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• You really need a widescreen - DWPC 12:38:10 02/20/06 (0)
  In Reply to: A Query. posted by AudioHead on February 14, 2006 at 10:50:48:

  Watching 16:9 DVDs in "letterbox" on a 4:3 20" screen is actually more like watching on a 13" screen. I'd hold out for an ED widescreen TV since you wouldn't see that much difference from HD on the small screen size. ED set prices are really dropping but still above your range. Be patient; I think you'd soon regret buying another 4:3 set.
  
  

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• Widescreen vs full screen - johnvb 04:37:01 02/15/06 (1)
  In Reply to: A Query. posted by AudioHead on February 14, 2006 at 10:50:48:

  It depends on the percent of widescreen movies vs regular 4:3 ratio fullscreen movies you watch, what type of video output you are using, (s-video, component, DVI, etc.), your viewing distance from the display, and whether you want to spend your money on the better cosmetics vs performance.

  I agree with Grant, when I bought our first widescreen HDTV, we went with the older CRT-RPTV technology, to buy the largest screen we could afford. (Pioneer PRO730HD)

  ED is the 480p DVD format, so that's what you want at a minimum. We picked up a 27" Magnavox 4:3 HDTV, for my son, to use for gaming. Didn't cost much more than what you want to spend for the EDTV. But playing a widescreen movie, with bars top and bottom, is bad enough, a 20"-er would be painful.

  Check out AVS for more info.
  
  

  • http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=64   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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  • Re: Widescreen vs full screen - AudioHead 08:25:28 02/15/06 (0)
    In Reply to: Widescreen vs full screen posted by johnvb on February 15, 2006 at 04:37:01:

    Thanks for the link. The factor of widescreen vis-a-vis full ratio crossed my mind after posting. I watch more widescreen, which is an important factor, I like more of a theater-effect. Noticed some models having designs which make it look like curtains on each side! I use S-Video. My viewing distance is probably bout 7-8 feet. As a result of this discussion, I will probably upgrade and also buy a popcorn machine for my bedroom! ~AH
    
    

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• It's a matter of taste. - grantv 12:11:36 02/14/06 (5)
  In Reply to: A Query. posted by AudioHead on February 14, 2006 at 10:50:48:

  Personally I'd take that $368 and buy the biggest decent quality TV I could find. But then I'm an audiophile, not a videophile. To me a TV should be as big as possible and of decent quality. We have a bottom of the line 35" Sony in our bedroom and I think it's a perfect size for that room.
  
  
  

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  • Re: It's a matter of taste. - AudioHead 10:51:53 02/15/06 (2)
    In Reply to: It's a matter of taste. posted by grantv on February 14, 2006 at 12:11:36:

    Upgrading to largest TV set possible wouldn't be a viable option in my case, but I am considering buying a larger-than-20
    
    

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    • I guess not with the proximity.... - grantv 12:03:07 02/15/06 (1)
      In Reply to: Re: It's a matter of taste. posted by AudioHead on February 15, 2006 at 10:51:53:

      I didn't mean to a smart-ass in my previous reply.
      
      
      

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      • Re: I guess not with the proximity.... - AudioHead 05:50:08 02/17/06 (0)
        In Reply to: I guess not with the proximity.... posted by grantv on February 15, 2006 at 12:03:07:

        No problem, didn't take it that way. Due your and Johns responses, I realize that a 20" just isn't big enough , considering what I want in 'home theater'. In my setting, 26" would be OK, 32" probably max., considering my viewing distance and available room space. 32", I think, would give me a good 'big screen' effect, seems I've been thinking too small in this regard. Horizontal bars of widescreen doesn't bother me, although this can be modified to some degree via 'zoom' and 'stretch' functions from what I've read. I also view straight on, not at angles, according to Consumer Reports Team, LCD TVs are inferior to some other types when viewing off center. Plus,their ability to reproduce
        deepest blacks, which I presume affect contrast (and I watch a number of B&W films). Then there are reliability factors: LCDs and Plasmas have not been around long enough for CR Team to assess long-term reliability, although some of the major brands have done well after one year. At any rate, you were on-the-mark about upsizing past 20", thanks again. ~AH
        
        

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  • Thanks For Your Motivational Response. nt - AudioHead 08:27:14 02/15/06 (1)
    In Reply to: It's a matter of taste. posted by grantv on February 14, 2006 at 12:11:36:

    ~AH
    
    

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    • Well, you did ask. :) - grantv 09:44:48 02/15/06 (0)
      In Reply to: Thanks For Your Motivational Response. nt posted by AudioHead on February 15, 2006 at 08:27:14:

      Question: Do you think it advisable to upgrade to a 20" LCD Flat-Panel TV. My answer: No.
      
      
      

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