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In Reply to: Re: Looking for budget 480-progressive display posted by late on February 21, 2000 at 02:44:09:
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
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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