Help with some video basics...

Video Asylum

TVs, VCRs, DVD players, Home Theater systems and more.

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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Topic - Help with some video basics... - twisted 12:42:27 06/25/01 (6)

Re: Help with some video basics... - kotches 18:41:06 06/25/01 (1)

Re: Help with some video basics... - twisted 22:22:02 06/26/01 (0)

In my opinion... - Rich 14:08:16 06/25/01 (3)

Re: larger display - twisted 16:09:36 06/25/01 (2)

Consider Front Projection - Dan G. 16:24:13 06/26/01 (1)

I agree... - Rich 16:37:45 06/26/01 (0)

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