Based on the reviews from Circuitcity, Panasonic got a higher rating, especially in the video department. Even though the TV will be mostly used to view DVD's, can I still watch regular tv (antenna, no cable) with it? Any suggestions or comments? Thanks.
DVD Josh
05-07-04, 05:49 PM
Well, I'd get a powered antenna for either one (since new tvs don't normally come with them). You can definitely use it to watch OTA NON-HDTV broadcasts.
Both TVs seem to require an HDTV tuner though, adding substantially onto the cost if you were to want to use HDTV with it.
drmoze
05-07-04, 06:10 PM
For a 27" I'd hold off on the HD and just get a decent regular tv. You won't gain all that much IMO. Save your $$$ for a bigger HD set someday...
matrixrok9
05-07-04, 06:18 PM
Originally posted by drmoze
For a 27" I'd hold off on the HD and just get a decent regular tv. You won't gain all that much IMO. Save your $$$ for a bigger HD set someday...
K thanks for the advice guys. So these tv's do not have hdtv, which means i can't watch hdtv shows?
drmoze
05-08-04, 12:50 PM
No tuner in them. Which means no over-the-air hd viewing. You can watch hd channels if your cable/sat company has them.
Still dunno why you'd go for HD on such a small screen. It won't even be WS, so any HD broadcasts (and even prog scan DVDs) will have black bars and an even smaller pic.
matrixrok9
05-08-04, 03:07 PM
I'll save up for a larger tv then. What's the difference between a regular DVD player and one that has progressive scan? thanks.
Frank S
05-10-04, 11:48 PM
Originally posted by matrixrok9
I'll save up for a larger tv then. What's the difference between a regular DVD player and one that has progressive scan? thanks. I thought you could only get a 27" TV in the bedroom?
matrixrok9
05-10-04, 11:56 PM
Originally posted by Frank S
I thought you could only get a 27" TV in the bedroom?
That's the thing, we just bought a 32" for the livingroom a couple of years ago. Now I really want an HDTV but the tv in the livingroom is pretty new so I can't replace it yet............
DVD Josh
05-11-04, 11:06 AM
Originally posted by matrixrok9
That's the thing, we just bought a 32" for the livingroom a couple of years ago. Now I really want an HDTV but the tv in the livingroom is pretty new so I can't replace it yet............
Why not swap them? Put the 32 in the bedroom and get a new HDTV for the living room.
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