HDTV ... a thought

[TGS]

Originally posted by: DragonMasterAlex

Originally posted by: jtvang125
Isn't the minimum resolution of HD 1280x720? If so, then there are plenty of CRT projection TVs that are capable of that.


Also, someone mentioned a 57" CRT. This is a CRT rear projection and not a CRT tube type TV. The biggest CRT tube TV is something like 40" and will probably be the biggest.

No, minimum is 480p (720x480 progressive scan), if I recall. Dunno why you'd use 480i.

In any case, I got a nice 61" Samsung DLP TV for $1900, popped it onto my coffee table as a stand, scooted it against the wall and voila! Beautiful, magnificent quality. I love my HDTV. DVD's aren't HD, of course, so on poor quality transfers you can see pixelation and whatnot. Not to mention consoles like PS2 look absolutely like sh1t unless you switch to 4:3 emulation, heh 😉

In any case, I'm pumped and ready for XBox 360 and hi definition gaming!

Jason

You need to buy a external scalar for your dvds. If you dropped almost 2k on a HDTV, it would be well worth the investment. Though they can go upwards up 1k in themselves.

 

[0roo0roo]

no, 480p is standard def. or at the very most enhanced standard def. it is NOT hdtv. just multiply it out, the lower res hd still has 3x the pixels. the higher...6...

 

[0roo0roo]

http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/hdtv.htm

 

[GrantMeThePower]

Anyone who is truly interested in learning more about HD sets and tech should head over to AVSforums. It is a great place to learn.

That said, HD is really great. And whoever said that they hadn't heard about HD projectors is way off the mark. I for one have and HD projctor and it was about 4000 ( on a 92" screen-and thats small). They range (for HD) from about 1500 to 20000. For 20000 you can get 1080P projection.

480P is NOT HD. It is ED. HD is 720P or 1080I. Even 1080P is beyond the scope of HD as ratified by the commision.

 

[B00ne]

Originally posted by: jtvang125

Originally posted by: B00ne

Originally posted by: MeanMeosh

Originally posted by: Skiguy411

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: beer

Originally posted by: Safeway
Yea. HDTV sets never dropped in price to be widely available to the masses. Normal CRT are still dirt cheap, so why spend extra if you can't afford extra?

You can buy CRT HDTVs! Most of them range from $500-$1500 for, say, 26" up to 34"

Yup, we have a 57" Sony widescreen HDTV (CRT) we bought in 2002 for $1800. It is pretty cheap.

As I've said in another thread, if you have room for a 50"+ display for a room, you have that extra 1-2 feet in depth to place it (hell your old TV wasn't that much shorter). If you're going for looks/style, well you ARE going to spend thousands more for the same product right now.

What? A 57 inch CRT?

i imagine this is what he was talking about: http://www.onecall.com/ProductDisplay.m...ductID=23849&FEID=230&PMNID=416&ASaP=1

I seriously doubt that this is a real HDTV. I havent even seen a projector with HDTV resolution, just some coming decently close to it and those cost in excess of 20000$

Isn't the minimum resolution of HD 1280x720? If so, then there are plenty of CRT projection TVs that are capable of that.


Also, someone mentioned a 57" CRT. This is a CRT rear projection and not a CRT tube type TV. The biggest CRT tube TV is something like 40" and will probably be the biggest.

I always thaught HDTV is 1920x1080, maybe I am wrong but here (where HDTV doesnt exsist yet) it is 1080 i/p

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: B00ne

Originally posted by: jtvang125

Originally posted by: B00ne

Originally posted by: MeanMeosh

Originally posted by: Skiguy411

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: beer

Originally posted by: Safeway
Yea. HDTV sets never dropped in price to be widely available to the masses. Normal CRT are still dirt cheap, so why spend extra if you can't afford extra?

You can buy CRT HDTVs! Most of them range from $500-$1500 for, say, 26" up to 34"

Yup, we have a 57" Sony widescreen HDTV (CRT) we bought in 2002 for $1800. It is pretty cheap.

As I've said in another thread, if you have room for a 50"+ display for a room, you have that extra 1-2 feet in depth to place it (hell your old TV wasn't that much shorter). If you're going for looks/style, well you ARE going to spend thousands more for the same product right now.

What? A 57 inch CRT?

i imagine this is what he was talking about: http://www.onecall.com/ProductDisplay.m...ductID=23849&FEID=230&PMNID=416&ASaP=1

I seriously doubt that this is a real HDTV. I havent even seen a projector with HDTV resolution, just some coming decently close to it and those cost in excess of 20000$

Isn't the minimum resolution of HD 1280x720? If so, then there are plenty of CRT projection TVs that are capable of that.


Also, someone mentioned a 57" CRT. This is a CRT rear projection and not a CRT tube type TV. The biggest CRT tube TV is something like 40" and will probably be the biggest.

I always thaught HDTV is 1920x1080, maybe I am wrong but here (where HDTV doesnt exsist yet) it is 1080 i/p

read what people took the time to post. 720p and 1080i are HD.

 

[thomsbrain]

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: beer

Originally posted by: Safeway
Yea. HDTV sets never dropped in price to be widely available to the masses. Normal CRT are still dirt cheap, so why spend extra if you can't afford extra?

You can buy CRT HDTVs! Most of them range from $500-$1500 for, say, 26" up to 34"

Yup, we have a 57" Sony widescreen HDTV (CRT) we bought in 2002 for $1800. It is pretty cheap.

As I've said in another thread, if you have room for a 50"+ display for a room, you have that extra 1-2 feet in depth to place it (hell your old TV wasn't that much shorter). If you're going for looks/style, well you ARE going to spend thousands more for the same product right now.

you can buy a decent car for $1800. that's a lot of dough to spend on something that just shows you the same shows.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain

Originally posted by: rh71

Originally posted by: beer

Originally posted by: Safeway
Yea. HDTV sets never dropped in price to be widely available to the masses. Normal CRT are still dirt cheap, so why spend extra if you can't afford extra?

You can buy CRT HDTVs! Most of them range from $500-$1500 for, say, 26" up to 34"

Yup, we have a 57" Sony widescreen HDTV (CRT) we bought in 2002 for $1800. It is pretty cheap.

As I've said in another thread, if you have room for a 50"+ display for a room, you have that extra 1-2 feet in depth to place it (hell your old TV wasn't that much shorter). If you're going for looks/style, well you ARE going to spend thousands more for the same product right now.

you can buy a decent car for $1800. that's a lot of dough to spend on something that just shows you the same shows.

Agreed...everything is relative I guess...