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Buy Digital Ready TV or NTSC?
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Post 1 made on Tuesday April 6, 1999 at 07:35
TomD
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I currently have a Sony 27" TV thats getting a little old (no S-Video, component inputs, etc.) and am considering getting a new 36" set. Should I be considering a high end Sony Flat Screen ($2000), Panasonic or Hitachi digital ready set($3000) or a normal good quality NTSC set($1200) at this time?

I definately want to be able to move to Hi-Def, but I think it may be worth waiting for 1-2 years before buying a HD set.


OP | Post 2 made on Monday April 12, 1999 at 00:15
Jason
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Go Sony Vega. I got the 32in model and love it. Expensive Yes, but it has:

2 S-Video Inputs
1 Component
1 Regular
Audio and Video Outputs and once you get used to the totaly Flat screen looks 100% better then any other T.V. I have ever seen.
OP | Post 3 made on Monday April 12, 1999 at 19:48
Bill
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Hey there,

Like you, I was in need for an upgrade in the TV area. I currently have a Sharp 25" job (very basic). I decided to wait on HDTV because of price. I had to stay around the 1000-1100 range.
So I went to the ole stores and the web sites for features that I wanted, along with picture clarity. And believe it or not, I chose a 36" Toshiba over the Sony 35". Both were in the price range and my finacee and myself both thought the Toshiba just a tad bit better picture.
The model I bought was CN36H95. If you need more info, you can try here www.toshiba.com Of course, it all comes down to what you are looking for in a TV besides quality. Different TVs offer different features. Just have to choose which one that fits your needs! Hope this helps.
OP | Post 4 made on Wednesday May 5, 1999 at 19:47
Daniel Nguyen
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TomD,

HDTV, definitely a no-no (not yet ready). Like Jason said, get a Sony Wega. Its picture is unlike anything I have seen.

Good Luck...
OP | Post 5 made on Tuesday May 11, 1999 at 20:45
Frank
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Daniel,

Agreed that they WEGA is a very good set, but people really should take a look at a PROGRESSIVE scan TV like the LOEWE:

[Link: loewe.de]

Frank
OP | Post 6 made on Wednesday May 12, 1999 at 10:05
J.R.
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Daniel,
to help you out a bit, the Costco store here in San Diego has the Sony WEGA TV for $1399. I also agree with everyone else that HDTV still has a way to go. RCA has a converter for $700 retail so that's a possibility for later.
J.R.
OP | Post 7 made on Tuesday June 22, 1999 at 21:04
Will
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Sony Wega and Loewe would both be excellent choices. I personally have a Wega but know much about the Loewes. They are mostly DTV but not HDTV (therefore being cheaper than HDTV but more than NTSC) and use some really cool technology. They look awesome as well. They are also one of the only manufacturers to have a few widescreen tubes at reasonable prices. Either way Loewe or Sony Wega you will love them for the picture and really love them because you didn't plop downa ton of money for an HD set.
OP | Post 8 made on Thursday August 19, 1999 at 12:54
dave
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a true hdtv must be capable of 1080i or 480p and use 9 inch "crt"s. You cannot buy one of these sets for under $5000. many tv company's claim their sets are hdtv ready with 7 inch tubes.
OP | Post 9 made on Thursday September 16, 1999 at 11:15
dave
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A very informative spreadsheet of hdtv products.
[Link: cemacity.org]
OP | Post 10 made on Thursday September 16, 1999 at 13:13
Rovert
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Tom (and all) -

I was just recently in the same dilemma as you were. Here are some thoughts:

Big screen NTSC = $2500 that becomes "disposable" once HDTV and hi-res comes of age.

HDTV "ready" sets = $5000+, but no signals yet, therefore have limited utility until broadcasters begin transmitting, or you use a lot of DVD.

My solution: Video Projector connected to my PC, usable for HUGE gaming, NTSC, DVD (also through the PC using Creative Lab's DXR3 board), and with inputs for Svideo, Composite and 2 PC's.

Price for above in the $5500 range for an InFocus LP750 (XGA resolution), but the size, flexibility, and great opportunities that this kind of setup presents were hard to resist. I got everything covered on both video fronts (NTSC and HDTV "ready") with the added benefit of having the world's largest Nintendo!!!


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