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  • VTPack919
    We Go Again
    • Jun 2003
    • 9708

    #5116
    Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

    Originally posted by mgoblue
    I just got a Samsung 19" widescreen monitor for 220, my 360 looks great on this. If you don't need a HDTV itself, just get a big monitor, you can use it for your computer too.
    No i dont need HDTV but will the graphics still be as sharp?
    YNWA

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    • ODogg
      Hall Of Fame
      • Feb 2003
      • 37953

      #5117
      Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

      Originally posted by VTPack919
      No i dont need HDTV but will the graphics still be as sharp?
      yes
      Streaming PC & PS5 games, join me most nights after 6:00pm ET on TwitchTV https://www.twitch.tv/shaunh20
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      • Holic
        All Star
        • Feb 2003
        • 6424

        #5118
        Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

        I've got an audio question. Now that I have a PS3 in my living room, I've run out of optical slots on my reciever. Is there anything like a switch I could use to allow me to have more than 2 optical slots?

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        • ODogg
          Hall Of Fame
          • Feb 2003
          • 37953

          #5119
          Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

          Originally posted by Holic
          I've got an audio question. Now that I have a PS3 in my living room, I've run out of optical slots on my reciever. Is there anything like a switch I could use to allow me to have more than 2 optical slots?
          Yeah I got one at Radio Shack for $29 that takes one optical slot and changes it into 4 more. It works quite well.
          Streaming PC & PS5 games, join me most nights after 6:00pm ET on TwitchTV https://www.twitch.tv/shaunh20
          or Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@shaunh741

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          • Pete1210
            MVP
            • Aug 2006
            • 3277

            #5120
            Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

            Originally posted by VTPack919
            500 would be the max but i would prefer less than that.
            If you can afford $500, go for a 32" LCD. This way you'll have something nice for your 360 and a nice HDTV . Olevia has a decent lower priced HDTV.

            32" Olevia, $499 + 50 s/h: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889022022

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            • capa
              Banned
              • Jul 2002
              • 5321

              #5121
              Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

              Anyone have opinions on the Vizio series...40 inches and above?

              C

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

                #5122
                Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                Originally posted by Holic
                I've got an audio question. Now that I have a PS3 in my living room, I've run out of optical slots on my reciever. Is there anything like a switch I could use to allow me to have more than 2 optical slots?
                I use this...

                http://www.ehdmi.com/products/produc...seq=1&format=2

                Mixer Stream



                XBox - ExtremeGamer
                PSN - ExtremeGamer
                Switch - 4640-8613-7710

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                • Holic
                  All Star
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 6424

                  #5123
                  Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                  Originally posted by ExtremeGamer

                  Saw that on ehdmi yesterday Scott. How's it working for you?

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

                    #5124
                    Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                    Works good, I've had no complaints.

                    Mixer Stream



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                    PSN - ExtremeGamer
                    Switch - 4640-8613-7710

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                    • Scrapps
                      Pro
                      • Jan 2006
                      • 825

                      #5125
                      Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                      Am shopping for a new tv. However, I am having a difficult time deciding whether to go with 720p or 1080p. Most of its use will be for watching sports and playing my 360. I do realize the 1080p will cost another $500 - $600. Am just attempting determine if its worth it. Is the difference in PQ that substantial? I am far from a techie, and would greatly appreciate anyones insight and or opinion.

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                      • WTF
                        MVP
                        • Aug 2002
                        • 20274

                        #5126
                        Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                        What size are you looking for... that will determine a LOT of your options. Anything under 50", stay with 720p.
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                        • Scrapps
                          Pro
                          • Jan 2006
                          • 825

                          #5127
                          Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                          Am planning to buy either a 46" or 50". Probably the latter. What are your thoughts?

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                          • WTF
                            MVP
                            • Aug 2002
                            • 20274

                            #5128
                            Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                            Are you looking for an LCD, DLP, Projection, Plasma?

                            Personally, unless you are a big movie buff, and have the HD add on, I'd stick to 720p. There is minimal difference until you get into the larger tv sets from my experience anyway.

                            Had to go tv shopping w/ my bro-in-law last week, and I was able to get him an awesome deal on a 1080p Sony SXRD, or else he would have stuck with a 720p.

                            Most people can't tell the difference. If you want to "future proof", go with 1080p... if you want a nice tv for a nice price... go 720p.
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                            • Scrapps
                              Pro
                              • Jan 2006
                              • 825

                              #5129
                              Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                              Originally posted by WTF
                              Are you looking for an LCD, DLP, Projection, Plasma?

                              Personally, unless you are a big movie buff, and have the HD add on, I'd stick to 720p. There is minimal difference until you get into the larger tv sets from my experience anyway.

                              Had to go tv shopping w/ my bro-in-law last week, and I was able to get him an awesome deal on a 1080p Sony SXRD, or else he would have stuck with a 720p.

                              Most people can't tell the difference. If you want to "future proof", go with 1080p... if you want a nice tv for a nice price... go 720p.
                              Being that I normally recycle TV's every two years, is probably a wise choice to go with the 720p. By the time i'm ready to buy again, i'm sure there will be something bigger and better. Thanks for your help.

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                              • WTF
                                MVP
                                • Aug 2002
                                • 20274

                                #5130
                                Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                                Don't know if I helped any, but if you're like me and buy every two years, then I'd wait. Good luck. Make sure you post up what you get
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