Xboxworld HDTV User Database

[WarChild]

Xboxworld.com.au HDTV User Database
This is designed to help those searching for a HDTV for the upcoming Xbox 360 release. Users should post their HDTV’s specs and comments in this thread.

Note: This thread is intended to be a database, so please no posts other than those contributing to the database. Questions/comments should be PM to the appropriate user or asked in another thread.

Model- Sony KVHR36M31
Place of Manufacture- Japan (Malaysian built model also available)
Technology Type- CRT
Screen Size- 36”/86cm
Resolution- 1600x1080
Widescreen- Yes
Progressive Scan- Yes
HD Support (Resolutions supported)- Yes (1080i/720p/576p)
Terminals (inputs/outputs)- AV In (3 Rear, 1 Front)
Component Video Input (2 Rear)
S-Video Input (1 Rear & 1 Front)
Monitor Output (1 Rear)
Centre Audio Speaker in (1 Rear)
Headphone Jack
Tuner- 2x analogue
Sound- 7.5W x 2 (stereo)
Size (WxHxDmm)/Weight- 994x650x576/~90kgs
Features- WEGA Engine, Super Fine Pitch, Memory Stick Slot
Price paid (date)- $3250 (July 05)

Distance Viewed at- 2.90m

http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/8155/futurama4ul.jpg
http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/3210/sc21080i3yr.jpg

Good: Picture quality is amazing. Very functional remote. Great on screen menus. Easy to set up and operate.
Bad: Analogue set therefore no DVI/HDMI, could do with a few more component jacks. Big and Heavy. Hard to find.


Comments: A brilliant set, amazing picture quality. 1080i natively, very hard to beat.

[interweb66]

Same as the thread starter, I have a KVHR36M31, the ONLY bad thing with this tv is that it doesnt have HDMI. I dont find size and weight to be a problem as it means no-one will ever steal it. And the tv not having HDMI isn't so bad because it will be a LONG time before either HD-DVD or Blu-Ray becomes a standard.

[twiggy015]

Product: Samsung PS42P4H 42" (107cm) HD Plasma
RRP: $4999
Paid: $3799
Date: Sep 05

DISPLAY FEATURES
Pixel Resolution (HxV): 1024x768
Pixel Pitch (HxV in mm): 0.912x0.693
Colours: 16.77M
Viewing angle: 160
Panel Luminance: 1000cd/m2
Contrast ratio: 3000:1

PICTURE
Comb Filter: 4H Digital
Aspect Ratio: 16 : 9
Other: DNIe / DCDi / Cinema Progressive Scan

AUDIO
Output in Watts RMS: 15W * 15W
Speaker configuration: 2Way 10Speaker - JBL
Surround/Audio modes supported: SRS TruSurround XT

SYSTEM FEATURES
Tuner Program Memory: 100 channels
Picture in Picture support: Dual Tuner (configurable PIP size and position)
List all RF supported: Pal B/G, D/K, I
List Video supported: PAL/SECAM/NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43
Component Video supported: 1080i/720p/480p/576i/480i
PC Signals supported: XGA
DVI RGB signals supported:
Hor: 31.469 to 68.677kHZ
Vert: N/A To 84.997Hz
Clock: N/A

CONNECTIONS
Component (Y, Pb, Pr): x2
S-Video: x2 (audio channels shared with Composite Video inputs)
Composite: x3 (2 sets of audio channels shared with the S-Video inputs) in / 1 out
RGB: x1
DVI: x1
Audio: 6 in / 1 out

GENERAL
Power consumption: 330W Operation
Weight: 43kg
Stand: stand included provided (separate box)

http://www.cnet.com.au/i/r/2004/HomeTheatre/TVs/22047161/samsung_PS42P4H_b.jpg

http://www.cnet.com.au/i/r/2004/HomeTheatre/TVs/22047161/samsung_connectors_500x.jpg

Distance viewed at: About 3m

The Good: Nice picture for the price. fair range of inputs. hd tv and DVD's look great. menu easy to use. picture in picture mode good for watching both AFL games on a sat night and for hooking up 2 xboxs and having 8 players on the one screen! (crazy). burn protection function. looks good in the lounge room.

The Bad: Looks totatly crap watching sd tv, some solarisation from bad signals happens most when using crap cables. xbox dosen't look to good in some games but i am only using an s-video cable. some image retention for a few mins after playing xbox but barely noticable.

Overall:: Very happy with this screen as it suits all my needs. probably the best looking plasma i could get for that price. couldn't justify the extra $1000-2000 for a slightly better picture and features.

[Darksheer]

Model- Samsung High-Definition LCD TV LA26R51B

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Official Web Site:
http://www.samsung.com/au/index.htm

Details:
Place of Manufacture- N/A
Screen Size- 26Inch/ 66cm
Resolution- 1366x768
Widescreen- Yes
Progressive Scan- Yes
HD Support- Yes (1080i/720p/576p/480p)

Terminals (inputs/outputs):
AV In (2 Rear)
S-Video Input (1 Rear)
Component Video Input (2 Rear)
VGA Monitor in (1 Rear)
HDMI port (1 Rear)

Picture:
View Angle 170/170
Brightness 500
Contrast 3000:1
Response Rate: 8ms
Tuner- Yes

Note: The tuner built into the Samsung LCD is standard definition, and like most LCD screens the HD set-top-box is sold separately. This is most likely a strategic decision (read $$$ maximisation) made by manufacturers in an effort to help consumers solve their 'consumption problems' -thanks for looking out for us guys! At the moment (Oct 2004) the official Samsung HD set-top-box retails for about $400, but most cheaper brands should be compatible. If you decide to go for a different brand of set-top-box, please check that it is compatible with the Samsung (or other brand of LCD) and make note of its features. Thanks to Ingy for the fab question!

Sound:
SRS Trusurround XT
5W x 2 (stereo)
Headphone Jack

Size:
(WxHxDmm)/Weight (without stand)- 662.0 x 94.0 x 497.8 /~15kgs

Additional Features:
DNIe, My Colour, Dynamic Contrast, Brightness sensor, Auto Power off, TTX (1000 pages), Digital comb filter for 3D (games), Zoom: Wide/Panorama/Zoom1, 2/4:3, Picture in picture, Split Screen, Still Picture, Plug and Play, Sleep Timer, Wall mount

Standard Retail Price:
$2500

Price paid (date):
$2200 (Aug 05)

Date: 28/01/2006

Just thought I would add the following link to a great site that sells this exact LCD screen (and the entire Samsung range) for the amazing price of $1479. The site is actually run by Xboxworld forum member Mastiha, who operates a state-of-the-art Xbox gaming lounge, and is an actual distributor for Samsung –neat’o! For more information check out www.gameon.net.au or email Mastiha at info@gameon.net.au


Retailer: Retravision

Distance Viewed:
2-3m

http://www.samsung.com/au/products/tv/lcdtv/images/la26r51b_l.jpg

Note: Picture above is of overseas model. Please look below to see the Australian model. You will notice the black border around the screen is slightly angular and has the power button centered within this border, beneath the Samsung logo. I actually like this difference, but it is merely cosmetic.

Good:
This is a solid quality High-Definition LCD that has excellent picture and wide viewing angle. It’s great for DVDs, and xbox games played in progressive scan. Its fast response time, high contrast, rich display of colours, dark black tones, and a solid resolution in one collective package are a rare thing for LCDs within its price range (Oct 2005).

The remote is functional with numerous features and essential buttons are of sufficient size. The system menu is one of the easiest I have navigated with plenty of options. Tuning in TV stations is easy and can be automated.

Being an LCD the TV is very light and easy to move about. Its thin and sleek style is also very pleasing on the eyes. If you are looking for an LCD for the X360 this one is well recommended.

Bad:
Consoles that do not support progressive scan/High Definition such as the PAL (not NTSC) Nintendo Gamecube, output low resolution textures, which look poor. Fortunately the xbox supports progressive.

Like any LCD or plasma screen standard definition TV will look poor, however HD TV broadcast will produce DVD quality imagery.

Comments:
An excellent high quality LCD at a mid-level price range. It supports HDMI, VGA, and component, while a full range of progressive options will mean you receive the best picture from you console and DVD player. There are larger screen sizes available, starting from $3000.

EDIT: Here are some pictures of the Xbox 360 and Final Fantasy XI being played on a Samsung LCD. The Samsung screens shown below are the 58cm/ 23 Inch model (Model number LA23R51B). It looks as though Samsung are the official HDTV partner for the Xbox 360. See links:

http://www.i4u.com/article3292.html
http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=22909

Thanks to Rockman.EXE for bringing these pictures to everyone’s attention :thumbsup:

http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/events/X05/imgs/03_1.jpg

http://www.playonline.com/ff11us/events/X05/imgs/08_1.jpg

Click link for more: http://www.xboxworld.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=517231&posted=1#post517231

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Do I need a set-top-box to play High Definition games with the Xbox and Xbox 360?

A: No. A set-top-box is only required for watching high definition television broadcast. You can connect your games console or DVD player via the Component, HDMI (unknown at this stage), VGA, S-Video, or AV ports on the back of the LCD screen. Just make sure to enable 480p/720p/1080i on your console and the TV will do the rest.

Q: Do games look good on the Samsung or just the ones that support HD?

A: Re Xbox. All Xbox games support progressive scan (what is termed high definition), however for PAL Xbox consoles you will need to install a “soft mod” in order to enable the progressive function that was initially disabled when the console was released. This can be done by copying a specific game save file using an Xbox memory card. See XBW’s informative Soft Mod thread in the Hardware forum for more details.

Once progressive scan is enabled games will look great; albeit a rare few Xbox titles could do with some AA -fortunately the Xbox 360 supports AA.

Re Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 supports progressive scan out-of-the-box, so no modifications will be required. Just plug-and-play and let the TV do the rest. The X360 looks fantastic on this Samsung LCD TV. Using a set of VGA cables you can select the appropriate resolution and enjoy everything in High Definition. Games look far superior to those on Xbox I might add. Everything is smooth, bright, and vibrant. The results are impressive.

You can see more of the Xbox 360 playing on the Samsung via the following link:
http://www.xboxworld.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=41618

[Dominus]

Product: LG 94cm LCD: RT-37LZ
RRP: $4999
Paid: $4200
Date: June `05 (I think! :D)

http://au.lge.com/download/product/image/1100000506/RT-42LZ30_l.jpg

Display Features
Pixel Resolution (HxV): 1366x768
Pixel Pitch (HxV in mm): not a clue :)
Response Time: 8ms
Viewing angle: 178 degrees
Panel Luminance: 600cd/m2
Contrast ratio: 1200:1

Picture
Digital Comb Filter: 3D
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (native) or 4:3 (vertical letterboxing)
Other: Colour Temperature Control, Noise Reduction, XD Engine

Audio
Output in Watts RMS: 10W * 10W
Speaker configuration: 2 Channel, 6 units
Surround/Audio modes supported: SRS WOW

System Features
- Teletext
- PIP, POP, PBP
- EZ Scan auto programming

Connections
Component (480i / 576i): x1
Component (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p 1080i): x1
S-Video: x1 (side)
RCA: x1, x1 (side)
RGB: x1
DVI: x1
Audio: no optical/coaxial sadly

Miscellaneous
Power consumption: 220W Operation
Weight: 26.3kg
Stand: integrated (but removeable for wall mounting)

Distance viewed at: ~ 2-2.5 metres

The Good:

- Great buy for the price at the time, especially given the size!
- 8ms response time is great! Have never had tearing/blurring/ghosting
- Brightness may seem low compared to other units, but it's super bright!
- Speakers are really powerful, though I never use them

The Bad:

- Really doesn't handle large amounts of black/dark colours very well
- could do with more component inputs
- no HDMI or digital optical/coaxial inputs

Overall::

I just took the leap and bought this and while it's probably not as flash as other things on the market in the price range now, we're going on 6 months old and I've been really happy with the performance since then. I watch a lot of downloaded TV shows on it and they look absolutely fantastic, and while my Xbox games look a little washed out in component, I'm hoping to get the HD softmod set up soon! Overall I'd give the TV a 7/10 probably!

Current Setup:

- The above TV
- LG 5.1 Home Theatre System
- Xbox w/ Official High-Definition Kit + cheap-ass cables
- LG DV7821P (no progressive scan)

[GrandPipe]

Television:
Pioneer Plasma PDP-505HD
http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/home_entertainment/plasmadisplaypanel/pdp505hd/

http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/images/products/435%20with%20media%20receiver.jpg

TV stats that matter:
Screen Size: 50 inches
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Number of Pixels (Horizontal x Vertical): 1,280 x 768
Video Signals: PAL/SECAM/NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/HD/PC
PC Signals: VGA/SVGA/XGA/Wide XGA

Input 1: AV Input, S-Video Input, Y' Pb' Pr' Input
Input 2: AV Input, S-Video Input
Input 3: AV Input, S-Video Input, Y' Pb' Pr' Input, HDMI input (PS3 happiness)
Monitor Out (RCA pin): AV Output, S-Video Output
Input 4 (Front): AV Input, S-Video Input

Video Switch Box:
Zektor HDS4
http://www.zektor.com/hds4/index.html

Basically, 4 x components IN, 1 out (including toslink optical connections for each channel).

Review here: http://gear.ign.com/articles/452/452131p1.html

http://www.zektor.com/hds4/images/HDS4B_back_1000.jpg

Sound:
Marantz 4200 receiver + kenwood speakers, yamaha sub etc etc...

[skin]

Toshiba 36SJ9UA 36 Inch/ 86 cm HD CRT TV

http://www.castel.com.au/toshiba/images/products/36JW9UA_large.jpg

Website
http://www.castel.com.au/toshiba/ProductDetail.asp?Brand=T&Category=CTV&ProductCode=36JW9UA

Model: 36JW9UA
Place of Manufacture: China
Technology Type: CRT
Screen Size: 36”/86cm
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Resolution: ? no info
Widescreen: Yes
Progressive Scan: Yes
HD Support (Resolutions supported): Yes (1080i/720p 50/60Hz and all SD resolutions)

Inputs/Outputs:
AV In (2 Rear, 1 Front)
Component In (2 Rear)
S-Video In (1 Rear & 1 Front)
RGB In (1 Rear)
Monitor Out (1 Rear)
Bridge Media Card Slots (SD Card, Smart Media Card, Memory Stick)
Headphone Jack

Tuner: 2 x analogue (supports 'Double Window' PIP)
Audio: 12W x 2 (Stereo) + 13W (Sub)
Dimensions: (WxHxDmm)/Weight- 856 x 624 x 596/~76kgs
Features: Digital Hyper Signal Processing System, Fine-Pitch, XGA RGB PC Input, Bridge Media Card Slots (SD Card, Smart Media Card, Memory Stick)

RRP: $2699
Price paid (date): $1840 (Nov 05)

Distance Viewed at: 3m

Pros:
+ Truely awesome picture quality
+ Value for money
+ Card reader
+ Looks great

Cons:
- RGB/PC input is a waste of time. It can not accept a digital TV signal, only 640x480, 800x700 and 1024x768 PC signals. Not only that but it displays the PC screen with a great big ugly grey border that is 3cm on both top and bottom and 13cm on each side! Why it can not accept a digital TV signal through the RGB/TV input is a mystery to me.
- Very heavy (76kg)

EDIT: 02 Dec 05
Consumer Warning
I sent back the first one of thes TVs I received because it was defective. It had a visible curve in the bottom right corner of the picture which was most noticable when watching DVDs.

My replacement Toshiba 36JW9UA finally arrived today after waiting another 10 days and it turned out to be far worse than the previous one.

The curve in the corner of the picture was gone but I didn't even have to connect any video cables to see what I would call 'extreme' yellowish discolouration and smudging of the 'blue screen'. This discolouration would be obvious to blind man and continued when watching a TV program.

This particular TV is extremely defective and Harvey Norman are picking it up today and taking it away. Not only that but I am so disappointed with this Toshiba model that I am getting a full refund and pursuing a purchase of the elusive Sony KVHR36M31 which is what I should have done in the first place.

Skin.

[BHC]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v696/austcfc189/TV2.jpg

(Ignore my curtains... *cough cough*)

Model: Panasonic TX-76PW300A
Type: 32" CRT (16:9)
Screen Size: 81 cm
HD Ready (1080i/576p)

On to some more important specs...
Component Video Inputs - 2
S-Video inputs - 2
AV inputs - 5

Lots and lots of inputs... :drool:

Look i love my tv... I have the ability to hook up a multitude of things. And this will come in handy when the 360 is released. High Def TV looks amazing on it. I definately recommend it. I cant wait to see what the 360 is going to look like on it...

[Mob.Furor]

HOw much did that tv cost u BHP ??????

[Mullins]

106cm Panasonic Viera Widescreen Plasma TV
[Model No: TH-42PV500A]
RRP: $4,999 [GST Inc.]
*1024 x768
* High-Definition Input (1080i, 720p, 576p)
* VIERA Colour Management System
* Sub-Pixel Controller
* 8.6 Billion Viewable Colours [2,048³ shades of gradation]
* 8th Generation HD Plasma Panel

it rox

[artax]

Product: Samsung PS42P4H 42" (107cm) HD Plasma
RRP: $4999
Paid: $3799
Date: Sep 05

DISPLAY FEATURES
Pixel Resolution (HxV): 1024x768
Pixel Pitch (HxV in mm): 0.912x0.693
Colours: 16.77M
Viewing angle: 160
Panel Luminance: 1000cd/m2
Contrast ratio: 3000:1

PICTURE
Comb Filter: 4H Digital
Aspect Ratio: 16 : 9
Other: DNIe / DCDi / Cinema Progressive Scan

AUDIO
Output in Watts RMS: 15W * 15W
Speaker configuration: 2Way 10Speaker - JBL
Surround/Audio modes supported: SRS TruSurround XT

SYSTEM FEATURES
Tuner Program Memory: 100 channels
Picture in Picture support: Dual Tuner (configurable PIP size and position)
List all RF supported: Pal B/G, D/K, I
List Video supported: PAL/SECAM/NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43
Component Video supported: 1080i/720p/480p/576i/480i
PC Signals supported: XGA
DVI RGB signals supported:
Hor: 31.469 to 68.677kHZ
Vert: N/A To 84.997Hz
Clock: N/A

CONNECTIONS
Component (Y, Pb, Pr): x2
S-Video: x2 (audio channels shared with Composite Video inputs)
Composite: x3 (2 sets of audio channels shared with the S-Video inputs) in / 1 out
RGB: x1
DVI: x1
Audio: 6 in / 1 out

GENERAL
Power consumption: 330W Operation
Weight: 43kg
Stand: stand included provided (separate box)

http://www.cnet.com.au/i/r/2004/HomeTheatre/TVs/22047161/samsung_PS42P4H_b.jpg

http://www.cnet.com.au/i/r/2004/HomeTheatre/TVs/22047161/samsung_connectors_500x.jpg

Distance viewed at: About 3m

The Good: Nice picture for the price. fair range of inputs. hd tv and DVD's look great. menu easy to use. picture in picture mode good for watching both AFL games on a sat night and for hooking up 2 xboxs and having 8 players on the one screen! (crazy). burn protection function. looks good in the lounge room.

The Bad: Looks totatly crap watching sd tv, some solarisation from bad signals happens most when using crap cables. xbox dosen't look to good in some games but i am only using an s-video cable. some image retention for a few mins after playing xbox but barely noticable.

Overall:: Very happy with this screen as it suits all my needs. probably the best looking plasma i could get for that price. couldn't justify the extra $1000-2000 for a slightly better picture and features.

Hey guys, i've got this exact same tv, here's my setup.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~fishheads/IMG_1817.jpg

Hope that works.

I've got heaps more equipment including a projector and LCD but i'm selling it all because i'm building a house.
I may even have to sell my XBOX 360, which should be arriving next week.

[=Maverick=]

I may even have to sell my XBOX 360, which should be arriving next week.

What format 360 is it?.

[skin]

Bump! See edits to my post.

I can't believe it! Harvey Norman sent one guy on his own to pick up my TV. Not suprisingly he bounced it down the front steps of my Queenslander home and smashed the hell out of it! LOL!

I still got all my money back, in cash, after they tried to rip me off the cost of delivery mind you.

[=Maverick=]

That must have been a minties moment!

Skin:*oohhh its finally here! cant wait to.....

TV: *CRASH, BANG, SMASH down Skin's steps

[artax]

What format 360 is it?.
It's from america, so ntsc, i also have a step down transformer, which cost almost $200!!!
*sob* *sob*
I also got two games, Dead or Alive 4 and NFS:MW

[Old Creeping Judas]

Sony Bravia 40" LCD V Series

http://www.sony.com.au/homecinema/homecinema/catalog/product.jsp;jsessionid=2MW3AJHQR11IQCWSCFBSFEQK0II UEIV0?categoryId=22400&productId=KLVV40A10

http://www.sony.com.au/objects/600x400/KLVV40A10_2.jpg

plus Sony HDMI High Definition Set Top Box

http://www.sony.com.au/homecinema/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=23753

I've had this for a couple of weeks now and I do not have one complaint, the Resolution and Colour is fantastic, if you haven't seen one of these in action you're truly missing out!

[TwisTz]

Panasonic 106cm (42 inch) Viera Widescreen Plasma TV

http://www.cnet.com.au/i/r/2005/hometheatre/tvs/22051442/sc001.jpg

* High-Definition Input (1080i, 720p, 576p)
* VIERA Colour Management System
* Sub-Pixel Controller
* 8.6 Billion Viewable Colours [2,048³ shades of gradation]
* 8th Generation HD Plasma Panel

Inputs:

SD Card (1)
Composite (4)
S-Video (2)
Component (2)
VGA (1)
HDMI (1)

RRP: $4999
Price paid (date): $3800 with 5 year extended warranty (Dec 05)
Place of Purchase: Harvey Norman

Distance Viewed at: Around 2m

Pros:
+ Awesome picture quality
+ Great colour (8.6 Billion colours!!!)
+ Black levels are amazing
+ Good contrast ratio (3000:1)
+ Cheap for the size/quality
+ HDMI input

Cons:
- 1024 x 768 with rectangular pixels (720p, 1080i are still supported but they are not native resolutions)
- No internal digital tuner, you'll need to buy a set top box to watch Digital TV.

[AJ]

Panasonic 106cm (42 inch) Viera Widescreen Plasma TV

http://www.cnet.com.au/i/r/2005/hometheatre/tvs/22051442/sc001.jpg

* High-Definition Input (1080i, 720p, 576p)
* VIERA Colour Management System
* Sub-Pixel Controller
* 8.6 Billion Viewable Colours [2,048³ shades of gradation]
* 8th Generation HD Plasma Panel

Inputs:

SD Card (1)
Composite (4)
S-Video (2)
Component (2)
VGA (1)
HDMI (1)

RRP: $4999
Price paid (date): $3800 with 5 year extended warranty (Dec 05)
Place of Purchase: Harvey Norman

Distance Viewed at: Around 2m

Pros:
+ Awesome picture quality
+ Great colour (8.6 Billion colours!!!)
+ Black levels are amazing
+ Good contrast ratio (3000:1)
+ Cheap for the size/quality
+ HDMI input

Cons:
- 1024 x 768 with rectangular pixels (720p, 1080i are still supported but they are not native resolutions)
- No internal digital tuner, you'll need to buy a set top box to watch Digital TV.

I just bought this plasma on the weekend. I got mine for $3700, it was on display for $4300. The guys at HN are legends (even though a little stupid).

I have to say that I was surprised when i got it home. It looked "nice enough" in the shop, but when i got it home and got some HD TV into... wow! Upscaling seems to be great as well as DVD's look awesome. HDMI input is a bonus, and there is a definite difference between component and DVI coming out of my set top.

For the price it is better than panels worth $3700 for 42" HD is pretty damn fine.

[d510r9]

Panasonic PTAE 700E projector

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A couple of people mentioned projectors but nobody has chosen one as their primary display. To get the most out of a projector you ideally need:

1. A dark room
2. A blank white wall/space for a screen
3. Medium to large room
4. Ability to handle having a crystal clear 274" screen!

Display

True HD
Native: 1280x720 Pixels (720p)
Maximum: 1920x1080 Pixels (1080i) and everything conceivable lower and in between
0.7" PolySi LCD (3)
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (WXGA)

Cost

RRP - $3999 (never really sells for this price)
Paid - $2600 - I lucked out big time at Bing Lee (Pitt Street Mall Sydney, great staff there). They had an unused, never taken out of box display model sitting in the back - they gave it to me at cost. They threw in $100 of cabling too!!!

Connections

Composite
HDMI
VGA
Scart
S-Video

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Good

Image is freaking huge
Amazing crisp picture
Movies are awesome
Games are awesome - but you may have to decrease picture size because you get so dizzy!!! (It takes 2 seconds with the zoom lense).
Unit takes up no space

Bad

Blacks not as black as they are on other display types
Sunlight is not your friend
Costly to replace bulbs - great help at Pitt Street Mall Bing Lee though - they will give me a free bulb if it goes before 2000 hours are up no questions asked.

[aelfin]

That Panasonic projector is the model I want when I buy my own place, it looks totally sweet. It's frustrating how you could spent $6k on a decent 100" projector setup when 40" lcd tellys cost much the same as that, but projector stuff isn't really good to set up when you're renting...

[aelfin]

I got the same TV as Darksheer, the Samsung LCD which is the model used for X360 kiosks, but I went for the 81cm model. Incredibly pretty picture, currently $2699 at Myer.

Here's a pic of my XBL on it.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/aelfin/Xbox/DSC00196.jpg

Kameo.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/aelfin/Xbox/DSC00200.jpg

The general setup :).
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/aelfin/Xbox/DSC00199.jpg

The old tv vs the new tv!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y210/aelfin/Xbox/DSC00197.jpg

In the last two shots it's running the music visualiser.

Also tried plugging in a Gamecube playing ResEvil4, a PS2 playing PoP The Two Thrones, and an Xbox playing Burnout Takedown, with varying results.

ResEvil 4 looked uglier than it did on the 68cm I played it on (not the other tv shown in the photo above).

PoP looked pretty good, better than I expected it would, I think it's playable in widescreen, but for some reason the picture was offset. IE there were bars at the LEFT and BOTTOM rather than the top and bottom or left and right. Bizarre.

Burnout Takedown was really kinda ugly, and I have no idea why :(. It was in pretty widescreen, but the colours looked all wrong, and the text looked a bit jaggy and stuff. Another reason to just rebuy it for X360 probably :P.

[interweb66]

This particular TV is extremely defective and Harvey Norman are picking it up today and taking it away. Not only that but I am so disappointed with this Toshiba model that I am getting a full refund and pursuing a purchase of the elusive Sony KVHR36M31 which is what I should have done in the first place.

Skin.

No good to hear about your toshi.

Regarding the KVHR36M31, I hope you find one. I have one of these TV's myself and I would have to say that it is one of, if not the best picture (quality wise) money can buy for under $5000. I picked up mine from HN about 6 months ago for around $2700, not bad considering when released rrp was $5999.

I have not got a 360 yet, but I have spoken with a few people that have the US equivalent (Sony XBR series, 910/960) and they tell me that I will be gobsmacked when I see the PQ that this set offers with 360, I have watched HD through other sources on this screen and I can tell you that the super fine dot pitch tubes on these puppies are outstanding when given a HD source.

6 months of ownership I can honestly say that I would not swap this set for any other type brand or technology screen at the same size (86cm), I sit about 2 metres away from mine in my SuperSac and use a set of Logitech Z-5500 speakers for sound.

All the advice I can give to you is find one of these beautiful sets, and BUY BUY BUY, you WILL NOT be dissapointed

Edit:

Here is a pic of my setup, not the best quality pic(camera wise) but will give you an idea of the beautiful color reproduction this set offers. This is in 576p, just a dvd run in progressive, I have to say as well SD on this set does it no justice at all.

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/3661/kvhr1us.th.jpg (http://img460.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kvhr1us.jpg)

And here is a link to a forum where you can view lots more pics of this set.

http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=21111&st=20&p=232071&#entry232071

[Declan_Vee]

Okay, well I have the same set as aelfin... I think. Here's some general "paper specs"

And a picture (http://users.on.net/~andrew.birkin/Images/xbw_scaled.jpg). Between my crappy camera, and the brightness sensor. It was hard to get a picture that wasn't too dull, surrounded by darkness, or had a flash bloom over the screen. No that's not "instincts"

Screen Size: 81cm (32")
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Contrast Ratio: 3,000:1 (Dynamic C/R)
Response Time: 8ms
Viewing Angle(H/V): 170/170

HDMI x1
DSUB X1
Component x2
Composite x2
SVideo x1

Paid $2999 November 2005

Samsung LCD range (http://www.samsung.com/au/products/tv/lcdtv/index.asp)

[mulletman]

Just a quetion aelfin, what size tv is your old tv in that picture. I just want to see how an 81cm widescreen compares to a normal 68cm crt (currently what I have).

For some reason I can't judge it to well in the shops for size.

I'm thinking of either 81cm or 91cm LCD tv...I just don't know.

[aelfin]

Just a quetion aelfin, what size tv is your old tv in that picture. I just want to see how an 81cm widescreen compares to a normal 68cm crt (currently what I have).

For some reason I can't judge it to well in the shops for size.

I'm thinking of either 81cm or 91cm LCD tv...I just don't know.

The old one is a 51cm crt.
I had thought 81cm wasn't going to be big enough, when looking at them in stores they just don't seem that big. But when it's on it's own away from other TVs in your house, it's pretty big :).

[mulletman]

Coolio!

I just need to purchase a new LCD with a HD box, and I'll be set.

I'll either go for one of the LG type one's with an inbuilt HD receiver or bargain a deal with the samsung to include a HD box.

I think the new Sony Bravia's come with a Hd box, but they are quite expensive.

[mastiha]

Yep, the Samsung LCD's are great.

I've purchased 20 of the 58CM ones to use in our Xbox lounge.

For those who are interested, we will also be setting up an Ebay store selling Samsumg screens and here are some indications of pricing:

LA23R51BX 58.4 cm: $1380 + Shipping
LA26R51BX 66 cm : $1629 + Shipping
LA32R51BX 81 cm: $2299 + Shipping

[mulletman]

^Is that brand new? Cause for the 81cm that's a very, very good price!

Are you selling some 91cm or 101cm LCD's?

[mastiha]

These are brand new.

As mentioned in another thread, due to us buying so many screens, Samsung has made us a dealer.

I can basically sell anything Samsung except the mobile phones.

[Jarlexle]

LA32R51BX 81 cm: $2299 + Shipping damn thats a nice price

[mulletman]

Yes, I'll be talking to mastiha after the new year regarding one of those LCD's...very attractive. Heck! Imagine if they drop in price further! YIKES!

[Bebebeef]

Yes, I'll be talking to mastiha after the new year regarding one of those LCD's...very attractive. Heck! Imagine if they drop in price further! YIKES!

Me too :D

[MiNiStRy]

This is the set i use for everything in the house including pc!




DLP Type(HD3 720P)
Version Up XD Engine
Contrast 1000 : 1
12W x 2 (2 Way 6 Speakers)
Dolby Virtual Surround
2 Tuner PIP
Diverse Interface
DVI
Progressive Scan
Digital Comb Filter
Flicker Free
All Format-up Converter
Sound Output: 20W x 2(SRS)
Teletext
HDMI/Component(2) / RGB / AV / S-Video Input
Component 2ea, AV etc

RRP: $3,299.00 (can be bought for around $2200 now from most places)

* Features
Video

XD Engine : Yes

Specifications

Screen Size : 132cm (52") Wide Screen

Resolution : 1280 x 720p

Brightness(max) : 400cd/m²

Contrast ratio : 1000 : 1

Weight(kg) : 33kg

Dimensions : 1206(W) x 398(D) x 859(H)

For price this set can not be beaten as it has all the connections, and upscales to 1080i

[mulletman]

^That's a big tele. I guess my problem would be that I sit at max 2 metres away from the tv. A tv of that size from that viewing distance I guess would be grainy and or pixelated...but I don't know. The sets in shops never have a 720p or 1080i signal set up for it or at best they run a dvd off composite cabling....it does the tv no justice.

[MiNiStRy]

I sit at about 3.5 m and it looks fantastic playing dvd's and xbox. It would look a bit pixelated i guess at that size on dvd, but using the xbox the games would look ok. If you wanted to you could go for the 44inch model which retails for just over $1600

[veldrin055]

I sit at about 3.5 m and it looks fantastic playing dvd's and xbox. It would look a bit pixelated i guess at that size on dvd, but using the xbox the games would look ok. If you wanted to you could go for the 44inch model which retails for just over $1600

Thats an LG right????

thats the sort im looking at in harvey norman, either an LG or a samsung im not sure which to go for yet.

[Digger]

I havent been able to find those LG's anywhere. If i could find a 42" DLP for $1600 that does 720p natively then i would buy it tomorrow.

[veldrin055]

I havent been able to find those LG's anywhere. If i could find a 42" DLP for $1600 that does 720p natively then i would buy it tomorrow.

My local HN offered me the 52" which is the smallest LG for $2500 with an extended 5 Year warranty

however i think with some bargaining i could get it even cheaper maybe 2200

i also saw tha samsung 42" for $1999 which maybe could be gotten for $1800

[MiNiStRy]

There is a seller on ebay who has a shop that sold the 44inch lg models, if you email him he will be able to let you know. http://stores.ebay.com.au/East-Coast-Online-Clearance-Centre It is a pity though you could of grabbed one of these bargains off graysonline for just over $1500 http://www.graysonline.com.au/lot.asp?LOT_ID=581266

[Digger]

I would never buy a reconditioned set. To me its a bit like re-tread tyres, lots of people say they are fine but i will never buy them.

[kamykazi]

CM WIDESCREEN FD TRINITRON WEGA TV KVDA28M36

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Enjoy viewing your favourite TV programs or DVD's in widescreen format with the new DA Series KVDA28M36, 28 inch or 66 cm Widescreen WEGA TV. This model incorporates Sony's Wega Engine technology and is also ready to receive High Definition digital TV signals with the aid of a set top box, such as the Sony DST-HD100.

Widescreen TV allows you to enjoy your favourite DVD's and the ever-increasing amount of TV shows (movies, sport, documentaries, lifestyle programs) available in 16:9 (widescreen) format. Widescreen TV maintains the original aspect ratio of DVD movies and widescreen TV programs, allowing you to enjoy them in the format that they were made to be seen in.


Works a charm, cant wait to play my 360 on it on720p on march 2nd, got it for $1200 from retra vision.


Key features

WIDESCREEN 28 inch (66cm) WEGA TV
Wega Engine
HD Ready Input (1080i/720p/576p/525p/480p/480i)
DRC-MF (Digital Reality Creation)
3D Digital Intelligent Picture
Multi Image Driver (MID)
Picture and Picture (PAP)
Wega Theatre Mode
Intelligent Signal Booster
Intelligent Volume
5 Band Graphic Equaliser
Wide Mode
Adjustable Colour Temperature
Teletext
Surround Sound
Program Sorting
Picture Rotation
Eco Mode

[mimaki]

Picked up a VIP pack today & a Samsung 32inch

LA32M51B

Which is supposedly a bit better then there entry level model...

3000:1 contrast ratio
8ms
HDMI etc


$2,300.00

http://www.samsung.com/au/products/tv/lcdtv/images/l_la46m51b.jpg

[Baz]

Nice buy there dude. I really need to get myself one of these HD tv things. Everyones gettng them except me

[ryan_a87]

where did u pay that much at?

http://www.samsung.com/au/products/tv/lcdtv/la32m51bs.asp

the samsung site has it for 3500

[d510r9]

Anybody considering a flat screen should really consider PROJECTION! The image quality is first class and at least half the price. You can have either a small image or a freaking huge one. Small image is amazingly crisp.

The LCD picture I have is far better than any of the LCD's on the market in my opinion.Worth a thought....

[ryan_a87]

my parents own a projector, the main problem with it is u can only watch it when the room is pretty close to pitch black

also, u cant sit too close to it

[SteveNZ]

I have a Sony HX32, which is virtually identical to the HR36 posted by the thread starter except for 3 major differences:

1) It's a 32" not a 36"
2) It doesn't have a memorystick reader
3) The resolution of the comb filter is lower (Uses a different type)

The resolution issue only makes a difference in 720p and 1080i where the HR series has a cleaner image.

The HX32 cost me about $2200 a year ago. Excellent screen, very good picture, runs my modded Xbox in 720p quite happily and looks very impressive playing upsampled DVDs through XBMC.

I had a play with one of the Samsung 23" LCD units that they're using for the Xbox360 launch, and I was very unimpressed. Feeding a 720p image into it did not look very crisp at all, it seemed to have contrast issues and due to the combination of the image scaling and "lack" of colours, images always exhibited a slight "blockiness". With most LCD screens using the ridiculous 1366x768 resolution rather than what seems to be a more sensibile 1280x720 (you know, a standard, 720p) - ALL images sent to the screen must be scaled to fit. The further away from 1366x768, the more it scales, and I suspect its scaling algorithms aren't very good (hence why a normal 576i PAL TV signal looks so terrible).

You really need to audition LCD/Plasma screens with something you already know, some of them are very fussy about what input types they're happy with. The Sony Bravias look fantastic, but I've only seen them running their demo DVDs which may well be some sort of proprietry thing, plus the screens cost a fortune. I'm not sure LCDs are mature enough yet, but then, I'm a picky bugger, despite not having the financial backing to be as picky as I'd like to be.

[caged panther]

Bigger is better seems to be the trend in this thread but for those looking for a smaller HDTV my local Bing Lee was selling the Samsung 23" for $1199 when I was down there earlier today.

[mimaki]

where did u pay that much at?

http://www.samsung.com/au/products/tv/lcdtv/la32m51bs.asp

the samsung site has it for 3500


I bought it from Retravision on the gold coast...
Went around to JB and was looking at the S series sony.. best they could do was $2600 etc..
and the cheaper model samsung was about $2400.00

End of year sales... beer o'clock.. guy at retravision just said he could do the cheaper Samsung for $2150... or the better model for $2500... I said that was too pricey so he came back with $2300 and said it was his cost price... who knows... but Im happy with the deal. :)

[MiNiStRy]

Jb hifi now has the lg 52 dlp for $1985...absolute bargain!!!!

[richmondtigers05]

slightly off topic i apologise but about 12 months ago i bought a samsung 109cm rear projection for $1700 i know it had good screen resolution but dont know the specs, so will a rear projection be any good for the 360 or have i got an outdated telly? :cry:

[Digger]

That would most likely be the Samsung CRT rear projection for that price, and that does not do 720p. Whether that is a problem is up to you.

[veldrin055]

Jb hifi now has the lg 52 dlp for $1985...absolute bargain!!!!

I bought mine off them for $1999 :D
pick it up tomorrow

[MiNiStRy]

Welcome to the hi-def club in all its glory:thumbsup: with the price these sets are now going for you'd be mad not to purchase one:thumbsup:
Hopefully by this time next year the 71 inch lcos will be sold for a reasonable price.

[veldrin055]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c311/aeon05/TV.jpg

Model- LG 52SZ8R
Place of Manufacture- Unknown, wherever LG make tvs
Technology Type- Rear Projection DLP
Screen Size- 52" 137cm
Resolution- 1280 X 720
Widescreen- Yes
Progressive Scan- Yes
HD Support (Resolutions supported)- Yes (1080i/720p/576p)
Terminals (inputs/outputs)- AV In (2 Rear, 1 Side)
Component Video Input (2 Rear)
S-Video Input (2 Rear & 1 Side)
Monitor Output (1 Rear)
Centre Audio Speaker in (1 Rear)
Headphone Jack
Tuner- 2x analogue
Sound- 20W x 2 (stereo)
Size (WxHxDmm)/Weight- 1206x398x859/33kgs
Features- Rear and Side inputs, large screen, got a 5 year warranty for only $180 extra
Price paid (date)- $1998 (January 06)
Purchased: Jb Hi-Fi

Distance Viewed at- 2.50m - 3.0m

[BAG OF CHIPS]

Hi just purchased a Sharp 45" LCD Widescreen Display for my XBOX 360.

I will of course use this during the day and continue to use my 120" Home Cinema Projector for night time use, especially when on live.

Also since it is a native 1920x1080i Panel I can also use for Real HD-DVD when Blu-Ray ships this year.

RRP $9999.00
Specifications as follows:

Newly Developed Real 16x9 HD (1920 x 1080i) Advanced Super View Black TFT LCD Panel
1 Bit Digital Amplifier with High Audio Output
High Brightness 450cd/m2, High Contrast 800:1
Wide Viewing Angle 170 degrees
Built in PC card slot
Fast 12ms Pixel Response with Quickshoot Technology
NICAM-I/DK/BG and A2 Stereo with Dolby Virtual Surround Sound
Picture and Picture, Picture and Text Function
OPC (Optical Picture Control)
60,000 hours Long Life Backlight
Built in TV Tuner: PAL/SECAM
Multi Video System (PAL/SECAM/NTSC)
DVI-I Terminal for connection of PC or HD STB with DVI Out
Detachable Speaker
Can be set as Centre Speaker in 5.1 setup

[Jarlexle]

Product: Samsung High-Definition LCD TV LA32M51B
RRP: $3500
Paid: $2398
Date: January 06

Display

Aspect Ratio - 16 : 9
Screen Size - 81cm (32")
Panel Type - PVA
Contrast Ratio - 3,000:1 (Dynamic C/R)
Brightness (cd/m2) - 500
Viewing Angle(H/V) - 170/170
Resolution - 1366 x 768
High Definition Inputs - 1080i/720p/576p
Response Time - 8ms
Digital Comb Filter, - 3D
Colour Tone Mode - Cool2, Cool1, Standard/Warm1/Warm2
Picture Mode - Custom/ Standard / Dynamic/ Movie

Sound

Sound Output (RMS) - 10W x2
Speaker - Built-in
Surround - SRS Trusurround XT
Sound Mode - Standard, Music, Movie, Speech, Custom



Inputs

HDMI In (DVI-HD TV In) - 1EA (Rear) (DVI- D Compatible) *DVI doesn't support PC function

Component (Y/Pb/Pr) In - 2EA (Rear)

S-Video In - 1EA (Side)

A/V (RCA) In - 2EA (1EA: Side/Rear)

PC Input - D-sub 15 pin (VGA~WXGA)

PC Audio In - 1EA (Rear)

http://www.samsung.com/au/products/tv/lcdtv/images/l_la46m51b.jpg

i also got a Hi-def Settop box. http://www.samsung.com/au/products/digitalsettopbox/digitalsettopbox/dtb_h550f.asp

Will be picking it up next wednesday so i'll add more details then.

[dej]

I don't know if someone has asked, but how would the 360 looks if you hook it up to a 19" LCD monitor. It's a 3ms refresh rate.

Is that possible? And if it is, will it look ok?

Thanx, dej

[Declan_Vee]

3ms? is that possible... yet?

Unless your screen has component inputs Green Red and Blue RCA connexions (hey, some have) you'll need a VGA pack. (http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/hardware/x/xbox360vgahdcable/) And yes it will look fine, just really small.

Jarlexle, nice set. I'm trying to see if there are any big differences between yours and the entry level version (the one with the angled bottom... mine) the on paper specs are more or less identical, apart from the "DACS - Dynamic Acoustic Chamber System" whatever that is and the whole aluminium thing. Hmm... oh well.

[arbok]

this is a great thread!!!

im going for a 32 inch LCD and trying to decide between

the new LG with HDbox integrated currently $2898 at JB - very sexy look

the panasonic - $2999

the sony bravia - $2999 <- does the bravia come with the HDBox - if it does and i can also get a discount from this price i am totally sold.

which one would people go for?

and i find it quite amazing that the whole lot of us are all buying new TVs just for a console.

[Declan_Vee]

Judging by the sony website, I'd have to say that not only do the Bravia series not have built in tuners, but the combos available with the tuners are rather pricey.

Of those I'd suggest the LG. Although I highly recommend the Samsung range of LCD displays, of course you'd need to get a seperate tuner as well (If that's really your thing)

[d510r9]

Wow...that last Samsung screen posted is one sexy LCD!

Where did either of you guys buy it? How did you think it compared to the Sharp LCD's?

[mimaki]

Hooked the pc up to the Samsung LCD tonight... watched some xbox360 game demos/10 min footages in high res.. all I can say is WOW.. can't wait for the 360 to be plugged in!

[mastiha]

I've got some revised pricing on the Samsungs. Here are few to give you an idea.

I can do the following cash prices (shipping is extra):

LA26R51B 66 cm, 16:9, 3000:1 Dynamic C/R, 500 CD/m2 , 1366x768, 1xHDMI, DNIe3, MCC, HDTV Ready, 1 Tuner (PIP), Teletext, 2x Comp, W-XGA, PC in.VESA compliant - $1,479.00

LA32R51B 81cm, 16:9, 3000:1 Dynamic C/R, 500 CD/m2 , 1366x768, 1x HDMI, DNIe3, MCC, HDTV Ready, 1 Tuner (PIP), Teletext, 2x Comp, W-XGA, PC in.VESA compliant - $1,999.00

LA40R51B 101cm, 16:9, 3000:1 Dynamic C/R, 500 CD/m2 , 1366x768, 1x HDMI, DNIe3, MCC, HDTV Ready, 1 Tuner (PIP), Teletext, 2x Comp, W-XGA, PC in.VESA compliant - $3,599.00

Eftpos or credit card would be 3% extra.

[astro911]

geez that's an amazing price you can do on the 26 inch samsung mastiha! I thought I got it for a bargain a few weeks back for $1550, but that certainly takes the cake!

[caged panther]

I've got some revised pricing on the Samsungs. Here are few to give you an idea.

I can do the following cash prices (shipping is extra):

LA26R51B 66 cm, 16:9, 3000:1 Dynamic C/R, 500 CD/m2 , 1366x768, 1xHDMI, DNIe3, MCC, HDTV Ready, 1 Tuner (PIP), Teletext, 2x Comp, W-XGA, PC in.VESA compliant - $1,479.00

LA32R51B 81cm, 16:9, 3000:1 Dynamic C/R, 500 CD/m2 , 1366x768, 1x HDMI, DNIe3, MCC, HDTV Ready, 1 Tuner (PIP), Teletext, 2x Comp, W-XGA, PC in.VESA compliant - $1,999.00

LA40R51B 101cm, 16:9, 3000:1 Dynamic C/R, 500 CD/m2 , 1366x768, 1x HDMI, DNIe3, MCC, HDTV Ready, 1 Tuner (PIP), Teletext, 2x Comp, W-XGA, PC in.VESA compliant - $3,599.00

Eftpos or credit card would be 3% extra.

Given that the 26" Samsung seems to be hovering around the 1600-1700 price at just about ever major retailer I'm wondering if the RRP hasn't dropped?

[astro911]

I had a play with one of the Samsung 23" LCD units that they're using for the Xbox360 launch, and I was very unimpressed. Feeding a 720p image into it did not look very crisp at all, it seemed to have contrast issues and due to the combination of the image scaling and "lack" of colours, images always exhibited a slight "blockiness". With most LCD screens using the ridiculous 1366x768 resolution rather than what seems to be a more sensibile 1280x720 (you know, a standard, 720p) - ALL images sent to the screen must be scaled to fit. The further away from 1366x768, the more it scales, and I suspect its scaling algorithms aren't very good (hence why a normal 576i PAL TV signal looks so terrible).

You really need to audition LCD/Plasma screens with something you already know, some of them are very fussy about what input types they're happy with. The Sony Bravias look fantastic, but I've only seen them running their demo DVDs which may well be some sort of proprietry thing, plus the screens cost a fortune. I'm not sure LCDs are mature enough yet, but then, I'm a picky bugger, despite not having the financial backing to be as picky as I'd like to be.

Interesting, may I ask what you were using to feed the 720 image to the Samsung? I'm not having a go at you, I have the 26 inch version but haven't really experienced the blockiness you are talking about, nor the 'lack' of colours. I agree the native resolution is a bit wank though but I couldn't really get around it unfortunately as so many brands incorporate it atm. But the picture def also depends on the quality of the product you're connecting to/feeding into the tv - eg I tried out my brother's low end hotchip hdstb on my tv and the image was def not as crisp as my own higher model hotchip stb, and showed some blockiness, which was clearly evident when I plugged the set back into my brother's dell monitor (2405FPW - very good monitor!!!).

I also find it depends on what you watch and what channel. I was in Jb the other day, where all the tvs were being fed from the same hdstb (didn't know what brand/model it was, but judging by the pictures an average one), and all of them certainly had faint signs of blockiness when displaying the hd demo that rolls over and over for the most of the day on channel 7 (it wasn't the greatest signal - why oh why do stores always feed absolute shite into their tv display models, it's a turn off and doesn't show the potential of the sets - myer city store, who have an enormous range, is one such culprit!!!!). However, judging from what was on display by face value, the samsung imo opinion had 2nd best picture on par with the 26 inch panasonic viera model which is more expensive The only 26 inch model which I felt bettered the samsung's picture was the 26 inch Sony Bravia KLVV26A10 (http://www.sony.com.au/catalog/product.jsp?id=KLVS26A10), but that was over $3100, double the price I had paid for the samsung.

As the saying goes, you get what you pay for...and you pay for quality! My 26 inch Samsung is certainly not the greatest lcd around, and will no doubt be superseded in the the next few months by newer, better technology. But it is certainly a good all rounder for the $1500 mark and I am more than happy with it!!

[Tiger]

Hi everyone, I got the Samsung LA32R51B LCD TV just before Xmas and i have connected it to a LG LST-5100P High Definition STB through a DVI to HDMI cable. The specs of the TV are as follows:

Aspect Ratio 16 : 9
Screen Size 81cm (32")
Luminance (cd/m2) 500
Contrast Ratio 3,000:1 (Dynamic C/R)
Viewing Angle(H/V) 170/170
Resolution 1366 x 768
Response Time 8ms
Digital Comb Filter, 3D
Picture Mode Custom/ Standard / Dynamic/ Movie
Sound Output (RMS) 10W x2
Speaker Built-in Slim Dome SPK
Surround SRS Trusurround XT
Features:
My Colour Control
Dynamic Contrast
Brightness Sensor TTX
Double Screen (Split Screen)
PIP 1 Tuner PIP
Aspect Wide/Panorama/Zoom 1, 2 /4:3
TTX 1000 pages
Still Picture (Picture Freeze)
Plug & Play
Sleep Timer / On/Off Timer (Max 360 min)
Auto Power Off (Max 360 min)
HDMI
DVI-HDTV
Component (Y/Pb/Pr) In x 2
S-Video
A/V (RCA)
PC Input D-sub 15 pin (VGA~WXGA)
Connections PC Audio In
Headphone Out

When i am viewing the digital pictures I don't notice a lot of difference between SD and HD, well i can hardly tell any difference. Both types of pictures look fantastic but i wondered if anyone else with the same tv has the same issue and any suggestions on why this is so would be great. Thanks.

[michael39]

Hi there every one. Well i got a rear projection tv(had it for almost 2 years).Its a lg 111cm model rt-44nz21rb.So i was wondering would any of you guys would know wot kind of picture i'm going to get, whether it will be shit or good.My dvd player is hooked in the component 1(blue , red , green) and i can see the picture moving from left to right(its not huge but abit annoying).Especially on main menus.If my 360 is going to do this also i might as well get a new telly.:cry:

[arbok]

When i am viewing the digital pictures I don't notice a lot of difference between SD and HD, well i can hardly tell any difference. Both types of pictures look fantastic but i wondered if anyone else with the same tv has the same issue and any suggestions on why this is so would be great. Thanks.

when i visit the TV sets at shops i can't see the difference on an LCD or Plasma either. their channel 7 HD loop doesnt look that great except on a DLP Rear Pro - looks stunning on those TVs but i they take up a lot of room.

im hoping when people say there's a massive difference playing xbox360 games on a normal TV and a HD TV that its true cause thats the only reason im getting a new TV.

[twiggy015]

when i visit the TV sets at shops i can't see the difference on an LCD or Plasma either. their channel 7 HD loop doesnt look that great except on a DLP Rear Pro - looks stunning on those TVs but i they take up a lot of room.

im hoping when people say there's a massive difference playing xbox360 games on a normal TV and a HD TV that its true cause thats the only reason im getting a new TV.


I've played my 360 on a Teac 68cm CRT and on my Samsung 42" HD Plasma, and trust me it is well worth it. When you first turn it on i think the 360 is set to 640 X 480 then you bump it up and 1024 X 768 and above look amazing!

[astro911]

Came across these threads whilst ironically looking for info on vga cable for the dreamcast :chortle:

Anyway, these pics really show off the 360 on high def sets (plasma,lcd,dlp,projector,monitor) and thought I'd post them. For those of us with the 22/26 inch Samsungs (Darksheer etc) it looks like our tv features in both of the threads (although give or take some might be newer models then our LA26R51B). :thumbsup: Also there are pics of the Dell 24 inch monitor in action too - I know Shane and a number of others were interested in it. My brother has one and it is good value if you ask me :D

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=983120&page=1&pp=20

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=607834&page=1

[whitey660]

I've played my 360 on a Teac 68cm CRT and on my Samsung 42" HD Plasma, and trust me it is well worth it. When you first turn it on i think the 360 is set to 640 X 480 then you bump it up and 1024 X 768 and above look amazing!

twiggy, would be interested to hear if you think it's worth getting a 360 if I only have a 68cm CRT?
ie is it disappointing at all? look a lot better than the x-box?

I'm deciding whether I shoud hold off on the 360 until I get a 42" plasma or similar sized LCD, which may not be until sometime later in the year or even next year.

[twiggy015]

Don't get me wrong the 360 still has a better picture on a CRT than the original Xbox. Maybe not as much as i expected, but without a HD TV you are definately missing out. It looks a lot clearer and sharper and you can beef up the resolution to whatever you like (well whatever the 360 will let you). I think its to do with the crappy composite plugs. The difference from using them on a CRT to using the HD VGA plug on a 42" plasma at 1024x768 is alot and you want ever want to go back. I suppose I would still get a 360 if i only had a standard CRT though.

[arbok]

Don't get me wrong the 360 still has a better picture on a CRT than the original Xbox. Maybe not as much as i expected, but without a HD TV you are definately missing out. It looks a lot clearer and sharper and you can beef up the resolution to whatever you like (well whatever the 360 will let you). I think its to do with the crappy composite plugs. The difference from using them on a CRT to using the HD VGA plug on a 42" plasma at 1024x768 is alot and you want ever want to go back. I suppose I would still get a 360 if i only had a standard CRT though.


for sure you should still get a 360 at launch - when you make the switch from SD to HD later on - you will give your system new life.

plus there's xbox live arcade, wireless controllers and sequels of xbox games that should definitely be played - PGR3, oblivion, DOA4 etc.

[Shane]

Bigger is better seems to be the trend in this thread but for those looking for a smaller HDTV my local Bing Lee was selling the Samsung 23" for $1199 when I was down there earlier today.

yer i think at that price, the 23" Samsung is a worthy unit.

only thing is, on the samsung site it says it runs at 1366x768 but doesnt specifically mention that it supports 720p etc etc

why, if it does, wouldnt they list that in the specs?

http://www.samsung.com/au/products/tv/lcdtv/la23r51b.asp
http://www.samsung.com/au/products/tv/lcdtv/la26r51b.asp

the 23" one, at $1199, is cheaper than the DELL 24" monitors, doubles as a tv and is a bit easier to accept as a PC monitor as well, especially as it has TV features also.

hey mastiha, how much can you do the 23" for?

[Jamie 86]

It mentions it for the 26" one, but the first bullet point on the 23" one is blank? :p

On the 26" page it says "High Definition Inputs (1080i, 720p, 576p)" up the top, to the right of the picture and it also says it on the features page, it's the first bullet point. :)

Not on the 23" one though? :confused:

[Messiah]

The 23" one also doesnt have a HDMI port.

[Darksheer]

The 23" one also doesnt have a HDMI port.

Yes, the 23” does not have HDMI if I remember correctly. I think this was the only limitation of this screen, but I can’t be sure. Although, I remember there being something else, too... Mind you the 23” screen is the same one M$ use for their Xbox 360 kiosks.

Keep in mind the 26” is just a little bit more and has HDMI, which might be a nice idea for DVD.

[Shane]

yer if its only $250ish more the bigger one is worth it for HDMI...

mebbe time to clean this thread also :D

[Darksheer]

yer if its only $250ish more the bigger one is worth it for HDMI...

mebbe time to clean this thread also :D

Yeah it's well worth the extra cash. BTW are you planning to use this for TV viewing as well?

Thread cleaning? Hehehe I was thinking that, too.

[Messiah]

yer if its only $250ish more the bigger one is worth it for HDMI...

Yes, definitely worth it considering the Playstation 3 is rumoured to have 2 HDMI outputs. Well, thats reason enough for me to consider HDMI as a major selling point.

[mastiha]

hey mastiha, how much can you do the 23" for?

The reason why you may be finding the 23" Samsung cheap at the moment is stores are probably trying to sell their stock on hand.

I've been told that they will be discontinued shorty.

At this stage we can do the 26" Samsung at a cash price of $1479. I will revise this price if I receive any updated pricelists.

[Shane]

hmm was hoping to stick to my limit of only around $1100, i see the benefits of HDMI etc but this thing is really only going to be used as a PC and Xbox 360 gaming monitor.. maybe.. MAYBE, it might have the occasional DVD thrown through it, but probably little to no tv.

[arbok]

Yes, definitely worth it considering the Playstation 3 is rumoured to have 2 HDMI outputs. Well, thats reason enough for me to consider HDMI as a major selling point.


not really a fan of HDMI - it is the same as a DVI input except with audio included as well - and who uses the TV speakers anyways?

[Messiah]

not really a fan of HDMI - it is the same as a DVI input except with audio included as well - and who uses the TV speakers anyways?

I dont, but its nice to know that your TV has HDMI. Its kinda like an e-penis thing I guess: "Mine is bigger than yours" :D :D :D

[Darksheer]

hmm was hoping to stick to my limit of only around $1100, i see the benefits of HDMI etc but this thing is really only going to be used as a PC and Xbox 360 gaming monitor.. maybe.. MAYBE, it might have the occasional DVD thrown through it, but probably little to no tv.

Well if you will be mainly using it as a monitor/games station, and I guess you would only be sitting a few feet away from it, perhaps the 23” would be suitable. HDMI shouldn’t be the final decision maker, but you will have component and VGA. I guess it come down to what size you would prefer.

[arbok]

hey guys,

just bought this panel.... this arvo..... being delivered tomorrow morning. :thumbsup:

Panasonic 106cm (42 inch) HD Viera Widescreen Plasma TV

http://www.cnet.com.au/i/r/2005/hometheatre/tvs/22051442/sc001.jpg

* High-Definition Input (1080i, 720p, 576p)
* VIERA Colour Management System
* Sub-Pixel Controller
* 8.6 Billion Viewable Colours [2,048³ shades of gradation]
* 8th Generation HD Plasma Panel

Inputs:

SD Card (1)
Composite (4)
S-Video (2)
Component (2)
VGA (1)
HDMI (1)

Well I was a bit apprehensive about buying this as it only had 1024x768 resolution. But after having researched panels for the last two months - this had the best TV picture out there in my opinion and on par with the pioneer and that was $2000 more. I wish it had 1366x768 like the LCD panels, but the 32" sony bravia was the same price as this, and i just thought the extra size was better value. Plus i thought it had a better picture too. Its cost me an arm and a leg - so please god xbox360 better be good! I paid $4170 at Knox Dick Smith Powerhouse for the panel, 5 year warranty and a panasonic HD set top box.

If anyone has used this panel for xbox360 can you please write up some of your experiences please.

[Jimbo Razza]

Hey there, long time listener, first time caller.

I'm after some advice if i may be so bold.

I'm looking at buying a 42PD8800TA Hitachi 42" Plasma. The resolution is advertised as 1024x1024. This seems very odd to me and i havn't seen any other TV's out there with a 1:1 ratio with the reolution.

Can somone explain to me is this resolution a good thing? And will this TV be a good companion for the 360?

I'm not buying the TV specifically for the 360, I'm just fast tracking my purchase of a plasma because of the 360.

Also what does 1080i(50/60) means? I know what 720p and 1080i mean but I've never seen the (50/60) after them until I stumbled apon this TV.

[arbok]

Hey there, long time listener, first time caller.

I'm after some advice if i may be so bold.

I'm looking at buying a 42PD8800TA Hitachi 42" Plasma. The resolution is advertised as 1024x1024. This seems very odd to me and i havn't seen any other TV's out there with a 1:1 ratio with the reolution.

Can somone explain to me is this resolution a good thing? And will this TV be a good companion for the 360?

I'm not buying the TV specifically for the 360, I'm just fast tracking my purchase of a plasma because of the 360.

Also what does 1080i(50/60) means? I know what 720p and 1080i mean but I've never seen the (50/60) after them until I stumbled apon this TV.

hey dude

1. from all reports the hitachi plays stuff just like any other plasma - it has a great scaler built in and most stuff looks great. I didnt get it because i figured id stick with the majority on the resolution. it seems that 42" inch plasmas mostly have the 1024x768, and lots of people have been pleased with the picture. also the 1024x1024 resolution just means it has rectangular pixels, when stuff is scaled it will look normal - not stretched or dwarfed etc.

2. yes its a good panel. ive seen it with my eyes.

3. me too - i HAD to have a nice panel to play the xbox360. plus i bought it now so i could burn in the 100 hours before the xbox360 arrives.

4. 1080i(50/60) means that it displays 1080i in either 50 or 60 Hz. which is only a good thing because DOA4 US copy (which is region free) is only compatiable with 50Hz.

if you visit www.dtvforum.info they will be able to help you more...

[Jimbo Razza]

Thanks dude.

So will a 1080i signal only get scaled back to 1024, therefore minimal difference, or does it scale back to the next available signal standard?

And will the 1024 resolution be able to play a 720p signal with no scaling?

[REASON]

The idea of using a projector as a display seems to be quickly brushed aside in here. Some of you guys should reconsider your options, you do not need a dedicated home theatre room to operate one of these things. I live (rent) in a small 2 bedroom apartment and I have just purchased and set up an XGA projector for use in the lounge room, the room is barely 3.5 metres wide and yet I now have a 7 foot diagonal screen to watch dvds and play xbox on..stoked. it doesnt need to be ceiling mounted so yes you can set one up in a rental property, I have the projector sitting on a small platform between the lounge seats, minimal space required.

The camera used to take this is crap to say the least and as any projector owner will agree, the projected images when seen in person are tenfold better. This was shot with all surrounding lights turned on.
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/6421/projectordoasml8me.jpg

The unit I bought is an ACER PD125
http://img125.imageshack.us/img125/8900/pd125b2ln.gif

A few details:
Native Resolution: 1024x768
Maximum: 1280x1024
Brightness: 2000 ansi
Contrast: 2000:1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 or Widescreen
Compatibility: HDTV, Component Video, SVideo

more info: http://www.projectorcentral.com/Acer-PD125.htm

Unit comes with a bonus Component to VGA Converter for progressive scan dvd input, is quiet to operate and the bulbs are cheaper than most projectors.

and the best part, the unit only cost me ~$1600 (have seen them going for $1500)
without exaggerating it truelly does feel like you have a giant LCD or plasma sitting in you lounge room.

The screen is a DIY job and cost me all of $50 to build, built frame and stretched blackout cloth across frame, painted frame .. done

There are a few catches with projectors however, some people may see a slight rainbow effect on very high contrast scenes when using a DLP projector, and the bulbs can be expensive depending on the unit and usage.

[Mister_E]

Hey guys.

Great - i just found your site before i went out and bought myself one of the Samsung 651b models...

Still kicking myself trying to work out whether to buyer the 81cm model or the 66cm model.... (32 inch or 26 inch)

OUt of curiosity has anyone purchased this model?

If so where did you buy and what did you pay?

PM is fine by me if im not supposed to discuss here....

Again - many thanks before i made my decision...

Hey again....

i bought the 26 inch for 1450 yesterday, and it is more than big enough for my room. an extra 600 for the extra 15cm didnt seem worth it...

[clutts]

Model- Panasonic TH-42PV500A
Technology Type- HD Plasma
Screen Size- 42”/106cm
Resolution- 1024x768
Widescreen- Yes
Progressive Scan- Yes
HD Support (Resolutions supported)- Yes (1080i/720p/576p)
HDMI Video/Audio Input - Yes, 1
S-Video Input - Yes, 2
Component Video Input - Yes, 2
A/V Input Yes, 3 - Rear, 1 - Front
A/V 1: [cluster of 4 terminals], Stereo-in L&R [RCA], Video-in [RCA], S-Video-in [S terminal]
A/V 2: [cluster of 6 terminals], Stereo-in L&R [RCA], Video-in [RCA], Component Video Input [Y, Pb, Pr]
A/V 3: [cluster of 4 terminals], Stereo-in L&R [RCA], Video-in [RCA], S-Video-in [S terminal]
A/V 4: [cluster of 6 terminals], Stereo-in L&R [RCA], Video-in [RCA], Component Video Input [Y, Pb, Pr]
Monitor Out [cluster of 3 terminals], Stereo L&R [RCA], Video (CUBS) [RCA]
Headphone Jack Yes
Sound- 20W(total) through 6 speakers (stereo)

Price paid (date)- $3200 (March 06)

http://home.curl.aunz.net/danielle/pana.jpg

[hellboy44]

The idea of using a projector as a display seems to be quickly brushed aside in here. Some of you guys should reconsider your options, you do not need a dedicated home theatre room to operate one of these things. I live (rent) in a small 2 bedroom apartment and I have just purchased and set up an XGA projector for use in the lounge room, the room is barely 3.5 metres wide and yet I now have a 7 foot diagonal screen to watch dvds and play xbox on..stoked. it doesnt need to be ceiling mounted so yes you can set one up in a rental property, I have the projector sitting on a small platform between the lounge seats, minimal space required.

The camera used to take this is crap to say the least and as any projector owner will agree, the projected images when seen in person are tenfold better. This was shot with all surrounding lights turned on.

The unit I bought is an ACER PD125


A few details:
Native Resolution: 1024x768
Maximum: 1280x1024
Brightness: 2000 ansi
Contrast: 2000:1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 or Widescreen
Compatibility: HDTV, Component Video, SVideo

more info: http://www.projectorcentral.com/Acer-PD125.htm

Unit comes with a bonus Component to VGA Converter for progressive scan dvd input, is quiet to operate and the bulbs are cheaper than most projectors.

and the best part, the unit only cost me ~$1600 (have seen them going for $1500)
without exaggerating it truelly does feel like you have a giant LCD or plasma sitting in you lounge room.

The screen is a DIY job and cost me all of $50 to build, built frame and stretched blackout cloth across frame, painted frame .. done

There are a few catches with projectors however, some people may see a slight rainbow effect on very high contrast scenes when using a DLP projector, and the bulbs can be expensive depending on the unit and usage.


Dude - where did u get it for that price?

I've been reading some reviews - nice - 4/5 in general.......


BIG possibility for me! (and Funkwomble)

[REASON]

Try here:
http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=Acer+PD125

I got mine through trojan computers in brissy, but paid a lot more than some of those prices listed at static ice, $1433 .. shit

[marZey]

the HDTV i have:

model: sony KVHX32M31
76CM WIDESCREEN FD TRINITRON WEGA TV

Key features

* 76cm Flat Display Trinitron Wega TV
* WEGA Engine
* HD Input (1080i/720p/576p)
* Cinema Drive Mode (3-2 Pull Down)
* 3D Digital Noise Reduction
* PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58
* 3D Digital Comb Filter (PAL / NTSC)
* 3D Noise Reduction (3D-NR)
* Auto Wide (Normal, Zoom, Full, Wide Zoom)
* Power VM
* Intelligent Picture
* Progressive Scan Capable
* 4 picture modes - Dynamic, Standard, Hi-Fine, Personal
* High Voltage Regulator
* Centre Channel Speaker Mode
* Fine Tuning
* Auto Program
* Teletext
* Speed Search
* Picture Rotation
* Eco Mode
* Child Lock
* Game Mode
* Wake-up/Sleep Timer
* Built-in Tweeter
Specs:
Picture

* Screen Size: 32inch/76cm
* High Definition Capable: Yes

Sound

* Audio Output: 7.5W + 7.5W Audio Power
* Surround Sound: TruSurround / Simulated Surround
* Intelligent Volume II: Yes
* B.B.E.: Yes
* Tweeter: Front

Terminals

* HD / DVD Input: 2 Rear
* S-Video Input: 1 Rear & 1 Front
* A/V Input: 1 Front & 3 Rear
* Centre Speaker In: 1 Rear
* Monitor Out: 1 Rear
* Headphone Jack: Yes

General

* Dimensions (W x H x D mm): 898 x 607 x 563
* Weight (kgs): 64kgs
* Color (TV): Silver with black frame
* Optional Matching Cabinet: SUHR32
* Remote Commander: RM1008

http://www.sony.com.au/objects/600x400/KVHX32M31.jpg

[no1080i]

Hi Guys,

I own a Panasonic TX 76PW300A.

I just got my xbox360 and can't get 1080i mode to work. My TV claims to support 1080i though. Its currently running in 480p... it doesn't support 720p :(.

When I try to put it into 1080i, the screnn gets all messed up... any idea's? similar experiences??

thanks.

[greencode]

Count me in!

Model- Panasonic TH-42PV500A
Technology Type- HD Plasma
Screen Size- 42”/106cm
Resolution- 1024x768
Widescreen- Yes
Progressive Scan- Yes
HD Support (Resolutions supported)- Yes (1080i/720p/576p)
HDMI Video/Audio Input - Yes, 1
S-Video Input - Yes, 2
Component Video Input - Yes, 2

http://users.tpg.com.au/markrw74/P1011024.JPG

[ryan_a87]

how much did that cost greencode?

[Lateralus]

Here's mine

Model: Samsung LA32M61B

Display

Aspect Ratio: 16 : 9
Screen Size: 81cm (32")
Panel Type: S-PVA
Contrast Ratio: 5,000:1 (Dynamic C/R)
Brightness(cd/m2): 500
Viewing Angle(H/V): 178/178
Resolution: 1366 x 768
High Definition Inputs: 1080i/720p/576p
Response Time: 8ms
Digital Comb Filter: 3D
Colour Tone Mode: Cool2, Cool1, Standard/Warm1/Warm2
Picture Mode: Custom/ Standard / Dynamic/ Movie

Sound

Sound Output(RMS): 10W x2
Speaker: Built-in
Surround: SRS Trusurround XT
Sound Mode: Standard, Music, Movie, Speech, Custom

Features

DNIe™: Yes
My Colour Control: Yes
Dynamic Contrast: Yes
Brightness Sensor: Yes
Double Screen (Split Screen): Yes
PIP: 1 Tuner PIP
Aspect: 16:9/Panorama/Zoom 1, 2 /4:3
Teletext: 1000 pages
Still Picture(Picture Freeze): Yes
Plug & Play: Yes
Sleep Timer / On/Off Timer: Yes (Max 360 min)
Auto Power Off: Yes
HDMI In(DVI-HD TV In): 1EA (Rear)(DVI- D Compatible)*DVI doesn't support PC function
Antenna In: 1EA
Component(Y/Pb/Pr) In: 2EA (Rear)
S-Video In: 1EA (Side)
A/V (RCA) In: 2EA (1EA: Side/Rear)
PC Input: D-sub 15 pin (VGA~WXGA)
PC Audio: In 1EA (Rear)
Headphone Out: 1EA (Side)

Logistics

Net Weight(Set, With Speaker, Stand): 19.2kg
Set(WxDxH) with speaker, without stand: 804x113x564 m
Set(WxDxH) with speaker and stand: 804x250x622 mm

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/Lateralus_01/l_la32m61.jpg

[dockerland]

Here's mine

Model: Samsung LA32M61B

Display

Aspect Ratio: 16 : 9
Screen Size: 81cm (32")
Panel Type: S-PVA
Contrast Ratio: 5,000:1 (Dynamic C/R)
Brightness(cd/m2): 500
Viewing Angle(H/V): 178/178
Resolution: 1366 x 768
High Definition Inputs: 1080i/720p/576p
Response Time: 8ms
Digital Comb Filter: 3D
Colour Tone Mode: Cool2, Cool1, Standard/Warm1/Warm2
Picture Mode: Custom/ Standard / Dynamic/ Movie

Sound

Sound Output(RMS): 10W x2
Speaker: Built-in
Surround: SRS Trusurround XT
Sound Mode: Standard, Music, Movie, Speech, Custom

Features

DNIe™: Yes
My Colour Control: Yes
Dynamic Contrast: Yes
Brightness Sensor: Yes
Double Screen (Split Screen): Yes
PIP: 1 Tuner PIP
Aspect: 16:9/Panorama/Zoom 1, 2 /4:3
Teletext: 1000 pages
Still Picture(Picture Freeze): Yes
Plug & Play: Yes
Sleep Timer / On/Off Timer: Yes (Max 360 min)
Auto Power Off: Yes
HDMI In(DVI-HD TV In): 1EA (Rear)(DVI- D Compatible)*DVI doesn't support PC function
Antenna In: 1EA
Component(Y/Pb/Pr) In: 2EA (Rear)
S-Video In: 1EA (Side)
A/V (RCA) In: 2EA (1EA: Side/Rear)
PC Input: D-sub 15 pin (VGA~WXGA)
PC Audio: In 1EA (Rear)
Headphone Out: 1EA (Side)

Logistics

Net Weight(Set, With Speaker, Stand): 19.2kg
Set(WxDxH) with speaker, without stand: 804x113x564 m
Set(WxDxH) with speaker and stand: 804x250x622 mm

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e27/Lateralus_01/l_la32m61.jpg

I have the same one.

Only got it on the weekend and am very impressed so far, everything looks so much better on it.

[greencode]

TV cost me 3300 with an extra 2 year warranty

[t bomb]

lateralus and dockland,
im looking at getting the same samsung lcd, how much did it set you guys back??

[mastiha]

I'm currently selling them at $1999 excluding delivery.

[NismoEXA]

I thought true HD was 1080p not 1080i. Or is that only PAL or something (So you'll be restricted to NTSC Blu-ray and HDDVD if you want true HD)

Anyway heres mine

Pioneer PDP-506HD

http://www.turicumchalets.com.au/oli/plasma.jpg

http://pioneeraus.com.au/images/products/PDP506HDG+PDP-S37+PDK-TS12(Low%20Reso).jpg

Note there is now a 360 sitting there too =)

DETAILS

Number of Pixels (Horizontal x Vertical) 1,280 x 768
Connection Terminals
Input 1 AV Input, S-Video Input, Y'Pb'Pr' Input
Input 2 AV Input, S-Video Input, Y' Pb', Pr' Input
Input 3 AV Input, S-Video Input, HDMI Input
Monitor Out (RCA Pin) AV Output
Input 4 (Front) AV Input, S-Video Input
PC (Front) D-sub 15 Input (Audio is used as the input 4)

paid $6400 RRP was $7999

Best plasma i've seen with my own eyes in 50" was alongside a fujitsu, panasonic and LG, the pioneer was clearer, brighter and tastier looking and the blacks had so much more detail

My dad just got a samsung LCD tv and they are really good too.

Worth every $. I really wanted the 61" version but it's about $1000 ever inch you go over 50" =(

Im happy with it, i've had some burn in scares but the stuff left on the screen seem to be completely gone in a couple of days. =P I've got about 100ish hours on it so aparently the burn in risk isn't so big anymore.

ps yes 2m is way to close to sit. =P My living room is bigger the other way so I gotta rotate it 90degrees (When I can be bothered).

[Nick04]

My new Samsung 40" HD LCD

Features
Built-in High Definition Digital Tuner
Electronic Program Guide
Stunning Design
5000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
12.8 Billion Colours
8ms Refresh Rate
500cd/m2
176° Viewing Angle Delivers a Perfect Picture From Almost Anywhere
HDMI™ Input
Game Mode for Optimised HD Gaming :thumbsup:

so far its everything i ever dreamed!!!

[mr salts]

Hi Guys,

I own a Panasonic TX 76PW300A.

I just got my xbox360 and can't get 1080i mode to work. My TV claims to support 1080i though. Its currently running in 480p... it doesn't support 720p :(.

When I try to put it into 1080i, the screnn gets all messed up... any idea's? similar experiences??

thanks.
TX76PW300A works perfect with my HD Stb, but picture is scambled in 1080i from xbox360 or my XBMC. Why is it so! Think i will have to talk to panasonic. HELP PLEASE

[Mullins]

Last week I got a Panasonic AE-900 High Deff projector to go with my Panasonic TH-42PV500A plasma

playing HD games and movies on a 90" screen is so cool! :)

[Paranoid666au]

TX76PW300A works perfect with my HD Stb, but picture is scambled in 1080i from xbox360 or my XBMC. Why is it so! Think i will have to talk to panasonic. HELP PLEASE

Probably because the Panasonic may only support 1080i at 50Hz. The 360 only outputs at 60Hz with Hi Def output.

[Ice]

Philips 32PF9531

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/Ice1441/TV.jpg

Picture/Display
Aspect ratio : 16:9
Brightness : 550 cd/m²
Diagonal screen size (inch) : 32 inch
Diagonal screen size (metric) : 80 cm
Display screen type : LCD WXGA Active Matrix TFT
Picture enhancement : Digital Crystal Clear, Progressive Scan, 3D Combfilter, Active Control + Light sensor, Digital Natural Motion, Jagged Line Suppression, Widescreen Plus, Pixel Plus 2 HD, Dynamic contrast enhancement
Screen enhancement : Anti-Reflection coated screen
Panel resolution : 1366 x 768p
Response time (typical) : 8 ms
Dynamic screen contrast : 4000:1
Viewing angle : 176º (H) / 176º (V)

Ambilight
Ambilight Features : Auto adaptive to video content, Full operation in Stand-by, Ambilight 2 Channel, Efficient low energy lamp
Color Settings : Full Multi Color
Dimming Function : Manual and via Light Sensor
Preset modes : 4 Active Adaptive modes

Supported Display Resolution
Computer formats : 640 x 480, 60Hz, 800 x 600, 60Hz, 1024 x 768, 60Hz
Video Formats : 640 x 480i - 1Fh, 640 x 480p - 2Fh, 720 x 576i - 1Fh, 720 x 576p - 2Fh, 1280 x 720p - 3Fh, 1920 x 1080i - 2Fh

Sound
Sound Enhancement : Digital Signal Processing, Dynamic Bass Enhancement, Graphic Equaliser
Sound System : Virtual Dolby Digital
Output power (RMS) : 2x8W

Loudspeakers
Built-in speakers : 2
Loudspeaker types : Front Speakers

Connectivity
Other connections : Monitor out, CVBS, L/R (cinch), S/PDIF out (coaxial)
AV 1 : (1, 2, 3Fh autoranging), Audio L/R in, Component Video in, Y/C, YPbPr, RGB+H/V
AV 2 : Audio L/R in, CVBS, Y/C
AV 3 : YPbPr, S/PDIF digital coaxial
Front / Side connections : Audio L/R in, CVBS in, Headphone out, S-video in, USB
Ext 4 : HDMI
Ext 5 : HDMI

Dimensions
Weight incl. Packaging : 32 kg
Color cabinet : High Gloss Black
Set depth (with stand) : 220 mm
Set height (with stand) : 707 mm
Set Width : 866 mm
Set Height : 642 mm
Set Depth : 114 mm
VESA wall mount compatible : 600,200 mm

Multimedia Applications
Digital Content Management : Digital Media Reader
Multimedia connections : USB (streaming video capable)
Playback Formats : MP3, MPEG2, JPEG Still pictures, Slideshow files (.alb)

"Enjoy the exceptional picture quality of a true High Definition TV signal and be fully prepared for HD sources like HDTV broadcast, Blu-ray DVD or HDVD. HD ready is a protected label that offers picture quality beyond that of progressive scan. It conforms to strict standards laid out by EICTA to offer a HD screen that displays the benefits of resolution and picture quality of a High Definition TV signal. It has a universal connection for both analog YPbPr and uncompressed Digital connection of DVI or HDMI, supporting HDCP. It can display 720p, and 1080i signals at 50 and 60Hz."

The Only problem with it is you have to buy a Set Top box that has HDMI input or you run out of plugs in the back on the TV, for the HD 360 plugs.

The Ambilights are great aswell, you can have it set so when you watch a movie the lights go with the movie, eg. So if the screen is dark the lights go down, and then someone on the movie turns a flashlight on and pans from Left to Right, the lights behind the TV go from Left to Right.

Cost: Around $3,000 we got it for $2,600 from The Good Guys, the Set Top Box was around $1,300 so a total of $3,900

[GalaxeeXR8]

Bought this TV last week and i must say that it is absolutely awesome. From the great design to when you first turn it on and the TV programs the channels in itself. I wasn't too keen on the 360's graphics until i played Kameo on this TV. It's awesome and with a 3yr warrenty you can't go wrong.

32 Inch LA32R71BDX
81cm Built-in High Definition LCD TV

Specifications
System Broadcasting System DVB-T
Video Format MPEG-2 (MP@HL)
Audio Format MPEG-1 audio layer I, II/AC-3
EPG Now/Next Yes
Scheduled EPG Yes
Display Aspect Ratio 16 : 9
Screen Size 81cm (32")
Panel Type S-PVA
Contrast Ratio 5,000:1
Brightness (cd/m2) 500
Viewing Angle(H/V) 178°/178°
Resolution 1366 x 768
High Definition Inputs 1080i/720p/576p
Response Time 8ms
Colour Tone Mode Cool2, Cool1, Standard/Warm1/Warm2
Picture Mode Custom / Standard / Dynamic / Movie
Sound
Sound Output (RMS) 10W x2
Speaker Built-in Line Speaker
Surround SRS Trusurround XT™
Sound Mode Custom
Features
DNIe™ Yes
Brightness Sensor No (Manual)
Double Screen (Split Screen) Yes
PIP 1 Tuner PIP (HDMI Only)
Aspect 16:9/Panorama/Zoom 1, 2 /4:3
Teletext 1000 pages
Still Picture (Picture Freeze) Yes
Plug & Play Yes
Sleep Timer / On/Off Timer Yes
Auto Power Off Yes
HDMI In 1EA (Rear)
Antenna In 1EA (Rear)
Component In 2EA (Rear)
S-Video In 1EA (Side)
A/V (RCA) In 2EA (1EA: Side/Rear)
PC Input D-sub 15 pin (VGA~WXGA)
PC Audio In 1EA (Rear)
Headphone Out 1EA (Side)
Power Consumption On Working (MAX) 152W
Stand By Under 1W
Logistics Available Colours Black
White (available in August 2006)
Net Weight (Set, With Speaker, Stand) 22.3kg
Set(WxHxD) with speaker, without stand 800 x 548.5 x 80 mm
Set(WxHxD) with speaker and stand 800 x 603 x 252 mm

The only thing i could fault is the sound but hey who uses the TV speakers anymore. Paid $2000 with a free 5yr extended warrenty.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c173/dcking1981/l_la32r7.jpg

[goose]

Since purchasing my Xbox all those months ago, I've had it set up on two different HD panels - an LG HD tuner-integrated Plasma and, currently, a Samsung LCD Monitor.

LG 42PX5D (http://au.lge.com/md/product/prodcategorylist.do?actType=detail&currPage=1&categoryId=0200000101&parentCategoryId=0200000001&categoryLevel=3&productId=1100000727&productImage=&modelCodeDisplay=42PX5D&selectModel=1100000727)

http://au.lge.com/download/product/addon/42PX5D%20TITLE%20black.jpg

Purchased for 3100'ish with the extended 5 year warranty prior prior to the World Cup - got it delivered on Origin 1 Wednesday, which was handy :D

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Samsung 215TW (http://www.samsung.com/Products/Monitor/LCD_Digital/LS21DPWABXAA.asp)

http://www.futurelooks.com/uploads/326/215tw_11.jpg

And a review (http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=3081).

Purchased on the weekend for $889 from Harris Technology. First unit had a dead pixel, they replaced it on the spot the next morning - replacement is perfect, typing this on it.


Of the two, the plasma is my favourite. Bigger screen obviously, and possibly because of the lower native resolution, the Xbox looks far, far better on it. I'm going to get a hold of the VGA cable for the Samsung screen as apparently the component inputs I'm currently using are a bit flaky, so hopefully that sharpens things up a bit. Both screens support 1080i, but I have read that the Samsung downscales devices plugged in via component, so that might explain the huge difference in visual quality also. Will post back with some feedback once I've got the VGA cable installed - don't think it's fair to do a final comparison if I'm not giving the Samsung a fair go, as within a Windows environment, it's the best LCD panel I've ever used.

If I can be arsed, I will take some photos of the Samsung running the 360, but the LG won't be running it again any time soon - got a hold of the Samsung specifically so I didn't have to negotiate a few hours on the plasma for gaming. Ahh this thread brings back some nice memories. The first time I saw the PGR HDR effect at the end of one of the Bridge runs in New York, I was stunned.


Edit: forgot to mention, also have Foxtel Digital, which I believe is still bog-standard SD, connected to the plasma via a SCART-Component cable, and while not perfect, the component cables have done an amazing job of sharpening up the image.

[Rabid Wolverine]

Picked up the new release Viera TX-32LXD600A 32 inch.
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5915/bgproductlargeaudiovisumm8.jpg

Full Specs - http://panasonic.com.au/products/specifications.cfm?objectID=3410

DVB-T HD/SD Digital TV Tuner and also a Analogue PAL Tuner
* Wide-viewing anlge and superb picture quality from the Alpha IPS LCD Panel, which is a High Definition Panel (1366x768p).
* LCD AI technology improves picture brightness, deepens blacks and increases gradation.
* Images with fast moving action are reproduced with clarity.
* SD Card slot for direct playback of JPEG Images from your digital still camera.

Looks and Sounds Fantasic!
Very happy with my purchase. All I need now is Joytech 360 Control Centre.

[AJMitchell]

Hey, I've had the Samsung LA32T51BX (http://www.samsung.com/nz/products/tv/lcdtv/la32t51b.asp?page=Specifications)for a a few months now and am very happy with it. But my ability to adjust the settings to any reasonable level are crap. I only use it for gaming and the occasionaly DVD, but the gaming always seems to look a touch dark. Could I get some advice on settings?

I've also been looking into projectors a bit lately. Are there projectors that put out 720p or 1080i pictures? Are they okay for gaming?

[Freakazilla]

Finally, i can add myself to the list and join the HD club!! :D

Got myself a Sony KDL32V2000
32" V SERIES HD BRAVIA LCD TV (Built in HDTV Tuner)
Price: $2200 which includes 5 year extended warranty + some cables.
Where: JB Hi Fi

http://www.sony.com.au/objects/600x400/KDL32V2000_2.jpg
http://www.sony.com.au/objects/600x400/KDL32V2000.jpg

Still waiting for it to be in stock for me to pick one up(the guys said it might even be weeks!), but i will post pics as soon as its all setup :).

[OzPulse]

I didn't see this thread until now, otherwise I would have added myself in here a while ago. I got this a few days after it was released.

http://www.sony.com.au/objects/600x400/KF50E200_4.jpg
http://www.sony.com.au/objects/600x400/KF50E200_2.jpg

50IN BRAVIA 3LCD TV KF50E200

Now, the specs that actually matter...

* Native Display Resolution: 1280x720
* HDMI Input: x1
* Component In: x3
* S-Video in: x3
* Composite in: x3
* Headphone Out: x 1
* HD15 / PC Audio Input: x 1
* Dimensions (WxHxD mm): 1184x827x408 mm
* Weight without Stand (Kg): 31kg

$2100 with 5 year extended warranty delivered.

I'm getting it professionally calibrated this weekend, so it will look like it's supposed to.

[doozie]

this is my tv
http://panasonic.com.au/products/details.cfm?objectID=3406

Viera TH-50PX600A 50 inch (127cm) Plasma IDTV (HD) [Model No: TH-50PX600A]


Specs are

* Native Display Resolution: 11366x768p 1080i
* HDMI Input: x2
* Component In: x3
* inbuilt HD tuner

$4400 with 5 year extended warranty

http://203.166.22.179/panasonic/library/images/i005798.psd?wid=97.1565434718&ts&qlt=80&cvt=jpeg

[Kramer]

heres mine

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/5222/dsc00060yg7.jpg
http://www.samsung.com/au/products/tv/lcdtv/la27s71b.asp

Size: 27"

Features
3000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
Experience incredible detail with 3000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, delivering bright whites and deep blacks for an incredibly realistic picture.
170 Degree Viewing Angle
Enjoy your high definition entertainment from almost anywhere in the room with a wide 170 degree viewing angle.
8ms Response Rate
Enjoy crystal clear images, even during fast action with a rapid 8ms response rate.
Game Mode for optimised HD gaming
Enhance your HD gaming experience with the Samsung’s exclusive Game Mode, designed to heighten the sharpness of the image and boost gaming sound effects.
High Definition Inputs (1080i/720p/576p)
500cd/m2 brightness
DNIe imaging engine
HDMI digital connectivity
Side AV Inputs
PC Input
VESA Compatible Wall Mounting
SRS TruSurround XT sound reproduction

Price: $1099
From Dicksmith or Tandy's

I dont have a 360 yet though:bored:

[DangerBoy]

FEATURES
142cm(56") Wide Screen
Resolution: 1280 x 720p
Brightness: 340cd/m2
Contrast Ratio: 2500:1
HD Tuner Built-in
HDMI Input
New XD Engine

Specs
Primary Technology
Native Display Resolution : 1280 x 720p
Contrast Ratio (Dark Room) : 2500:1
Brightness : 400cd/m²
Useful Life(LAMP LIFE TIME) : 8000hrs
Viewing Angle : 130(H) x 62(V)
Colour Temperature Adjustment (# of Modes) : Yes (Cool, Medium, Warm)
Aspect Ratio Adjustment (# of modes) : Yes (Auto, 4:3, 16:9, 14:9, Zoom, Cinema zoom)
EZ Video/Picture Selection Mode : Yes (Dynamic, Standard, Mild, Game, User)
Gamma Correction : Yes
Digital Luminance Transient Improver : Yes
High Contrast Screen w/Non-glare Coating : Yes (DNP)
Mirror Type (Front Surface/Rear Surface/Mylar) : Yes (Front Surface Mirror)
Screen Pitch : 0.065mm
Audio Output Power (Watts RMS per ch)
Surround System Type : SRS TruSurround XT
Bass/Treble/Balance : Yes
Auto Volume Leveler : Yes
Sound Selection Mode : Yes (Standard, Music, Movie, Speech, User)
Speaker System Details : 15W x 2(Stereo 2 Way * 4 Speakers)
Sub Woofer : No
Core Features
PAL/SECAM Analogue Tuner (Qty) : 1
DVB-T HD Digital Tuner (Qty) : 1
Xstudio (9-in-2 Multi Memory Card Slot) : No
Special Features
Custom Channel Labels : Yes (Text type, 100 Channels-Analog 400 Channels-Digital)
Custom Input Labels : No
Hide Input Function : No
PIP : No
POP : No
Split Screen : No
PIP/Freeze/Exchange/Move : No
Flexible PIP (Size Adjustable) : No
Favorite Channel Selection/Surf : Yes (10 Channels)
Zoom Type (Advanced, Multi) : No
On/Off Timer : Yes
Sleep Timer : Yes
Auto Off (When no video is present) : Yes
Flashback (Previous Channel) : Yes
Parental Control With V-Chip : Yes (DVB-T)
Menu System : Yes
Auto Programming : Yes
Auto Demo : Yes
XD Engine : Yes
Program Guide : Yes
Program Guide Type : NOW/NEXT
IEEE 1394 Software Capability : No
Inputs/Outputs
RF Inputs (Qty) : 1 (separate from analog RF)
Rear A/V Input : 1
Side A/V Input : 1
Composite Video Out (Rear) : 1
Component Video Input (Rear) : 2-480i/p(60), 576i/p50), 720p(50/60), 1080i(50/60)
RGB In (15 pin) - Type & Qty : 1 (PC/DTV)
PC Audio In : Yes
RGB Out (15 pin) : No
HDMI - Qty : 1 with HDCP
Headphone Out : No
Digital Audio (Optical ) Out : Yes (1)
Digital Audio (Optical) In : No
RS-232c Control : No
RS-232c Software Upgrade Interface : Yes
Remote Control In (IR) : Yes
Variable Audio Out : 1
Digital Cable Card Slot : No
IEEE 1394/DTCP : No
IR Jack : No
General
Width x Height x Depth : 1475x933x445
Weight Out of Package : 39.5kg
Weight In Package : 50.6kg
Width x Height x Depth in packaging : 1581x1050x543

[Vaku]

Just finished mine -
extremely happy with my budget setup :thumbsup:

32" R series samsung
z-5500's
hd-dvd drive in a couple of weeks

= just over $2k :D

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/774/setup1ut9.jpg
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/3007/setup2pr1.jpg

fills the room perfectly! :ninja:

[Kramer]

Niiice.

I had no idea the sub for the z-5500's was that big, cant wait to get mine.

heres my latest pic
http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/593/dsc00062gy5.jpg

27" Samsung.

[doozie]

i finally got my hands on a digital camera
so heres my setup


http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x160/patomunoz/P6170031.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x160/patomunoz/P6170032.jpg

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x160/patomunoz/P6170034.jpg