Guys my boss is looking to buy a TV that will likely be about 32" or so. He's only going to be watching 4:3 cable and the odd DVD on it but wants HDTV compatibility for the future...he tends to keep gear for a LONG time. Anyway my recomendation was a 4:3 HDTV ready TV but I thought I'd ask you guys for some input and some specific models as I've been out of the video loop for a bit.
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I've always liked the Panny Tau HD compatible models - but Gregor may hold a different opinion at the moment.
I personaly can't recomend a 4/3 tv to anyone - just personal choice. -
I normally wouldn't either but to be honest I doubt he'll watch more then 2 movies a month on it...its really just for cable etc.Comment
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Quite honestly, Toshiba makes some all-in-one units. That is, tv + built-in DVD player. This might be the ticket. Toshiba has great TVs that last a long time and they look great.
Jimjpiscitello@ameritech.netComment
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Andrew, JVC makes a good HDTV that is 32 inch that is under a grand.The box said 32 in US and 34 in Canada not sure what all that is. But it looks good and had a good PQ. The MPN is AV32S776.Just make sure to have him buy it from a Authorized dealer. The reason that I bring this up is there is a Lot of B stock JVC stuff on the NET acting as New. And, as usual Jimmy is also correct about theToshiba's. Great TV! The JVC is just Cheaper and looks just as good in MHO
The draw back on the JVC is that it does not have a DVD player built in. But it is HDTV ready with a ATSC tuner built in. Throw in a 50 buck Terk antenna and HD for free. :T (Local stuff only....but hey its free)
By the way better recommend a good TV the boss gets a TV that breaks in a day and your TOAST! :rofl:The Bitterness of poor quality last longer than the joy of low prices.Comment
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Pretty much all the major brands have decent 32" sets: Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, JVC.
The Sony 32" XBR Wega is likely the flagship of the bunch, and the most expensive. Panny Tau sets are similar to the Wegas.Comment
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Apparently he's having a difficult time finding 4:3 sets that are HD ready as they're all widescreen now but I'll pass along your suggestions.Comment
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I doubt you'll find many 4:3 HD sets either Andrew. Try Costco, they may even have some old stock 4:3's otherwise I know they have a couple 30"-34" inexpensive 16:9's from Panny and/or Philips etc
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I am not sure if you have Sears in Canada but they sell JVC and a few other TV's that are very well priced. Did you check with Jimmy P58 to see if had something that you could hook your boss up with? There might be a whole host of Tarrif things that could stop him, but it might be worth a try.
If not JVC list CDW and Crutchfield as authorized internet sellers.The Bitterness of poor quality last longer than the joy of low prices.Comment
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It didn't take long for widescreen to spoil me.
Since I've gotten my new HDTV widescreen monitor I've been surfing trying to learn more about when I would be able to really take advantage of viewing OTA widescreen broadcast and exactly what digital television would bring to the table... -
For anyone with about $3,000 to invest and a lot of couch time to fill, purchasing a High Definition Television will be the next logical step up the technology food chain.
Over the past couple weeks, one of the most important technical achievements of the Olympic Games was that NBC broadcast... -
I'd like to know what is the appeal of HDTV?
Now from what little I know:
Resolution:
I guess this is the main benefit, at 1080i, the picture become very clear. I've seen some demos on some HDTV sets and on FPTV setups. So yes the demo material is really... -
I don't know squat about scalers and doublers but this looks like it might could do some good, especially with cable and satellite sources. Price sounds very reasonable at ~$600. Expected release date in September 2003.
Is it possible?
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Hi,
I went looking for a 42 plasma today with my girlfriend.
We both agree that the panny's give a good picture. But with the choice over HDTV or EDTV (a lot cheaper) it was a bit harder. I would like to go for a HDTV to be a bit more future prove (altrough with the SED TV's comming...
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