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In Reply to: Looking for budget 480-progressive display posted by Allan Moyse on February 20, 2000 at 19:10:07:

hi,
the question is too broad, rather like asking whats the best car
without mentioning that you have kids, and live in ALaska. My answer above would apply to you, you need a better idea of what you want your home theater to be like. One of many considerations, is that it is becoming customary for top quality RPTV to include a line doubler, so would you really need one? If you just want to go get something, i believe the latest Sony 53" XBR does 480p; and is one gorgeous tv ( a friend of mine has one).
An even better pic is the 36" Wega, but understand the Hi Def tv means big tv (otherwise you are throwing away part of the picture you spent all that money to get)

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Re: Looking for budget 480-progressive display Allan Moyse 10:52:10 02/21/00 (1)
Thanks for the advice. I thought that I had provided enough information (I too don't like people asking questions without providing enough background), but it seems that I was wrong. Here's some more information:
Color, finish, etc doesn't matter. I have no brand preferances. Weight isn't an issue. Screen must be between 32 and 60 inches...or a projector.
I don't care about any inputs other than Component video. This display will not be used for TV, satellite, etc. The only source will me my LD player routed through a DVDO doubler. (The reason for this is that the DVDO doubler is indescribably better than all the built-ins that I've seen). It is essential that the display will accept a 480-P signal (37.x khz scan rate). I don't care about internal line multipliers (unless they are very good for some reason--but I have yet to see that) or other fancy doo-dads like PiP.
I also don't care about sound. This will be used for video only--I already have an extensive audio system. Most of my films are 4:3 aspect ratio, so I would prefer a set of those dimensions.
In sort, I'm looking for a display that will do a good job of displaying 480p signals with maximal quality and minimal extras.

Thanks a lot for your help,
Allan
- Re: Looking for budget 480-progressive display late 05:06:04 02/22/00 (0)
  hi,
  the current issue of Stereophiles Guide to Home Theater is the recommended components issue. Get that, and take a look at the tv's it mentions. There are a number of choices to make. The first is direct, or rptv; it is a classic quantity vs quality situation. i picked a rptv a few years ago, but the new tube tvs are so astonishingly good; i am not sure
  i will make that choice for hi def. Then there is the size, you can buy almost any size; my feeling is that the old rules don't really apply, so go with looks good to you-at the distance you will be sitting at home. Lastly,
  my intent ( when i go hi def in a couple of years) is to go 16:9. I think
  you will see a lot more widescreen, it's become almost the standard in europe. The reason is simple, movies come down in a number of different ratios, 16:9 is a better compromise (providing the screen is big enough that 4:3 material does not look dinky). With your budget you can get almost any of the better tv's; and i think you would be happy with any of them ( i am quite sure i would, from what i have seen ( and drooled over ) of my friends new tvs) If you like sci fi, after you get it, rent the dvd of ST: First Contact, Picard's dream at the beginning of the movie is just amazing on a really good tv.

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