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Posted by GMAN on 08/08/07 17:41
In article <b6CdnSCslJPq9C3bnZ2dnUVZ_ojinZ2d@comcast.com>, Rick Merrill <rick0.merrill@NOSPAM.gmail.com> wrote:
>Mike Kujbida wrote:
>....
>> Three things to watch out for.
>> #1: Make sure you get a 1080p model, not a 1080i or 720p.
>> #2. Make sure it's 1920 x 1080 resolution.
>> #3. Make sure it has an built-in ATSC tuner.
>
>Mike, thanks for this posting!
>#4. If you have cable TV, make sure it has a QAM tuner.
>#5. If you have an old VHS or DVD player, make sure it has an NTSC tuner.
>3
It doesnt need to have a NTSC tuner to use a VCR or DVD player for playback.
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>> Here's a good example of "buyer beware".
>> Costco has 2 Sharp 46" LCD sets right now.
>> One is on sale for $1500 ($400 off coupon) and the other one is $2300.
>> You're first thought is "Wow, 2 46" LCD HDTVs and one is %800 cheaper.
>> I'll go for that one."
>> Then you look at the features.
>>
>> The cheap model:
>> Resolution: 1366 x 768
>> Contrast Ratio: 1200:1 (6000:1 dynamic)
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>What is a 'dynamic' contrast ratio?
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>> Brightness: 450 cd/m2
>> Response Time: 6ms
>> Viewing Angles: 176H x 176V
>> HDTV Compatibility: 720P
>> Tuner: ATSC / QAM / NTSC
>>
>> The expensive model:
>> Resolution: 1920 x 1080
>> Contrast Ratio: 2000:1
>> Brightness: 450 cd/m2
>> Response Time: 4ms1
>> Viewing Angle: 176 H x 176 V
>> HDTV Compatibility: 1080P
>> Tuner: ATSC / QAM / NTSC
>>
>> Hmmm. The more expensive one is true HD res, has a higher contrast
>> ratio and is 1080p vs. 720 p.
>> Maybe it's a better buy after all.
>>
>> Mike
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