Pepsi. Or some Coke and Bourbon please:DQuote:
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Seems like Samsung is the way to go. Cheers.Quote:
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Pepsi. Or some Coke and Bourbon please:DQuote:
Originally Posted by The Gracer
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by insertcoin
Seems like Samsung is the way to go. Cheers.Quote:
Originally Posted by eLhabib
I got myself a Samsung 19 inch HD for Christmas; it has all the connections I could need [including PC for using it as a monitor, and RGB component, optical in and out of two types, SVHS, composite, HDMI, etc etc]. Hooked it up to my neighbor's X-box 360 and it looks fantastically good. Cost me 280 USD at a close-out. It fits right in the small space I needed for it to go and looks great with movies and tv as well as games.
Next step: PS3! ;)
See I told ya you could do it Lance! :lol
Your eyes will thank you for the move to HD ;)
This is an old discussion, but I fnially got the monitor/TV I'd been wanting, and figured I'd post about it.
I bought a Mitsubishi MDT221WTF (gotta love that catalog number :) ), which is only 21" but has full HD and contains a built-in TV tuner. Not cheap -- mine was just over $500 -- but it should still be current for several years, and can handle all manner of game consoles in addition to television (which I never use, but She Who Must Be Obeyed does).
Here's a brief blurb on it: http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news...s.php?id=16899
I got some D5 cables to connect the PSP, and it works perfectly. PS2 input is similarly perfect. (Very few monitors can take PS2 input these days, supposedly.) Video output (both mirrored and as 2nd monitor) from my laptop: no problem. 1920x1080 is a *lot* of screen space!
Lance, this thing might be right up your alley. I'm sitting about three feet from the screen and things really look great. When the Mac is connected, the menus look really, really small, and right now I'm trying to set something up where it will automatically use font sizes that are about 1.5x as big as normal (18 point instead of 12/13) and icons that are similarly bigger than usual, but as a kind of kludge, I've got the Mac's external monitor setting at 860 x 540 pixels, so when output to the new screen, each pixel of input becomes 2 pixels onscreen, which looks surprisingly good.
KIGO, aren't you also looking for a full HD monitor that's not so immense? This might be what you want.
The only problem I'm having so far is that I have to manually switch the audio after switching the video output from "TV" to "Video 1" (which is where the PS2 is connected). I'm sure I'll get that sorted soon enough though. I'm really liking this thing. It's a quantum leap ahead of the little 13" TV I had before!
Right ive got the cash now to possibly purchase a good sized LCD tv. But i went to JBHiFi and my god the image quality is shi tter than sh it for the 30-32'' inch sized that im looking at getting. Makes me want to keep my 51cm CRT. But im forced to get rid of it unfortunely thanks to Analogue signals are being phased out and are going to be overriddin by Digital TV signals in 2010 to 2012. So i have to buy something soon.
Now. Whats something, someone can highly recommend that is a good LCD to play Wipeout as well as watch TV.
What im looking for
Type: LCD
Size: 32inch MAX
Price: 600AUD to 1000AUD.
Image quality must be good with no lag!
were the TV's you were looking at HD? cos if they were and the quality was **** it's usually to do with the source. very often the stuff they play through the models in the shops is **** quality and hardly ever does the TV justice. i thought the 'kuro' was a piece of **** till i saw it set up properly at someone's house cos the model in the shop was playing some grainy ass nonsense that looked like the wrong end of a hedghog.
as far as suggestions are concerned i have no idea but this might be useful if you haven't tried it http://www.google.com/products?q=32%...000&scoring=pd
Sharp AQUOS LC32D64U. I can't recommend it enough :D (It's THE 32" LCD, one of the few if not the only that is 1080p)
Thanks yeldar and D777 for the info. Ive got a few ideas now (thank you Rudd for the $950;))
Is this a good TV
http://www.kogan.com.au/shop/kogan-1...d-tv-hd-tuner/
cause i might look at getting this one. Looks pretty good in the specs. And this isnt a shtty one. Its just cheap cause its built in China or Korea. So nothing is spared.
Also how much should i spend on a good HDMI cable for the PS3?
Looks good. Don't know about the brand though.
HDMI-> If you can order online, 10$ max. Shops rip you off at 60$, but if you have no choice... :|
Sharp Aquos for TV, dont buy anything else.
Panasonic th-42pz85 ! (got the 42" model)
I got this tv and im really pleased with it.
Im still yet to upgrade to a decent tellie, but since the Australian dollar went to **** (thanks to the US ****ing up the world economy), electronics such as TV's and computers have gone up by an average in 20% here, kinda putting me off purchasing a new tellie. But i think my 51cm CRT from the 90s is approaching its end of days, plus analogue is slowly been phased out pretty quickly here in Aus, and my reception is getting shiitier by the week. Ive been told by a few dickheads that 32" cannot be viewed in Full HD due to the smaller screen size. But i dont trust a word those bastards sales people say, knowingly they want me to purchase a larger sized tv screen (i know since i use to work in sales).
I want to spend as less a possible on a TV since i know these days the average lifespan of a today built electronic item is complete ****ing bullshit.
Ive found a few goodies. Here they are;
KOGAN 32" LCD TV HD | $699 AUD
KOGAN 32" LCD TV Full HD1080P | $799 AUD
Im looking for nothing bigger than a 32" LCD by the way, i have limited space.
What do you think guys, you reckon one of these would be a good investment????
The 1080p one, definitely.
The 1080P looks well-featured and a good buy. You can see the difference with 1080P v 720P on a 32 inch screen and on Wipeout HD or other 1080P sources. It makes a small but noticeable difference to graphics. On Blu-Rays not so much difference on that screen size, but if you don`t get 1080 you will spend years wondering how much better your life would have been with those extra pixels. ;)
I got an LG 32 5700, which is a similar 1080P and a very decent telly for the money. Wipeout rocks on it. With HD it`s possible you will be a faster player. The game is smoother, I got more FPS moving from a PAL set, and in the end you get a better sense and feeling of control, and I need every bit of control I can get.
only full hd
I've never heard of the KOGAN brand before so I can't comment on the quality.
But I would get the HD one as well.
One thing to watch out for is possible HDMI compatibility problems,this can be extremely frustrating ,you can search every AV forum on the planet and find people who have suffered this with components that won't work together via this connection type.
Another thing is the installed Digital tuner,will it work with AUS DTV transmissions?
I'll do a search for you and see what I can find out about this brand and if there are any issues with it .
So far this about KOGAN being called into the ACCC's offices for misleading advertising.
http://www.cnet.com.au/bad-boy-kogan...-339296129.htm
I"ve just been reading a whole heap of threads about KOGAN at the DTV forum http://www.dtvforum.info/
I'd avoid if I were you.
pffft. Fukity fuk!
I was looking at there website. There isnt a phone number for there support section, fuk that seriously. God..... gonna have to wait some more now..... Im so playing at a disadvantage on my shiity SD 4:3 CRT tellie. Along with my fuking connection and those bastard Vista pads..... arhhh. Got to not break that controller either.
Why is the world so ****ed?!?
Dead Presidents Kigo... blame the dead presidents... while you're there, give a big FUK YOU to both Bush's and a joypad to Obama... trust me, its the right thing to do!
Oh, right - the TV thing. Get a Sony Bravia on finance, its the way forward for you buddy!
Finance.... ahhh fuk:brickwall
I not a fan of pay stuff over the long run.
I rather pay cash full up front.
Bugger it, ill go to the shops now, to see what they offer.
Sony Bravia's are ****ing expensive though....
Another Qtr has passed,
What a good 32" LCD now days, good for Wipeout and is good for watching tv with?
How about a 42" Tube CRT Kigo? It only weights about 250-300 pounds. 480i Goodness. :nod
FYI - look into refresh / response times on whatever LCD you get - after moving from my LCD to my epic fail CRT - I still can't get over how much lag was induced on the LCD. I might do that "camera test" where you press the buttons while recording a video of your screen and controller - because I want to see how much of a difference there actually is.
Most CRT have more smoother continuous picture flow than LCD, unless you get a good LCD, not a **** one.
I went with a mate a few hours ago. And actually bought a 32" HD LG LCD tv. Except it was my mate who bought it, not i. Im going to buy a Full HD one instead, just gonna wait just that little bit longer. But it was surely an entertaining experience today on the roads getting to places before they close down, lol, XD. My mates driving would be up there on some of the French TT and SL times, XD.
I'd personally recommend a Sony or Samsung LCD if you can afford it, they're generally the best. If you're an Aussie, check out the DTV forums at http://www.dtvforum.info/ , there's usually a lot of information that's helpful about buying new TV's and other lounge room equipment.
I would still recommend the same, KIGO. Sharp LC32D64U, or one of the family if you want bigger (There's only bigger, it's the smallest.) Should be around 900-1000$ CAD if you can find a good deal (though I doubt they respect currency exchange rates, so it would probably be 1000$ AUD too.
Thanks for the link amp, interesting.
Yeah DD, Im very impressed with the Sharp range, Aquos range is quite impressive picture, the LC32D64U looks exactly what i want to get for a 32" tv.
The Aussie dollar is storming north now.... finally! It should be surpassing the US dollar soon at this rate, so imports will be very cheap :rock
But in a few months two things are a definite, one, im going to upgrade from my utter cunty internet connection, something of 25mbps would be nice, two, a TV that will display Wipeout HD in its true colours. Full HD, and nothing lower than 100Hz.
My mate wont STFU about his new TV, so i might be upgrading sooner rather than later.:guitar
That Sharp Aquos isn't 100Hz though I think, only 60Hz.
ive been an avid fan of Samsung for quite some time now, and if you have 1.5 grand to spend on a TV i would go grab one of the LED tvs , i love my 40" one. 1080p 120htz. ... and your talking the true colors of Wipeout HD ....no plasma, LCD or CRT will match this beasts 3,000,000:1 Mega Contrast. look into it man ;).
LED are available in Australia now. Only in Sony Bravia and Samsung brands atm. 42" is $4500 AUD, and the 32" are $2300. ****ed if im spending that amount of money on a tv. Very impressive picture.
Max im going to spend on a good 32" Full HD tv at least 100Hz is $1200 or less. Which is possible, not at the moment, they are still hovering in $1400 at the cheapest retailers. Still a tad too expensive. But since it will be one of the most used appliances in the house, i want to make sure to get it right. Ive holded off even longer getting a good 32" Full HD tellie till about now, thanks to the massive drop in the Aussie dollar at the 2008/2009 turnover. But i should get something with more tech in it now.
and down here at the low end of the spectrum,
I'm looking into getting a 1080p 24" LCD, they seem okay, it's just I'll probably be going flatting next year and get a Projector for movie's and a bit of gaming with friends so don't want to spend much on the LCD
I don't like TV(or don't think I should own one, tv makes people stupid), so I figured I'd just get an LCD, I currently have a crusty 19' LCD/TV/DVD thing I use for gaming/hooking my note & netbook up to that I want to pass on
so yeh many out their with 22-26" displays? care to give an opinion on what they are like to use/if they think they are big enough for gaming
I'm thinking about getting this one
yeh it's a cnet link and yeh cnet are full of it/have no idea what they're doing but it links to other reviews :)
-zer:donutshen
"tv makes people stupid"
Nah. 'Stupid' people watch tv passively; 'smart' people watch tv actively.
I meant in general as most people are susceptible, I know I am hehe
-zer:donut
A 1080p 24" TV AFAIK doesn't exist, you would have to use a computer monitor. The Sharp I keep mentioning is the smallest I've seen for Full HD.
But: I recommend checking out the ViewSonic. I have a 20" VX2035wm and though native res is 1680x1050, it fully supports 1920x1080 without cropping or re-sizing.
Ive got my eyes on this Sharp LC32D77X now. Looks pretty good.
http://www.sharp.net.au/product-cata...ucts/LC32D77X/
Tad outta of the price range, but im very close of saying, **** it, and just buying it. The old CRT is on its last legs, plus Analogue signals are getting phased out in 2010 here in Aus anyway.
SHARP Aquos , is good, have 2 of them, 46“ & 37“ both 1080p
Can I have one?
yes, u can yel, u can hav the 46“ m8, its not free, tho :)
Your from Surrey Yelder, there's probably hundreds of TVs like that out on the side of the road during spring cleaning.Quote:
Originally Posted by yeldar2097
well my next-door-neighbour has a 42" in his bathroom if that counts?
you sure it's not free z1? i'll race you for it, you can have my...PS3 if you win :P
actually no, too risky :g
ok,then ,lets race:hyper, lol