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1) I don't know what is meant by progressive scan. I suspect it's desirable and that the newer generation of DVD players and monitors have it.
2) I am under the impression that DVDs put out 480 lines (an index of resolution) and that the newer monitors can go to 1080 lines. Is this correct?
3) I currently have an eight year old Sony 27" XBR. I recently saw and fell in love with the Loewe 34" 16:9 Aconda (1080)for $3,500. So, I checked out the net and Princeton at$3,000 has one as well as Sampo. The Sampo is going for $2,300. Note, I just watch DVD movies and no TV to speak of ; hence, the preference for 16:9 (letterbox) format.As you may see, I'm at the beginning of the learning curve on this subject and would appreciate any mentoring I can get.
Best,
Jim.
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Twisted,Unlike Rich's reply, we have useful information on our web site regarding the technology -- I have included a link below for you. In the meantime, I'll answer some of the questions on a basic level for you.
1) Progressive scan:
In traditional TV (aka interlaced scan referred to as 480i)) each frame (complete picture) is comprised of two fields with even lines in one field and odd lines in the other field. Together the fields make up the frame. The fields are displayed every 1/60th of a second, and a frame takes up 1/30th of a second. Progressive scan (480p) takes the entire frame and displays only completed frames. It does so at the same rate (1/60th of a second). As such, the image is much more detailed and solid to our eyes. There are other complications to this explained in our Progressive Scan article in terms of 3:2 pulldown for film based sources etc.2) DVD Resolution:
Correct for US and Canadian standards of television. 480 lines is the viewable area, however 525 lines total are displayed. Also true that HDTV displays can manage 1080i resolution.3) All are good choices, but if you can get past the boxiness of the Princeton, it offers the best picture according to my video expert.
Hope this helped.
Regards,
Thank you very much for the lead. It's precisely what I needed.
Jim
your money would be far better spent going to a larger rear projection set. Progressive DVD looks superb on both my 65" and 40" widescreen progressive capable sets. I paid $4000 for the 65" and $1900 for the 40". I'm not interested in a small picture and as such there isn't a single direct view on the market that I would consider for purchase.
My room is simply too small for anything over 36".
Thanks Rich.
Light, small and portable, front projectors allow for a much larger image and more maneuverability.Provided you have a decent throw distance, you can get an immage much bigger, and depnding on projector you can also get one much better than a 36".
I think $5k spent on a projector is much wiser than $3k on one of these small tube sets.
dg
I don't know why anyone would spend more than $1200 on a direct view set. Great HDTV ready, progressive widescreen rear projection sets are available for under $1900 street price.
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