LCD/Plasma/CRT/DLP - questions

[Flompy]

The Toshiba XE1 HD DVD player is having an update to allow 24fps 1080p a few weeks after release...

[andrewfee]

It was my understanding that film content was already running "natively" with the 100/120Hz mode enabled, as 120 is a multiple of 24?

I'm pretty sure I remember it doing 72/75Hz over VGA, but it was a long time ago that I checked it. I doubt the set will accept a 1080p/24 signal, but it may accept 48/72. (or be converting to 120 anyway)

As for no sets supporting 1080p/24, Pioneer have just announced a new model, the PDP-607XD that does: http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products...7XD/index.html


Now that I've used the set for a few hundred hours, I've done a full recalibration on it, using my PS3 as a source via HDMI. (I figured using a digital connection would be more accuracte) The settings I've ended up with are quite different now that the run-in process is finished. (the CCFL is outputting far less blue now, which is a good thing)

For 100cd/m2 (the setting I prefer for viewing in a dark room) backlight should be at 1. The rest is as follows:

• Contrast: 100
  Brightness: 64
  Colour: 41
  Tint: 0
  Sharpness: -50
  Black Stretch: Off
  MPEG NR: Off
  DNR: Off
  Colour Temperature: Normal
  Colour Management: On
  Red: 0 -1
  Green: 0 -1
  Blue: 0 0
  Active Backlight Control: Off
  Cinema Mode: On
  Active Vision M100: On (though I prefer it off for games)

[Kotatsu Neko]

As for no sets supporting 1080p/24, Pioneer have just announced a new model, the PDP-607XD that does: http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products...7XD/index.html

The latest AV Forums hardware podcast has a very interesting interview with a Pioneer UK guy where he talks about 24fps support. Could certainly be a factor in deciding my next upgrade, but I'll hold off until Pioneers 8G plasmas arrive late this year, as they are apparently as good as SED/OLED panels and a quantum leap over current plasma and LCD.

[andrewfee]

On paper they are, and if you've got a fairly recent HDTV (as you do) I would be waiting for one if you plan to upgrade, as they're getting quite close to being released now (next year if everything goes to plan) and I hear "Plasma 2.0" could be released as soon as this summer.

I'm not sure I would say the same to someone looking to buy their first HDTV though, as the current sets are, in my opinion, a big step up over CRTs anyway. It really depends on how soon you can/will want to upgrade, and what matters to you in terms of image quality.

I've not tested whether the WLT68's will do 1080p24 as I can't be bothered messing about with Powerstrip on my laptop and nothing else I have will do it yet. (could be coming in a future PS3 update though I guess) As I said, I believe they are running in 24p with films when 120Hz is activated.

[yesteryeargames]

got a 32 sony bravia,
whats the best component swithc box you can get? ive got the farmer box, but i notice lots of flikery lines, i need somthing better as i have 360, wii, ps3 all set up on it,

i dont want to pay crazy prices, are those joytech boxs any good, thanks

also can anyone reccomend me a 5.1 speaker setup for a newb like me ,

[dvdmike]

I have a Joytech box and have had no problems with it at all

[yesteryeargames]

say the picture quality is as good, as a component going straight into the back of the tv?

could i ask what model you have m8
thanks

[Angry the Clown]

As for no sets supporting 1080p/24, Pioneer have just announced a new model, the PDP-607XD that does: http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products...7XD/index.html

It's not just the 60inch model that does 24p either. All the Pioneer's including the 42inch in the 7th gen line do it too.

I'll hold off until Pioneers 8G plasmas arrive late this year, as they are apparently as good as SED/OLED panels and a quantum leap over current plasma and LCD.

On paper they are, and if you've got a fairly recent HDTV (as you do) I would be waiting for one if you plan to upgrade, as they're getting quite close to being released now (next year if everything goes to plan) and I hear "Plasma 2.0" could be released as soon as this summer.

Downside to this new technology is that Pioneer themselves have said that it will not come cheap. I honestly don't expect it to be implemented in anything other than new 1080p 50" and 60" panels for the first year or two, in which case we'd be looking at prices in excess of five grand.

[Benji]

Ok guys, quick question..

Sony Bravia KDL32U2000U or Samsung LE37R74BDX

[Lyris]

You probably know what I'm going to say to that
Sony unless there is a SIGNIFICANT price difference. They give you more control over the picture.

got a 32 sony bravia,
whats the best component swithc box you can get

I love my JVC JX-S111:

http://www.svideo.com/com3.html

[Benji]

Well the offputting thing is the Sony one is in a mank grey colour, i love the blackness of the Samsung one! The price difference is about £100, which im not too bothered about, i want the best for my price range after all.

The only reason i've considered scrapping the samsung as every sky hd ad i've seen has banged on about Sony Bravia

[EvilBoris]

Ok guys, quick question..

Sony Bravia KDL32U2000U or Samsung LE37R74BDX

I personally don't think the Samsung Sets are too good, although I don't know what that particular Model is like.

Have you looked at the Toshiba 32WLT66 (or 37WLT66) as they can be had for a steal.

What is your budget?

[Benji]

Well i didnt really wanna spend more than £800 as i've got to fund the xbox 360 hd dvd drive to my shopping list. The bigger picture for that price the better, just don't wanna buy a dud.

[EvilBoris]

Well I've got a feeling that that Model of Sony is one of the cheaper ones (Can be had in sainsbury's etc for £600) I'm not sure if that is a good thing to be honest.

For £800 you can get the Fantastic 32WLT68

http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/content/products/details/index~modelcode~TOS-32WLT68.htm

It is one of the best HD-Ready LCDs on the market at the mo, and at that price you can't go wrong.
I have that said as do numerous other people on here, read through the pages for it's gushing praise.

Its also in that Piano black finish that the samsung has, so it looks nice on the outside too.

[Benji]

Yeah that's what i thought, seemed a bit too cheap to be good if that makes any sense. I like the finish of it, just gotta wait for the credit card to come through then boom, she's mine


Just noticed i has 3 HDMI ports on it aswell, excellent!