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Home Theatre Something you should know before buying a HDTV, LCD, Plasma, RP LCD, SXRD
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hmwong
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 Jan 27 2007, 12:48 AM
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QUOTE(kelvinyam @ Jan 26 2007, 05:16 PM) I don't think s-video will help much. The problem is resolution. Unless the resolution of the source matches the LCD native resolution, like those demo video specially made for particular model, there's no way to enjoy great PQ on LCD. Even with DVD, both resolution of 720 × 480 (30Hz) and 720 × 576 (25Hz) doesn't match the LCD's native resolution, the PQ won't be better than CRT. LCD is meant for HDTV, Xbox and PS3. For me, the only benefit of buying a LCD is that it looks cool in my living hall  1080i LCD? I think it's pretty useless at the moment. I intend to buy a LCD TV (either JVC SX6 or Toshiba 40") but quite concern about the PQ of Astro. Can anyone advise me how bad is the PQ. The local showrooms /dealers do not put on Astro programs. Would s-video cable help? What's the difference like? |
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hmwong
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Jan 28 2007, 06:28 PM
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QUOTE(highlander8 @ Jan 27 2007, 08:08 PM) Nice to know that. But I still think to burn Astro programs into DVD disk will be the most convenient way to check on the HDTV performance since you're able to load it on any DVD players and play on any HDTV as you wish. Besides, you're using the same source all the time then it's much easier to make comparison in terms of PQ, clearity for fast moving actions & etc. Thnks Higlander8 and Kelvin. Too bad I don't have Astro Max but I do have some home videos in DVD format. Think I run meself to Midvalley this Thursday to do some serious checking. BTW, since you have done your research, could you share some thoughts on the brand and models of LCD TVs? Could not decide between JVC, Toshiba, Sharp and Samsung. |
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hmwong
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Mar 7 2007, 10:29 PM
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QUOTE(willis60 @ Mar 5 2007, 11:41 AM) I am also in the market for Hitachi Ultravision 42HDS69 42" Plasma TV. I have been reading expert reviews and that has been useful to me. It may be help you too. I had been using PCWorld.com, cnet.com to find reviews. Yesterday I also used PriceGrabber's expert review tab ( http://www.pricegrabber.com/info_expertreviews.php/masterid=21254268) and found a site ( www.smartratings.com) that aggregates expert reviews. It only covers a few categories but it is pretty neat. Just my $.02. It is difficult to use overseas reviews b'cos the model numbers used differ from those in M'sia even though they are the same model. Is there any way we can find the equivalent model numbers for local sets sold locally of those review in these overseas websites? |
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