How do you know if an HDTV is equipped with the ability to automatically scale?
I ask because PS3 lacks a scaling chip and I have read that if the TV scales then it doesn’t matter. I’ve looked at a few TV’s (nothing special, 720p) and I want to be sure that they are capable.
I have read that this was mainly a problem with older CRT HDTVs.
One of the TVs I was looking at was an LG 42LC2D but I can’t seem to find anything about scaling ability.
I think you are gonna have better luck just getting a 1080p HDTV…
scaling is not an issue any more with new tvs. ur best bang for the buck is a 46in 1080p lcd by samsung. i just quit worken @ best buy about 2 wks ago & i used to work in the home theatre department pm me with any questions.
things u wanna look for in new tv’s r:
refresh rate
contrast ratio
colors!
hdmi ports
if its 720p or 1080p
***the write up on 1080p tv’s are rediculous average around about $900-$1400 over the cost price!!!
the only reason u would have to really buy a 1080p tv is if u wanted to use a blue ray player otherwise nothing will even begin to be broadcasted in 1080p til bout 4-5 years down the road. hd is in direc tv now & time warner but with minimal channels. by summer time they said anywhere from 50-150channels to b broadcasted in hd.
proof?
representatives from lg & sony informed us. plus we have meetings about this stuff. would u like anymore proof?? & verizon fiber obtics will b in the area shortly
I almost bought a 1080p Sharp Aquos today but the picture looked aweful in a few stores compared to other 1080p or even 720p TVs and it didn’t have a PC input.
best thing You can do is head to a few different stores… check out the set You want in each setting, versus other sets. CC for example will have a nice dim corner to showoff set. Sears on the other hand has regular flourescent lighting. And so on.
The set that looks best TO YOU in most settings will prolly be the weiner.
Besides that, Samsung DLP FTW. 1080 only if You’re going 50" +.
DLP is nice and the price is right, but I am a little nervous about the lamps. I hear they don’t get much service life before needing replacements. I almost pulled the trigger on a Mitsubishi 1080p DLP today as well. It had a great viewing angle, awesome picture, all the hookups but that lamp thing in the back of my head was nagging.
dunno about mitsu… i read up on the sammy units because that’s the one that we liked in store. Ended up getting one.
Anyhow… Sammy bulbs are “generally accepted” to reach 8000 - 10000 hours of bulb life before there is a ‘functional’ or noticable drop in PQ & contrast. This assumes that You are using standard mode (~80% contrast & bright) on the set - not dynamic mode (100% contrast & brightness)
So if Your set is on for an average of 6 hours every single day of the year, then You will need a replacement after 5 years.
BTW - the HL-6187W replacement bulb is ~$149 (IIRC). If You can change spark plugs, You can change the bulb.
IN GENERAL, You can buy a 3 year warranty from a few different vendors (in store and independant online)… at 2.5 years, microwave Your bulb and get a new one.
$150 isn’t too bad for a bulb.
That is actually less life than I thought the DLPs would have. I like the sound of 60,000 hours for an LCD. I’ll see what deals the stores have going on in tomorrows paper.
Reviews help a lot and so does actually viewing the TV when its properly configured…not just taken out of the box and plugged in like most retail stores do.
Best thing to do is write down a few models you like and punch them into google because you can find reviews,pros/cons and who has the best deal.
when u go up to best buy 1 ask of the sales person’s to change the channel theres 4 different high def channels & 1 non hd channel & u can c there differences. for a dlp i would def go with a samsung or a mitsu. the sammy’s are good all around & the mitsu’s only downside is the bulkyness.