Video Asylum

• Re: Big Screens tesla 18:06:10 10/28/00 (0)
  In Reply to: Big Screens posted by SteveD on October 25, 2000 at 15:45:30:

  I have a Sony kw34hd1 It is a High definition tv, and like what was mentioned before, there is little to watch on the dtv side. What is is so good, (and widescreen, 16.9/1) that you just have to watch. Lots of dtv in los angeles, but little "true" hdtv. PBS (and most)is fun to watch, if you don't mind watching the same old thing over and over and over again. We also have a DVD player. DVD's are much better than tapes, but still disapointing. The dvd's made now appear to be really made only for the old ntsc standard.

  Gene lambert
  
  

  ---
• Buy now... Victor Khomenko 20:15:13 10/26/00 (0)
  In Reply to: Big Screens posted by SteveD on October 25, 2000 at 15:45:30:

  ...only if you must buy now. Otherwise - wait. The technology is developing fast, the prices drop quickly. If you can wait a year, then you will be far better off in the long run. Early adapters always pay more and get less.

  But regardless, I don't think anyone should even consider the older format other than in the cheap basic sets - say 27" or smaller. For anything more expensive the DTV is a smart choice.
  
  

  ---
• Re: Big Screens RAW 10:03:06 10/26/00 (8)
  In Reply to: Big Screens posted by SteveD on October 25, 2000 at 15:45:30:

  I would look at the High Def TVs (DTV). On anverage, the life expectancy on a TV is about 10 years. So buy and enjoy the DTV(which is SDTV and HDTV). More programming is being offered every year and it's suppose to be the new standard in 6 to 7 years (no more NTSC). If you go with a DTV, make sure it's an HD-Upgradeable set. Checkout those websites that were recomended.

  Have fun shopping.
  
  

  ---

  • There is little... Rich 07:09:25 10/27/00 (7)
    In Reply to: Re: Big Screens posted by RAW on October 26, 2000 at 10:03:06:

    HDTV programming available.
    
    

    ---

    • Yeah... but! Victor Khomenko 15:40:50 10/27/00 (4)
      In Reply to: There is little... posted by Rich on October 27, 2000 at 07:09:25:

      Watching the progressive ouput DVD on a digital TV is quite special.

      With the progressive output DVD players everywhere now, it is shame to miss on such nice improvement that the 480P has over the standard signal.
      
      

      ---

      • I agree... Rich 17:06:07 10/27/00 (3)
        In Reply to: Yeah... but! posted by Victor Khomenko on October 27, 2000 at 15:40:50:

        that was one of the reasons I bought my Toshiba TW65X81. The progressive DVD picture is stunning...unfortunately so stunning, that I sometimes find myself marveling at the picture when I should be paying attention to the film.
        
        

        ---

        • Re: I agree... Estes 15:51:04 10/29/00 (0)
          In Reply to: I agree... posted by Rich on October 27, 2000 at 17:06:07:

          I agree that newest TV and DVD players are a huge step up over what used to be. HOWEVER, they simply do not match the quality at a well setup movie theatre. I know that those can be hard to find, but they are hard to beat.
          
          

          ---
        • Just as well Victor Khomenko 18:37:46 10/27/00 (1)
          In Reply to: I agree... posted by Rich on October 27, 2000 at 17:06:07:

          ***The progressive DVD picture is stunning...unfortunately so stunning, that I sometimes find myself marveling at the picture when I should be paying attention to the film.

          Just as well. In my experience films that have picture that makes you marvel are not worth watching.

          Case in point - Lost in Space.

          Beer comes in a bottle. Good films have bad picture quality.

          
          
          
          

          ---

          • Re: Just as well Bob W 09:09:12 10/28/00 (0)
            In Reply to: Just as well posted by Victor Khomenko on October 27, 2000 at 18:37:46:

            Just watched American Beauty for the first time last night, on a WideScreen HiDef in 480p.

            Simply stunning. There's at least one case of a good film with good picture quality. Highly recommended.

            God, never let me move to suburbs.

            
            
            

            The little voices told me to get back to work.
            
            

            ---
    • Re: There is little... RAW 08:28:09 10/27/00 (1)
      In Reply to: There is little... posted by Rich on October 27, 2000 at 07:09:25:

      True, true, true. There is little programming right now. Mainly big events and some prime time shows. However, expect more programming every year. I don't know if paying a couple of grand now on an NTSC set that will be obsolete in 5 years is a smart move if a TV set lasts about 10 years and then spend some more down the pike. May end up costing a lot more in the long run and the picture quality is very nice with standard NTSC on a DTV set. If he can hold out till next year like Victor Khomenko stated earlier, that would be the best way to go. However, if he can't wait, I would lean towards a DTV, like a Mitsubishi set. If he has HBO, he can see some movies in DTV and enjoy what little programming there is now and see more and more shows in the coming years.

      
      
      

      ---

      • Not everyone can get HDTV... Rich 11:02:03 10/27/00 (0)
        In Reply to: Re: There is little... posted by RAW on October 27, 2000 at 08:28:09:

        Some (like me) cannot receive it over the air and my cable company doesn't carry it. DSS is also out of the question.

        I do, however, own a DTV, but I bought it for DVD, not HDTV.
        
        

        ---
• Re: Big Screens Karl W. 06:45:24 10/26/00 (0)
  In Reply to: Big Screens posted by SteveD on October 25, 2000 at 15:45:30:

  onecall.com is having a killer sale on some demo stuff and some not. I saw a Toshiba widescreen 56inc high def for 2800.00 with a slight mark on it and some other s for 3200.00, includings some great prices on a Panasonic 56 inch set.
  
  

  ---
• try these informative sites also... Snodog 19:03:17 10/25/00 (0)
  In Reply to: Big Screens posted by SteveD on October 25, 2000 at 15:45:30:

  etown.com (has answers to all your questions), and www.audioreview.com hope this helps, good luck!
  
  

  ---

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Kimber Kable

---

[ Top of Page ] [ Contact Us ] [ Support/Wish List ] [ Copyright © 2024, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]

---

[ General ] [ Speakers ] [ Tubes ] [ Vinyl ] [ Digital ] [ Hi-Rez ] [ Video Asylum ] [ Cables ] [ Tweaks/DIY ] [ Music ] [ Films ]

---