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  • UMDDogs
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    • Dec 2002
    • 981

    #4081
    Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

    Originally posted by fishepa
    There really is no way, it depends on your cable/satellite provider as well. Using DirecTV, SD looks really good on my small LCD TV.

    I have a 37 inch and it looks good on some channels and not so great on other channels. I guess I just need to live with it then.

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    • mjb2124
      Hall Of Fame
      • Aug 2002
      • 13649

      #4082
      Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

      Originally posted by UMDDogs
      I have a 37 inch and it looks good on some channels and not so great on other channels. I guess I just need to live with it then.
      Yep. Standard Def stations do not look very good on a HDTV. HDTV's show the imperfection in analog signals much more than analog TV's do.
      Last edited by mjb2124; 11-18-2006, 02:13 PM.

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      • ofdman
        Rookie
        • Apr 2005
        • 390

        #4083
        Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

        I'll be using this for the 360, PS3 and the Wii. Right now I have a 32" Sony HDTV (tube monitor) and while its a great TV, I want something bigger as well as 1080p support.

        Here they are. The bigger one has 4ms response and the smaller one has 8 ms response. Would the smaller TV still be awesome? Is the slower 8ms going to be noticeable?

        http://tinyurl.com/yzoefx

        http://tinyurl.com/y7adpg

        Which would you get? I'll only be 6' from the TV (small gameroom) so if the 8ms isnt too slow, that may be the way to go.

        Thanks for any insight, I would really appreciate the help. A lot of you more than I do about this stuff.
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        • jpup
          MVP
          • Feb 2003
          • 4571

          #4084
          Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

          Originally posted by ofdman
          I'll be using this for the 360, PS3 and the Wii. Right now I have a 32" Sony HDTV (tube monitor) and while its a great TV, I want something bigger as well as 1080p support.

          Here they are. The bigger one has 4ms response and the smaller one has 8 ms response. Would the smaller TV still be awesome? Is the slower 8ms going to be noticeable?

          http://tinyurl.com/yzoefx

          http://tinyurl.com/y7adpg

          Which would you get? I'll only be 6' from the TV (small gameroom) so if the 8ms isnt too slow, that may be the way to go.

          Thanks for any insight, I would really appreciate the help. A lot of you more than I do about this stuff.
          from 6+' from the TV, you might want to got with a 50" Sony SXRD. I am a little bias, as I have the 55" SXRD, but I can't imagine better PQ with the 360.

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          • Heelfan71
            Hall Of Fame
            • Jul 2002
            • 19940

            #4085
            Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

            Originally posted by jpup
            from 6+' from the TV, you might want to got with a 50" Sony SXRD. I am a little bias, as I have the 55" SXRD, but I can't imagine better PQ with the 360.

            http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage...&type=category
            what do you have your xbox set to ?? 720p or 1080i ??? I hope they make a HDMI cable. I can't use the 1080p setting on the 360 dashboard.
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            • jpup
              MVP
              • Feb 2003
              • 4571

              #4086
              Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

              Originally posted by Heelfan71
              what do you have your xbox set to ?? 720p or 1080i ??? I hope they make a HDMI cable. I can't use the 1080p setting on the 360 dashboard.
              1080i is what I use.
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              • Heelfan71
                Hall Of Fame
                • Jul 2002
                • 19940

                #4087
                Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                Originally posted by jpup
                1080i is what I use.
                same here. Would a VGA cable be better or worse for the 360 and SXRD?? Not sure what resolution you can get with them.
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                • jpup
                  MVP
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 4571

                  #4088
                  Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                  Originally posted by Heelfan71
                  same here. Would a VGA cable be better or worse for the 360 and SXRD?? Not sure what resolution you can get with them.
                  with no HDMI cable yet, 1080i with the component cables is the best we can get with the TV. VGA is going to be about the same as component. It's going to be 1080i.
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                  • Heelfan71
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Jul 2002
                    • 19940

                    #4089
                    Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                    Originally posted by jpup
                    with no HDMI cable yet, 1080i with the component cables is the best we can get with the TV. VGA is going to be about the same as component. It's going to be 1080i.
                    damn it !! Hopefully someone will make one soon. Surprised one isn't out yet as there would be a big market for them.
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                    • e0820
                      MVP
                      • Jan 2003
                      • 2070

                      #4090
                      Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                      Looking at LCD projection TV,, Sony KDF50E2000. Just wondering if anyone knows how gaming/pc is on this tv? I dont know too much about LCD projection

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                      • UNLV_1999
                        Pro
                        • Feb 2003
                        • 626

                        #4091
                        Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                        Does anyone know if this Hitachi F1F59 is any good? How would it be for watching sports and using my Xbox 360? I don't currently have an HDTV yet. Would LCD be a much better option?

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                        • jpup
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                          • Feb 2003
                          • 4571

                          #4092
                          Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                          Originally posted by e0820
                          Looking at LCD projection TV,, Sony KDF50E2000. Just wondering if anyone knows how gaming/pc is on this tv? I dont know too much about LCD projection

                          http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1142298918228
                          the screen door on those TVs are pretty bad. I would suggest, if you are going for an older TV that you look at the Sammy DLPs or the Panny Plasmas.
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                          • Bruins
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                            • Mar 2004
                            • 6433

                            #4093
                            Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                            Hi everyone,

                            I'm going to be getting my first HDTV for Christmas, but I have no knowledge about the technology what-so-ever. I was wondering if I could get some advice and/or recommendations on some good beginner-level HDTVs?

                            For cable we have Comcast Digital, and I have a DVR box. Now, ever since I've had the DVR, I seem to be getting HD channels. They even come in as 16:9 and have better sound quality -- all on my regular old Zenith 19" TV. I don't dare call Comcast up and have them deactivate my HD channels, though.

                            Now, when I purchase a TV, I just want to be able to hook it up to my DVR box and have everything work correctly.

                            I've been looking at this HDTV: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889022001

                            The reviews seem to be quite good, from what I've seen.

                            Can anyone recommend any other (preferably cheaper & better quality ) options?

                            Sorry for the long-winded post, but I really want to get this whole HDTV thing sorted out.

                            Thanks,

                            Bryan

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                            • Walker8
                              Banned
                              • Nov 2003
                              • 980

                              #4094
                              Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                              I plan on getting an hdtv and I'm not sure what I should get. I'm going to be using this for gaming and to watch sports and movies mainly. I'll be getting an 360 or a ps3 not sure which at this point. I'd like it to be between 26-32 inch not sure yet. I have a question in regards to flat panel and crt. Is it true I want to stay away from flat panel if I'm going to be doing a lot of gaming? Also I know 1080p is a huge thing when it comes to the ps3 but this is only useful if I want to get a huge TV? which I don't.

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                              • jpup
                                MVP
                                • Feb 2003
                                • 4571

                                #4095
                                Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                                Originally posted by Bruins
                                Hi everyone,

                                I'm going to be getting my first HDTV for Christmas, but I have no knowledge about the technology what-so-ever. I was wondering if I could get some advice and/or recommendations on some good beginner-level HDTVs?

                                For cable we have Comcast Digital, and I have a DVR box. Now, ever since I've had the DVR, I seem to be getting HD channels. They even come in as 16:9 and have better sound quality -- all on my regular old Zenith 19" TV. I don't dare call Comcast up and have them deactivate my HD channels, though.

                                Now, when I purchase a TV, I just want to be able to hook it up to my DVR box and have everything work correctly.

                                I've been looking at this HDTV: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889022001

                                The reviews seem to be quite good, from what I've seen.

                                Can anyone recommend any other (preferably cheaper & better quality ) options?

                                Sorry for the long-winded post, but I really want to get this whole HDTV thing sorted out.

                                Thanks,

                                Bryan
                                How far are you going to be sitting from the TV and what are you going to be using the TV for? What room will it be in?
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