HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

**ballerzinc** · 08-31-2006, 03:59 PM

Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

Originally posted by JohnnytheSkin

Bravia's are looking like a very good brand, and most reviews are solid. The only issue is the single HDMI, but it may not be a problem, depending on your connections.

Just look at them in stores. You'll definately find TV's that look better or worse to your eyes. Hopefully you'll have a store that will let you fudge with the settings (check out Movie or Pro picture modes).

Good luck!

What kind of things need HDMI connections. Is it only really Progressive scan DVD players or are there other common things I'm not aware of?

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-31-2006, 04:04 PM

Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

Originally posted by ballerzinc

What kind of things need HDMI connections. Is it only really Progressive scan DVD players or are there other common things I'm not aware of?

Progressive scan dvd players use component cables mostly.

HDMI is used by cable boxes, upscale DVD players, Blu Ray, HD DVD are the main ones.

My tv only has one HDMI, and I have no need for another one at this point.

**ballerzinc** · 08-31-2006, 04:06 PM

Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

Progressive scan dvd players use component cables mostly.

HDMI is used by cable boxes, upscale DVD players, Blu Ray, HD DVD are the main ones.

My tv only has one HDMI, and I have no need for another one at this point.

Do all cable boxes use HDMI? Because I don't think I have HDMI on the TV I have right now and got it like 3 years ago, was HDMI common back then?

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-31-2006, 04:08 PM

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HDMI replaced DVI, it's been pretty popular the last year and a half or so. Your cable box can also use component with no problem.

**ballerzinc** · 08-31-2006, 04:11 PM

Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

HDMI replaced DVI, it's been pretty popular the last year and a half or so. Your cable box can also use component with no problem.

Will I still be able to get the HD signal through component?

**ExtremeGamer** · 08-31-2006, 04:27 PM

Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

Originally posted by ballerzinc

Will I still be able to get the HD signal through component?

Yes

**danqb11** · 08-31-2006, 09:15 PM

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Heres a nice little article about the upcoming prices of Flat Panels.

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http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14601875/

**SlimKibbles** · 09-01-2006, 07:56 PM

Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

Everyone's going to tell you something different. Here's my order..

CRT
DLP
LCD
Plasma

Gamer, why would you rank them this way? I'm looking into possibly getting a tv this weekend because of the sales and it's been something I've been wanting to get for quite a while but haven't had enough cash to do it. Here are the four I've found that interest me:

Hitachi 57" CRT RearProj HDTV Model:57F59
- HHGregg $1139.97
- Circuit City $1349.99

Samsung 56" DLP RearPrj HDTV Model: HLS5686W
- Best Buy $1898.99
- (There is another model I've seen HLS5687W, with a hugh difference in price but it looks like the same tv??)

Toshiba 56" DLP RearProj HDTV Model: 56HM66
- HHGregg $1799.97
- Best Buy $1898.99

Sony 55" WEGA LCD RearProj HDTV Model: KDF55E2000
- Circuit City $1899.99
- Best Buy $1898.99
- HHGregg $1803.94

I'm leaning towards either the Sony LCD or the Hitachi CRT models. Any opinions?

**CaptainZombie** · 09-01-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by EspecialK

Gamer, why would you rank them this way? I'm looking into possibly getting a tv this weekend because of the sales and it's been something I've been wanting to get for quite a while but haven't had enough cash to do it. Here are the four I've found that interest me:

Hitachi 57" CRT RearProj HDTV Model:57F59
- HHGregg $1139.97
- Circuit City $1349.99

Samsung 56" DLP RearPrj HDTV Model: HLS5686W
- Best Buy $1898.99
- (There is another model I've seen HLS5687W, with a hugh difference in price but it looks like the same tv??)

Toshiba 56" DLP RearProj HDTV Model: 56HM66
- HHGregg $1799.97
- Best Buy $1898.99

Sony 55" WEGA LCD RearProj HDTV Model: KDF55E2000
- Circuit City $1899.99
- Best Buy $1898.99
- HHGregg $1803.94

I'm leaning towards either the Sony LCD or the Hitachi CRT models. Any opinions?

It all depends on what features your looking for.

If you can get a good CRT, they can produce some of the best picture that money can buy. Look at the Sony WEGA that Extreme recommended, it has one of the best screens I have seen and can even challenge low end LCD's and Plasma's. LCD's also have a problem with displaying blacks properly.

If you get a CRT professionally calibrated, the pic can be so beautiful. Tube CRT's weigh from 100-200 lbs, RPTV's weigh from 200-250 + large cabinet, LCD's & Plasmas are light in weight and can be hung on a wall.

DLP's are the next generation of RPTV's and they eliminate things like burn-in, glare, and oversized cabinets.

At home, I have a 23" Samsung LCD, 50" Toshiba HD RPTV, and a 30" Toshiba HD CRT. My movies look best on the 50" Toshiba RPTV.

Just a recommendation, stay away from Toshiba. Their TV's the last few years have been just ok, if anything off that list I would go with Samsung 56" DLP RearPrj. My next TV will be a DLP when it's time to replace the RPTV. Toshiba has been having Orion supply the tubes for their CRT's which is a US company that makes the crap TV's for Walmart. There has been too many problems with their TV's last 2-3 years.

A good resource is: http://www.avsforums.com

**ExtremeGamer** · 09-01-2006, 08:16 PM

Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

Originally posted by EspecialK

Gamer, why would you rank them this way? I'm looking into possibly getting a tv this weekend because of the sales and it's been something I've been wanting to get for quite a while but haven't had enough cash to do it. Here are the four I've found that interest me:

Hitachi 57" CRT RearProj HDTV Model:57F59
- HHGregg $1139.97
- Circuit City $1349.99

Samsung 56" DLP RearPrj HDTV Model: HLS5686W
- Best Buy $1898.99
- (There is another model I've seen HLS5687W, with a hugh difference in price but it looks like the same tv??)

Toshiba 56" DLP RearProj HDTV Model: 56HM66
- HHGregg $1799.97
- Best Buy $1898.99

Sony 55" WEGA LCD RearProj HDTV Model: KDF55E2000
- Circuit City $1899.99
- Best Buy $1898.99
- HHGregg $1803.94

I'm leaning towards either the Sony LCD or the Hitachi CRT models. Any opinions?

It's commonly known that CRT still outperforms every other type of TV. LCD and DLP are catching up fast, but CRT is still the best. The problem with CRT is that it's heavy and big. LCD and Plasma is thin and able to hang on a wall, DLP is also very thin.

**mjb2124** · 09-01-2006, 08:32 PM

Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

Originally posted by EspecialK

Samsung 56" DLP RearPrj HDTV Model: HLS5686W
- Best Buy $1898.99
- (There is another model I've seen HLS5687W, with a hugh difference in price but it looks like the same tv??)

My guess is that the difference in those 2 models is the DLP chip that's used. The HLS5687W would have the better chip, but I don't know how much of a difference you'd be able to see. When I bought my Samsung DLP, they had something similar and the more expensive model used a different DLP chip. I couldn't tell a difference when looking at both sets though.

**Seether4113** · 09-01-2006, 08:39 PM

Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

Originally posted by mjb2124

My guess is that the difference in those 2 models is the DLP chip that's used. The HLS5687W would have the better chip, but I don't know how much of a difference you'd be able to see. When I bought my Samsung DLP, they had something similar and the more expensive model used a different DLP chip. I couldn't tell a difference when looking at both sets though.

The 87 series is 1080p, while the 86 series is 1080i/720p.

**SlimKibbles** · 09-01-2006, 10:27 PM

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Thanks for the input, fellas. This area of entertainment is uncharted territory for me, as far as gathering information, for the most part since I just haven't been in a position to invest in one. I appreciate the comments.

**SlimKibbles** · 09-02-2006, 06:30 PM

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Does anyone have a 1080p set and uses an Xbox 360 with it? Was reading about some issues with that.

Edit: Here's an example of another one I've looked at (not the 55" though) which I may buy but don't want to limit myself on what game system I can use on it. Know what I mean?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...206519?ie=UTF8

**Seether4113** · 09-02-2006, 08:27 PM

Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

Originally posted by EspecialK

Does anyone have a 1080p set and uses an Xbox 360 with it? Was reading about some issues with that.

Edit: Here's an example of another one I've looked at (not the 55" though) which I may buy but don't want to limit myself on what game system I can use on it. Know what I mean?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...206519?ie=UTF8

couldnt recommend a better set. Awesome TV. will work great with the 360 and all new systems. Will be somewhat grainy on older systems, but not bad.

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