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HDtv confusion
littlepow:
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HDTV-compatible means that the TV can receive a HD-signal(720p/1080i) and display it, but not with the highest HD-quality. This might be because the TV:s resolution is too low or the TV might be missing the digital inputs required (DVI and/or HDMI with HDCP support).
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If you want HDtv, go for digital built in. Then look for a resolution of at least 1000:1 or higher. Bigger then number the better the picture colouring capabilities. For modern gaming machines, look for at least 5000:1.
Don't be over swayed by PC connectivity, there not really designed for the task. But can be used for short periods of time without major problems.
HDMI inputs are usefull for Xbox 360/Playstation 3 connectivity.
Most LCD / Plasma are ratyed to last about 5000hrs use. Which is the same as most CRT's.
LCD use less power than Plasma and unless you want to go above 36", are not worth the premium.
Dpi is dependant on screen size to some extent, so it's not something to be over worried about.
LCD and Plasma both have a greater screen visibality area for size than CRT.
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--- Quote from: "Edge" ---No burn-in of static images. (Heard this is a wives tale anyway).
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It's not a wives tale; look at the plasma screens showing flight departure times in Heathrow for proof of burn-in.
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All screens will get burn through if the picture doesn't change. CRT are the worse for it. But it will effect LCD and Plasma too.
cardiff_gareth:
I personally prefer LCD, I have 3 now. My mate has a plasma and it all looks too blocky in terms of colour. We were watching football and the grass just looked artificial, like I was playing Pro evo or something, I find the LCD picture quality far better than Plasma.
If you get a HD TV then you should also get an Xbox 360 that has a HD output already on it :wink: :lol:
thermidorthelobster:
--- Quote from: "littlepow" ---If you want HDtv, go for digital built in. Then look for a resolution of at least 1000:1 or higher. Bigger then number the better the picture colouring capabilities. For modern gaming machines, look for at least 5000:1.
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Actually the 1000:1 has nothing to do with the resolution. It's the contrast ratio; the difference in brightness between the lightest lights and the darkest darks.
--- Quote ---All screens will get burn through if the picture doesn't change. CRT are the worse for it. But it will effect LCD and Plasma too.
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Are you sure? I am 99% sure LCD screens are simply not affected by burn-in. Having used LCD screens on computers for many, many years, with the perfect conditions for burn-in (on 12 hours a day, same logos in same places all the time, high contrast) I'd have thought if it were technically possible, I'd have seen it happen by now. But from the way LCD screens work I can't see how it would be possible.
Edge:
Absolutely amazing replies on this topic guys Big thank you to all.
You've all been very helpful.... i'm guessing there'll be plenty of other "wanna be" plasma/lcd owners out there who've benefited from all your advice too.
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laser_jock99:
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I know whichever I buy will be the new betamax so I'm staying on the fence. After Christmas expect a new crop of DVD players that play both formats, but they will be expensive. As it is the few good DVD players that play one format or the other are around £1,000 :
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I bought a Samsung Blu-Ray player to go with our 47" 1080p LCD- so I hope doesn't go obsolete too quickly. Luckily I only paid 350 quid for the Blu-ray player which some outlets were still selling for 1000 pounds at the same time. The player makes a good job of upscaling standard DVD's to 1080p but Blu-Ray does look good on a bigger screen. Like you say the cheaper HD-DVD format will probably win the day.....
EDIT- just added a picture of my wall mounted hidden wire, home cinema installation- I'm quite pleased with how it went. Had to chisel a 2" deep chanel into the chimney brickwork to take the huge cable bundle!
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