Comments on: HDTV Tips

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:12:47 +0000

1080p is now the standard for HDTV. The real trick is looking at the contrast ratio. At the low end it is 700:1 Anything over 7000:1 is acceptable. The high end is 25000;1. You will notice the the price is usually higher for the higher end models Choose wisely when spending. As more people choose HDTV the prices will come down.

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:47:33 +0000

You should read and re-read, research about what you want to buy and be sure it is what you really want. Resolution is important.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 24 Feb 2005 15:16:19 +0000

Yeah, EDTV is a very horrible movie... -jessica

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 08:09:27 +0000

Forget DLP. Get either an LCOS (LCD Projection) or get the Sharp 45″ Aquos. No DLP can touch the 2 mil pixel resolution of the Sharp Aquos.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 00:54:06 +0000

The latest issue of Consumer Reports has ratings for big screen TVs. I haven't received mine yet, but I would be surprised if they didn't have ratings & info for HDTV. If you decided to go for it, get the real thing and spend the money. My other half thinks a 27″ Sony color TV is a “monster”, so I won't be getting HDTV anytime soon, but HDTV picture is awesome. I say “do your research and go for it.” After all, every geek needs HDTV.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Feb 2005 14:56:53 +0000

Make sure you get a DLP. Get anything else and be prepared to be disappointed.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Feb 2005 08:36:17 +0000

EDTV is a horrible movie.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Feb 2005 01:13:33 +0000

Ideally you want a display that can show both 720p and 1080i signals. Many HD displays, especially those that aren't brand-new, only support 1080i (or 540p). However, contrary to the above comment, 540P and 1080i are NOT the same thing.
1080i is the highest resolution you'll find in an HDTV “television” set. You can get higher… there are standards now for 1080p and 1280p – but they're generally only supported on computer monitors (like my 23″ HP f2304).
If you have an Xbox, you'll find that several new games support 720p, and some support 1080i (they all support 480p). In order to view everything at the best quality, you'll want to support BOTH of those standards if at all possible. If you have to pick one, I'd go with 720p, only because that's what Soul Calibur uses :)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 05:20:13 +0000

Just 480p EDTV is pretty damn impressive. 720p HDTV is the best right now IMHO. 1080i sucks because of the interlace, as you effectively get the same quality as you would from 540p (which is why 720p is the best).
I'd recommend looking at the various XGA/WXGA projectors out there too. Sure, you got to fork over a few hundred bucks once in a while for a new bulb but you get a PORTABLE 100″ television set for about $1500!
The Optoma 739 (576p EDTV DLP) and Panasonic AE700 (720p HDTV LCD) are pretty good. It's also freakin amazing to play a game of life-size HL2. :-)

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