To: dhs12345
What is your opinion on this...
" if you buy an lcd tv and intend on using it with a pc, be aware that many do not support 1024x768 resolution -- they support 1024x760.
"Why they left off 8 lines is beyond me."
Because they are designed to support the High Definition TV standard of 760p - the computer functionality is just an added plus.
"Better to hold out for a display that supports HD at 1080p - they cost more, but look better. And for a 27" computer monitor, I'd want to achieve a much higher resolution than 1024x768."
12 posted on
01/07/2006 9:24:33 PM PST by
george76
(Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
To: george76
Two differnt standards:
TV standard and PC. Newer video cards that support HD also allow for adjusting over-scan while using PC as a PC or the PC as an HD player. There is software available to do the same. Note: your generic video card may not immediately support HD. And HD MPEG2 or wmv conversion takes a bit of cpu horsepower.
Wait for 1080p. Agreed. However, 1080p is kind of pricey right now. Probably another year before it comes down. Also, new TVs have built in over the air HD tuners so all that is required is an antenna and you will be able to pick up the over the air HD broadcast. Of course, you have to be reasonably close to the transmitter to pick up the broadcast. Remember the days of rabbit ears? They are back (or cable or satellite is another option).
16 posted on
01/07/2006 9:53:38 PM PST by
dhs12345
To: george76
After RESEARCH I bought the Panasonic 50" Plasma. (50PX50U) HD w/the best resolution around.
Has HDMI too - a single cable carrying audio and video from your receiver to the TV. DVD's, receivers, DVR's and even Satellite receivers are available with HDMI - no more cable spagetti.
It was known for all of 2005 that Dish Network was going to upgrade to HD w/4 MPEG receiver in the first part of 2006.
If I am going to spend thousands of dollars on a plasma or for those who spend a few hundred on a Satellite Dish I'd recommend doing some research first - try CNET as a starter for news and reviews.
Knowledge is your friend and can save you beaucoup dollars in the long run.
happydogx2
22 posted on
01/08/2006 6:32:23 AM PST by
happydogx2
(Let Freedom Reign!!)
To: george76
Because they are designed to support the High Definition TV standard of 760p - the computer functionality is just an added plus. 760p? Please source that. Never heard of 760p.
33 posted on
10/10/2006 9:29:23 AM PDT by
savedbygrace
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