Tv Faq - Page 2

Reality · #9 October 9th, 2003, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by mdnky
1.) No, component is higher quality connction method. If you have a high quality TV and a progressive scan DVD, you'll see the difference with the component connection.

Alright, I get'ca.

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2.) If you will use the HDTV, it's better to buy one with the built-in convertor. Many are HDTV ready, but require an externa decoder similar to those old cable boxes from the 80's and 90's. Figure on an extra $500 to $1200 bucks for one of those.

OOoooo. Thanks a bundle for mentioning that. I was looking in my Sunday paper's BstBuy catalog and they had some really nice looking TV but almost all of them said HD Ready and I had no idea that's what it meant. Hmmm, doesn't make their deals look the grand anymore.

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3.) Widescreens are nice if you watch alot of movies. Even though it's a 16:9 you will NOT get rid of all the black bars on the top, though they will be far less noticable. Most movies on DVD today are displayed in anamorphic (2.35:1) ratio, which is 21.15:9 (on a 16:9) or 7.05:3 on a (4:3). Also, future regs will be replacing 4:3 broadcasts with full 16:9 broadcasts in the US. It was supposed to be done by now, but has been pushed back. Might as well get a 16:9 one now if you're planning on keeping this for awhile.

I see. Well really I dind't really plan to get one as of now. They cost twice as much as a none widescreen. But if that broadcast thing takes off in the future I'll be sure to get one then.

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Mitsubishi far excels everyone in this catagory in the large screens, as does Sony in the small screensand. The prices are good for what you get (quality). HH Gregg (Best Buy, Circuit City type of store) has a Platinum Series 55" 16:9 Mits for $2099 this past week, well worth it. They also have a gold series, which is older and doesn't have the built in HDTV decoded. It's worth the extra $400 to $500 for the platinum.

Basically what I was aiming for was something in the 27" range. I wouldn't have room nor the money to get something that fancy. But I will keep all that in mind. What do you think of the Panasonic brand for a small HDTV?

**mdnky** · #10 October 9th, 2003, 06:08 PM

As far as being twice as much, only in the smaller TV range....and more like 30% more, not twice as much (also, you're getting better internals as most old 4:3 projections don;t have the newer technologies).

Another note, if you aren't buying a large screen then it isn't going to be enconomical to buy one with the HDTV preinstalled (2-3 x the price!). Better off with a good HDTV ready one with a high quality filter (3dy or 3-line comb).

I personally would buy this if I was looking for a 27" TV:
Sony WEGA 27: KV-27FS100

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....oryId=cat03003

Arden · #11 October 10th, 2003, 02:15 AM

I'd also say keep an eye on DVD recorders. These are just like VCR's, except they record onto DVD-R's, which have obvious advantages over VCR's. Currently, I believe they run for about $500, which is quite down from what they were a couple years ago. Just like everyone and my grandmother has a VCR now, everyone will have a DVD recorder in a few years, so if you decide not to get one now, keep an eye on them.

**mdnky** · #12 October 10th, 2003, 06:58 AM

Though, to take Arden;s point a bit farther, don't bother with a VCR if you don't have alot of home movies you routinely watch.

Get a DVD, just all around better. Besides, it's not far off that you'll see CHS tapes phased out. A year ago a Blockbuster store had 20% DVD and 80% VHS, now it's more like 60% DVD and 40% VHS. Imagine what it'll be in 2 years from now. VHS is going the same way as Cassettes have...into the History books.