Ok guys, I'm going to make the jump this weekend into HDTV....
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Ok guys, I'm going to make the jump this weekend into HDTV....
BB has too good of deal to pass up right now. No interest on any TV purchase until January 2007. So, I am in the market to pick up a nice TV. I'm still not sold on DLP or LCD sets. I'm leaning towards a projection TV. Help talk me out of of something or talk me into something.
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You might want to find someone who has a 10% off (12% with BB credit card or RZ member) coupon to use with that deal.
You might want to find someone who has a 10% off (12% with BB credit card or RZ member) coupon to use with that deal.
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I got them this weekend. Other people got them last weekend.
It seems they're giving them out continuously now.
I got them this weekend. Other people got them last weekend.
It seems they're giving them out continuously now.
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Did you buy a tv yet?
Did you buy a tv yet?
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Hey Defftones,
My .02 I bought a RP CRT almost 2 years ago and I am still quite happy with it. It is in a fairly bright room but I have countered that by taking off the glare shield. Having the shield off allows me to watch the TV even with a lot of ambient light in the room.
my buddy who bought a DLP this summer was surprised at how nice the pic was with this dinosaur CRT technology.
My .02 I bought a RP CRT almost 2 years ago and I am still quite happy with it. It is in a fairly bright room but I have countered that by taking off the glare shield. Having the shield off allows me to watch the TV even with a lot of ambient light in the room.
my buddy who bought a DLP this summer was surprised at how nice the pic was with this dinosaur CRT technology.
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I am leaning towards a 65" Toshiba RPT or a 65" Mitsubishi. There are positives and negatives about both. Still trying to decide.
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I have a Toshiba 57" RPTV and love it. I have heard good reviews for the Mits as well, so I don't think you can go wrong with either.
Here's mine:
http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/televisi...p?model=57HX83
Here's mine:
http://www.tacp.toshiba.com/televisi...p?model=57HX83
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Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
I am leaning towards a 65" Toshiba RPT or a 65" Mitsubishi. There are positives and negatives about both. Still trying to decide.
I am leaning towards a 65" Toshiba RPT or a 65" Mitsubishi. There are positives and negatives about both. Still trying to decide.
Whichever one you get, make sure you turn down the contrast and brightness when you get it home because most RPTVs are set in torch mode out of the box. Or better yet, get DVE or AVIA to callibrate
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I think you can go wrong with Toshiba if you primarily watch DVD. Most models need to convert all 480p signals to its native internal 540p and create artifacts.
I heard something about Toshiba releasing new 65 and 71 models that don't have that problem but I'd make sure before I bought one if I watched a decent amount of DVD and really cared about the picture. A player that upconverted to 1080i would get around that problem as well.
I heard something about Toshiba releasing new 65 and 71 models that don't have that problem but I'd make sure before I bought one if I watched a decent amount of DVD and really cared about the picture. A player that upconverted to 1080i would get around that problem as well.
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Your set selection probably depends most on what you primarily watch -- TV or DVD.
Your set selection probably depends most on what you primarily watch -- TV or DVD.
X, what about if I got a progressive scan DVD player? That would seem to make some difference, right?
The reason why I am leaning toward the Toshiba: Smaller, about 90 pounds lighter, can break into 2 sections for easier transport.
Plus, on BB's website, if you order through them you can get a VCR/DVD-R writer w/ any TV purchase over $1399. You can't buy the Mitsubishi's online through BB. There is a $300 MIR on the Mitsubishi to bring the price down to $1999, but that is only instore. I did the math, and with the free shipping (something I'd have to pay for with instore purchase), I will only have to pay $150 more for the Toshiba w/ the VCR/DVD-R burner. I have been planning convert my parents old home movies to DVD-R for some time now, so it just seems to good of deal to pass up.
I just looked. The freebie VCR/DVD-R is progressive scan, preventing me from having to buy another player. Unless someone can talk me out of this w/ some major issue, I am going to pull the trigger on this probably by Wednesday.
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Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
X, what about if I got a progressive scan DVD player? That would seem to make some difference, right?
X, what about if I got a progressive scan DVD player? That would seem to make some difference, right?
Progressive generally just puts out 480p instead of 480i. The upconverting players will put out 1080i which would give you what you need as long as the interface between the units is correct.
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X, where have you heard about these artifacts on the Toshiba set? Another forum, an online article?
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Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
X, where have you heard about these artifacts on the Toshiba set? Another forum, an online article?
X, where have you heard about these artifacts on the Toshiba set? Another forum, an online article?
I'll look for some links.
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Everywhere.
I'll look for some links.
Everywhere.
I'll look for some links.
According to the Toshiba website it states this: CrystalScan HDSC™ (All time 1080i) with User Selectable 540p.
Is that what you are talking about X?
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Originally posted by Deftones, Esq
According to the Toshiba website it states this: CrystalScan HDSC™ (All time 1080i) with User Selectable 540p.
Is that what you are talking about X?
According to the Toshiba website it states this: CrystalScan HDSC™ (All time 1080i) with User Selectable 540p.
Is that what you are talking about X?
http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/brand...rigreport.html
(My set resolves the Avia patterns shown there perfectly. I would be extremely unhappy if it didn't.)
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache...artifact&hl=en
http://www.hometheaterspot.com/htsth...32/an/0/page/0
This might be a good place to do some reading about your particular model and the brand in general:
http://www.hometheaterspot.com/htsth.../0/Board/UBB21
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I have last years model Mitsubishi 65413 and love it. I got it at a great price in February from Sears. I took off the screen protector to eliminate the glare.
I believe the Mitsubishi should come apart in 2 pieces, as well. I know mine is supposed to.
I believe the Mitsubishi should come apart in 2 pieces, as well. I know mine is supposed to.
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Like X says any brand and model that doesn't display 480 progressive as it's native display has the possibility to show upconversion artifacts. Actually I think Mits is the only brand that still does display 480p natively. Also the 65" Mits also separates into two halves for delivery into tight areas. Tosh will convert 480i/p to your choice of 540p or 1080i for display but 720p and 1080i HD will only display at 1080i I believe.