HDTV FAQ, For all Console users
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 Jan 26 2006, 03:43 PM
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Dear all, I've had my eyes for SONY KV-DB29M61 and was just wondering how the quality would be.
Reading this thread cleared all my doubts. This is definitely the best TV to get below 2k. And yes i do have a tight budget  Some more bonus only 1/2 month this year. Dang. hehe  I m only getting this TV becoz i wanna play PS2 in HD. But it is sad to see that only very few games support even 480p Hopefully can get enuff money to buy it after CNY and hope the price will drop so that i can join in the fun |
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Jan 26 2006, 04:57 PM
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Sigh, if only i have the money i'll get xbox 360 but i am a freak for JRPG and xbox is more towards FPS etc. That's why i m sticking to PS2/3 etc. But i'll surely get the xbox when i have enoug $$ hehe
Thanks for the suggestion Not all PS2 games support 480i rite? Hopefully i can get the TV b4 the price go up For those who already have the TV, post more screenshots so that I/We can drool in awe  This post has been edited by toytoy: Jan 26 2006, 04:59 PM |
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Jan 27 2006, 09:47 AM
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QUOTE(Matrix @ Jan 27 2006, 08:52 AM) Seriously, the PS2 doesn't support HD gaming. There is only one game GT4 which support 1080i and 480p are very hard to come by. Hey, thanks for the reply True HD gaming is 720p and above. Even on XBOX, not many games support 720p and 1080i, but about 99% support at least 480p. The XBOX is not only for FPS, the best version of cross platform action/racing games can be found here and some exclusive (Splinter Cell, Burnout, Prince of Persia etc...i've never bothered with PS2 version for these games). If you can find a 2nd hand XBOX for around RM500, it's well worth the money....not to mention the stuff u can do with a new bigger Hard disk. Seriously, if u're only playing PS2, i think u better save ur money and forget about the HDTV now, coz the improvement is not really a lot for PS2 games...some games actually looks worst on HDTV for PS2 like DMC3...whatta mess!!! I still play PS2 using my PC monitor...more convenient and the quality is not much different. More convenient in the bedroom.  Yes, i would agreed to stay away from the XBOX360 for now if you'r on tight budget...not many games for that system yet....and not much Japanese games on the horizon either.  After some thinking i totally agree with you that it's a pure waste getting this tv juz for playing PS2. Some more i don't even have a ps2 yet  Was thinking of getting the TV and PS2 at the same time. Sigh... Come to think of it, PS2 is 6 yrs old. It's really not worth getting it lah. A new PS2 costs around RM660-780 (from what i see in the forum). And i really think it's crazy spending so much money on a 6 year technology. hehe...One thing i don't understand though. Xbox oso being replaced with Xbox 360. Is it worth getting it now? No more new games will be released for xbox rite? Dang, really hate it this opportunity cost thingy. How to get the best from both world with my pathetic pay and not to say 1/2 mths bonus? Sorry for the rants, my bonus is juz not justified for the work i've done this year |
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Jan 27 2006, 10:16 AM
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QUOTE(Lord_Ashe @ Jan 27 2006, 10:04 AM) I understand how you feel man. Honestly though, if you have Astro at home and like to watch DVDs, those two reasons are enough to switch to a better TV if you can afford it. However I also agree with your points that it won't be such a great idea to buy it for the sake of having a PS2 alone - but if you intend to watch a lot of TV/play games/DVDs/impress people with your sub-3K TV, then maybe a little investment is worth it... Hehe yeah, since it's not justifiable to buy old consoles and i can't afford any new gaming machines, might as well invest in a good TV first. At least can watch some DVDs . So when the time comes i m "HD Ready"  Some more i can get that TV at a very  Price |
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Jan 28 2006, 02:26 AM
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Dear All, I have one question. Can i use the Sony TV as a monitor? Since it supports 720p and 1080i, can i use my video card's video out and display HD on the TV? If it's possible, can i use S-Video out to display the HD resolutions?
Will the image be blur like conventional PC-TV out? or will it be better? Can someone try it out? If i use S-Video out from PC to watch divx and dvd on the tv, will the quality be nice? Will it spoil the TV? Please advise. Thanks |
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Jan 30 2006, 04:07 AM
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I have a LG TV at home now. I've tried watching divx on it and the image quality is very much acceptable. I've got the sound working using a stereo-->RCA cable. I can say everything works fine.
But due to the fact that my 29" TV only displays 1024x768, the wordings are very blur. My question is, if it is displayed on a 720p or 1080i resolution, will the wordings/text be smooth and at least readable? The normal SDTV is almost impossible to read any text. My PC Video Card has got a DVI-OUT but i m not sure if the Sony HD TV got any DVI-IN? Will do a bit of research on that. So DVI = same quality as component? Please advise. Thanks and Happy Chinese New Year |
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