LCD/Plasma/CRT/DLP - questions

[sj33]

Using a PC through HDMI isn't a good idea though, because it tends to have terrible overscan... at least it does on the Samsung models. VGA input tends to be better for PC input because it doesn't lose any of the picture.

It completely depends on your TV though. The LG screens work fine using PC over HDMI, as you can choose PC mode for both the DVI-I and HDMI.

[bignige]

Today i got a call from Empire Direct. When i first started speaking to the woman on the other end i was thinking " Thank God i've been waiting 25 days and now they're phone to arrange a delivery date!" but no she said that they are totally out of stock of the LGs and i would have to wait another 2 WEEKS!! . I'm really getting pissed off now. I went with ED cuz i order a TV with them in the past and it came super quick. I see they got the Samsungs in stock and was tempted to switch but the LG is the one i want.

I there much difference between the two? I'm going with the LG for it's faster response time, better contrast ratio and i've read here that it handles SD RGB signals a bit better.

If you get sick of waiting, you can get the Samsung 32" for ?675! You need a couple of discount codes floating about, but it seems to work!

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=141368&page=6&pp=10

[oblivion_6]

If you get sick of waiting, you can get the Samsung 32" for ?675! You need a couple of discount codes floating about, but it seems to work!
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...8&page=6&pp=10

be warned!

See my post here

http://ntsc-uk.domino.org/showthread...713#post721713

[yesteryeargames]

hi i got my HD le26bdx today

i have the 360 set up at 720 for the moment and its looks amazing

i want to what is the best way for me to play my pal gamecube and pal ps2. i have them set up with rgb at the moment andtthe picture is not to special,

please let me know

kind regards chris

[EvilBoris]

Make sure you are usinng RGB cables for both I guess is all I can say, and have a fiddle with the video settings

[yesteryeargames]

the picture looks terrible on pro evo 5 woudl a compoment cable give me a better picture on pal games?

[HaHaUK]

the picture looks terrible on pro evo 5 woudl a compoment cable give me a better picture on pal games?

Yes it will, got component cables for mine last week (GC and PS2) and the picture is so much better.

[yesteryeargames]

cool, can you please tell me where and how much m8?

[HaHaUK]

Someone is selling a PS2 component cable in the trading forum here. Don't know if its Official though. Sony sell the Official one in their PS2 shop for ?18 delivered.

The Cube component is a bitch to get hold of. Playasia and LikSang have been out of stock for ages, so you might want to keep an eye on the trading forums or if your desperate eBay has them occasionaly, but for around ?40

[yesteryeargames]

thanks for the help guys,

i have my 360 going into the hd slots, where would the ps2 component cables go?
can you get a swicth box, like the argos scart ones?

cheers

[sj33]

thanks for the help guys,

i have my 360 going into the hd slots, where would the ps2 component cables go?
can you get a swicth box, like the argos scart ones?

cheers

Just need a Component switch http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-...en-70-3cb.html

[yesteryeargames]

what is the quality like on that swicth box, will i loose any of the definition? at the moment im using 360 + ps2 via component and hopefully gamecube soon

[AlwaysAce]

could anyone tell me how this set rates as a hd set?

Sharp LC26GA6E

i love the look of the aqous screens and at less than ?700 it seems ace. but all i've read about is samsung and lg on this thread so far!!

[HaHaUK]

what is the quality like on that swicth box, will i loose any of the definition? at the moment im using 360 + ps2 via component and hopefully gamecube soon

I'm using the Farmer switch box for Cube, PS2 and Xbox (not 360) and there is no signal loss. Haven't tried the 360 through it though.

[themanwithapc]

could anyone tell me how this set rates as a hd set?

Sharp LC26GA6E

i love the look of the aqous screens and at less than ?700 it seems ace. but all i've read about is samsung and lg on this thread so far!!

The exact same telly I've got, and TBH it's a cracking set. It has very good implementation (IMO) over RGB, and has all the HD connections, plus a VGA slot too. I makedo with an indoor ariel for watching the standard channels, and the colours are decent (obviously depending on reception), but in all honesty, the telly is still watchable. I got mine for ?730 about 3 months ago, but I had 3 years extended warranty with it too, so ?700 is about the right price.

The LG is also a very good set, great if you're going to be using the screen a lot with your PC. The Samsung is popular because it's probably the cheapest known brand HD LCD. It was recently on offer, and you could pick up the 26" for like ?450 or something, which is a crazy price. Dunno if the offer still exists.

Come to think of it now, I love the styling of this telly too. I didn't buy it for the looks, but as I've seen it more and more, it's grown on me. You need anymore help, post here or pm me. The more time I spend with this telly, the more I like it. About the only flaw I can think of is that the VGA to PC connection isn't as great as it could be. The picture is just good, not groundbreaking like I'd hoped.