1080p [modified]
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The discussions below are a bit grim, so I'll interupt with a more lighthearted question. Supposing that you were to replace your very antiquated television with one of them fandangled LCD or Plasma thingies. And suppose that your wife, who has absolutely no respect for anything technical, demanded that the television choice based entirely on whether or not the screen was glass (instead of plastic). And suppose that the rational husband wants a 1080p LCD (noting that the Plasmas have glass screens, but LCDs usually do not), but acquiesced and agreed to get a Plasma to satisfy the "glass" requirement. And suppose that a brand new XBox 360 with Halo 3 was connected to this television. Based on personal experience, how necessary would it be to get 1080p vs. 720p given that a 1080p costs about $400 more than a comparable 720p? Sure this sounds a bit "loungy", but whenever I post in the lounge, I'm told to get back into the Soapbox, so just pretend that its primary use would be to watch the 700 Club. *Matthew Faithful: Please note that I'm already aware of the fact that the government uses every other line in a 1080p to hide subliminal messages (and that 720p TVs don't do this). That's why I will only watch it while wearing those 80's miniblind-looking sunglasses so that the subliminal lines are removed. -- modified at 13:13 Monday 15th October, 2007
Anybody rape your wife yet? -IAmChrisMcCall
Red Stateler wrote:
a brand new XBox 360 with Halo 3
You want Gears of War, Halo is garbage...
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Depends on the size of the screen. If you have a true 1080p source and not an upconverted source and you have at least a 50 inch screen then the result is worth it in my view. But take a look at the screens boasting 120 Hz. They are so lifelike that its freaky. But expect to pay an extra grand or two.
This statement was never false.
Chris-Kaiser wrote:
Depends on the size of the screen. If you have a true 1080p source and not an upconverted source and you have at least a 50 inch screen then the result is worth it in my view. But take a look at the screens boasting 120 Hz. They are so lifelike that its freaky. But expect to pay an extra grand or two.
It's in a bedroom, so I don't want it any bigger than 42". I'm thinking that at that size it won't matter too much* (and there aren't even that many 1080p's in that size). *Since when does size not matter much in the bedroom?
Anybody rape your wife yet? -IAmChrisMcCall
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Just tell her that you want the 1080p. You're the man... aren't you?
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Joergen Sigvardsson wrote:
You're the man... aren't you?
Hold on. Let me call her and ask.
Anybody rape your wife yet? -IAmChrisMcCall
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You wouldn't have a choice because (1) Her indoors is always right even when she is wrong (2) If you happen live in Australia (or want to emigrate there)
Richard A. Abbott wrote:
Her indoors is always right even when she is wrong
:laugh: What the hell does that mean?
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Richard A. Abbott wrote:
Her indoors is always right even when she is wrong
:laugh: What the hell does that mean?
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Oh yeah, that's another question. I have cable but no cable box (plugs right into the wall). Will that coaxial cable put out an HD signal? I'm going to have to replace our Tivo with an HDTivo too.
Anybody rape your wife yet? -IAmChrisMcCall
Again depends on your programming. Most cable companies you have to subscribe to the HD package and they'll give you an HD box. If you have dish of some type you'll need an HD receiver too but most of the time you can get this upgrade for free if you say you're ditching them for someone who will give you the HD stuff free. Programming is extra usually though.
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The discussions below are a bit grim, so I'll interupt with a more lighthearted question. Supposing that you were to replace your very antiquated television with one of them fandangled LCD or Plasma thingies. And suppose that your wife, who has absolutely no respect for anything technical, demanded that the television choice based entirely on whether or not the screen was glass (instead of plastic). And suppose that the rational husband wants a 1080p LCD (noting that the Plasmas have glass screens, but LCDs usually do not), but acquiesced and agreed to get a Plasma to satisfy the "glass" requirement. And suppose that a brand new XBox 360 with Halo 3 was connected to this television. Based on personal experience, how necessary would it be to get 1080p vs. 720p given that a 1080p costs about $400 more than a comparable 720p? Sure this sounds a bit "loungy", but whenever I post in the lounge, I'm told to get back into the Soapbox, so just pretend that its primary use would be to watch the 700 Club. *Matthew Faithful: Please note that I'm already aware of the fact that the government uses every other line in a 1080p to hide subliminal messages (and that 720p TVs don't do this). That's why I will only watch it while wearing those 80's miniblind-looking sunglasses so that the subliminal lines are removed. -- modified at 13:13 Monday 15th October, 2007
Anybody rape your wife yet? -IAmChrisMcCall
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Glare on glass, if you live in a cave fine otherwise... nuf said. 1080p in DLP is the best product for the money and they weigh next to nothing but of course you can't wall mount them (easily).
led mike wrote:
Glare on glass, if you live in a cave fine otherwise... nuf said.
I tried that. However, keep in mind that she is a woman and therefore irrational. The glass is prettier.
led mike wrote:
1080p in DLP is the best product for the money and they weigh next to nothing but of course you can't wall mount them (easily).
This is going to have to be wall-mounted. On a related note, I just ordered a new Panasonic PT-AE1000U 1080p LCD projector for the home theater (on a 119" screen). My old stolen Sony Sony VPL-VW12HT already looked great and this one is supposed to be orders of magnitude better. Now the big decision...HDDVD or Blu-Ray.
Anybody rape your wife yet? -IAmChrisMcCall
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Chris-Kaiser wrote:
Depends on the size of the screen. If you have a true 1080p source and not an upconverted source and you have at least a 50 inch screen then the result is worth it in my view. But take a look at the screens boasting 120 Hz. They are so lifelike that its freaky. But expect to pay an extra grand or two.
It's in a bedroom, so I don't want it any bigger than 42". I'm thinking that at that size it won't matter too much* (and there aren't even that many 1080p's in that size). *Since when does size not matter much in the bedroom?
Anybody rape your wife yet? -IAmChrisMcCall
Red Stateler wrote:
*Since when does size not matter much in the bedroom?
Hahaha... check out the 120 hz machines in your local dept store. It truly is freaky how real it looks.
This statement was never false.
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Oh yeah, that's another question. I have cable but no cable box (plugs right into the wall). Will that coaxial cable put out an HD signal? I'm going to have to replace our Tivo with an HDTivo too.
Anybody rape your wife yet? -IAmChrisMcCall
Just get an HD Antenna. You should have some local programming in HD.
This statement was never false.
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The discussions below are a bit grim, so I'll interupt with a more lighthearted question. Supposing that you were to replace your very antiquated television with one of them fandangled LCD or Plasma thingies. And suppose that your wife, who has absolutely no respect for anything technical, demanded that the television choice based entirely on whether or not the screen was glass (instead of plastic). And suppose that the rational husband wants a 1080p LCD (noting that the Plasmas have glass screens, but LCDs usually do not), but acquiesced and agreed to get a Plasma to satisfy the "glass" requirement. And suppose that a brand new XBox 360 with Halo 3 was connected to this television. Based on personal experience, how necessary would it be to get 1080p vs. 720p given that a 1080p costs about $400 more than a comparable 720p? Sure this sounds a bit "loungy", but whenever I post in the lounge, I'm told to get back into the Soapbox, so just pretend that its primary use would be to watch the 700 Club. *Matthew Faithful: Please note that I'm already aware of the fact that the government uses every other line in a 1080p to hide subliminal messages (and that 720p TVs don't do this). That's why I will only watch it while wearing those 80's miniblind-looking sunglasses so that the subliminal lines are removed. -- modified at 13:13 Monday 15th October, 2007
Anybody rape your wife yet? -IAmChrisMcCall
If you're going to be a prat you could at least learn to spell my name. The glasses will suit you well. I hope you make up your mind soon and don't miss any more episodes of Sesame Street. This episode was brought to you by the letter 'L' and the number 2 :laugh::laugh:
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I assumed that, its the indoors part I was curious about. What are her indoors?
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Red Stateler wrote:
*Since when does size not matter much in the bedroom?
Hahaha... check out the 120 hz machines in your local dept store. It truly is freaky how real it looks.
This statement was never false.
Chris-Kaiser wrote:
It truly is freaky how real it looks.
Great for high def porn right? I bet thats why they are getting a TV in the bedroom. :-D
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I assumed that, its the indoors part I was curious about. What are her indoors?
CataclysmicQuantums wrote:
her
The little lady
CataclysmicQuantums wrote:
indoors
At home The quote "Er Indoors" is from the UK ITV series of many years ago called "Minder" and is oft spoken by the character "Arthur Daily" http://www.televisionheaven.co.uk/minder.htm[^]
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CataclysmicQuantums wrote:
her
The little lady
CataclysmicQuantums wrote:
indoors
At home The quote "Er Indoors" is from the UK ITV series of many years ago called "Minder" and is oft spoken by the character "Arthur Daily" http://www.televisionheaven.co.uk/minder.htm[^]
Oh...
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The discussions below are a bit grim, so I'll interupt with a more lighthearted question. Supposing that you were to replace your very antiquated television with one of them fandangled LCD or Plasma thingies. And suppose that your wife, who has absolutely no respect for anything technical, demanded that the television choice based entirely on whether or not the screen was glass (instead of plastic). And suppose that the rational husband wants a 1080p LCD (noting that the Plasmas have glass screens, but LCDs usually do not), but acquiesced and agreed to get a Plasma to satisfy the "glass" requirement. And suppose that a brand new XBox 360 with Halo 3 was connected to this television. Based on personal experience, how necessary would it be to get 1080p vs. 720p given that a 1080p costs about $400 more than a comparable 720p? Sure this sounds a bit "loungy", but whenever I post in the lounge, I'm told to get back into the Soapbox, so just pretend that its primary use would be to watch the 700 Club. *Matthew Faithful: Please note that I'm already aware of the fact that the government uses every other line in a 1080p to hide subliminal messages (and that 720p TVs don't do this). That's why I will only watch it while wearing those 80's miniblind-looking sunglasses so that the subliminal lines are removed. -- modified at 13:13 Monday 15th October, 2007
Anybody rape your wife yet? -IAmChrisMcCall
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The discussions below are a bit grim, so I'll interupt with a more lighthearted question. Supposing that you were to replace your very antiquated television with one of them fandangled LCD or Plasma thingies. And suppose that your wife, who has absolutely no respect for anything technical, demanded that the television choice based entirely on whether or not the screen was glass (instead of plastic). And suppose that the rational husband wants a 1080p LCD (noting that the Plasmas have glass screens, but LCDs usually do not), but acquiesced and agreed to get a Plasma to satisfy the "glass" requirement. And suppose that a brand new XBox 360 with Halo 3 was connected to this television. Based on personal experience, how necessary would it be to get 1080p vs. 720p given that a 1080p costs about $400 more than a comparable 720p? Sure this sounds a bit "loungy", but whenever I post in the lounge, I'm told to get back into the Soapbox, so just pretend that its primary use would be to watch the 700 Club. *Matthew Faithful: Please note that I'm already aware of the fact that the government uses every other line in a 1080p to hide subliminal messages (and that 720p TVs don't do this). That's why I will only watch it while wearing those 80's miniblind-looking sunglasses so that the subliminal lines are removed. -- modified at 13:13 Monday 15th October, 2007
Anybody rape your wife yet? -IAmChrisMcCall
Get the 1080p. Consider it this way: Let's say the 720p screen costs $1600, and the 1080p screen costs $2000 (your $400 price differential). Explain to your wife that if you get the 1080p now, you'll actually be saving $1600 in the future (when you decide you really want the 1080p resolution) because you won't have to spend that money all over again. Cable/satellite signals come over in 1080i, but hi-def dvd displays in 1080p - a noticeable difference to some people. Tell her glass produces more glare. And don't forget to consider a DLP set as well.
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The discussions below are a bit grim, so I'll interupt with a more lighthearted question. Supposing that you were to replace your very antiquated television with one of them fandangled LCD or Plasma thingies. And suppose that your wife, who has absolutely no respect for anything technical, demanded that the television choice based entirely on whether or not the screen was glass (instead of plastic). And suppose that the rational husband wants a 1080p LCD (noting that the Plasmas have glass screens, but LCDs usually do not), but acquiesced and agreed to get a Plasma to satisfy the "glass" requirement. And suppose that a brand new XBox 360 with Halo 3 was connected to this television. Based on personal experience, how necessary would it be to get 1080p vs. 720p given that a 1080p costs about $400 more than a comparable 720p? Sure this sounds a bit "loungy", but whenever I post in the lounge, I'm told to get back into the Soapbox, so just pretend that its primary use would be to watch the 700 Club. *Matthew Faithful: Please note that I'm already aware of the fact that the government uses every other line in a 1080p to hide subliminal messages (and that 720p TVs don't do this). That's why I will only watch it while wearing those 80's miniblind-looking sunglasses so that the subliminal lines are removed. -- modified at 13:13 Monday 15th October, 2007
Anybody rape your wife yet? -IAmChrisMcCall
I have no idea, but I heard that you need a cable worth $999, and it will be outdated in just three months.
Red Stateler wrote:
but whenever I post in the lounge, I'm told to get back into the Soapbox
It's just the shock value of an escaped tiger. Or a human waste spill (pick the image you prefer ;))
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