View Poll Results: What type of display do you mainly use for DVD viewing?

27 in or less - 4:3 tube TV

22.43%

32 to 40 in - 4:3 tube TV

19.01%

16:9 Tube TV

11.79%

Plasma

2.28%

4:3 Flat Panel LCD

0.76%

16:9 Flat Panel LCD

1.14%

4:3/16:9 Rear Projection tube TV

19.39%

16:9 LCD/DLP/LCOS Projection TV

11.03%

Projection system

9.89%

Other (please specify)

2.28%

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What type of display do you mainly use for DVD viewing?

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01-09-05 | 02:29 PM

#76

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27" Sony Trinitron KV-27V66

Smirnoffski,

What are you thoughts on the KD-34XBR960?

I am actually very satisfied with it. It replaced a regular 27in Sony trinitron.
We also have a 36in XBR450 from 3 years ago in the den.
Both sets are running HD programming but the 960 is noticeably sharper.
DVDs running from a Denon 2200 look phenomenal on the 960.
It was initially a decision between a DLP, a Plasma and this set, and I am definately satisified with my choice.
Although its a bulky (I don't think I'll be moving this anytime soon), this set really has the best picture I have seen.
After adjusting to this set for the past 7 months, i recently dropped by an electronics to just look around only to discover that I couldn't bare to stand more than a few seconds in front of any other TV.
Also, although the set is only 34in you are getting a relatively large screen because you can sit closer than other TV sets.
Only complaints are slight geometry issues but are not noticeable if you are not looking for them. But otherwise, best 2K i spent.

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01-10-05 | 11:45 AM

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Amen! I'm always telling people that tube TV's are sharper, have better colors and just flat out look better than the most expensive Plasma, LCD, or RP television!

My old 32 Toshiba looks better than those RP's and Plasmas.

You are claiming that CRTs are sharper and have better colors than Plasma?

Having upgraded my Sony 34XBR800 to my Panny 42PWD, I'm really going to have to disagree with you there.

As I was the second Plasma voter in this thread, I can't believe there are only 3 other plasma owners here...

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01-10-05 | 12:13 PM

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Long, long, loooooooooooooooooooooong time lurker ... first time poster.

Sony KV-36HS420 - calibrated and tuned in to perfection!!! Love this TV.

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01-10-05 | 12:19 PM

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I watch my DVDs on a 36" Sony VVega flatscreen tube.

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01-10-05 | 04:01 PM

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From: Canada, BC

27" TV, but hoping to upgrade to at least 42" later.

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01-10-05 | 04:52 PM

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From: Texas

52" Panasonic RPTV

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01-10-05 | 05:11 PM

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36" Widescreen Philips CRT.

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01-10-05 | 05:14 PM

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55" 4:3 Mitsubishi RPTV

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01-10-05 | 05:32 PM

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From: Bay Area

65" Hitachi Rear Projection 16:9

But I have to go bigger I will soon switch to Front Projection

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01-10-05 | 07:01 PM

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From: Ontario Canada

My category isnt listed,i have a 34" Panasonic HDTV widescreen tube and ive had it for about 6 months and i love it

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01-10-05 | 07:45 PM

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I have a ISF calibrated Hitachi 57S500.

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01-10-05 | 08:57 PM

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Just a 63cm Phillips (roughly around 24").
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01-11-05 | 01:48 AM

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From: San Antonio, TX

Sharp 27" TV with Component Video hookups.

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01-11-05 | 02:41 AM

#89

Speedmaster

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Hitachi 57F510

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01-11-05 | 02:58 AM

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From: Visalia, Ca., USA

Sony 32" 4:3 tube HDTV

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01-12-05 | 07:14 AM

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Panasonic 47" RP HDTV bought a couple of months ago which replaced an old Toshiba 40" RP.

Sharp 27" tube TV in the bedroom(probably about 5 years old or so) which I use mostly to watch TV DVD's or full screen movies.

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01-12-05 | 08:17 AM

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Infocus 4805 on a 92" Dalite Model B screen

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01-12-05 | 08:18 AM

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From: Michigan

55" 16:9 Mitsubishi Rear Projection

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01-12-05 | 08:33 AM

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Infocus 4805 thrown on an 80" screen (for now, that is.)

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01-12-05 | 08:49 AM

#95

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Currently a Sony 27" 4:3 Tube

I hope to upgrade to a Sony HD 16:9 34" CRT by year end.

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01-12-05 | 09:14 AM

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55" Toshiba RPTV (4:3)

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01-12-05 | 09:26 AM

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27" Trinitron. I'm still waiting for prices to drop more on HDTVs before I invest.

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01-12-05 | 01:20 PM

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I watch my dvds on a 51 inch Hitachi Rear projection tv. The 51G500 model. I love it. I got it a year ago and don't regret the purchase one day, except that I didn't get a bigger one.