You think its worth spending an extra $300 for VGA-in? $200 for SD card reader?

[AkumaX]

So out of these three Panasonic 42" Plasma TV's, the differences that i can see are:

TH-42PX600U - VGA out + SD Card Reader
TH-42PX60U - SD Card Reader
TH-42PX6U - Basic

but are there any other differences between the tv's? otherwise it's the "basic" model for me...

 

[jhayx7]

What other inputs does it have?

 

[AkumaX]

HDMI, Component. DVI's not an option (weird...)

 

[jhayx7]

No DVI? Then yes, it might be worth it if you would use it...

 

[Shawn]

yes. my dad uses the vga input to hook up his laptop to his hdtv all the time.

 

[zainali]

yes.

ur probably going to end up building a pvr/media center pc and will need it.

 

[n7]

You should be able to run a DVI to HDMI adaptor or cable (one end DVI & other HDMI) no?

 

[rstrohkirch]

Originally posted by: n7
You should be able to run a DVI to HDMI adaptor or cable (one end DVI & other HDMI) no?

Best answer

$65 cable vs $300 upgrade

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

Originally posted by: rstrohkirch

Originally posted by: n7
You should be able to run a DVI to HDMI adaptor or cable (one end DVI & other HDMI) no?

Best answer

$65 cable vs $300 upgrade

Seconded.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead

Originally posted by: rstrohkirch

Originally posted by: n7
You should be able to run a DVI to HDMI adaptor or cable (one end DVI & other HDMI) no?

Best answer

$65 cable vs $300 upgrade

Seconded.

Quoted to emphasize that this is, of course, the most logical route.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

And even if there are plans for that HDMI input, HDMI switcher + adapter should still be cheaper.

 

[HN]

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn

Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead

Originally posted by: rstrohkirch

Originally posted by: n7
You should be able to run a DVI to HDMI adaptor or cable (one end DVI & other HDMI) no?

Best answer

$65 cable vs $300 upgrade

Seconded.

Quoted to emphasize that this is, of course, the most logical route.

i'll quote it, too. but will also add that it shouldn't cost you $65 for a dvi-hdmi cable. check monoprice.com for cables.

 

[Lithium381]

vga in is a good option, but as voiced here before many times(PC++) there is a cheaper alternative

 

[AkumaX]

up again

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

"$200 for SD card reader?"

No, I imagine the use is for hooking up a digital camera? Just hook up your camera to the TV as most will have that capability.

 

[SonnyDaze]

I have the 42PX60U and I've never used the card reader. Never saw a reason to yet. It's a beautiful picture btw.

 

[akshatp]

The card reader can be used to upgrade the TV's firmware. Not sure if there is any other way to do it as a DIY;

 

[RaiderJ]

Originally posted by: HN

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn

Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead

Originally posted by: rstrohkirch

Originally posted by: n7
You should be able to run a DVI to HDMI adaptor or cable (one end DVI & other HDMI) no?

Best answer

$65 cable vs $300 upgrade

Seconded.

Quoted to emphasize that this is, of course, the most logical route.

i'll quote it, too. but will also add that it shouldn't cost you $65 for a dvi-hdmi cable. check monoprice.com for cables.

And if you already have a DVI of sufficient length, you can get a HDMI/DVI dongle I believe.

 

[intogamer]

But then you'd have to walk all the way to the TV to put the SD card in😛

 

[Goosemaster]

if you use an adapter, have fun messing around with powerstrip to get as close to 1:1 as possible.


Still haven't perfected it with mine.:|

 

[AkumaX]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
if you use an adapter, have fun messing around with powerstrip to get as close to 1:1 as possible.


Still haven't perfected it with mine.:|

yeesh.. i didn't think it'd be that bad 🙁

well, the tv would only have vga. no dvi, so that's weird already...