HDTV Newbie wants a little info...

"Ender.Wiggin" wrote in message
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CRT is on the way out but it can't be beaten for its price.

Or its picture quality. Sharpness, contrast, brightness and hues all
look the best on a CRT. Nothing can compare to a flatscreen CRT...

Flat screens on CRTs have nothing to do with any of the picture parameters
you mentioned. They require more advanced circuitry and deflection yoke
design to account for the greater non-linearities of scanning a flatter CRT.
There is nothing wrong with a well designed flatter CRT, but one should not
assume that they are flat to improve the display performance in any regard
other than to make them look more flat.

Also, there are some good arguments for a well calibrated CRT based RPTV
over direct view sets. As CRTs get larger, irregularities in deflection
geometry, focus, convergence, and purity become a much bigger issue.

Leonard Caillouet

Flat screens on CRTs have nothing to do with any of the picture parameters
you mentioned.

I disagree with you, or should probably just add a parameter; "image
quality based on perception".

but one should not
assume that they are flat to improve the display performance in any regard
other than to make them look more flat.

A flatscreen CRT reduces visible reflections from various light
sources (i.e., lamps, sunlight), which in my opinion adds much to the
overall picture quality. I assume that it cannot be measured but it
still plays an important role in the entire viewing experience...

Flat screens on CRTs have nothing to do with any of the picture parameters
you mentioned.

I disagree with you, or should probably just add a parameter; "image
quality based on perception".

but one should not
assume that they are flat to improve the display performance in any regard
other than to make them look more flat.

A flatscreen CRT reduces visible reflections from various light
sources (i.e., lamps, sunlight), which in my opinion adds much to the
overall picture quality. I assume that it cannot be measured but it
still plays an important role in the entire viewing experience...

In article ,
"Eric Nielsen" wrote:

LCD is on its way out

Wow, are you out of touch with reality.

In article ,
"Eric Nielsen" wrote:

LCD is on its way out

Wow, are you out of touch with reality.

First I just want to thank you all for your responses. Although, I
guess the old saying is true "opinions are like a****, everyone has
one"! LOL Meaning, I am not sure if I really know what I should do
any more than I knew when I posted. Thanks for the info about the STB
and cable box. I currently have a digital receiver and an hdtv in my
area is available through the cable company., which is likely the way
I would go. I am just unsure of what kind I would I will actually
get. Again, I REALLY appreciate all of the input.

M

Sammy wrote in message ...
In article ,
"Eric Nielsen" wrote:

LCD is on its way out

Wow, are you out of touch with reality.

I agree. When I read that original statement regarding LCDs, I thought
I was seeing things. If anything, LCDs are becoming more and more a
viable upper middle price range option with pictures on the newest
sets closely rivaling Plasma counterparts. Looking at the latest Sony
XBR LCD sets, for example, will prove my point: Superb picture quality
/ performance all around.

Larry wrote:
Sammy wrote in message ...

In article ,
"Eric Nielsen" wrote:


LCD is on its way out

Wow, are you out of touch with reality.


I agree. When I read that original statement regarding LCDs, I thought
I was seeing things. If anything, LCDs are becoming more and more a
viable upper middle price range option with pictures on the newest
sets closely rivaling Plasma counterparts.

Which, IMHO, means they have a _long_ way to go before they will truly
be excellent.

Looking at the latest Sony
XBR LCD sets, for example, will prove my point: Superb picture quality
/ performance all around.

I did. I'm still not all that impressed.

Matthew

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