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high-def TV is better than current DVD

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I have experienced hi-def TV on my new Toshiba 42HDX82 RPJ set. I was almost ready to take the set back and exchange it for a flat FST tube 36 inch until I saw this. It indeed does look even better than the best recorded DVD's, should this be?, is something wrong with my setup for DVD?
If so, consumers and manufacturers must know this. Here's a dumb question, but is there any such talk of a HD-DVD player that also produces the same quality as hi-def signals before I go out and blow a wad on a great DVD plaer?
audioman

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Not many DVDs display the capability of the medium, just like not many CDs do :-( - John C. - Aussie 16:32:30 01/27/03 (0)
Its the same old story - dumbed down for the indiscriminate masses. We have yet to experience HDTV here but even now, digital satellite broadcasts (using the PAL system) are better than most DVDs. There are a few exceptions, but they are few. BTW this is not claiming all satellite broadcasts are high quality either. They vary a lot also, particularly with older material. But against that, a reissue of the 1959 movie "North by Northwest" on DVD is excellent and just shows what can be done with a little effort.
John

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Re: high-def TV is better than current DVD - charles 20:46:06 01/23/03 (3)
Hi Audioman,
Nothing wrong with your dvd setup, HDTV is just plain better. DVD was developed to make the most of conventional TV - with wide-screen anamorphic being something of an afterthought. Basically, DVDs are based on 480 lines of resolution while HD is based on 720 or 1080 lines.
There has been quite a lot of talk about HD-DVD, but talk is cheap. Compeating technologies and Hollywood concerns have slowed development to a crawl. I have read about different laser technologies and encryptions that may be used, but nothing yet regarding likely display resolutions. Should be out sometime this century.
Charles
- Re: high-def TV is better than current DVD////// thank-you Charles ! - audioman 21:07:45 01/23/03 (2)
  Hahahaha.
  Very good response Charles. I guess I just could not understand why a cable signal blew away my dvd players picture when I was under the impression that " it didn't get much better than dvd "...
  Because I am using a RPJ set, my RPJ screen looks acceptable with dvd, no longer great when now compared with HD cable. In comparison, the dvd now looks closer to what analogue cable used to. I guess I should now select the best affordable progressive scan, de-interlacing player I can afford. They say the newer Pioneer 47a is good, yes?
  audioman
  - Re: high-def TV is better than current DVD////// thank-you Charles ! - .ear wax 13:53:02 01/26/03 (1)
    The Denon 2800 MKII is in the same price range and a better DVD player.
    - Re: Denon 2800 mkII better?..... Please elaborate - audioman 13:46:22 01/27/03 (0)
      Can you please elaborate a little on your findings. I have the Denon here comparing it to the much lesser priced Panasonic RP-56. Now, the Panny has no where near the build quality and pales in comparison during music playback, however; I find it is on par in the video domain. I have also just brought home an older Pioneer DV-37 and the Pioneer has a clearly better colour saturation ( Note, on my set-up )
      audioman

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