Originally posted by: Venomous
I own both, do you? I think i can tell the difference between PQ and which is a better bang for the buck. EDTV walks all over HDTV.
Originally posted by: PCHPlayer
Originally posted by: wumpuskiller
Originally posted by: thenotebook
$2029 is a lot of money for a tv just to watch reruns of Seinfeld on tv. Why not just get a rear-projection tv for a lot less $$$$$?
Rear projection sets look like sh$t.....and take up WAY too much space.
Get a clue about about television displays, will ya......or don't trolls bother with those details?
What do you mean rear projections look like sh$t? Have you seen the latest DLP sets from Samsung or Mitsubishi? My 62" DLP set is only 20" deep and sits very tightly into a corner, so I don't get the space issue either.
Perhaps you need to get a clue about displays.
Originally posted by: thenotebook
Originally posted by: PCHPlayer
Originally posted by: wumpuskiller
Originally posted by: thenotebook
$2029 is a lot of money for a tv just to watch reruns of Seinfeld on tv. Why not just get a rear-projection tv for a lot less $$$$$?
Rear projection sets look like sh$t.....and take up WAY too much space.
Get a clue about about television displays, will ya......or don't trolls bother with those details?
What do you mean rear projections look like sh$t? Have you seen the latest DLP sets from Samsung or Mitsubishi? My 62" DLP set is only 20" deep and sits very tightly into a corner, so I don't get the space issue either.
Perhaps you need to get a clue about displays.
LOL Tell 'im PCHPlayer!
Originally posted by: wumpuskiller
Notebook -- pls go back to your homework and don't forget to ask your mother for tomorrow's lunch money.
Originally posted by: thenotebook
Originally posted by: wumpuskiller
Notebook -- pls go back to your homework and don't forget to ask your mother for tomorrow's lunch money.
Are you sure you're not the one going to high school? Because that comment sure sounds like something a little teenager would say.
Originally posted by: Venomous
I own both, do you? I think i can tell the difference between PQ and which is a better bang for the buck. EDTV walks all over HDTV.
Originally posted by: wumpuskiller
Originally posted by: thenotebook
Originally posted by: wumpuskiller
Notebook -- pls go back to your homework and don't forget to ask your mother for tomorrow's lunch money.
Are you sure you're not the one going to high school? Because that comment sure sounds like something a little teenager would say.
Try using something a little original, huh, kid? I see you check the web before catching the school bus int he morning.
Originally posted by: wumpuskiller
RobTV,
If you get up close, say within 3-4 feet, then yes, HDTV is clearly offering more detail than an EDTV display (EDTVs are notorious for their 'screeen door' effect). Depending on where you plan to sit and watch your display, the images will be indistinguishable (for most people) starting at an 8-10 foot distance.
So, if your seating area is up-close, you will certainly be disappointed by an EDTV display. But if your seating is 8-10 feet or greater, then EDTV IS a better VALUE than HDTV. But each buyer needs to see these displays, do a comparison, and make a purchase based on what THEIR EYES see, their viewing habits, and what their WALLETS can handle.
A good source of information on EDTV/HDTV displays can be found at www.avsforum.com in the appropriate forum.
Originally posted by: RobsTV
Originally posted by: Venomous
I own both, do you? I think i can tell the difference between PQ and which is a better bang for the buck. EDTV walks all over HDTV.
I do own both.
You've got to be kidding me.?.?.?.
All HDTV's also do EDTV!!!!!!!!!!
Match up the output with the input, and you will see no comparsion. HDTV kills EDTV.
Last year Fox NFL football was only available in crappy EDTV.
It was with great joy when Monday Night Football would come around, and we could see football as it should be seen, in HDTV.
This year Fox did Nascar the same way. Most broadcasts were crappy EDTV.
Sure, it gave you 16:9. And?
But when they did the rare race in HDTV, anyone could see instantly how much better it was.
Now of course if you are watching TV with a 30" screen, you may not notice much difference.
But with huge HDTV displays now common, (like my 96"), if you can't see a HUGE MAJOR improvement going from EDTV to HDTV, you are blind.
EDTV PQ is just like a DVD. No big deal.
HDTV is like being there, and is a big deal!
The artical linked to above is indeed very outdated, but they were smart enough to know this, and have since updated their story:
http://www.projectorcentral.com/hdtv_edtv.htm
"Therefore, you now have two reasons to get rid of the old television and step into the new world of high definition video. The first is broadcast HDTV, and the second is the excellent quality of DVD movies and other materials that can be viewed in EDTV. You get it all with the new digital televisions and digital projectors on the market today." and also in reference to EDTV " If you never cared a lick about HDTV but you like to see DVD movies and music videos at their best,...."
Even the above is outdated in this fast moving field. Now, cable and sat are giving away free HDTV boxes to customers, and soon to be popular HDTV PVR boxes. You are not tied to broadcast HDTV any longer. Even PPV movies are now available in HDTV, and look amazing compared to normal PPV flicks.
If you buy an EDTV now, you are practically throwing your money away.
Sure, it is good for DVD's, but that's it.
For cable, sat, or broadcast TV, and soon HD DVD's, HDTV is mandatory.
Might as well buy a VHS VCR.
I remember when PC VGA cards first appeared, and some "experts" were stating, "VGA. who needs it when EGA will do just as good, and EGA is where it's at" (Computer Shopper). 6 months later, the suckers that took that advice were crying the blues, as everything was geared toward VGA not EGA.
EDTV is the hot seller this Christmas, and I get asked all the time which one to get.
Same answer every time. None! Do not waste your money on EDTV. It is outdated. HDTV is now.
If you need cheap, go DLP.
Heck even if you have ton's of cash DLP still has it's advantages over most other methods.
You can get into HDTV now for under $750.
I think everyone knew this already, because it wasn't mentioned, but just in case:
You can NOT watch HDTV programming with an EDTV in anything other than SDTV.
EDTV will not down convert the HDTV to EDTV. Most EDTV's will convert SDTV to EDTV's 16:9 format.
You can however watch EDTV programming with any HDTV.
Therefore, the only way some of the above posters like the EDTV over the HDTV was when they were both doing EDTV, such as when playing a DVD. It was not a comparison of EDTV Vs HDTV, but EDTV on an EDTV Vs. EDTV on an HDTV.
Originally posted by: thenotebook
According to your logic, I shouldn't be able to write this message since I am "supposed" to be in school. Grow up.
If you get up close, say within 3-4 feet, then yes, HDTV is clearly offering more detail than an EDTV display (EDTVs are notorious for their 'screeen door' effect). Depending on where you plan to sit and watch your display, the images will be indistinguishable (for most people) starting at an 8-10 foot distance.
So, if your seating area is up-close, you will certainly be disappointed by an EDTV display. But if your seating is 8-10 feet or greater, then EDTV IS a better VALUE than HDTV. But each buyer needs to see these displays, do a comparison, and make a purchase based on what THEIR EYES see, their viewing habits, and what their WALLETS can handle.
A good source of information on EDTV/HDTV displays can be found at www.avsforum.com in the appropriate forum.
Originally posted by: wumpuskiller
But, if you can point me to a DLP dealer that'll save me lots of $$$$ over an EDTV, then please point the way. Everyone here would love to check out that dealer.
Notebook -- pls go back to your homework and don't forget to ask your mother for tomorrow's lunch money.