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Hi folks
I need to purchase a new TV set, and I'm currently looking at rear-projection HDTV's with screen sizes of about 46-55 inches. The distance between the viewing position and the TV is about 10 feet. I'm looking at both widescreen and 4:3 versions.
I have a Pioneer Elite DV-05 DVD player, which does not have a progressive scan feature. Should I be looking for a HDTV that has a built-in line doubler/multiplier? Will that make up for the DV-05's lack of progressive scan ability?
I'm a bit confused as to whether I really need a progressive scan player as I've read posts here in which have some folks saying yes and some saying no.
Also, with all the issues surrounding the future of current HDTV sets and incompatibility with the proposed DVI technology, should I actually be holding off on purchasing a HDTV and just go with a smaller non-HDTV set? The thinking here is that I would get the large HDTV when all DVI issues are resolved and then use the smaller TV for the spare bedroom.
Any advice and recommendations for particular models is greatly appreciated!
TIA.

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What about flat panel screens? tkolb 20:06:23 02/18/01 (0)
Why not consider a flat panel screen (plasma-LCD)? I have space restrictions for a large set so I'm about to investigate the panel approach 42-50" 16:9. I realize that the blacks were not as black as the CRT's but is that still the case? Anyone see the newer models from Sony or Pioneer or Phillips etc.?
Tom
Re: Help with new TV purchase KSH 13:43:25 02/15/01 (0)
I am thinking about the same HDTV issues.
When film is transferred to DVD they interpolate some frames to get to the 35hz scanning rate of a tv. DVD is stored as interlaced format. A progressive scan DVD player with the ability to do a pull down will eliminate the extra frames and output a 480p signal (all done in the digital domain).
AN HDTV with an internal line doubler will act differently from a progressive scan set. THe TV will upconvert an analog signal to 480p or 960i(I think).
There are a lot of arguments about the quality of both. Buy the TV first, then audition a progressive scan player.
I am leaning toward the Mitsubishi line. THey have the upgradeability promise, for a reasonable fee (around $1000 is est.) they will upgrade for future technologies. Also they are pretty affordable for what you get.
Re: Help with new TV purchase gialitt 20:48:33 02/14/01 (5)
have you seen the sony wega xbr400 36" direct view? talk about spectacular - sidle up to one and i daresay yourview of rear projection will dim (pun). once you see it, it's hard to pass up :-)
- Re: Help with new TV purchase swonger 19:31:03 02/15/01 (4)
  Yes, I've seen the Sony and it sure looks very good. However, I think the screen size will be a bit too small considering that the distance between my viewing position and the TV will be about 10 ft.
  - Re: Help with new TV purchase HT Nut 08:38:55 02/19/01 (0)
    I have the 73" Mitsubishi. It doubles the DVD lines if you don't have Progressive Scan. IMHO the differences are near negligible. However I would audition a Progressive Scan DVD. I own the DL-37 Pioneer Elite (paid $650)and am thoroughy impressed.
  - Re: Help with new TV purchase gialitt 09:05:17 02/17/01 (0)
    i say go for it since size matters :) however we have the direct view set 9 feet away and it is enveloping. the monitor looks better once you get it home, even in day time with regular satellite stuff. in home theater environment with a bias light, it is the best i've seen; if you then switch to component video with dvd source, it's killer.
    part the fun is in the choosing for sure
  - Re: Help with new TV purchase Dan G. 11:32:09 02/16/01 (1)
    An exhaustive discussion of RPTV's is available at www.hometheaterforum.com in the TV & PRojectors forum.
    Searching that forum will give you a TON of info & opinions.
    At 10' from the screen you might be able to do FPTV as well, and for info on that you can also investigate www.avsciience.com forums, CRT, DLP D-ILA forum.
    I personally wentthrough this dilemma about a month ago. I looked at many RPTV's, but now I have a projector (Infocus 350) due to arrive next week. One impotant plus for projectors is that they weight 8 lbs. and are as big as a phone book, as opposed to the 300 lb. RPTV onsters.
    E-mail me if you have speciifc questions, like I said I recently looked into this topic a lot.
    DG
    - Re: Help with new TV purchase Dave Duvall 20:26:49 02/19/01 (0)
      Please let me know how things look with the Infocus projector once you're all dialed in.
      How much is that model and what brand and gain screen are you using?
      See Ya. Dave

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