Topic: Is This A Good Hdtv (Read 345 times)

Mjkthirdeye · « **on:** January 17, 2006, 02:38:00 PM »

It seems to be getting pretty good reviews, Go for it. It's not that expensive.

Mjkthirdeye · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2006, 02:40:00 PM »

The Highlights section says:

27" flat screen: The stylish flat screen increases the viewing angle and minimizes distortion and glare for a great picture from anywhere in the room.

HDTV monitor: Just connect an optional HD receiver to experience the brilliant clarity and detail of high-definition programming.

Improved picture: The 4-line digital comb filter, velocity scan modulation and Dynamic Focus features combine to deliver a perfect picture every time.

A/V versatility: S-video and component video inputs help deliver the best possible picture from DVD players, satellite receivers and other home theater components.

Enhanced audio: MTS stereo delivers 16 watts of sound for soundtracks that are as crisp and clear as the picture. Bass and treble controls make it simple to tailor the sound to your liking.

So I assume it does

ILLusions0fGrander · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2006, 02:41:00 PM »

that doesnt look like its widescreen... which is a big factor for me

lileclerc20 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2006, 02:42:00 PM »

Thats a nice tv for only $399.00 ... if you are going to buy one... i'd recocmend you get a widscreen HDTV.. ours is a square like that one.. and it has two black bars going across it..

but any way that would work and its nice

tommiwan · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2006, 02:44:00 PM »

I don't know how they can call it HD. It only has S-Video input and that is not considered HD (I don't believe it can carry an HD signal). On most tv's today HD signal is carried using component, DVI, or HDMI cables.

I'll bet it's an EDTV which does 480P. (just a guess though)

Edit: if you go to the accesories tab it lists component cables, does that mean it has a component input? this is the problem, I would not be able to buy a tv offline without being able to see it in action.

Mjkthirdeye · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2006, 02:46:00 PM »

QUOTE(Mjkthirdeye @ Jan 17 2006, 03:47 PM)

A/V versatility: S-video and component video inputs help deliver the best possible picture from DVD players, satellite receivers and other home theater components.

Ehem

linkpwns · « **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2006, 02:46:00 PM »

heres the other tvs ive been lookin at, theyre refurbished which makes me hesitant, but i believe its hdtv because it has the component imputs...anyways heres the other tvs...

Toshiba...

Philips...

Mjkthirdeye · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2006, 02:48:00 PM »

QUOTE(adfinder23 @ Jan 17 2006, 03:53 PM)

Doesn't HDTV have to be widescreen?

No, It will just have the horizontal bars across the screen when in a widescreen resolution

lileclerc20 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2006, 02:48:00 PM »

WAIT!!!!!!!! Dont buy it....

you need an HD Receiver wich means you have to spend another $250.00 for that to get hi def on that televison.. i googled it and that tv only has the red white and yellow plugs..

its not "HD ready" hi def tvs say that it should say that!

deadparrot · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2006, 03:00:00 PM »

No, as stated previously, you will have to buy an external box to be able to utilize the hi-def features.

If you want a nice plasma/HDTV, get a Pioneer PDP436XDE or similar in their range. Amazing picture on those.

lileclerc20 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 17, 2006, 03:00:00 PM »

I don't know if this tv will work.. i've tried googleing it and not much pops up... i dont think it will work because it says," just pop in an optional HD reciver and get full clarity picture"

Mjkthirdeye · « **Reply #11 on:** January 17, 2006, 03:02:00 PM »

Yes you will need an hdreciever for TV content but not for xbox or any other device that outputs hd via component. But yeah if you want to watch HDTV then you'll need the receiver.

lileclerc20 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2006, 03:09:00 PM »

Same with those two.. its because they are HDTV Monitors... the toshiba is *referbished* so i woulndnt buy it from there.

Mjkthirdeye · « **Reply #13 on:** January 17, 2006, 03:10:00 PM »

QUOTE(linkpwns @ Jan 17 2006, 04:13 PM)

did u see the two other tvs? do i need recievers for them? i know that an hd monitor will let me play my xbox360 in hd, but not normal tv...

That toshiba one isnt a bad deal, and its got a built in hdtv tuner so you'd be ready to go...

and only 300 bucks

Remember if it's refurbished by the manufacturer it has to meet certain standards, so it'll be ok...

Still the word refurb usually make alot of people hesitant to just jump in to buy it.

Mjkthirdeye · « **Reply #14 on:** January 17, 2006, 03:15:00 PM »

Oh sorry I just glanced at the line below it lol. Yeah, you'll need an hd receiver with that one too.

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