I have Adelphia digital cable, which according to him is not a true digital signal, that most all regular cable channels will look like crap on the DLP and that I would be better off with an LCD rear projection or I should switch to DirectTv. Now I know that circuit city also sells DirectTv packages so I wasn't sure what to believe. Anyone with any advice on DLP vs. rear proj LCD? Or is there something else I should be looking at? I'm a n00b when it comes to some of this stuff.

                              Thanks!

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                              • Bakes
                                Rookie
                                • Dec 2002
                                • 157

                                #1485
                                Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

                                anyone? with over 500 posts in this thread must be some TV buffs in here that can help me.

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