Comments on: New blog, some TV buying tips http://www.digital-digest.com/blog/DVDGuy/2007/09/12/new-blog-some-tv-buying-tips/ Just what the world needs, another blog Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:53:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: DVDGuy http://www.digital-digest.com/blog/DVDGuy/2007/09/12/new-blog-some-tv-buying-tips/#comment-1416 DVDGuy Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:40:19 +0000 http://www.digital-digest.com/blog/DVDGuy/2007/09/12/new-blog-some-tv-buying-tips/#comment-1416 To DEAN: I think it might be hard to find a TV that matches all the criteria at the moment, especially here in Australia. There are some that come close, and hopefully newer models will include all these features. The Toshiba 47WL68A (http://www.toshibaav.com.au/spec_47WL68A.html) supports 1080p, most of the common PC input resolutions, has 2 HDMI inputs and is PAL-60 compatible, but it does not have 72 Hz mode (or even 120 Hz mode) for PC input, which is understandable since the TV does not do 1080p/24 (24p -> 72 Hz or 120 Hz does not require 3:2 pulldown, since the frame rate can be tripled/quintupled with ease to 72/120 Hz). The rumour is the next model might have it. The Sony Bravia "Full HD" range is definitely worth a look(http://www.sony.com.au/homecinema/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=22400). For example, the KDL40XBR is 1080p, has 3 HDMI inputs, supports 1080p/24 mode - I couldn't find information on PC input resolutions, but I'm sure most of the common resolution is supported (DVI -> HDMI). My only concern is that the sets in Australia/Europe use 100 Hz as the refresh, as opposed to 120 Hz, and I don't know how this affects 1080p/24 inputs. Don't worry about Sony being a Blu-ray/PS3 supporter if you are going with HD DVD/Xbox 360, the TV doesn't care what kind of input it is. A lot of displays can take 1080p/24, but don't actually display it properly (still resorts to 3:2 pulldown). A lot of new 1080p models will be released in Australia soon (Samsung, Pioneer, Panasonic ...), so it's better to wait and also keep an eye on the discussions in this forum (http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showforum=6). To DEAN: I think it might be hard to find a TV that matches all the criteria at the moment, especially here in Australia. There are some that come close, and hopefully newer models will include all these features.

The Toshiba 47WL68A (http://www.toshibaav.com.au/spec_47WL68A.html) supports 1080p, most of the common PC input resolutions, has 2 HDMI inputs and is PAL-60 compatible, but it does not have 72 Hz mode (or even 120 Hz mode) for PC input, which is understandable since the TV does not do 1080p/24 (24p -> 72 Hz or 120 Hz does not require 3:2 pulldown, since the frame rate can be tripled/quintupled with ease to 72/120 Hz). The rumour is the next model might have it.

The Sony Bravia “Full HD” range is definitely worth a look(http://www.sony.com.au/homecinema/catalog/product.jsp?categoryId=22400). For example, the KDL40XBR is 1080p, has 3 HDMI inputs, supports 1080p/24 mode - I couldn’t find information on PC input resolutions, but I’m sure most of the common resolution is supported (DVI -> HDMI). My only concern is that the sets in Australia/Europe use 100 Hz as the refresh, as opposed to 120 Hz, and I don’t know how this affects 1080p/24 inputs. Don’t worry about Sony being a Blu-ray/PS3 supporter if you are going with HD DVD/Xbox 360, the TV doesn’t care what kind of input it is. A lot of displays can take 1080p/24, but don’t actually display it properly (still resorts to 3:2 pulldown).

A lot of new 1080p models will be released in Australia soon (Samsung, Pioneer, Panasonic …), so it’s better to wait and also keep an eye on the discussions in this forum (http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showforum=6).

]]> By: DEAN http://www.digital-digest.com/blog/DVDGuy/2007/09/12/new-blog-some-tv-buying-tips/#comment-1415 DEAN Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:35:30 +0000 http://www.digital-digest.com/blog/DVDGuy/2007/09/12/new-blog-some-tv-buying-tips/#comment-1415 Just wondering if you know of a particular brand for sale in aus, that has all these features and a 50 inch screen? Most informative. Cheers, Dean Just wondering if you know of a particular brand for sale in aus, that has all these features and a 50 inch screen?
Most informative.
Cheers, Dean

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