Comments on: Screen technologies. LCD or Plasma?

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 22:34:01 +0000

Thanks for your links, man, this will really help.

By: Eirikso

Eirikso — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 07:23:13 +0000

That could be a problem, but a proper media center replace your DVD, so how many sources do you really have?

I watch all my entertainment through my media center. The TV is only using ONE input, that’s DVI from my media center. The amplifier is only using ONE input, that’s SPDIF from my media center.

If I at some point buy a PlayStation 3 I’ll have to do something…

By: sergio

sergio — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 14:22:56 +0000

Eirikso

Thank you

The problem i found with the sony is that they offer only one hdmi input connector.

I think i may need 2 hdmis. The other solution is connect everything trough the home theater receiver and connect the receiver to the lcd using hdmi.
But this option will be expensive because my receiver doesnt have hdmi/dvi input/outout

sergio

By: Eirikso

Eirikso — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 09:31:38 +0000

What they call a PC-Connection is usually VGA. Meaning an analog connection. Ancient technology. There is a big difference on VGA and DVI / HDMI.

Any LCD or Plasma screens with no DVI or HDMI connection should be avoided!

By: sergio

sergio — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 15:16:48 +0000

Eirikso

thank you!

I thought the pc input was as good as the dvi/hdmi.

Im going to take a look at the samsung lcds.

By now i like the sony

sergio

By: Eirikso

Eirikso — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 06:59:53 +0000

The Sharp Aquos 37″ comes in many different models, so it is diffecult to recommend anything specific. I think you are looking at several good screens here. Both Sony Bravia and Sharp Aquos seems to be very good screens. Some of the Aquos screes does not have HDMI or DVI inputs. Stay away from those!

Right now Samsung is claiming some very high contrast ratios on their newest screens. Relying heavily on these numbers is not a good idea because the way they measure contrast ratio is not following any standards. Still, it is very often an indication that you should take into consideration.

I would recommend having a look at these ones as well:
http://samsung.com/Products/TV/LCDTV/LNS4052DXXAA.asp
http://samsung.com/Products/TV/LCDTV/LNS4092DXXAA.asp

For connection to your HTPC I would absolutely recommend DVI or HDMI. If you choose a screen with HDMI input you might need a converter from DVI to HDMI because your HTPC probably has DVI out and not HDMI.

By: sergio

sergio — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 04:25:05 +0000

Hi there

Im looking into buying a tv for my living room. It will be use to watch analog tv, dvd movies and as htpc monitor.

Im like the sony bravia KDL-V40XBR1 40″ or KDL-40S2000 40″ and sharp aquos 37″
whicj one do you recommend?

Is it ok to connect my htpc using the tv pc input or better the hdmi?

thanks

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