Tom Nie wrote:

OK, guys, while we're wandering OT into the outside world, a new
wide-screen, DLP, HD, etc is on my wish list (next?). And whether it's DLP
or ???, 1080 dpi or ??? is another whole world of research and opinion
I've found.

TV mfgrs definitely sell a lot sizzle with their steak - or is that BS
with the bull?

Whatever. People keep raving about being able to see the blades of grass
at a football game, etc. using HDTV. As much as I love nature programs,
that's interesting. Also, I could see Giada a little better .

I got SWMBO to go along with our woodturningburningcarving stuff - at
about $6,000 less than it actually ended up ("This IS the end isn't it?")
- by promising to sell my little old red convertible. Still got the
convertible. Now I'm trying to use that as the way to get the HDTV. She no
longer trusts me, I think.

So which DPI - DLP - etc is the best?

Best thing to do is find a store that has an HD feed and look at them. None
are perfect, prices are all over the map and don't necessarily relate to
quality or performance. The 37 inch and 42 inch Sceptre, Benq, and
Westinghouse 1920x1080 models are exceptionally good value IMO.

Also, find a store that has a good (will cost $3K+, not the ones that
CompUSA and Best Buy stock) front projector--I warn you though, they'll
spoil you.

Important gotcha--make sure whatever you get has an HDCP input--that's a new
Hollywood paranoia scheme that has been mandated for new hardware and the
lack of it may break some older sets.


TomNie


No not yet. I have no HD anything yet but I am getting ready to take
the
plunge. I noticed that DirecTV now offers, "In Houston"

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